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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, September 7, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
A preview of the Kingston Writers Fest, September 18 to 21. Guests include: Merilyn Simonds, author of Walking with Beth: Conversations with my 100 year old friend. Otoniya J. Okot Bitek, author of We, the Kindling, a novel featuring stories narrated by six fictional women which give voice to the real-life victims of a reign of child kidnappings that terrorized Uganda for decades. Wayne Grady, novelist and award-winning translator, who explains why his presentation is entitled, Please Don’t Cry, Mr. Wolf. (Hint: It’s the Russian translation of a classic Canadian book.) www.kingstonwritersfest.ca
Monday, September 8, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Medical Report: Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health, South East Health Unit (SEHU), reports on stats for Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, recommended vaccines for children and adults, and funding for provincial health units.
PM’s Plans: On Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several initiatives to combat the effect that tariffs are having on Canadian businesses and workers. Moshe Lander, senior lecturer in economics at Concordia University, discusses how these plans will impact the Canadian economy.
Protest Songs: Fifty-five years after Ohio, Neil Young introduced Big Crime, a song decrying the policies of the Trump administration. Eric Alper, publicist and commentator on all things musical, reveals how hundreds of his followers responded when asked the question, “What’s a great protest and socially conscious song?”
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
HEALTH & WELLNESS
We speak with Registered Nurse, Dawn Calnan-Kerr, of the Prince Edward Family Health Team to learn what is involved in advanced care planning. Live in-studio, we will discuss how to ensure our wishes are respected, who is best to involve in the conversation, and the practical steps to help us and our loved ones prepare.
SERVICES
The Quinte Source Protection Authority announced last week their innovative partnership with Prince Eddy’s Brewing Company to showcase the message of protecting drinking water sources with the slogan, “Great beer starts with clean water.” Joining us in the studio to talk about this unique PR collaboration and its importance is Natasha Mathieu and Amy Dickens of the Source Water Protection Program and the Brewery’s GM, Maxim Saumure.
CONSUMERISM
If you’ve driven through Bloomfield before 3 PM Thursday to Monday this summer, you most likely have seen lineups out the door at Citizen Frances Cafe. Let’s learn the secrets of its success from its co-owner, Andrea Beechey, while she joins us in-studio on her day off!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Krista Hepburn speaks with local chefs, cooks, and friends about their favourite recipes and dishes.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Craig Mills speaks with Mike Welker, the local dealer alternative for advanced diagnostics and repair to European cars in Prince Edward County since 2018.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Leslie J. Mehrhoff
Dog-strangling vine is a plant that everyone hates. If you have it, you know how hard it is to eradicate. Just take a look at the huge fields of it along the South Shore. If you don’t have dog-strangling vine, you’ll want to keep it off your property. And if you don’t know it, you’ll want to learn how to identify it, because this plant is a real pest. Monica Liedtke of the Invasive Species Centre in Sault St. Marie talks to Pamela Stagg about the huge problems caused by dog-strangling vine.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Krista Hepburn speaks with local gardeners about their gardening successes, challenges, and secrets.
COUNTY PROFILE
Sol Korngold is the creative force and builder behind the stylishly restored Royal Hotel. After inviting us into his 19 century PEC farmhouse however, we learned that he’s not nearly done building (inside or outside the hotel). Sol talks with Timothy about the worst phone call he’s ever gotten, his excitement about the second-annual County Adaptation Film Festival (which he co-founded) and what might happen if he overhears you singing to your sweetie in a booth at the Counter Bar.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Brenda Mercer-Garvey speaks with Bill Stearman about quilting and the progression of queer rights in Cananada, an upcoming event at the Andrew.
Craig Mills speaks with John Holland about the Milford Fair which has been held every year since 1946.
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Friday, September 12, 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?
Screenplay
Raj Dhillon shares interviews, reviews, and analysis of all things film and movie related.
ARTSCENE
This week on Artscene, Catelyn Thornton speaks with County resident and Giller prize nominated writer, Sarah Selecky about the Kingston Writers Festival coming up on Sept. 18-21 in Kingston, Ontario. Joining them by phone will be Jan Walter, a publisher and editor who co-founded the festival in 2009.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Picton Fair Sept 5-7
Welcome to the home of one of Ontario’s oldest agricultural fairs, presented by the Prince Edward Agricultural Society (established 1831) and held annually at the Picton Fairgrounds in Prince Edward County. Visit us and say hi, the 99.3 CountyFM tent is on-site Saturday and Sunday. Located between the fire fighters and the mini donuts :). Live reports, merch & prizes. For info Picton Fair
County Comedy presented by 99.3 CountyFM
Cue the plot twist: Episode 3 sees Belleville’s KYLE FOR MAYOR combine with The County’s own Gen-X improv bromance SHORT ATTENTION SPA and things get whacky at The CAPE. Sep 10 @ 7:30 pm at The Cape. Click here for your Comedy Country tickets
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. 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.
In person workshops:
SEPT. 18 – PRINCE EDWARD LEARNING CENTRE (PELC) – 3:00PM – 5:00PM
OCT. 2 – WELLINGS OF PICTON – 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Oct. 20 – WELLINGTON LIBRARY – 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Online events to be announced later for November.
If you or someone you know would like to attend click here for the direct link to register; 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. Thank you to Gillan Carson, Bob Cooke and Lorraine Willson for all of your efforts to date.
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
99.3 CountyFM and The Dukes have agreed to again launch our popular play by play with your host Craig Foster! Join us for the play by play of weekend away games during the regular season starting Friday September 19th, the Dukes play the Markham Royals. Thank you too to Gage Broaderick who produces most of the games from the 99.3 studios and the entire 99.3 Dukes Broadcast and Production Team.
11th Anniversary Lifestyle and Adventure Auction Oct 4-18
99.3 CountyFM again be launching our exciting and fun lifestyle and adventure auction in October. If you have an idea for an interesting prize please reach out to Joe Martin at Joe@993countyfm.ca.
The goal is to have all confirmations by Sept 27th or before.
11th Anniversary Home Grown Concert – Reserve Your Tickets!
99.3 County FM’s 11th Homegrown Concert is being unveiled first to members, donors, and volunteers.
Saturday, October 18th, 7pm at The Andrew in Picton.
Last year’s event was incredible, we are again launching the concert with the popular pay what you can format for entry. Homegrown 2025 provides an intimate evening with stellar homegrown musicians.
This year we return to where our 99.3 County FM Homegrown concerts began at The Andrew at 31 King St. Picton. The pristine Great Hall with its natural light and stellar acoustics is ideal for showcasing our line-up of local talent in this cosy and newly renovated hall. Pay online as you reserve your ticket or pay at the door.
Special thanks to all of the musicians, Musical Director Megan Hutton, and 99.3 County FM volunteers for making this possible.
99.3 CountyFM Lawn Signs Free of Charge
Pick up a free 99.3 CountyFM lawn sign from the station, 38 Cold Storage Road, Monday-Friday 9-5. Help get the word out about the radio station and encourages further support. Thank you.
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Volunteer Opportunities
IndigiVibes – Indigenous host – Wednesday 7p-8p
C’est Bon – French host – Wednesday 8p-9p
Contact the radio station 613-476-2229 and ask about these and other opportunities.
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