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, March 16, 2025
THE COUNTY WRITES….THE COUNTY READS
Tom Harrison discusses his extensive research which led to the discovery of surprising facts about Vice President Richard Nixon`s visit to Picton in 1957. In Searching for Richard Nixon: Finding Refuge and Making a Home in Prince Edward County, Tom not only recounts events from Nixon`s private and public life but details of his own personal journey. Hear a preview of “The Monkey`s Paw”, a dramatization of the short story which will air on Showtime on County FM March 26 at 9 p.m. Phil Knox describes adapting the story for radio and director Lynn Fennell explains why he believes it’s one of the great horror stories of all time.
Monday, March 17, 2025
TOPICAL ISSUES & CURRENT EVENTS
MEASLES: Ontario is reporting 372 measles cases, the largest outbreak in 30 years. All 32 cases in Hastings County involve individuals who were not previously immunized against measles. Dr. Sarah Khan is an Infectious Disease Specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University. She discusses measles outbreaks in Canada and the United States, who should receive the MMR vaccine and overcoming vaccine hesitancy.
WON’T GO: County resident Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the United States. She has written more than fifty books and for 20 years has travelled to industry events in the U.S.. She explains why she now refuses to go.
WATER WARNING: The headline for Maude Barlow`s op-ed in the Toronto Star of November 16, 2024, read When Trump comes calling for our water, Canada must be ready. ICYMI: On the Nov. 25th edition of The County Grapevine, the activist and author discussed the fragile state of the country’s water supply and warned that Donald Trump covets Canada’s valuable resource.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
CONSUMER INFORMATION
Prince Edward County Council and the Climate Action Plan Working Group are looking for input from County residents through a series of upcoming consultation events. Albert Paschkowiak, Environmental Services and Sustainability Supervisor at the County, and Environmental Advisory Committee member Angus Ross will join us to tell us about the Climate Action Plan process and how you can get involved in the upcoming public consultation.
March is Nutrition Month! After speaking with PEFHT Dietician Sarah Sandham last week regarding how nutrition affects our overall health, we go more in depth regarding the connection between nutrition and our mental health. Let’s talk about how depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other conditions are impacted by nutrients with Psychiatrist Dr. Joe Burley and Chef/Nutritionist Rachel Bies.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
COUNTY COOKS
A salute to the unsung hero of nearly every dish. Whether it be facilitating flavour or just adding some fresh crunch to a snack. Chef Chris Byrne talks about the wonders of celery.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Pearl Hucul speaks with Maria and Angel Rogers, owners of Rockin’ Rogers Pizza in Wellington, about their 23 years of making pizzas, subs, and wings for county residents and tourists.
THE COUNTY, NATURALLY
Photo: Masmerak 9
Watching the ash trees die in Prince Edward County has been devastating. But now there’s a glimmer of hope for the ash tree. Manitoba native Dr. Jill Hamilton is a researcher at Penn State University and she’s been studying western ash trees since before the emerald ash borer hit. It’s giving her unique insights into which trees live (and some do) and which trees die when they’re attacked by the beetle. She will talk to Pamela Stagg about her work and her analysis of the future of the ash tree.
Thursday, March 21, 2025
COUNTY GROWS
Cheryl McLellan interviews local horticulturalists, farmers, and gardeners to learn more about the care and variety of the many green growing things in our county.
COUNTY PROFILE
Gage Broderick interviews someone quite close to him; his mother, Mary Broderick. Sister of local musician/celebrity Peter Rea, Mary has had experience in the industries of music, law, customer service, and most recently healthcare. Together they will tell the story of how they went from Canada to the US and back again.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
2019 PEC Authors Festival
Barbara Sweet and Liz Zylstra discuss the County Library Authors Festival.
Friday, March 22, 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?
The Roc
Join representatives from the ROC youth centre in Picton as they share the imaginative talents and perspectives of the youth in Prince Edward County.
ARTSCENE
Co-host Catelyn Thornton looks at the County Arts speaker series “The Art of the Possible” being held on March 27th. This upcoming talk focuses on Exploring Critical Pathways Between Art and the Natural World. Catelyn speaks with the moderator, Jaiya Gray, as well as artist Stacey Sproule, and landscape architect, Victoria Taylor who are two of the speakers on the panel.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, March 16
99.3 CountyFM’s Craig Foster – Wellington Dukes Live Play by Play:
If necessary this final game in the 2024-25 season betweenThe Wellington Dukes and the Stouffville Spirit will be played at Stouffville Arena with live play-by-play action by Craig Foster and operated by Ken Murray.
Container Gardening
It’s no secret that digging into County soil is tough! Gardening in a small space and keeping the bunnies away are also tricky. Why not give container gardening a try? Join us this Sunday for an event that’s all about learning the tips and tricks to creating a flexible garden filled with vegetables and flowers that suit you and your needs. Registration is $5, refreshments are provided and everyone will take home seeds for growing in containers. 01:00 pm – 03:00 pm at Bloomfield Town Hall, 289 Main Street, Bloomfield
Art of the Possible: Exploring Critical Pathways Between Art & the Natural World Thurs March 27th
County Arts’ presents the Art of the Possible speaker series brings together creative minds to explore the power of the arts to innovate & transform our understanding of what’s possible. Join artists Valerie Carew, Laura Millard, Stacey Sproule and Landscape Architect, Victoria Taylor, for a panel discussion on their work around and in service to the natural world at the County Arts Lab from 7:00 pm. – 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25, seating is limited.
Sophiasburgh Recreation Committee Maple Pub Night Sat March 29th
99.3 County FM is a proud sponsor of this now annual event. Doors 7pm. 19+ event. Incredible line up of terrific local musicians. More info on our website. Tickets Brownpapertickets.com
Reflections on Lives & Times in Prince Edward County: Our new radio series bringing the County’s history to life and can be heard every day on 99.3 CountyFM. 23 episodes rotate through the following times (pls note these times are approx.):
Monday 6:58 / 11:33 / 21:33
Tuesday 8:50 / 14:55 / 22:46
Wednesday 6:15 / 14:50 / 19:44
Thursday 9:48 / 15:47 / 22:49
Friday 6:26 / 1132 / 19:42
Saturday 6:42 / 07:44 / 15:31 / 18:19
Sunday 7:36 / 13:29 / 15:31
The project is funded by the New Horizons for Seniors program and sponsored locally by Base31 and Edward Jones of Picton.
99.3 Donations Coordinator Opening
If you are interested in the volunteer role please click here for the details. Expressions of interest can be sent to volunteer@993countyfm.ca This is a gradual transition from our current excellent Donations Coordinator Maureen Robinson, she is available to answer questions.
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