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.
Sunday, November 2
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
Local writers Jill Hill, Nora-Lyn Veevers, Dorothy Speirs, Debbie Whittall, Peter Blendell, and Paulette Rothbauer read their original 5-minute stories.
Monday, November 3, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Tina Jones, Superintendent for Innovation and Inclusion, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, explains why the board has launched the Words Matter campaign and invites parents/caregivers to a virtual workshop.
Marley McFaul, CEO and founder of Lighthouse Tutoring Ltd., and recipient of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the recent Quinte Business Achievement Awards, discusses her route to success and family and community who have supported her along the way.
Andrew Forbes, author of several books about baseball including The Only Way is the Steady Way: Essays on Baseball, Ichiro, and How We Watch the Game, celebrates the Blue Jays and the record-breaking World Series.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
SERVICES
The Quinte Organ Transplant Support Group was established to advocate for patients awaiting organ transplants and to provide guidance and encouragement throughout their journey. We hear from the group’s President, Mark Landry, and Vice President, Lauralee Cowan—both liver transplant recipients—as well as Beth Law, a pancreas transplant recipient. They share the inspiration behind forming the group and their personal experiences that emphasize the importance of having a dedicated support network for transplant patients.
CONSUMERISM
In its 7th year, the Seniors information and Active Living Fair will be held on Thursday, November 13 at the Wellington Community Centre. We speak with Coordinator of Community Care For Seniors, Laura McGugan, to hear what the day is all about!
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Poets Karen Palmer and Heather Lindsay join us in-studio to talk not only about how the art of poetry is healing but how the giving of impromptu poetry can be therapeutically heartwarming & adventurous. They will be part of the upcoming Picton Night Market on November 15 where their “Free Range Poetry” tent will invite visitors to experience impromptu poems, all in support of County Kids Read. To talk about why supporting this community organization is so important, will be Andrea Dawes.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Squashes and pumpkins abound this week. Orange, sweet, rich and fleshy, great for sweet and savoury. Chef Chris Byrne stops by to give all the tips and tricks for using these abundant versatile veggies.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Pearl Hucul speaks with Ryan Fowler, co-owner with Tyler McIndless of Wildlot Farm Distillery, about the history and development of this picturesque local distillery which is producing interesting new libations and expanding its market far beyond our county.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Naturalina Reginea
When Dr. Tetsuto Yamashita flew up to the remote Anderson River in the Northwest Territories, he could never have guessed that he was about to find:fossils of fish that were just beginning to evolve into land animals. It wasn’t the point in evolution that was surprising, it was that these were the earliest fossils ever to show the development of primitive limbs. He will tell Pamela Stagg about this remarkable discovery, about breaking hammers on the incredibly hard rock, and about an amazing sight he saw from the helicopter out of the Anderson River archeological camp.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Krista Hepburn speaks with local gardeners about their gardening successes, challenges, and secrets.
COUNTY PROFILE
Annelise Noronha is a PEC record producer, audio engineer, and musician. In this second installment of her interview with Timothy Luginbuhl, she explains why her band with Justin Rutledge is called Secret Beach, who she thinks is awesome in the County, and why “you’re gonna need a bigger boat”.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Interviewer: Anne Russell
Friday,November 7, 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?
I Know That Voice
Zoinks! It’s time to peek behind the microphone once again to pay tribute to one of the most influential and famous disc jockeys and voice actors of all time, Casey Kasem. Kasem is known in the voice acting community for performing numerous characters, including, possibly the most popular, Shaggy from Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? Gage Broderick takes us on a journey to see how Kasem’s journey led him from the mixing board to the Mystery Machine and beyond.
ARTSCENE
Catelyn Thornton focuses on County Arts’ annual fine craft exhibition and sale, The Maker’s Hand in Picton Nov. 7-9. She speaks with Heather McCorquodale, CA’s Program Assistant and PEC artist, Lucy Sterezylo who is one of the exhibitors.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wellington Dukes Play by Play
The Dukes next play by play broadcast is Sat Nov 8th at 4pm vs Haliburton.
Cabaret at the Cape
Come to the Cabaret! Berlin’s famous Kit Kat Club is brought to life at The Cape in Picton by Shatterbox Theatre November 5th – 28th. Only 100 seats available for each of the 16 performances. County FM is a proud sponsor of this production. 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”. Tickets
Firelight Lantern Festival 2025
99.3 County FM invites you to this cherished PEC tradition, organised by The Department of Illumination. On Nov. 7, the first magical evening of arts and music is the Ages 19+ party at the Crystal Palace in Picton.. Gather at Benson Park at 6pm on Sat. Nov. 8. Parade starts at 7:00 After the parade party at all-ages magical extravaganza party at Crystal Palace! Detailed event & ticket information
Seniors Information & Active Living Fair – November 13th, 2025
Come join us at the 7th Annual Wellington & District Community Centre Prince Edward Community Care FREE Seniors Information and Active Living Fair. Over 50 vendors from the community showcase, present, and/or demonstrate their services. All are welcome from 10:00am – 3pm! Free lunch & refreshments while supplies last. For more information call 613-476-7493 or contact. www.communitycareforseniors.org
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