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• Grapevine Magazine County Cooks segment featuring Kaija Ozgur, March 4, 2026
  Liz Moran speaks with Kaija Ozgur, the founder of Halfkanga Custom Cakes. You can find their cakes at various shops around Prince Edward County and also place a custom order for a special celebration.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring Mark Houghton, Tara Wood, Tabitha Keast, March 2, 2026
  Mark Houghton, Picton United Church Food Bank, Tara Wood, team captain of The County Huggers and Tabitha Keast, team captain of PEC Staff are Freezin’ for a Reason!, report on the Coldest Night of the Year fund-raising walk in Picton, February 28th.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment featuring Elis Ziegler and Hilary Fennell, March 3, 2026
  This is the fourth in our series covering the County’s five Action Plans and the teams developing innovative ideas to tackle complex issues. This week we speak with Elis Ziegler and Hilary Fennell from the Housing and Homelessness Action Team in an extended interview regarding the growing urgency of affordable housing in the County. Drawing on the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan, the conversation explores how housing stability connects to community safety, what rising housing costs mean for local residents and workers, and how the municipality is navigating financial pressures while trying to keep housing a priority. We also unpack ideas like the potential role of modular and tiny homes, what short-term progress the community can realistically expect, and how including all County residents can be part of the solution.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Informtion segment featuring Jay Whiteley, March 2, 2026
  Our monthly World of Wine series returns! In this first episode of the year, Sommelier Jay Whiteley, turns our attention to the richness of fortified wines. From the sun-soaked vineyards that produce elegant ports to the time-honoured traditions behind sherry, we explore what makes these wines so distinctive and beloved the globe over. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll be sure to discover something new to savour.
• Grapevine Magazine Current events segment featuring Dave Eastcott, March 2, 2026
  Dave Eastcott, Water Resrouces Technologist with Quinte Conservation, advises residents to prepare for possible flooding when the spring thaw occurs
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring Moshe Lander, March 2, 2026
  Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Concordia University, Montreal, discusses the current status of President Trump’s tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring Mark Houghton, Tara Wood, Tabitha Keast, March 2, 2026
  Mark Houghton, Picton United Church Food Bank, Tara Wood, team captain of The County Huggers and Tabitha Keast, team captain of PEC Staff are Freezin’ for a Reason!, report on the Coldest Night of the Year fund-raising walk in Picton, February 28th.
• Grapevine Magazine ScreenPLAY segment featuring the voice of Peter Cullen, September 4, 2026
  In a special tribute repeat, we spotlight a voice actor whose resume is a bit less varied than others we've covered, but whose voice has carried a respect and legacy that few can match. I Know That Voice covers the man who brought the voice of Optimus Prime (Transformers) to life, the legendary Peter Cullen, whom we lost on August 26 of this year.
• Grapevine Magazine Artscene segment featuring Ted Pickering, September 4, 20206
  Pamela Mayhew speaks with Ted Pickering about Autumn Reimagined, Pamela’s show inspired by the Canadian landscape. Save the date Friday September 4th 5-7 - OPENING RECEPTION - at The SHED Studio located at 500 Closson Road, Hillier.
• Grapevine Magazine County Grows segment featuring Robin Snip, September 3, 2026
  Cheryl McLellan speaks to Robin Snip of Snip Family Farms. They discuss the history of their establishment and how the recent intense changes of weather have impacted them.
• Grapevine Magazine County Profile segment featuring Penny Kitchen, September 3, 2026
  Penny, not 'Penelope' Kitchen tells all about growing up in PEC, from kissing frogs to painting on everything she got her hands on to teaching Ju-Jitsu to rambunctious children, animating Scooby-Doo, singing professionally and acting every bit the amazing Mom she never thought she'd be on today's County Profile with Renay Weisman-Stanners.
• Grapevine Magazine What's Happening segment featuring Amy Reid and Liz Zylstra, September 3, 2026
  Liz Zylstra chats about the library's busy upcoming fall schedule including some exciting author talks. AND Duncan Smith speaks with Amy Reid about the upcoming production of "Tony n Tina's Wedding."
• Grapevine Magazine County Naturally segment featuring Paul Jenkins and Miriam Goldberger, September 1, 2026
  Pollinators -- like our beloved monarch butterfly and ruby-throated hummingbird -- rely on native plants for survival. Wildflower Farm in Coldwater, Ontario, has been supplying native plant seed to Canadians for decades. This week, Pamela Stagg talks to the founders and owners, Paul Jenkins and Miriam Goldberger, about their adventures with plants and people.
• Grapevine Magazine County Cooks segment featuring Krista Hepburn, September 1, 2026
  Krista Hepburn and Gage Broderick discuss Krista's unique recipes involving butternut squash.
• Grapevine Magazine Taking Care of Business Segment featuring Kelly Sommerville, September 1, 2026
  Dave Mackay explores the world of pre owned (and loved) clothing with Kelly Sommerville of October Sky.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment featuring Ken How and Donna Rogers, September 1, 2026
  Let’s get an update on the Pinecrest Housing Project in Bloomfield — an ambitious vision to revive an empty school built in 1967 and turn it into affordable housing and a thriving community for seniors. Ken How, Project Facilitator and Chair of Pinecrest Housing Project’s Operations Working Group, joins us for an extended interview to discuss: Why being built in 1967 is proving to be a big advantage; What the project will look like when completed; How Pinecrest is creating a connected community where residents can remain active, engaged and involved; and Why this ambitious vision could be a model for other rural areas.
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment featuring Tim Kuepfer, September 1, 2026
  As the 2026 grape harvest gets underway in Prince Edward County, what kind of season has it been for our local vineyards? We’ll talk with Tim Kuepfer, Board Chair of PEC Wine, about this year’s growing conditions and what the wineries are anticipating from the harvest. We’ll also look ahead to PEC Wine’s annual TASTE event, happening Saturday, September 12 at Macaulay Heritage Park — a celebration of Prince Edward County wine, food and community!
• Grapevine Magazine Consumer Information segment featuring Ken How and Donna Rogers, September 1, 2026
  Let’s get an update on the Pinecrest Housing Project in Bloomfield — an ambitious vision to revive an empty school built in 1967 and turn it into affordable housing and a thriving community for seniors. Ken How, Project Facilitator and Chair of Pinecrest Housing Project’s Operations Working Group, joins us for an extended interview to discuss: Why being built in 1967 is proving to be a big advantage; What the project will look like when completed; How Pinecrest is creating a connected community where residents can remain active, engaged and involved; and Why this ambitious vision could be a model for other rural areas.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring Tammy Sweeney, August 31, 2026
  Tammy Sweeney, recently appointed as General Manager of B31 District, describes her first impressions of the County, learning about its history and her vision for connecting the community to Base 31.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring Catalina Blumenberg, August 31, 2026
  The municipal election is Monday, October 26 and County Clerk Catalina Blumenberg has advice for voters.
• Grapevine Magazine Current Events segment featuring MP Chris Malette, August 31, 2026
  Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette discusses the fallout from the trade war between Canada and the United States, area employers and employees affected by the tariffs, and the federal government’s plans for assistance.
• Radiothon 2026
  Photos taken on-site during Radiothon 2026
• Grapevine Magazine Artscene segment with Jacqueline Hatt, August 28, 2026
  Co-host, Mary Ann Farrell chats with Jacqueline Hatt, the Board Chair of the Rednersville Road Art Tour about the upcoming tour (it's 17th year) as it returns on Labour Day Weekend (Sept. 5-7). This year's tour will feature over 22 local artists.
• Grapevine Magazine I KnowThat Voice segment presents Kevin Conroy, August 28, 2026
  I Know That Voice presents a special dedication to the late, great Kevin Conroy. Conroy is most famous and beloved for his performance as Batman in the 90's Batman: The Animated Series, a role which he would reprise for 30 years in various cartoons, films, and video games. We lost Conroy in 2022 and this episode will be a long overdue tribute to one of the greatest men to ever work in the voiceover industry.
• Grapevine Magazine What's Happening segment featuring Laura McGugan, August 27, 2026
  Dominique Jones, executive director of the County Foundation speaks with Laura McGugan. Laura is a coordinator at Community Care for Seniors and they discuss the importance of "Aging in Place", especially given the decling working age demographics in PEC.