Cheryl Anderson, president, South Shore Joint Initiative shares sad news.
Myrna Wood, founding member of South Shore Joint Initiative passed on September 26. A trail-blazing second wave feminist, Myrna was one of the founders of Canada’s first Women’s Liberation movement in Toronto and in New York City she helped organize a city-wide Women’s Liberation group.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 3 at Waring Hall, Picton from 4 to 7 pm. All are welcome to share stories and remembrances.
NEW 2026 Square Foot Art Show at Arts on Main Gallery: Backroom
We know the South Shore’s rare and remarkable beauty is beloved by artists. This is why we’ve created our first-ever Square Foot Art Show opportunity for artists. From January 23 to February 18, 2026, we’ll showcase square foot art with sales proceeds benefiting the artist and South Shore Joint Initiative.
Arts On Main Gallery is a vibrant and active part of the PEC arts community and its Backroom Gallery will be home to our much-anticipated South Shore fundraising event.
Exhibit Your Square Foot Art
Artists are invited to submit up to four artworks to the Square Foot Art Show. Art sales will directly support non-profit South Shore Joint Initiative’s work to protect, preserve and restore PEC’s South Shore.
Square Foot Art Show – Confirm Your Participation Now
- Contact Cheryl Anderson at [email protected] ASAP or no later than November 28, 2025
- Questions? Email Cheryl Anderson or call her at 613-849-7743
Square Foot Art – Important Artist Info
Solctice at Sandbanks - photo by Steven Burr
🌌 Dark Sky Preserve Project Update
The Royal Astronomical Society Canada, Belleville Centre and the South Shore Joint Initiative continue to champion the Dark Sky Preserve on our cherished South Shore.
Catch Steven Burr’s recent presentation to PEC Council via County Live News article - October 11, 2025 and view his presentation to the Prince Edward County Council in PDF here.
Explore the Dark Sky Project page here and don’t miss the upcoming Astro Talks!
🍁 Wear Your South Shore Heritage Love!
Order your exclusive $90 limited-edition sweatshirt and show your love for Prince Edward County’s South Shore! This special collaboration between South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) & acclaimed Canadian artist Andrew King features a stunning illustration of the iconic Point Traverse Lighthouse—a true symbol of heritage and conservation.
🌊 🌿 Support a Cause: Every sweatshirt purchased directly supports SSJI’s mission to protect, preserve & restore the South Shore—a place where biodiversity, heritage & people thrive together.
This super-soft 50/50 cotton/poly sweatshirt is produced in Ontario, Canada by Jerico (https://jerico.ca/aboutus.aspx), fulfilled by local Prince Edward County's Northern Branding (https://www.madebynorthern.ca/) and features an Andrew King illustration (https://www.andrewkingstudio.com).
Email [email protected] if you have any questions. Local delivery/pick-up options available.
Don’t miss your chance to snag one of these heritage-inspired sweatshirts! Order yours HERE!
📰 SSJI in the NEWS: Advocating for PEC's Natural Core Areas
SSJI board member, Luke Ridgway comments on the Huycks Bay Estates development: “Doing this under the 2006 Official Plan undermines the current shoreland designations, the natural core areas designations, and the environmental protection provisions created in the Official Plan, which is very forward thinking and progressive land-use planning...” Read more in The Picton Gazette here.
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