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• Grapevine Magazine County Grows segment featuring Megan Lumgair, October 8, 2026
  Cheryl McLellan speaks with Megan Lumgair from Free Folk Creative Studio launched in 2018, Meghan designs events and items including Flower and Wild event/installation in which a group of florists fill a space with living plants
• Grapevine Magazine County Profile segment featuring OPP Community Engagemen tOfficer Nicole Cordingley, October 8, 2026
  Pulling from the vault this week, Timothy Luginbuhl speaks with OPP Community Engagement Officer Nicole Cordingley of the Prince Edward County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.  “Nikki” as she’s known to family and friends talks with County Profile about growing up here, going away for school — and her first jobs in law enforcement in Kingston — and returning home to be close to her family.
• Grapevine Magazine What's Happening segment featuring Dorothy Speirs and Brenda Little, October 8, 2026
  Anne Russell speaks with Dorothy Speirs about the activities of the “Perfectly Preserved’ group. An arm of the PECMH Auxiliary. Roxanne Mackenzie speaks with Brenda Little about Pumpkinfest 2026.
• Grapevine Magazine County Cooks segment with Chris Byrne, October 7, 2026
  Squashes and pumpkins abound. 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.
• Grapevine Magazine County Naturally segment featuring Ketha Gillespie, October 7, 2026
  The northern saw-whet owl is everyone’s favourite owl. And during the fall migration, Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory often bands more of them than any other observatory in North America. Guest host Cristina Petrucci, of the Observatory, will talk to owl bander Ketha Gillespie about this cute little owl.
• Grapevine Magazine Taking Care of Business segment featuring Billi Prinzen, October 6, 2026
  Pearl Hucul speaks with Dr. Billi Prinzen, owner of The Spectacle Shoppe in Picton which has been serving the community since 2010.  Learn about her early years, how her dad, Mark Campbell, worked with her, and how she has managed the business since.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment featuring Dominique Jones and Anne Van Vlack, October 6, 2026
  Vital Conversations is a monthly series new to the Tuesday Grapevine, and this is its first episode. Join Executive Director, Dominique Jones and Anne VanVlack, Vital Signs Coordinator at The County Foundation, for a timely conversation all about data. They’ll talk about how the information is gathered and interpreted to the ways it influences community planning and decision-making. Listen in to also hear about the evolving role of artificial intelligence and what it could mean for the future of our communities.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segement featuring Lesley Lavender, October 6, 2026
  Passing the family cottage to the next generation involves more than handing over the keys. Lesley Lavender, CEO of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA), joins us to discuss why succession planning matters, the conversations families should have early, and common issues they may overlook. We’ll also explore FOCA’s Cottage Succession Planning webinars and Fall Seminar, how to access these resources, and a few practical tips for closing the cottage for the season.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment with Duarte Da Silva, October 6, 2026
  The Chamber of Commerce CEO, Duarte Da Silva, will explore the Chamber’s beginnings, the industries and entrepreneurs that shaped our local economy, and the changing main streets of Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington. We’ll reflect on how County businesses have adapted over the years—and what lessons that history offers for the road ahead.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment with Dominique Jones, October 5, 2026
  The Vital Impact Fund is open for applications until November 2nd. Dominique Jones, Executive Director of The County Foundation, explains that $180,000 will be directed toward addressing food insecurity in Prince Edward County.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events with Craig Foster who spotlights candidates in Ward 1 Picton and Ward 2 Bloomfield / Hallowell, October 5, 2026
  Grapevine Magazine host Lynn Pickering and County FM News Director Craig Foster who spotlights councillors and election news in Ward 1 Picton and Ward 2 Bloomfield Hallowell
• Grapevine Magazine Curent Events segment featuring Mayor Steve Ferguson, October 5, 2026
  Grapevine Magazine with host Lynn Pickering and Mayor Steve Ferguson returns with his monthly report for October
• Grapevine Magazine I Know That Voice segment featuring Tom Kane, June 26, 2026
  I Know That Voice pays respects to a voice acting veteran whom we lost recently, Mr. Tom Kane. Kane’s voice is remembered by children of the 2000s for his presence in several projects such as The Powerpuff Girls and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, among many others. Gage Broderick and guest host Duncan Smith dive into the life and career of the late great, Tom Kane.
• Grapevine Magazine Artscene segment with Janna Smith, Stanzie Tooth, John Gagne, June 26, 2026
  Catelyn Thornton speaks with Janna Smith, Executive Director of County Arts, about the 33rd annual Art in the County, a very popular juried show and sale featuring County artists. Joining them will be the show’s two renowned jurors, Stanzie Tooth and John Gagne, discussing the process of jurying an art show. Also, the much anticipated announcement of the show’s winners will be made on air.
• Grapevine Magazine What's Happening segment featuring Jessic Chase, June 25, 2026
  Liz Zylstra chats with Jessica Chase about a new collaboration, Read the Collection. This initiative includes booklists to pair with PEC Museum exhibits.
• Grapevine Magazine County Grows segment featuring Leaha Nurse and Lynn Ward, June 25, 2026
  Jane Thompson will speak with Leaha Nurse and Lynn Ward about two open agricultural events coming later in July.  Leaha will extend an invitation to everyone interested in modern dairy farming (and a great meal!) to attend the Dairy Twilight Meeting on July 16th while Lynne Ward gives us the details of the 4-H Discovery Day for 6 to 12 year olds on July 23.
• Grapevine Magazine County Profile segment featuring Duncan Smith, June 25, 2026
  Gage Broderick speaks with newest County FM employee, Duncan Smith. Duncan is currently a student at Trent University in Peterborough where he is about to go into his third year of an Undergraduate level Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Major in Cultural Studies with a Specialization in Film, Video & Media. Whether it’s behind or in front of the camera, Duncan puts his education to good use as he assists with various production and admin responsibilities at County FM. Get the full scoop on Duncan Smith’s professional and personal work this Thursday on County Profile.
• Grapevine Magazine County Naturally featuring Joe Dale, June 24, 2026
  The South Shore is a rare gem along the Canadian side of Lake Ontario — the largest stretch of undeveloped land that we have on our side. Now there’s a footpath just ready for you to explore. Guest host Geoff Craig will talk to long-time trail walker,  Joe Dale, about his time spent walking the Bruce Trail from end to end, and why his  Bruce Trail experience has made him such a fan of the South Shore Footpath. Geoff is a member of the Board of Directors for the South Shore Joint Initiative.
• Grapevine Magazine Taking Care of Business segment featuring Mazin Altoumah, June 24, 2026
  Pearl Hucul speaks with Mazin Altoumah about how he and his wife, Nada Qassim, who spent 25 years in engineering in Montreal and Toronto, decided to purchase land in the county in 2020 and develop Violet Hill Lavender in Waupoos.
• Grapevine Magazine County Cooks segment with Chris Byrne, June 24, 2026
  This week on County Cooks we are focusing on radishes! They are amazing fresh in salads and as crudite, but have you tried them cooked? Chef Chris Byrne stops by with all the tips and tricks to enjoy this local spring vegetable.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment featuring Joanna Howard and Liz Zylstra, June 23, 2026
  We’re excited to have James Woo on board the Tuesday Grapevine team of interviewers. In their first interview, James visits the Picton Library to speak with Joanna Howard and Liz Zylstra of the PEC Public Library and Archives to discuss the library’s Discover YOUth program. Let’s learn about the programming of this weekly drop-in, driven by youth in an all-inclusive safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies, its importance, and what they plan for the future.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information, World of Wine segment Episode 4, featuring Jay Whiteley, June 23, 2026
  In this fourth episode of World of Wine with sommelier, Jay Whiteley, we explore the fascinating world of Chardonnay—one of the most versatile and widely planted white wine grapes on the planet. From its origins in Burgundy to the many regions where it now thrives, Jay will discuss how Chardonnay has evolved over time, the diverse styles it produces, and why it remains a favourite among wine lovers. He’ll also share expert tips on food pairings with the various styles of Chardonnay.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment featuring Callie Hall, June 23, 2026
  The new Mohawk (Kenhtè:ke) Language and Cultural Centre in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory is officially open.  The new facility provides a single immersive space for teaching and speaking the Mohawk (Kanien’kéha) language to students ranging from early childhood to adult learners and incorporates traditional design elements of Haudenosaunee culture.  We talk with Callie Hill, CEO of the Mohawk (Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na) Language and Cultural organization, about the design of the new centre and how it will help to increase the number and fluency of Mohawk (Kanien’kéha) speakers.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring Gareth Williams, June 22, 2026
  Current Events segment featuring Gareth Williams owner of Border Control Bird Dogs. His company has been recruited to keep the geese off soccer field in Centennial Park in Etobicoke with is trained Border Collies. This park is the practice field for the teams participating in FIFA World Cup in Toronto.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring Flora Sonneveld, June 22, 2026
  Flora Sonneveld, a graduate of Bayside Secondary School, has been awarded the $120,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship.