GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, March 15 to Saturday, March 21, 2026
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.
This newsletter is sent once per week. If you prefer not to know what’s happening on Grapevine, please inform us by emailing reception@993countyfm.ca.
Sunday,March 15, 2026
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
Spotlight on County author, storyteller and playwright Janet Kellough.
From 2023: In her novel, The Four Dead Wives of Captain John Clapp, Janet takes us back to the 17th century and the story of the remarkable women in the life of the mariner and merchant (and ancestor of many County residents!)
From 2024: A cryptic clue. A startling discovery. A grisly secret. Set in The County during the pandemic, you’re sure to recognize some County characters and locales in Lorraine and Winnie’s Life of Crime.
Monday, March 16, 2026
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Want a seat at the horseshoe? The election is October 26th. Catalina Blumenberg, PEC Municipal Clerk, provides details of the March 31st workshop – A Practical Guide to Running for Municipal Council.
Part 2: Michelle Nyman of Nyman Farms describes how her family and the farm have expanded over the years to include her flower farm along with maple syrup and related products.
Remembering Terry Watkinson, accomplished artist and illustrator and acclaimed keyboardist for the iconic rock band Max Webster.
“To say I’m proud of him is a grievous understatement.” – Chloe Watkinson. “My first ‘favourite band’ was Max Webster.”- Reid Pickering.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
CONSUMER INFORMATION
HEALTH & WELLNESS
We welcome Ayurveda Doctor, Mona Warner, from Kingston for a special Spring Equinox interview! Discover the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, learn about its concept of the three ‘doshas’, and hear practical tips for aligning the body, mind, and spirit with the ‘rhythms of the season’! We will learn how implementing simple daily routines and herbs can inspire new energy at this time of spring renewal.
CONSUMERISM
We talk about herbal wellness with Mayall’s Apothecary — a line of handcrafted teas, tinctures, salves, and other apothecary remedies. Herbalist, Claudia Mayall, shares what goes into making plant-based products and how she decides on which remedies may help alleviate a person’s symptoms or ailments. We’ll also uncover why more people are turning to traditional herbal approaches for everyday health.
SERVICES
What does it mean to be a Psychic Medium or Intuitive Healer? We speak with Adelaide Utman from Wild Spirit Readings about her lifelong connection to intuition and spirit. In this conversation we explore how mediumship develops, the many ways intuition communicates with us, and why some people feel drawn to signs, symbols, and synchronicities. It’s a thoughtful and surprising look at the unseen side of intuition.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
COUNTY COOKS
Krista Hepburn speaks with local chefs, cooks, and friends about their favourite recipes and dishes.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Pearl Hucul speaks with Christine Den Ouden of Kleur Design in Bloomfield about why she and her family chose to leave the big city many years ago and start two new businesses here in the county.
THE COUNTY NATURALLY
Last week, County workers were at work, collecting dead geese, swans and ducks from Wellington Harbour. Yes, H5N! bird flu is here and it’s bad. Pamela Stagg will talk to Sue Meech of Sandy Pines WIldlife Centre about what you can do to protect yourself and your pets during this outbreak.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
COUNTY GROWS
Cheryl McLellan speaks with Tim McCormack, Board Director for the Lake Ontario sector for the Ontario Commercial Fisheries’ Association (OCFA). With fishing season on the near horizon, Tim details what the association is doing to prepare for the season and what his position and the OCFA as a whole entails.
COUNTY PROFILE
From riding horses, defending the rights of immigrants and tenants, to motivating teenage learners, Barbara Leiterman entertains Renay Weissman-Stanners as she shares her life growing up in rural Ontario, working in New York city and living as an activist and creative member of Prince Edward County.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Liz Zylstra chats with Evva Henry of Young Imaginations about an upcoming art and drama program at the Picton Branch Library
Friday, March 20, 2026
ARTSCENE
Hotel Confidential is a 3 day contemporary art exhibition that brings together local, national and international artists to re-imagine a hotel as both a setting and metaphor, turning guest rooms and shared spaces into sites of artistic experimentation and intimate encounter.
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
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wellington Dukes Playoff Hockey
99.3 CountyFM brings you the live play by play of ALL Dukes away games during the playoffs. Join us this Sunday March 15th at 7:30pm for the Wellington Dukes vs the Pickering Panthers; 99.3 FM or stream us at www.993countyfm.ca
Seniors and Technology: Embracing the Digital World
We hope you enjoyed our six part original radio documentary. Our research team did their utmost to explore topics and trends that could help you navigate through the maze of today’s technology.
If you missed an episode they are now available online, visit our website www.993countyfm.ca or click to access the series Seniors and Technology: Embracing the Digital World | 99.3 County FM
Episode One – “My Relationship with Technology” – aired Feb 5th.
Episode Two – “Misinformation” – aired Feb 12th.
Episode Three – “Accessibility” – aired Feb 19th.
Episode Four – “Technology’s Role in Our Medical Care” – Feb 26 (22:54 min).
Episode Five – “Home Automation for Daily Living” – Mar 5 (18:46 min).
Episode Six – “LifeLong Learning” – Mar 12 (25:57 min).
Special thank you to our 99.3 CountyFM team: Research lead and interviews by Bob Cooke, additional researchers and interviewers Tasha Shaw-Verbic, Timothy Luginbuhl, Barney Brucker, Trish Van Huesen, Colleen Johnson, and Craig Mills. Script writing by Astrid Young, narration Wendy Mesley, music by John Sharkey, production by David Wheatley and assisted by Gage Broderick. Administration Gillian Carson. Grant Writing Lorraine Wilson. Project coordination Craig Mills.
Thank you to all of our partners in this project: Prince Edward Learning Centre, County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives, The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association and to our funding parter the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Maple Pub Night
The Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee and 99.3 CountyFM presents Maple Pub Night Saturday March 21st at the Sophiasburgh Town Hall.
The doors open at 7pm. Drinks and food from Rebel Taco. Music by the Bush Pilots and The Sophiasburgh All Stars. Check out Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee on facebook for tickets or click this direct link..
Miss Emily’s “The Medicine” Official Album Release Party, a 99.3 CountyFM Presentation!
Join us at The Regent Theatre April 04, 2026 @ 7:30 pm. Miss Emily and her band officially celebrate her new Soul/Blues/Americana album “The Medicine”. The evening will feature a performance of the new album in its entirety as well as some of Emily’s favourite originals from previously recorded albums and carefully selected soul covers. Get all the details and tickets Click Here
