GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, November 16 – Saturday, November 22, 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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Sunday, November 16, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
A prospector who had been swept up in the Klondike Gold Rush, Hubert Darrell later made his name as a wanderer who ventured where few others dared. In 1910, the legendary explorer vanished in the uncharted wilderness of the Northwest Territories. In Vanished Beyond the Map: The Mystery of Lost Explorer Hubert Darrell, Adam Shoalts chronicles his own incredible journey as he retraced Darrell`s routes in his quest to solve this long forgotten cold case. Rick Zimmerman recites the iconic Robert Service poem, “The Spell of the Yukon.”
Monday, February 17, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
BUDGET 2025: MP Chris Malette explains how some items in the Federal Budget, tabled on November 4, may benefit the Bay of Quinte riding including affordable housing and County Road 49.
NEIL YOUNG AT 80: Jim JJ Johnston and Reid Pickering recall meeting the iconic singer/songwriter and comment on his career longevity, his activism and philanthropy.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
SERVICES
We will dive into the range of emergencies paramedics respond to, the extensive region they serve, and how paramedic training has evolved over the years when Deputy Chief of the Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services, Danielle Spitzig, joins us in-studio. Let’s learn about the vital work the team performs every day while she offers a behind-the-scenes look at what the job involves — the human side of the job — from providing comfort during traumatic moments to coping with the emotional toll of repeated exposure to crises.
CONSUMERISM
Do you find the range of paint choices overwhelming when you walk into a paint store? As part of our ongoing series regarding Home Improvements we speak with Picton Home Hardware paint specialist, Vicki Clowater, about choosing the right type, grade and colour of paint, and the accessories available to help you apply paint properly while making the job easier.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
In this month’s mental health conversation, Psychiatrist, Dr. Joe Burley, unpacks the complex world of narcissism, how it develops, the different types, and what it really looks like in everyday life. We’ll also explore practical ways to protect your emotional wellbeing when dealing with a narcissistic parent, boss, or partner.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Natalie Wollenberg, the owner and chef at Jackson’s Falls Country Inn in Milford.
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: Ryan Hodnett
The West Lake Community Association takes their stewardship of West Lake seriously. From monitoring water quality to managing invasive phragmites, this group of volunteers does it all. Cathie Coutlis, chair and co-founder of the group, talks to Pamela Stagg about their ambitious program.
COUNTY GROWS
Astrid Young speaks with Geoff Heinricks whose 2004 book, A Fool and Forty Acres, chronicled his early experiments in planting vines and making wine in Prince Edward County, one of Ontario’s three wine regions.
COUNTY PROFILE
Paul Massey shares his lifelong passion for the arts, his 40 years with Tim Horton’s, and his love of the county with Pearl Hucul.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
It’s that time of year again. Brenda Mercer-Garvey shares details about 2025 Festival of Trees held annually at Isaiah Tubbs Resort and Conference Centre.
Craig Mills and members of the Angel Tree program discuss this year’s drive, now on through Dec 14 at the Parish Hall, St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 335 Main St. E., Picton. Tis the season of giving, so please consider shopping for a child that is on this Christmas season’s Angel Tree. You may shop, or donate to this very worthy cause by coming in person to the Parish Hall of St. Mary Magdalene Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, November 14, 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
Pamela Mayhew speaks with Ian Brown, award-winning photographer and Gail Hill, painter, photographer, and poet.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
Catch all of the action with your play by play host Craig Foster and producer Gage Broderick. Next broadcasts Sat Nov 15 7pm The Wellington Dukes vs Aurora Tigers; Sun Nov 23 7:30pm The Wellington Dukes vs Pickering Panthers.
Cabaret at the Cape
Come to the Cabaret! Berlin’s famous Kit Kat Club is brought to life at The Cape by Shatterbox Theatre. Roughly 80% sold out, but there are still seats available. On now through Nov 28th.
The most successful musical of all time features the songs “Wiilkommon”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, “Mein Herr”, “Maybe This Time”, “Money”, and the title number, “Cabaret”. 993 CountyFM proud media sponsor. Tickets
O Bloody Caesar
ShakesParody, A Theatre Club, and 99.3 County FM proudly unleash their inaugural production of O Bloody Caesar, a hilarious radio play adaptation of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar where betrayal, power, and puns reign supreme.
Wednesday, November 26th, 9 to 10 pm on 99.3 CountyFM.
Starring County favourites: Wendy Roy, Sarah Kirby, Gage Broderick, James Fraser, David Baker, Kevin Flesch and Tom Coates.
Brought to you by Green Gables Gifts & Greetings in Bloomfield; Prinzen Ford Sales in Bloomfield; and June Gill, Real Estate Agent, Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty
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