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Sunday, April 6, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
George Elliott Clarke who served as Toronto and Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate explains the role of the position, discusses his ongoing project, 5 Poets Breaking Into Song, and introduces his song, Homecomin’ Roam-No-Mo’ Blues. J. C. Sulzenko reads poems which feature family, the theme of National Poetry Month. From the archives: David Sweet of Books and Company recites the Al Purdy poem that shocked his high school English teacher when he recited it in class.
Monday, April 7, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
Dennis Darby, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters discusses the fallout from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and the response of the Canadian government. Chris Malette, a Belleville city councillor and former journalist, is running for the Liberals in the Bay of Quinte riding. He discusses the challenges facing the area and the platform and priorities of the party. Recently, Public Health warned residents to take precautions to avoid ticks and Lyme disease. Dr. Jade Savage of Bishop’s University is the principal investigator of etick.ca. The website invites the public to submit tick photos and etick.ca will identify the type of tick and assess the risk.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Nurse Practitioner, Breanna Carr, joins us in-studio from the Prince Edward Family Health Team to talk about guideline changes for cervical cancer screening and changes to HPV testing. If you are due for a mammogram, pap test, or colonoscopy, we will also talk about upcoming cancer prevention clinic dates.
CONSUMERISM
If you visit County markets, then you’ve most likely seen, purchased or experienced J&W Farms’ products. As part of our ongoing Branding A Business series, entrepreneurs Mark Jermolow* and Gus Wenceslau* have agreed to share their secrets to running a successful business in the wholesome food industry.
It was one year ago this week when Sarah Fox was named Executive Director of Visit The County. This year Sarah is focusing its efforts on community engagement with County residents and businesses. We will learn what new ideas have been implemented ensuring Prince Edward County remains a hopping entity in the tourism industry!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
The other white meat? No. But tofu is a delicious and versatile ingredient that, when used properly, can elevate your meals to another level. Chef Chris Byrne helps you unlock the potential of this oft misunderstood ingredient.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Pearl Hucul speaks with Kirstyn Mayers, co-owner with her spouse, Daniel, of The Bean Counter. Kirstyn shares how she began working in hospitality at Second Cup, advanced to county wineries, bought the Bean Counter, and is now working with the largest all Canadian brewery in Canada.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
John Foster, naturalist, legendary nature photographer and film-maker died in March. This week’s episode looks back at an interview with John and his wife as they reflected on their life together on their farm north of Belleville — and going on documentary adventures, particularly in the Canadian Arctic.
Thursday, April 9, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
On The County Grows Viticulture, Astrid Young catches up with Mackenzie Brisbois of Trail Estates to talk about geotextiles, Trail’s terroir, and updates on their South African wine project.
COUNTY PROFILE
You may have heard our new “Reflections on Lives and Times in PEC” history series that runs throughout the day. We are now presenting the full story behind these vignettes. Tune in every Thursday for the next five weeks. This week’s stories: Born and raised in the county, George “Lightning” Ellsworth, was a hard-drinking, violent robber and murderer who fought for the Confederate Side in the American Civil War. Researcher Peter Lockyer. Also featured this week, Dr. Oronhyatekha or Burning Cloud as he was known in Mohawk. He was the first known aboriginal scholar at Oxford University, a capable physician, a successful CEO, a statesman, an athlete, and a champion of minority rights in the mid to late 1800s. Researcher Peter Lockyer.
Our thanks to our local sponsors Base31 and Edward Jones Picton, and to the New Horizons for Seniors Program for making this PEC history series possible.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Tanya Cooper speaks with Murray McBain and Glendon Walker of Picton Rotary about the upcoming 2025 Annual Prince Edward County Waterfalls Tour. A fundraiser for water projects in the world.
Friday, April 10, 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?
ROQ
Representatives from the ROC youth centre in Picton share the imaginative talents and perspectives of the youth in Prince Edward County
ARTSCENE
Co-host Mary Ann Farrell spoke with Laurie McLachlan and Julie Seddon, two painters, connected in Prince Edward County as they prepare for their upcoming exhibition, Fate and Happenstance opening in Belleville on April 12. McLachlan’s work embodies raw emotion and immediacy, while Seddon captures fleeting moments through the lens of photography and painting. The interplay of destiny and chance is evident in their respective processes, whether in the serendipitous alignment of reality and abstraction in Seddon´s work or the channeling of visual language within McLachlan’s emotional expression. Both artists’ works celebrate color and composition with the intention to communicate a sense of wonder and joy.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
99.3 CountyFM Spring Fling 50/50
Win Cash and support your community radio station. The jackpot is pushing $1k+. Get your tickets today at www.993countyfm.ca or drop into the station Monday-Friday 9a-5p. Winner announced Monday, April 21st at 8:40 on the Jim JJ Johnston Morning Show. Contest open to ON residents 18 years of age or older. License number RAF1427577
New faces and personnel changes at 99.3 County FM:
Thank you so much to those who responded to our shout out to fill some of positions at 99.3 CountyFM. Please join us in welcoming…
Donations Coordinator Leah Werry to CountyFM. Leah will be transitioning into the roll over the next couple of months with the guidance of Maureen Robinson; just in time for Radiothon. Leah also brings to the role a very strong background in fundraising.
SOCAN Report Facilitator. Dave Skippen is on his way back from BC and will be taking on this roll. Special thanks to Steve Billinger for doing our SOCAN reports over the past years, a tremendous help…and to Anne Russell for her constant efforts in this regard.
Admin/voice talent/feature work and more… Mary McCown joins us volunteering Monday afternoons. Please welcome Mary, she’ll be getting involved in various projects.
And the biggest announcements in terms of on-air programming, Craig Foster will continue on as host of the Friday live midday show and of course as News Director however he will be relinquishing his Wednesday Morning Show. Craig has been hosting the Wednesday slot since the early days of 99.3 County FM and has always done an amazing job for the community.
Our deepest thanks to Craig Foster…and please join me in congratulating and welcoming Gabrielle Poisson as our new Wednesday Morning Host. Gabrielle has been doing a great job with Mathers Music & Miscellany and filling in for other hosts. Gabrielle will transition into the roll over the next couple of weeks with the official start being Wednesday April 16th.
Easter Weekend
99.3 CountyFM admin office will be closed on Good Friday April 18th
Radiothon 2025
Save the date! Thursday June 5th – Sunday June 8th. Our annual major fundraiser and a celebration of incredible County and Regional artists!
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