Picton Gazette Express No. 13

Author

Karen Valihora
July 04, 2024

This week’s Gazette celebrates the season of graduation, with a focus on the year’s crop at PECI. A special story tells how PECI grad Miriam Epstein won $100,000 to go to university, the largest scholarship ever awarded a local graduate. And there’s a lively story about the annual Panthers’ athletic awards night at the Regent, where some seriously gifted athletes staggered underneath the weight of the trophies.

Council votes 7-6 to seek a settlement with Picton Terminals

Our top news story looks at the narrow vote to seek a settlement with Picton Terminals — in yet more closed sessions.

This week’s editorial considers a recent council motion “seeking civility in municipal government.” It suggests that without a clearly established public sphere, there is no place to debate the issues of the day.

A visual cornucopia, only slightly corny.

Plot your Route

Jason Parks is on the spot for some special coverage.

The Weekend Ticket

Every Saturday the Wellington Community Market is at the Wellington United Church 9-1:00pm. Sunday the Picton Town Hall Farmer’s Market runs 9-2pm. Art in the County continues till July 7 at County Arts in the Armoury. Celebrate Oeno Gallery’s sculpture garden on Saturday July 6. Private Reuben Pearce by Theatre Roulant is at the Waring House July 4-6 and 10-13. On Friday July 5, Miss Emily is at Base31. On Saturday, a talk at the Mariners Museum, The Future of Picton’s Shipwrecks, 1-3pm.

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