99.3 County FM is dedicated to keeping you informed about our programming.
To this end, we are sharing with you highlights of the next week on Sunday’s The County Writes…The County Reads and Monday to Friday Grapevine (noon hour & repeat 6:00 p.m.) plus any other unique programming specials.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
What are you reading? Jennifer Cobb is reading a book whose author is an inspiration to her. Spoiler alert: Listen for a big surprise for Jennifer at the end of the interview. Kevin Scanlon returns to CWCR with a book he describes as “captivating”. Lynne Donovan is reading a book which the Wall Street Journal describes as “a breakout novel no one saw coming.”
Monday, January 19, 2026
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Chris Malette, Bay of Quinte MP, discusses issues facing the County and the country and what’s ahead as the House of Commons resumes sitting on January 26th. He also reveals the reason for his trip to Brussels next month.
The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Athol Councillor Sam Branderhorst is a dairy farmer and speaks of the challenges and rewards of that role.
On Sunday’s edition of The County Writes…The County Reads, Jennifer Cobb was surprised by the appearance of the author of the book she was reading. Hear Libby DeLana, author of Cold Joy, and Jennifer as they compare notes on aging and their shared love of cold water immersion.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
This January, as we step into a new year, our interviews centre on Thinking Forward, Looking Forward, and Moving Forward.
CONSUMERISM
We are joined by the Regent Theatre’s Executive Director, John Galway and go behind the scenes of one of Prince Edward County‘s most beloved cultural landmarks. We will discuss the Regent’s history, its role in the community, how programming decisions are made and what’s ahead for the theatre this year and in years to come!
SERVICES
As part of a new series, Seniors In Transition, we speak with local lawyer, Maria DiMauro about:
Why we need a will, why we may need a power of attorney, what these important documents should include, what happens if you don’t have them in place, and how to update them.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SERVICES
What tools help us strengthen our mental health? In this month’s Mental Health Check-in, Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Burley explores everyday strategies for maintaining emotional wellbeing. We will focus on ‘forest bathing’ and the benefits of spending time in nature. Let’s learn how our brain gets wired for calm and resilience through gentle practices—from mindful walks to small daily habits.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Keirra Reid, the founder and chef of County Feasts in Wellington. Keirra is the chef behind the take-home meals that can make your busy days just a little bit lighter and brighter. She combines her passion for food and for people by making “Good Food For All”.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Meet Bonnie – Bonnie also known as Bons/Bonnie-Skylar spent the core of her career managing festivals and bespoke events in the UK and Europe producing a number of festivals and events for clients as Google, YouTube Music, Goldman Sachs, Prada and SONY Music.
With a creative and operational background Bons made the move to PEC 5 years ago and created her own event management firm “Country Road Events” – a creative event management agency to bring to life whatever you want to celebrate, no matter how big or how small.
THE COUNTY NATURALLY
Dr. Love Dalen, of Sweden’s Centre for Paleogenetics, has been in the news lately for his research on Ice-Age wolf pups. He talks to Pamela Stagg about his work looking for Ice-Age mammals in the permafrost of Siberia and Alaska.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
COUNTY GROWS
Cheryl McLellan speaks with Randy Krahn of Randee’s Bees to discuss some very interesting facts about bees, their impact on the environment, and how they are involved and incorporated in Randy’s business.
COUNTY PROFILE
Born in Canada where he learned to drive at 9 years of age, F.Ross Saunders has been driving across North America, on the highways that he built and in the trucks he owned. With deep roots in Prince Edward County, he recalls many tales of his life with Renay Weissman-Stanners.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Barbara Sweet and Liz Zylstra discuss new Programs upcoming at the library including fascial stretch and Mahjong.
Friday, January 23, 2026
ARTSCENE
This week on Artscene, host Cheryl Singer is joined by Emma Allen — a self-taught painter and creative entrepreneur who has turned her artistic practice into a welcoming retail space in Wellington. Emma shares her journey of learning through doing, trusting her instincts, and balancing life as both an artist and a shop owner. We talk about creativity without formal training, the courage to take creative risks, and what it means to build a life rooted in art and community.
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.
NEW MUSIC
Pat Larkin presents current music trends, artists, and releases.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
Catch all of the action with your play by play host Craig Foster & producer Gage Broderick. Lots of games this week…. Friday Jan 16th 7:30pm Wellington Dukes vs Pickering Panthers; Saturday Jan 24th Wellington Dukes vs Stouffville Spirits 7:30pm
2026 Annual General Meeting Prince Edward County Radio Corporation
The upcoming AGM for 99.3 County FM is Wednesday January 28th, 2026 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is held online. Anyone who is a member in good standing at the time of the meeting may attend with full voting rights. We have sent out notices to current members via email. Please call or write if you did not see the email.
Memberships are $10 each and can be purchased or renewed at the studios at 38 Cold Storage Rd during business hours, online on our website; at or via e-transfer to ar@993countyfm.ca (if you are e-transfering please include the names of the members)
At the AGM we will:
- Present an overview of the year’s highlights.
- To receive the Financial Statement and Annual Report of the Corporation for the period ending August 31, 2025
- To elect Directors of the Corporation.
- To appoint the public accountant of the Corporation for the ensuing year.
- To transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
Learn more @ 993Countyfm.ca
Special Upcoming Event on “ShowTime” Wed Jan 28th 9pm
A Theatre Club in cooperation with 99.3 County FM and The Waring House proudly presents
Where The River Flows written by Peter Paylor.
Recorded in front of a live audience at The Waring Hall in 2020. A remastered take that tells the story of Keaton Lowry, a storyteller and one-time “city fella” who has moved to a little cabin where the river bends, churning out a monthly syndicated.
magazine column called “Where the River Flows.”
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