GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, June 22 – Saturday, June 28, 2025
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THE COUNTY WRITES…THE COUNTY READS
Sunday, June 22, 2025
12 – 1 p.m.
Vicki Delany has re-issued her novel More Than Sorrow which tells the stories of three courageous women: Hannah, a journalist recovering from a brain injury caused by an IED sustained in Afghanistan; Hila, a young Afghan woman haunted by the horrors she witnessed; Maggie, who fled the Mohawk Valley in the late 1700s to escape persecution. (excerpt read by Cheryl Singer)
Dr. Sima Samar is a medical doctor, founder of schools and hospitals and a thorn in the side of the Taliban. Award-winning journalist Sally Armstrong collaborated with Dr. Samar on her memoir, Outspoken: My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan. Sally discusses the achievements of this remarkable woman along with the dangers Dr. Samar has faced in her lifelong fight for the rights of girls and women.
THE COUNTY GRAPEVINE
Monday, June 23, 2025
Sarah Fox, Executive Director of Visit the County, PEC’s Destination Marketing and Management Organization, outlines initiatives and programs designed to appeal to visitors and residents as tourist season gets underway.
ICYMI: Vincent de Tourdonnet, PEC’s Transit Coordinator, has details on the newly launched Summer Weekend Transit Service.
It’s National Indigenous History Month and Marie Wilson, author of North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, discusses the work of the Commission, the ten principles of reconciliation and the importance of continuing to listen to survivors and their families.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
CONSUMERISM
Camp at Waupoos Island, a place steeped in Indigenous and Loyalist history, is launching its inaugural Women’s Wellness Camp from July 11 to 13, designed to promote a nurturing space for connection and self-care. Attendees can partake in workshops, group sessions, and wellness classes — set against the tranquil backdrop of Waupoos Island. Let’s learn from its creators, mother and daughter team Christine and Charlotte Denouden, what they have planned for the weekend, as well as the interesting history of the island!
CONSUMERISM
Pete Crighton is an Author, Record Collector, Freelance Content Writer for the Toronto Star and Globe and Mail and released his first book last month. He joins us in-studio again to talk about his book, The Vinyl Diaries: My Soundtrack To Queer Joy, and how this playlist of music helped him as a gay man through the precarious times of the AIDS pandemic and decades of self discovery. He speaks at Books & Co. Picton at 6:30 pm on June 21st.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Prince Edward Family Health Team’s Cardiac Rehabilitation unit has helped more than 720 County residents recover from serious cardiac events. Registered Nurse and Cardiac Health Educator Cathy Brose, and Cardiac Team Physiotherapist, Nancy Lock, talk about the formation of the Cardiac Team, the services they provide, and the success they’ve achieved. We also discuss the future of the program, as both Cathy and Nancy prepare to move on to new challenges.
SERVICES
After Tasha Shaw-Verbic put the word out to our listeners during her last monthly interview, we are diving into two of your most requested topics: how to train our dogs to behave in public spaces—like restaurant patios—and what to do when we encounter off-leash dogs that don’t belong to us.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
THE COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Lindsay Hepburn and Marie Greatrix… the founders of County Epicurious.. a walking tour company showcasing the culinary, historic and community spirit of The County.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Karen Palmer – Economic Development Officer for The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward and Mike Farrell President & Chief Strategist of FARRELL INSIGHT join Duarte Da Sikva CEO – Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the upcoming Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) program focused on Professional services.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
We know astronomers love dark skies. So do many birds and animals. In fact, many are specially adapted for nocturnal hunting. Naturalist Doug McRae talks to Pamela Stagg about some of those creatures — and why he invested his own money to protect nocturnally-adapted birds in Brighton.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
THE COUNTY GROWS
This week Jane Thompson is on location at Prinzhaven Farm on Gilead Rd. where Phil and Selena Prinzen have recently completed a major renovation in their dairy barn. They describe for us the goals of the renovations and some of the adjustments that this entailed as well as the current state of dairy farming in the County and beyond.
COUNTY PROFILE
Gage Broderick hosts this week’s County Profile as he speaks with local actor and fellow Theatre Roulant member, James Fraser. They’ll speak about James’ background, both personally and professionally and what led him to being an actor in Prince Edward County.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Friday, June 26, 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
ARTSCENE
This week on Artscene, co-host Catelyn Thornton speaks with County Arts Executive Director, Janna Smith about the 32nd annual Art in the County show and sale running June 27 to July 13 at the County Art Lab in the Picton Armoury Building. Janna will be telling us about the show, the artists and the jurors, as well as announcing the winners of this year’s prizes.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Canada Day in The County is fast approaching
Get out and enjoy….there are so many events leading up to and on Canada Day check out PECelebrates
On Wednesday June 25th listen to 99.3 County FM for your chance to win tickets to see Juno Award Winning Artist Blue Rodeo. The first person to call in when you hear Blue Rodeo “Try” is our winner. This is a sold out show June 28th presented by 99.3 CountyFM! Other Musical acts to catch include the Brian Barlow Trio with Heather Bambrick on June 27th.
Base31’s new exhibition highlights the site’s 14,000 year history. Make sure to visit the Exhibition Hall during the Canada Day Festival to see the Lancaster Bomber KB 882. Base31 is offering special Canada Day weekend pricing for entry to the Exhibition Hall at just $8.82 per person. Watch for the CountyFM tent on-site in the Commissary and say hi, it’s fee to wander around the grounds.
County Comedy Project Showcase presented by 99.3 CountyFM
County Comedy Project Showcase features the Culminating Performance of PEC’s Zero-to-hero Live Comedy Boot Camp. The comedy duo, Short Attention Spa, guided a group of adventurous newbies through the development of their first live comedy show featuring sketch comedy, improvisation and stand-up. Thursday, June 26th at Baxter Arts Centre 7:30. Tickets – $20+fees or Check out Pick Your Price options www.comedycountry.ca
99.3 CountyFM presents the season launch of County Stage Company Scripts & Sips
June 27 6:30 PM at The Grange of Prince Edward. 2025 repertory season launch night. Songs, scenes, and more from Bittergirl: The Musical, Flowers, and Snow White!
General Admission: $30.00, Experience the harmony of captivating and innovative Canadian plays set against the stunning backdrop of one of Prince Edward County’s renowned winery estates. Listen for your chance to win tickets to Scripts & Sips.
99.3 CountyFM is presenter for select PEC Jazz Festival events.
Check out all of the events and get your tickets. Events run August 12th – 17th. More info.
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