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, Oct 5, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
Award-winning author Shane Peacock discusses the two novels in his Northern Gothic Mystery series – As We Forgive Others and A Place of Secrets. The professional and personal lives of Hugh Mercer, the homicide detective from New York and Sergeant Alice Morrow from small town Ontario are intertwined as they investigate murders and uncover long-buried secrets. Also, Peacock’s adventure for young readers, SHOW, was inspired by The Great Farini, an amazing Canadian who lived in the 1800s yet few know about. (Meet Shane Peacock, in conversation with Vicki Delany, at the Picton branch of the library, Oct.9, 7 p.m.)
Monday, October 6, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
MEDICAL REPORT: Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health for South East Public Health reports on vaccines for seniors, measles outbreaks, Tylenol and pregnant women, and the new website www.southeastph.ca
BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY: On Tuesday, October 28, the municipality is hosting a public training session for Bridges Out of Poverty, a program designed to build a shared understanding of poverty and resilience. Hilary Fennell, PEC Community Initiatives Coordinator, and Suzie Johnson-Smith who will lead the session, have details on the event and its goals.
REMEMBERING DR. JANE GOODALL: Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold is a primate communication scientist and board member of the Fauna Foundation, the only sanctuary for chimpanzees in Canada. She details the remarkable legacy of Jane Goodall and introduces the chimps residing at the sanctuary in Quebec.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
SERVICES
The 13th International Day of the Girl recognizes girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. Reaching For Rainbows is hosting an event at The Andrew in Picton on October 10th focusing on the importance of promoting girls’ empowerment. To talk about this AND the mission statement of the international event, we speak with the organization’s Executive Director, Beth Lafay. Let’s learn how the need to address girls’ challenges affects girls’ empowerment and fulfils human rights FOR girls the globe over!
CONSUMERISM
Autumn is a good time to plant new trees, with enough time to establish before snow arrives. We’re joined by Greg Moore, co-owner of Lockyer’s Country Gardens, to talk about everything trees — from planting tips to which species thrive best in the different parts of the County.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
We continue our focus on mental health conditions with Psychiatrist, Dr. Joe Burley. This month’s focus is regarding the condition borderline personality disorder — how it develops, how it’s diagnosed, how it affects their relationships with people, and how those with the condition can seek help.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Curtis McGregor of The Summer Wind Catering Company. Curtis provides catering services both big and small year round in Prince Edward County.
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
These days, land managers are trying different techniques for managing invasive species. Goats and sheep are popular, since they can reach hard-to-access areas and they get rid of problem plants without the need to spray chemicals. Pamela Stagg talks to Alea Sniveley of The Nature Conservancy Canada about the flock of goats that grazed an NCC property in the badlands of Alberta.
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Cheryl McLellan speaks with Marie Greatrix, of the Picton Farmers Market. Marie describes the history and business practices of the market and how its community-focused business model has shaped its development over the years.
COUNTY PROFILE
Annelise Noronha is an amazingly talented music producer, engineer, writer, and singer of her original songs (when not playing bass for the County’s hottest cover band “Secret Beach”). Annelise talks with Timothy about music and film, closet economics, and what it’s like being the unofficial “greeter” for artists who are new to the County”.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Brenda Garvey speaks with Dorothy Speirs, long time member of “Perfectly Preserved”, PECM Hospital Auxiliary’s volunteer team that creates and markets a wide variety of tasty treats, preserves, and other yummies. On October 11 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Dorothy and the other volunteers will be selling their goods at the Rotary Hall in the Picton Arena Thanksgiving Bake and Preserves Sales. All profits raised go to the Picton Hospital for the purchase of medical equipment.
Craig Mills speaks with Matt Hall about Post Card, album release with all funds going to the Regent Theatre.
Friday,October 10, 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
Pam Mayhew speaks to Bear Epp and Bay Woodyard who are both fabulous arts organizers, textile artists, art event planners, co-ordinators.and teachers. This Fall they are teaching at the Youth Craft Academy as well as organizing Get Cozy, a showcase of county artists and makers. Tune in to learn how to get more involved and in touch with the art of textiles in the county
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
99.3 CountyFM with all of the Wellington Dukes Weekend Away Game Play by Play. Play by Play with Craig Foster at the rink and Gage Broderick in the studio.
Sat, Oct 4th The Wellington Dukes against the Newmarket Hurricanes. 4:30 pm
Fri, Oct 10th The Wellington Dukes against the Lindsay Muskies 7:00 pm
The Good Lox Festival – Oct 3-5
Enjoy the new Jewish culture event organized by members of the local Jewish community. Meet amazing Canadian artists that explore aspects of Jewish culture through their own unique voices. Good Lox unites people via soulful music, thought-provoking films, delicious food and lively conversations with authors. For more information, visit www.goodlox.com
2025 County Marathon – 0ct. 5
Volunteers still needed. To register as a volunteer go to countymarathon.ca ½ marathons and full marathons. Boston marathon qualifier
New this year 5 km fun run and a virtual marathon. For specific routes and to register go to countymarathon.ca Drivers please be extra careful on the roads Sunday Oct 5.
11th Anniversary Lifestyle and Adventure Auction Oct 4-18
Prize donors are promotes on-air and online. The event kicks off live Oct 4th, thank you to all to all those who have contributed to date.
https://www.993countyfm.ca/promotion/11th-annual-99-3-county-fm-lifestyle-and-adventure-auction/
Comedy Country at The CAPE – S01EP04 Oct 8th 7:30pm
Episode 4 plays like a two-parter: BOOBY TRAP brings an estrogen-powered setup, then sketch comedy heavy-hitters HACKETT & LANGDON delivers a punchline set. So good you’ll swear it’s a season finale. Learn more at https://comedycountry.ca/event/cape-s01ep04/
11th Anniversary Home Grown Concert – Reserve Your Tickets today! Saturday, October 18th, 7pm at The Andrew in Picton. Homegrown 2025 provides an intimate evening with stellar homegrown musicians.
The pristine Great Hall with its natural light and stellar acoustics is ideal for showcasing our line-up of local talent.
Our musical director Megan Hutton has been working with some incredible talent to make this a fantastic event: Ryan Malcolm, Justin Rutledge, Lisa Bozikovic, Annelise Noronha, Craig Foster, Jennifer Brant, Sam Hirst and Stephanie Rose of Shatterbox Theatre’s “Cabaret”, Greg Hinde, The Highshore Girls, Andrew McLuhan, The Frere Brothers and Bill Wood w/ Chris Bennett.
Tickets are Pay What you can. Reserve a ticket now and choose “pay at the door” or pay when you reserve your ticket. Tickets are limited to one per order. If you want to purchase multiple tickets, you’ll need to place separate orders. It’s general seating.
Seniors and Technology – Embracing the Digital World.
99.3 CountyFM, along with Prince Edward Learning Centre, conducts free workshops titled Seniors and Technology: Embracing the Digital World. Thank you to those who attended our first one on Friday at PELC. The workshops focus on the role of digital technology in your life. It’s an opportunity to share your experiences with and attitudes towards technology and discuss how we spend our time in the digital world. And perhaps identify some opportunities to use digital technologies in new ways.
Upcoming workshops:
Oct. 20 – WELLINGTON LIBRARY – 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Online events to be announced later for November.
To attend click here for the direct link or visit 993countyfm.ca or by contact Lori at PELC via email Lori@pelc.ca or phone (613) 476-1811 ext 114
Complimentary beverages, snacks and a gift. We are working in partnership with the Prince Edward Learning Center, the County of Prince Edward Public Library and The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association. The program is made possible by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program.
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