Picton Gazette Express: Vol. 2 No. 16

May 01, 2025

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The 42nd Annual Exhibition of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists, “Canadian Sovereignty on the Waters,” opens this weekend at the Naval Marine Archive in Picton.

Motion may have made Strong Mayor powers that much more attractive

A motion of non confidence in Mayor Steve Ferguson advanced by fellow Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer led to protracted and divided debate at Council last week.

The motion contained a litany of complaints, from the “governance and direction of the municipality” to the “financial risk and debt load associated with infrastructure spending.”

Former Belleville councillor and journalist heading to Ottawa

The Gazette Books on Film presents Anthony Mingella’s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley

Amidst all of this, the non-confidence motion, and the granting of Strong Mayor powers to the beleaguered Mr. Ferguson that followed fast on its heels, the CAO resigned. Suddenly, the popcorn one might have been enjoying tasted stale.

A record number of open houses both days this weekend in an exciting spring market

The Weekend Ticket

Booby Trap! A comedy show that’s equal parts wit, charm, and absolute chaos! BOOBY TRAP lands at the Wellington Museum for a one-night-only showcase of local women comics on May 2nd. Tickets at Eventbrite, search “booby trap.”

Murder Mystery Dinner & Wine Tasting Friday May 2 at Redtail Vineyards. Be part of the fun by being a character and gathering clues while listening to live music by Howard Lopez. Four course dinner by Stratos Greek Restaurant, Consecon. Tickets at: [email protected].

Monty Python is on at The Regent Sunday evening.

The Gazette is proud to sponsor Charlie Angus at The Regent Monday 12 May at 7pm. Tickets here.

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