Picton Gazette Express: Vol. 2 No. 33

August 28, 2025

 CJ and Megan Thompson were evicted as managers of the Picton Marina in March for, among other reasons, “arrears in rent.” The rent was $1 a year. Now, the County is threatening to seize $1.25 million in new boat slips they built next door. A security camera at the Marina office recorded a staff conversation that suggests why. The County is taking the Thompsons to court — and seeking an Order to have the video destroyed.

The Department of Illumination lit up Delhi all summer long. It all culminated in a spectacular summer pageant dedicated to the history of the park.

Culture: CAFF Take Two  

Sarah Polley and Emma Donoghue will be in town the last weekend of September, as well as radio host Sook-Yin Lee, graphic novelist Chester Brown, producer Damon D’Oliviera, and writer Tamara Faith Berger.

Smoking Gun? A key part of the County’s case against the Thompsons concerns a clearly marked security camera outside the Marina launch office produced a “surreptitious recording” of County staff on a site visit they conducted ten days before the couple had been ordered to vacate the premises.

What’s in the paper this week.

Just one Open House this Labour Day Weekend, but it’s a goodie.

CountyStage presents Haymaker Comedy with Colin Mochrie and Deb McGrath, at the Eddie’s Red Barn. Friday 29 August 8pm.

A full weekend of music at Base31: Barbers at the Base in the Sergeants Mess Friday evening, and Mariana’s Trench in the Drill Hall on Saturday evening.

At The Regent: JAWS starts Friday evening.

Blueberries and Raspberries are still available for picking in Waupoos Visit the Waupoos U-Pick on County Road 8 in Waupoos and the Rotary Club pick-your-own at the Waupoos Marina. Last weekend of a bountiful season. Now is your chance!

Wellington Community Market is at the United Church on Wellington Main Street, every Saturday morning 9am-1pm all summer long.

Prince Edward County Markets hosts the Wellington Farmers Market at the Eddie Hotel and Farm Saturdays 9-1:30pm.

The Picton Town Hall Farmers Market runs Sundays 9-2 at 2 Ross Street, Picton all summer long, rain or shine. Honey Tasting Tent this weekend!