Jason Parks

Justice John Bonn handed down his sentence to former Building Inspector Carol Ryan in Picton’s Ontario Court of Justice March 19. For the next 18 months, Ms. Ryan is to remain in her Deseronto apartment and is only permitted to leave for medical emergencies, counselling, community service work and employment. Justice Bonn also ordered Ms. ... House Arrest

With Canada on the brink of a trade war with the United States, the County of Prince Edward will be buying local — and encouraging residents to do likewise. Council is calling for a review of the municipality’s purchasing bylaw to consider measures allowing the Municipality to prioritize Canadian products and services, while maintaining compliance ... County Shops Local

While it’s a near mathematical certainty they won’t be in the same position after the weekend, the Picton Pirates rose to greet the sun on Friday, January 10 with the knowledge they were tied for first place in the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s Tod Division. By virtue of their 8-1 thumping of the visiting North ... Making Moves

A former County of Prince Edward employee pleaded guilty last week of defrauding CUPE Local 2275 of over $150,000. Carol Ryan, a former inspector with the County’s Building Department, was Local 2275 Treasurer from 2009 until late 2022. Between March 2017 and September 2021, she deposited $152,878 in fraudulent cheques into her personal bank account. ... Union Treasurer Guilty of Fraud

A group of senior Panthers are rallying together after PECI’s Principal Kim Myderwyk informed them that the school would not be hosting a Senior Prom. In a letter to parents Oct. 17, Ms. Myderwyk said, “the decision comes in response to liability implications that have become more prominent in recent years.” “Organizing and overseeing a ... No Prom Allowed

A group of senior Panthers are rallying together after PECI’s Principal Kim Myderwyk informed them that the school would not be hosting a Senior Prom. In a letter to parents Oct. 17, Ms. Myderwyk said, “the decision comes in response to liability implications that have become more prominent in recent years.” “Organizing and overseeing a ... No Prom Allowed

After a summer at Hideaway Trailer Park in West Lake, retired sheet-metal worker and part-time County resident Gil Large, renowned for his copper wreaths, was seeking inspiration. During a winter in Costa Rica, in search of a cold cerveza one day, he found it. “They had a picture of Rosie the Riveter at the bar ... The Bren Gun Girl

Terry Sprague’s The Two of Us pays homage to a 14-year journey with his beloved Shih Tzu, Christie — and to the loss of his wife, Nola. Its trademark wit, slice-of-life learnings, and raw, emotional turns make this a must for any reader  confronting loss, whether or not they have found solace in a beloved ... A Sentimental Journey

On Sunday in Wellington, County favourite Cue The Funk cranked out familiar toe-tapping hits of the 70s and 80s. The street dance plan was adjusted slightly due to weather. The band took shelter at the Memorial Park bandstand where young and old grooved on the green grass dance floor. Later that evening, thousands turned their ... Canada Day in the County

It was a heart-stopping finish — but the U11 Girls County Clippers are now Ontario Cup champions. The local girls basketball team managed to avenge a mid-season loss to the Tecumseh Saints in the Gold Medal final of the Ontario Basketball Association’s Division 2 Ontario Cup championships in St. Catherines March 24. The Clips shaded ... Crowns for Clippers