GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, August 3 – Saturday, August 9, 2025
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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THE COUNTY WRITES…THE COUNTY READS
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Giles Blunt, author of twelve novels including the award-winning John Cardinal series, returns to CWCR with Bad Juliet, a novel set in a tuberculosis sanitarium in the Adirondacks in 1915. A young tutor falls in love with a beautiful but enigmatic young woman, traumatized by her past aboard the Lusitania, a British ocean liner that was sunk by a German U-boat. It’s baseball season and Andrew Forbes reads excerpts from his earlier book The Utility of Boredom and discusses his latest, Field Work: On Baseball and Making a Living. This book of essays explores baseball’s rich history from the pioneers who built the early ballparks to minor-league players’ surprising part-time jobs to the parents who coach little league games.
THE COUNTY GRAPEVINE
Monday, August 4, 2025
An ICYMI holiday Monday edition! Mayor Steve Ferguson`s monthly Report to Residents from July 28th included updates on Base 31 and Lake on the Mountain developments, community health hub, recycling, AI policy and more. The County, Naturally, with Pamela Stagg from July 23rd, featured Dan Guenther of the proposed Bay of Quinte Bird-friendly Area. On County Profile, July 31st, Pearl Hucul spoke with Brenda little about her lengthy career in health care and neuroscience, her many volunteer activities and her current assignment as 99.3 County FM’s Community Reporter.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
CONSUMERISM
Right from the get-go, Lemonade Dave 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.
As part of our ongoing nutrition series, this month we explore what’s often referred to as our “second brain” — the gut. Rachel Bies, chef, nutritionist, and owner of Carte on Picton’s Main Street, discusses how the balance of good and bad bacteria affects not only our physical health but also our mental and emotional well-being. Let’s learn what foods bring about and keep a healthy balance.
Nicole Williams, CEO of Pyramid Ferments, joins the conversation regarding gut health with insights on how her range of fermented products can support and maintain a healthier gut.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Andrea MacDonald, the owner of The County Picnic which offers many different food and wine experiences.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
County business owners share their experiences and advice with Duarte Da Silva, Chief Executive Officer of the PEC Chamber of Commerce
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Pamela Stagg
It’s iconic, it’s wildly popular and it’s ours: Sandbanks Provincial Park. Behind the famous beach, there’s a world of fascinating habitats for wildflowers, birds, insects and mammals. Pamela Stagg explores this hidden world with Carlin Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of the Park.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Cheryl McLellan speaks with Cole Robillard, a crop specialist with County Farm Centre. His interest in the history of agriculture, especially local history and Canadian agriculture led him to complete a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture from Trent University. He enjoys working with farmers from all ages and backgrounds to assist in soil sampling, fertilizer recommendations, crop protection needs, seed sales, and general agronomic questions.
COUNTY PROFILE
Flora Cohen left India at the age of 16 to live in London England where she met the most handsome of German men who spoke not a word of English. Together, they moved to Canada and raised 2 daughters, one of whom is now a vineyard owner in Prince Edward County. To find out more listen to Thursday’s County profile with Renay Weissman-Stanners.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Liz Zylstra chats about upcoming community events the library will be involved in, including Athol Day, the Ameliaburgh Fair and more.
Friday, August 8, 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?
New Music
Pat Larkin presents current music trends, artists, and releases.
ARTSCENE
Co-host Catelyn Thornton talks to three local artists, Heather Kerr, Julie Seddon and Pam Carter about their participation in the County Arts’ Studio tour held each September. They are also involved in this week’s Pop-up Studio Tour preview which is being held at the CA Arts Lab in the Picton Armoury Building from August 8-10th.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
County Comedy at the CAPE presented by 99.3 CountyFM
Having performed many times at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, The Understudies (Rob Knox, Megan MacKeigan, Justin Skinner) won the Producers’ Pick Award in 2025 and are bringing their comedy skills to the Cape on August 13.
CBC’s This and That performers, Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly, join forces with Carolyn Taylor, co-creator and star of the hit show The Baroness von Sketch Show to keep audiences laughing at the Regent Theatre on August 23. Click here for Comedy Country
County Stage Company Presents
Flowers… A story of a woman in northern Ontario who gives birth to identical quintuplets in 1934, altering her family’s dynamics. Years later, the quintuplets visit their dying mother and reflect on their shared identity shaped by joy and tragedy. The drama explores the struggle for individuality among sisters perceived as one unit, posing the question: Can five truly be one? Inspired by the Dionne quintuplets. August 5, 7, 14, 16 @ 7:30
Bittergirl, a Canadian made musical, follows the hilarious journey of thee scorned women and the men who left them. This funny yet touching quest for independence invites audiences to celebrate getting dumped while promoting female empowerment and featuring girl group doo-wop hits like “Be My Baby,” “And then He Kissed Me,” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” August 6, 8, 10, 13 @ 7:30.
Snow White. Expect humour and unexpected twits in this hilarious take on a classic story which is suitable for all ages. Two actors portray Snow White, the huntsman, the prince, and all seven dwarves. Tickets start at $30.00 plus fees. August 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 17 @ 2:30 & August 12, 15 @ 6:30
Listen to 99.3 County FM to win tickets. Purchase tickets at More info.
99.3 CountyFM is media sponsor for Moto Craft Festival.
Imagine vintage and hand-crafted custom motorcycles, art, races, film, daredevil stunt shows, adventure and trail riding, demo rides, celebrity builders, premium food and drinks, and a marquee concert on Saturday night that’ll blow the roof off the Drill Hall.
Get your tickets now. Don’t miss the show on now this weekend. More info.
99.3 CountyFM is presenter for select PEC Jazz Festival events.
PEC Jazz Festival 2025 features a diverse selection of talent including Ahmed Moneka on August 15 at the Waring House, The Music of Quincy Jones on August 16th at the Regent, and Danae Olao on August 17th at the Regent.
Keep listening for your chance to win tickets from CountyFM.
Get your tickets now. Check out all of the events August 12th – 17th. More info.
99.3 CountyFM presents Big Lake 2025 Festival
Since 2018 the Big Lake Festival has brought world renowned classical music performers to familiar county venues. On the first night of the festival enjoy hidden musical gems performed by Canadian pianist Christina Petrowska Quilico, a recent recipient of the Order of Canada. The three concert Beethoven Marathon returns this year and Avatar presents modern jazz inspired by India, Africa, and Brazil, and David Maracle shares indigenous Music fusion. The week rounds out with a Canadian quartet, Fretless, as well as the Fala Concert with the Big Lake Chamber Ensemble of 16 musicians celebrating Johannes Strauss compositions and performing a selection of fun chamber pieces. The last day focuses on the younger generation of musicians including Musicus Young artists in the afternoon and concludes in the evening with compositions written by 19th century composers, Enescu and Mozart when they were in their teens. 99.3 CountyFM media sponsor.
Get your tickets now. Check out all of the events August 15th – 23rd. More info.
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