Picton Gazette Express: Vol. 3 No. 1

January 15, 2026

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New Master Plan Final Report says the County’s rich historical resources must be top of mind in municipal planning, tourism, and economic development.

Boomtown

It’s no longer just Picton’s Main Street — it’s the County’s

Picton Main during the Department of Illumination’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (Image courtesy of the Picton BIA)

Steve Ferguson’s last speech as head of this term’s Council looks to the year ahead — and promises Highway 49 before his time is done.

Mayor Steve Ferguson

If the Master Plan’s recommendations are accepted, municipal planning, economic development, tourism promotion — all will have to keep PEC’s rich cultural heritage front and centre. But we still have a long, long way to go.

Welcome to 2026! We are “raring to go!” says Chris, looking forward to the election.

A very quiet weekend of open houses. Just one, in fact, a lovely bungalow in Picton.

The Quiet Weekend Ticket

The John M. Parrott Gallery in Belleville opens Drawings and Paintings by Hew Elcock Saturday 17 January with a reception from 2:30-3:30pm. Works on display through February 12. The Gallery is on the third floor of the Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street.

Oeno Gallery presents Making Luck: Methods and Materials. Opens with a reception Saturday 17 January 2-4pm and runs through March 22. The exhibition celebrates a distinctive group of fine contemporary artists who work in an extraordinary range of media. Featuring Mark Bartkiw, Shireen Kamran, Ciba Karisik, Chung-Im Kim, Yvonne Lammerich, Claude Millette, Rod Mireau, Ivo Stoyanov, and exciting new works from Lucy Maki and featured local artist Claudia McCabe.

Wild Lot proudly presents Friday’s Child, performing live at the farm as part of its annual Soup for a Cause fundraiser to support the Picton United Church Food Bank. Tickets $15. Enjoy an intimate ticketed event in a restored century old dairy barn. Saturday, January 17th from 5-7pm. You are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy some snacks, dinner, and drinks to accompany the performance.

Song Sung Blue, about a Neil Diamond Tribute Band, opens at The Regent Theatre Friday night. Stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. What could go wrong?

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