Quinte West Local Community News

The late Edwina Black at Trenton's My Theatre

Posted on May 17, 2012 by EMC News

EMC Entertainment - The domineering Edwina Black has just died, and the general feeling appears to be one of relief rather than grief. The local community whispers that her...

Redcoats stand their ground 200 years later

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Bill Freeman

EMC Lifestyles -Norwood -As far as parties go it would be hard to top Norwood District High School's 200th anniversary celebration of the War of 1812. After a one-year pause, the award-winning experiential history program was back with another remarkable War of 1812 re-enactment weekend, but this...

RCAF welcomes the 17th and final "workhorse" of Canada's CC-130J fleet

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Lieutenant C. Daniel

EMC News -Trenton -The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) proudly welcomed the 17th and final aircraft of Canada's new CC-130J Hercules fleet on May 11, 2012, at 8 Wing/ CFB Trenton, where it will soon be used to provide the Canadian Forces with vital tactical airlift across Canada and around the world....

The awesome San Antonio "Fiesta"

Posted on May 17, 2012 by John M. Smith

EMC Lifestyles -I had the good fortune to attend this year's awesome San Antonio "Fiesta." It's held every year in April, and it pays tribute to the approximately 200 Alamo defenders who held out against Santa Anna's Mexican army of more than 2,000 for 13 days, before finally falling on March 6,...

Jubilee Medal recipient honours Vimy Ridge

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kate Everson

EMC News -Quinte West - Don McCumber has never been to Vimy Ridge. But that is all about to change. "I am going in November, all expenses paid," says the Murray Ward resident. "I'm looking forward to it." He said the free trip is thanks to an anonymous donor. McCumber is the president...