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THE COUNTY WRITES…THE COUNTY READS
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Comedians Geri Hall (22 Minutes, Second City), and Gary Pearson (MadTV, Corner Gas), preview Middle Raged, their sketch comedy revue where they send up the time of life when “the bloom is off the rose, but the thorns are sharper than ever.” Coming to The Regent Theatre, July 26th. From the archives: Steve Patterson, host of CBC’s The Debaters and author of Dad Up! He describes how becoming a dad to two precocious daughters changed his life and provides material for his stand up show, Patterdad.
THE COUNTY GRAPEVINE
Monday, July 21, 2025
Have your say! Arryn McNichol, Director of Finance and Information Technology invites residents to complete a survey which will help shape The County’s plan to manage assets including roads, buildings, parks, etc.
AI in the news: Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University discusses how an AI generated band became a hit on Spotify, AI slop, how to detect AI generated news stories and images and how broadcasters are establishing policies to deal with the fast-evolving technology.
Join the Club! Philip Knox and Cheryl Singer of A Theatre Club explain how the not-for-profit group of volunteers will create podcasts of interviews, plays, music and stories to syndicate to over 100 NCRA radio stations.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Fires cause trauma for families, communities and the planet. Some are inevitable, many are not. The County’s Fire Chief, Chad Brown, joins us in-studio to explain common causes of fires and share critical reminders of how many fires can be prevented.
During the August long weekend, Moto Craft has its first event in the County, all about motorcycle culture! The three-day event at Base 31 brings speed, music and artistry together to celebrate the spirit of the motorcycling community. Let’s learn how motorcycle culture and its demographic has evolved in recent years when we speak to the festival’s organizer, Alex De Cartier.
Right from the get-go, Dave‘s Lemonade has been on the scene at markets and events and selling his brand at stores throughout the County. In our ongoing series of Branding A Business, County proprietors share their secrets of how their small businesses succeed. Let’s learn how Dave Ullrich has turned his passions into a booming business and now we see his product everywhere.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Farmstands around the county are overflowing with beets. Chef Chris Byrne pops by to give ideas for incorporating these dirt candies into your everyday meals (yes including dessert!)
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Pearl Hucul speaks with Jenifer Dean, managing director and owner of County Cider Company in Waupoos which opened in 1995 making it the oldest operating cidery in Ontario.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Iwolfartist
Some forward-thinking volunteers are on a quest to make this region more bird-friendly. Dan Guenther of the proposed Bay of Quinte Bird-friendly Area will talk to Pamela Stagg about what the designation means and why it’s important.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Jane Thompson speaks with experts about current agricultural businesses, innovations, and practices.
COUNTY PROFILE
Gage Broderick speaks with a fellow Theatre Roulant cast member, Wendy Roy, as she details her acting experience and what led her to take part frequently in theatre in the county.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Liz Zylstra discusses an upcoming birthday party with Janet Comeau of Seventh Town Historical Society. Amelia’s birthday will be celebrated August 2 across Ameliasburgh and is organized by the Ameliasburgh Heritage Hub.
Friday, July 25, 2025
SPORTS ROUNDUP
The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame showcases memorable athletes and events.
PET REPORT
Dave Wheatley reports on lost and found cats as well as profiling the ones looking for a forever home.
WHAT’S THE BUZZ?
On another special episode of the voice acting spotlight segment, “I Know That Voice”, Gage Broderick talks about another one of the most famous and longstanding voice performers of our generation: Dan Castellaneta. Castellaneta is most famous for his role of Homer Simpson in the long-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons but has also appeared in dozens of pieces of media over his career. Take a peek behind the mic and see another one of the talented voice artists who bring your favorite animated characters to life!
ARTSCENE
Co-host Mary Ann Farrell speaks with textile artist,Viktoria Brave, whose first solo show, Emergence, a solo show of Art Quilts, is currently on display at the County Arts Lab in the Armoury on Main Street in Picton. The show is running from July 17-27 from 10am to 6pm.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
County Comedy at the CAPE presented by 99.3 CountyFM
Starting July 9th at 7:30, this brand new monthly series pairs top-tier comedy acts from big cities like Toronto and Montreal and rising local talent! PLUS, every show features a FREE-improv drop in so you can give live comedy a try. Big city laughs, small town charm, don’t miss it!
Tickets are $25 (plus fees) More info.
County Stage Company “Monks” sponsor 99.3 CountyFM.
See some of Canada’s top stand-up comics at The Red Barn at Eddie Hotel & Farm in Bloomfield.
Monks by Annie Lujan and Veronica Hortiguela. July 12 – 13 2:30 & 7:30 PM. Following a sold out run at the Toronto Fringe, a remount at the Crow’s Theatre Cabaret, and being named a CRITIC’S PICK by The Globe and Mail during another sold out run at The Theatre Centre, this cult (forgive us, Father) favourite is back again! More info
99.3 CountyFM is presenter for select PEC Jazz Festival events.
Get your tickets now. Check out all of the events August 12th – 17th. More info.
99.3 CountyFM is media sponsor for Big Lake 2025 Festival events.
Get your tickets now. Check out all of the events August 15th – 23rd. More info.
RDS arrives 99.3 CountyFM: You can now see your favourite artists and songs displayed on your car radio as 99.3 County FM has added the Radio Data Systems!
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