GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, December 7- Saturday, December 13 , 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.
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, December 7, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
Men of Mystery:
Linwood Barclay, international best-selling author with Whistle, a supernatural chiller.
Steve Burrows latest novel in his birder murder mystery series, A Deceit of Lapwings.
Shane Peacock introduces the first novel in his Northern Gothic Mystery series, As We Forgive Others.
(excerpts from previously aired interviews – well worth repeating)
Monday, December 8, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Matt Harris Registered Psychotherapist in the Mental Health Program with The Prince Edward Family Health team, and Sara Bruinsma, RN, of Canadian Mental Health Association, Hastings Prince Edward and PEFMHT, explain how SMART Recovery, a peer-supported program can be a helpful resource for those navigating substance use or behavioural addictions.
Craig Mills, 99.3 County FM GM, and Laura McGugan, Coordinator with Community Care for Seniors, describe how the partnership in the Holiday 50/50 Raffle is a way to support these not-for-profit organizations and be eligible to win a cash award on January 1.
Lynn Pickering reports on the Christmas Fireside Reads at Mt. Tabor Playhouse Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tuesday,December 9, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION- Season of Giving
As part of our ongoing Branding A Business series, we speak with Trisha Peech, creator of Eat My Shortbread. By her business name, we already know she’s savvy at marketing and has a great sense of humour. But we’ll talk about how her never ending entrepreneurial ideas and workshops do a lot more than make ends meet. The long hours she puts in doing tasks like shipping her product across Canada and fulfilling custom corporate orders both feed her soul and then feed the rest of us — with decadent goodness!
Chefs the globe over, say that the knife is the most important tool in our kitchen! So we speak about everything knives with Picton’s Zest Kitchen Shop kitchen’s co-owner Kyle Otsuka.
Backyard birding has become so popular that in their empty nesting years, Laura and Dan Guenther of Wild Birds Unlimited, decided to open up this nature shop franchise dedicated to this peaceful past time. We’ll learn how simple changes at home can attract local species to our backyards and explore some of the shop’s products that help bird enthusiasts welcome even more birds to their backyards.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Josh Blake and Barbara Yebuga of Josh’s Diner in Carrying Place. Tune in to hear about all the great food and holiday happenings including epic line dancing and a special New Year’s Day celebration for the entire family.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Duarte Da Silva speaks with Jeff Johnson of WKND Landscape Design. (Repeat)
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Pamela Stagg
Under a new amalgamation plan, Quinte Conservation could be merged into an regional conservation authority that would stretch from Oshawa to north of Kingston and all the way up to Bancroft. Is this a good idea? That’s the question Pamela Stagg will ask Brad McNevin, Chief Administrative Officer of Quinte Conservation.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
This week on the County Grows Jane Thompson will speak with Resi Walt pic tured here on the left in the Forest Of Hope. Jane and Resi, a field representative for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, will be reviewing some of the County’s most important agricultural stories from 2025 and looking ahead to the prospects for Agriculture in 2026.
COUNTY PROFILE
In a segment worth repeating, Gage Broderick interviews 99.3 County FM employee and Fearless Love band member, Joe Martin. A real “Joe of all trades”, Joe has had experience in finance, real estate, music, and more. We’ll hear about his upbringing, what brought him to the county, and what drove him to where he is today.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Liz Zylstra shares what’s happening in one or more of our six different county library sites.
Friday, December 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?
New Music
Pat Larkin presents current music trends, artists, and releases.
ARTSCENE
Bay Woodyard (Honey Pie Hives and Herbals) and Vicki Emlaw (Vicki’s Veggies) stopped by the station to chat with co-host, Mary Ann Farrell about Busy Hands which has become a beloved tradition here in the County and is, in fact, celebrating its 26th Anniversary. This annual local, handmade holiday market is happening on December 13 and 14 at its usual spot, Highline Hall in Wellington. Listen in and find out how it all began and where this journey has taken them as they welcome 75+ vendors this year.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Dec 7 – 13)
Santa Claus Parades
This year’s
Holiday 50/50 Raffle
Win cash by supporting your community radio station and helping older adults live well at home, stay active, and feel connected. The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association and 99.3 County FM have teamed up to bring you the Holiday 50/50 Raffle. A great stocking stuffer for a loved one!
Get your ticket at countyfm5050.ca or stop by the station at 38 Cold Storage Road during regular business hours Tune in on New Year’s Day at 8:40 am to find out if you or a loved one is the the jackpot winner!
Win big by supporting your community radio station and Community Care For Seniors!
Contest open to Ontario residents 18 years of age or older. License number RAF1519149
Join The County Writes The County Reads and the Marysburgh Mummers Dec 7th
“Christmas Fireside Reads” is in Support of the Angel Tree program. Come join us to an afternoon of Christmas cheer at the Mt. Tabor Playhouse in Milford on December 7th at 2 PM, Tickets are by donation and are available at Books and Company and at the door. Donations of canned goods to the Food Bank are also gratefully encouraged. It’s an afternoon filled with laughter, joy, and community spirit, all for a great cause..For more information, please contact Pat Larkin at 613 920 7686 or info@mummers.ca.
Comedy Country at The CAPE Dec 10th
Top-tier comedy acts from Toronto, Montreal, and beyond paired with rising local talent for unforgettable nights of live performance transforming one of the County’s most stunning venues into a midweek comedy hub. Presented by Comedy Country, media sponsor 99.3 CountyFM. PEC’s award-winning rural comedy series since 2015—these Wednesday night shows are built for comedy lovers.
“Cheap Wine” is family. For real. As in two of them have the same parents and two of them have a marriage certificate. That’s sweet and wholesome, but it’s also kind of weird! AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD at Toronto Sketchfest 2025. Warning: This is a friendly family troupe, but not a family-friendly show! Details here
Jazz & Sparkle – Tapas & Show at The CAPE Dec 12
Our friends at The CAPE in Picton have a special night of food and jazz planned for December 12.
With Lauren Falls, known for her work as a bandleader and collaborator across Canada’s jazz scene
Pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo has built a career bridging genres and audiences.
delicious tapas and interactive food stations curated by chef partner Stuart Cameron of Bocado
Listen to win or visit www.pecjazz.org to purchase tickets today.
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
Catch all of the action with your play by play host Craig Foster and producer Gage Broderick. Next broadcast Sunday Dec 14th at 12:30pm. Wellington vs Cobourg, live from the Cobourg Community Centre,
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