GRAPEVINE NEWSLETTER – Sunday, February 16 – Saturday, February 22, 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.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
2024: Matthew R. Morris, author of Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity and Belonging, described growing up in Scarborough, the son of a white mother and Black father, discovering hip hop as a young child and its lasting impact on him and shattering stereotypes of black males.
2025: Matthew returns to CWCR to discuss his reaction to the Super Bowl halftime show and the controversy the performance by Kendrick Lamar and appearance by Serena Williams has generated.
Monday, February 17, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Election day in Ontario is Thursday, February 27. Tyler Allsopp, current Progressive Conservative MPP, is running for re-election and he discusses the issues concerning Bay of Quinte voters. Amanda Robertson, NDP candidate, outlines the platform and priorities for her party.
Last week, Paris was host to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit. Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University and professor in the Department of Computer Science, explains the promise and pitfalls of AI and why the United States and the United Kingdom refused to sign a declaration on “inclusive and sustainable” AI.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
From 2019 to 2023 the number of syphilis cases being reported among women has increased by a staggering 499%. Stephanie McFaul, Manager of Sexual Health and Harm Protection, and Jen Ronan, Public Health Nurse of the South East Health Unit, talk about how to prevent, recognize, test, and treat this sexually transmitted illness.
When is ice safe? What do we do if we fall through the ice, or see someone who does? In our studio to talk about ice safety is Community Safety and Media Relations Officer, Nicole Cordingley of the OPP Picton Detachment.
CARP is a non-partisan, non-profit association advocating on behalf of thousands of retired persons coast to coast across Canada. Representing the local chapter of members, Louise Warr makes her way into the studio to talk about what they advocate for with government agencies and how members benefit from having access to educational webinars and newsletters, opportunities to volunteer and participate in social events and receive discounts in products and services.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
Liz Moran speaks with Marie and Rob Greatrix of The Elmbrook Farm and Sourdough Bakery. They offer a wide variety of fresh microgreens, sourdough bread, bakery products, butter tarts, honey and more.
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
Photo: Ken Srail
Why would a naturalist buy a mini-putt golf course and claim it was for nature? Conservationist Doug MacRae — the purchaser of said mini-putt golf course — and Mark Stabb of the Nature Conservancy Canada explain why even a mini-putt golf course can be important for birds.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Cheryl McLellan speaks with Tamara Segal, owner of Hawthorn Herbals, and Christine Renaud about Seedy Saturday in 2025. Learn all about this long running annual event that gives county gardeners the opportunity to hang out together and share gardening tips while stocking up on seeds.
COUNTY PROFILE
Gage Broderick interviews interesting local people about their lives and times in the county.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Liz Zylstra discusses ways you can use the library even when inclement weather prevents you from getting out to your local branch.
Friday, February 21, 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?
Pat Larkin presents current music trends, artists, and releases.
ARTSCENE
Pam Mayhew interviews Claire Tallerico of Alchemy Artist Residency about Winterlude PEC, where they discuss the residency that is sponsored by Chetwyn Farms, Closson Chase and The Grange. Six artists all with varying artistic takes on sense of place and site here in the County look to the winter landscape for inspiration in their broad array of art making.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to our newest volunteers: June Gill and Veronica O’Sullivan.
Veronica is in on Tuesday mornings, June Thursday mornings. Thank you for all of our efforts!
Congratulations to Our Valentine’s Winner on 99.3 County FM: Thank you to everyone who submitted their stories. Karole Marois and her partner get to enjoy the grand prize of two day passes for Wander the Spa and a $100 gift card for their restaurant “Gather”. Happy Valentines.
Family Day February is 17th at the Wellington and District Community Centre. Free public skate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join 99.3 CountyFM in the fun. The Wellington Rotary Club will be there with games, reading activities, and free soup and chili from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Prince Edward County Libraries, County Transit, and more local services will have booths in Highline Hall. Brought to you by the Wellington Recreation Committee.
99.3 CountyFM’s Craig Foster – Wellington Dukes Live Play by Play: Sat Feb 15th 7:30 p.m. Wellington Dukes & Aurora Tigers
Reflections on Lives & Times in Prince Edward County: We still have some tickets left, please join us, youth 12 and under n/c. Macaulay Church Museum, Sat Feb 22nd.
Enjoy an inside peek at our new radio series bringing the County’s history to life and hear from the researchers why they selected their favourite story. Tickets $15. Beverages and light food included. Lives & Times eventbrite.ca click here.
The project is funded by the New Horizons for Seniors program and supported locally by Edward Jones of Picton, Base 31, and County Museums.
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