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Picton’s iconic Regent Theatre marquee getting a $120,000 makeover

31 July 2026 Brittiny Blodgett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Picton Gazette

One of Picton Main Street’s most recognizable landmarks is set to shine a little brighter. The County Foundation’s Built Heritage Fund gave its marquee restoration project a significant boost with a $15,000 grant—the largest award in its history. Through fundraising, The Regent has secured $30,000 toward the $120,000 project. The

Delhi Park pickleball plans draw opposition at packed public meeting in Picton

30 July 2026 Brittiny Blodgett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Picton Gazette

The pickleball courts slated for Delhi Park drew more than 50 residents to a Public Information Centre (PIC) last week. An embattled Director of Recreation and Community Facilities, Lisa Lindsay fielded pointed questions from a largely — or perhaps just loudly— opposed crowd. The County has approved six pickleball courts

$180,000 fund to support food security projects across Prince Edward County

26 July 2026 Brittiny Blodgett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Picton Gazette

For the first time, The County Foundation will concentrate awards from its $180,000 Vital Impact Fund on one critical area: making sure everyone has enough to eat. The fund will support local organizations working to address food insecurity, with the goal of building capacity and creating more sustainable solutions across

Petition urges Prince Edward County to rethink Delhi Park pickleball courts

16 July 2026 Brittiny Blodgett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Picton Gazette

Landscape Architect Victoria Taylor asked the County’s Environmental Advisory Committee to support a petition challenging plans for six pickleball courts in Delhi park last week. The petition calls on Council to reconsider the location. The park was approved as the site of six pickleball courts in 2024, after Council declared

‘I’ll still be the loud-mouth schnook on Main Street’: Rev. Lynne Donovan steps into a new chapter after transforming a Picton church

10 July 2026 Brittiny Blodgett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Picton Gazette

“I’m not going to come here and do status quo. I’m not going to come here and think we can reboot 1973.” That was the promise the Rev. Lynne Donovan made when she interviewed to become minister at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian in 2007. Nearly two decades later, few would argue

Art in the County opens with record-breaking sales night

9 July 2026 Brittiny Blodgett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Picton Gazette

“There was a real sense of anticipation and energy throughout the evening,” said County Arts Programs Manager Sarah Burtscher of the grand opening of the 33rd Art in the County exhibition. “We set a new opening night sales record.” This year’s exhibition features work selected by three independent jurors from

Author: Brittiny Blodgett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Picton Gazette