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THE COUNTY WRITES…THE COUNTY READS
Sunday, June 29, 2025
A gruesome murder, a notorious tavern poet and thief and the machinations of the ruling class of medieval France – all play a role in Written on the Dark by Guy Gavriel Kay. The award-winning, best-selling author discusses his lengthy career, the inspiration for his novels and his connection to The County. Excerpt read by Simon Vance.
(Photos: The author with narrator and friend, Simon Vance. Pushkin, the Books and Company cat, looks forward to digging in to Written on the Dark.)
THE COUNTY GRAPEVINE
Monday, June 30, 2025
Congratulations to Greg Hinde, producer and host of Sideroads, winner of the National Campus & Community Radio Association (NCRA) award in the category Music: Blues or Similar Music. He discusses his passion for music, volunteering at 99.3 County FM and his response to winning a national award. Mayor Steve Ferguson previews Canada Day in The County. Flashback to June 30, 2017: A special report on the Royal Visit of 2017 when Prince Charles and Camilla toured the Wellington Farmers’ Market.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
SERVICES
Why and how does tinnitus happen? Pulling from the archives back in April, we talk about everything tinnitus with regular guest, Maxine Armstrong, Audiologist and owner of the Quinte Hearing Centre.
CONSUMERISM
Since December 2023 regions throughout Ontario have been transitioning their blue box program for their commercial, industrial and institutional sectors. Now it’s our turn in Quinte. As of July 19 these properties will no longer have their recyclables picked up at the curbside. Let’s learn how this transition is about putting the responsibility onto the producers of the recyclable plastic and paper packaging. Joining us in the studio to guide us through these changes is Shire Hall’s Supervisor of Environmental Services and Sustainability, Albert Paschkowiak.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
One way to celebrate Canada Day is to listen to one of The County’s Sports Hall of Famers. Troy Eaton of Bloomfield is a multi-award winner, including the World Arm Wrestling Championships. Troy has inspired many people in the County to take on the sport not only to get fit, but also to help balance mental health. We pulled this interview with Troy Eaton and fellow PAWC member, Brad Hughes, back in January 2023 in the archives and hope you find yourselves inspired as we did!
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Early summer brings an abundance of fresh culinary herbs to the county gardens and farms. Chef Chris Byrne swings by to discuss many simple ways to use these plants in our cuisine to brighten and freshen up our meals.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
David Anstis of County Casual Tours shares with Pearl Hucul the joys of running a wine tour business in our community.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
In May of 2015, the Miller Family Nature Reserve was dedicated to the memory of Nina and Cecil Miller, a farming couple who spent their lives in Prince Edward County. The purchase of the Miller farm by Hastings Prince Edward Land Trust was the first step in a conservation initiative that’s continuing today. Areas like the Hudgin Rose property– and its historic cabin — and McMahon Bluff are now protected forever. This week, we look back at the dedication of that important South Shore property in an interview Pamela Stagg did with Dick Bird at the time.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
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Astrid Young speaks with Sherry Karlo of Karlo Estates about the effects different weather patterns have on a winery / vineyard, and how to best preserve and protect them from the elements.
COUNTY PROFILE
Pearl Hucul speaks with Brian Flack who shares highlights of his life, his writing, and his love of the county.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Anne Russell speaks with Ross Hamilton about the 1995 Bloomfield Go Kart Derby.
Tanya Cooper speaks with Wilma DeWalt from the Cherry Valley Women’s Institute as they discuss the PEC Arts & Crafts sale presented by the Women’s Institute.
Friday, July 4, 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?
Representatives from the ROC youth centre in Picton showcase the imaginative talents and perspectives of the youth in Prince Edward County.
ARTSCENE
Pam Mayhew chats with Sarah Keenleyside about an exciting adventure that is developing in the county. HGTV is coming to the county as they follow Sarah and her husband Justin Rutledge in their renovation of their 19th C farmhouse just outside of Picton. This new series will air in the Spring of 2026. One of the exciting parts is the call out to local artists. Their art is to be a featured part of the renovations. So exciting.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Base31 Canada Day Festival Weekend
Congratulations to our Blue Rodeo Ticket winners!
Sat June 28th from 3pm-6pm join 99.3 CountyFM in the commissary at Base31. We’ll be there under the CountyFM Tent with a special on our 10th Anniversary Swag and new Merch. All before the sold out Blue Rodeo event (CountyFM Media sponsor).
If you are up at Base31 it’s free to wander about and Base31 is offering special Canada Day weekend pricing for entry to the Exhibition Hall at just $8.82 per person. Make sure to visit the Exhibition Hall to see the Lancaster Bomber KB 882.
Happy Canada Day
Get out and enjoy….there are so many events leading up to and on Canada Day check out PECelebrates Watch for us in the Wellington Recreation Committee’s annual Canada Day parade beginning at 10:30 am. As well, CountyFM will be set up with PEC Park & Rec on Picton Main Street from Noon til 4pm, come by, say hi, check out our sale on 10th Anniversary Merch.
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’s annual Haymaker Comedy Festival is back, sponsored by CountyFM.
See some of Canada’s top stand-up comics at The Red Barn at Eddie Hotel & Farm in Bloomfield.
Elvira Kurt, July 4th, 8:00 PM, RED BARN AT THE EDDIE. Elvira Kurt is an award-winning, trail-blazing, blazer-wearing stand-up comic and Second City alumna. Kurt has done it all—at home and abroad. She’s earned multiple nominations for U.S. College Comedian of The Year, performed solo shows from Iceland and Iqaluit to Australia and New Zealand and is considered a queer icon for being one of the first openly gay stand-up comedians. More info
99.3 CountyFM is the presenter for select PEC Jazz Festival events.
Check out all of the events and get your tickets. Events run August 12th – 17th. More info.
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