The McLaughlin Planetarium was such a fixture growing up. Many a school trip was to the McLaughlin Planetarium to see a film about the stars, planets, and cosmology. The planetarium closed way back in 1995 and is now being demolished for a new University of Toronto building. The building – set
These words about the late great Michael Oscars were written by FOTM Antonia Zerbisias. THE LATE, GREAT MICHAEL OSCARS (né Jean Michel Orski) As many of us have sadly learned, yesterday Michael passed away at the Toronto General Hospital after a mercifully not-too-long but hard-fought battle with lung cancer. (I
The best thing about Easter Monday as a kid was that it signified a 4-day weekend. 4 whole days off in a row without school! That simply didn't happen outside summer break, the Christmas break and the March break. If memory serves me correctly, University held classes on Easter Monday.
If you spend any time on the GO Train or at a local coffee shop in the Annex lately, you’ll notice a subtle shift in the digital scenery. A few years ago, everyone was doom-scrolling news feeds or playing candy-themed puzzles. In 2026, the screens look different. They’re
A BiWay bag, A CD, A CFNY jacket, A Blue Jay's calendar, A poppy, A Cherry Blossom treat, A CHUM chart from ‘74. A photo of George Bell playing left field. Is this heaven? Or is it just Mike's basement? Mike's basement studio. Mike's basement. Mike's basement studio. Mike's basement.
I posted the very first Open Mike on Friday, October 22nd, 2010. That was almost 16 years ago. I've been continuing to post an Open Mike on this blog every Friday since, and for a good length of time, I posted two a week. I am well aware that the
Scott Oake joined Hockey Night in Canada in 1989 and has announced his final broadcast will be April 11, 2026. I always admired Scott's work covering hockey, but his greater legacy might be founding the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre in Winnipeg following his son’s overdose death in 2011. Five
Image by dmitrye via Magnific Cryptocurrency activity has become routine for many Canadians, whether it involves trading, staking, or simply holding digital assets long term. What often gets overlooked is how quickly those transactions create tax obligations. Unlike traditional investments that come with clear reporting slips, crypto activity requires individuals
Imagine logging on and meeting someone new, knowing you'll likely never see them again after your hour is up. Every day, thousands of people do just that, stepping into conversations with complete strangers online. These fleeting chats can be funny, honest, or even surprisingly deep. People share stories, confessions, and
In this 1874th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 9th FOTMCast, Cam Gordon and Tyler Campbell visit to recap the previous quarter of Toronto Mike'd episodes and discuss what's new in the TMU. This episode is exactly 2:43:56. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways:
Welcome to this week's Open Mike. I'm Mike and I'll be your master of ceremonies for the day. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the FOTM hivemind.
Make the final... Vic Rauter, Canada's Voice of Curling, will retire following the World Men’s Curling Championship in Ogden, Utah. Vic Rauter was a very early hire by TSN in 1985, but as you'll hear in episode 168 of Toronto Mike'd, he was approached by TSN’s vice president
Source As the NHL regular season draws to a close, attention naturally shifts to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the role Canadian teams may play in shaping the postseason landscape. This year presents a particularly compelling scenario, with multiple franchises either securing their place or battling for positioning. For sports
You likely know the name William Burrill best from Eye Weekly, the magazine he helped create. I'd read his writing there, but he is also a world famous biographer of Ernest Hemingway’s Toronto years. William Burrill also ran for mayor in 1997, the first megacity election, finishing fifth. News
Ed Keenan is my guest on the first Thursday of every quarter, except he can't visit tomorrow. We'll record on April 8 instead. That makes the next Toronto Mike'd recording an #FOTMCast with Cam Gordon and Tyler Campbell. We'll be live at live.torontomike.com at 9:30am Friday. This
In this 1873rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike plays songs by 10 Canadian musicians you may not know are Jewish. This episode is exactly 1:05:26. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe
Stephen Lewis was a former leader of the Ontario NDP, Canadian ambassador to the United Nations and a longtime journalist and environmental activist. Stephen Lewis's son Avi Lewis was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday.
In this 1872nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ralph Benmergui about life, Passover, geopolitics, Ross Porter, Friday Night with Ralph Benmergui, Mike Bullard, and more. This episode is exactly 1:37:47. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
In this 1871st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Jeff Vidler about his career in radio and his transition into an insight-driven market researcher focused on both radio and podcasting. This episode is exactly 1:35:14. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen
During the pandemic of 2020, the average person spent roughly four hours a day online. In 2025, the average time spent scrolling on phones globally increased by thirty minutes, but the core question remains: what exactly are people doing? The internet has undoubtedly changed the way that many people live,
I have finally seen Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie and It's my pleasure ot report it is the great Toronto film of all-time. You read that right, you can move over Goin' Down the Road, step aside Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the greatest Toronto film
James Tolkan was the actor best known for playing Mr. Strickland in Back to the Future and Commander Tom "Stinger" Jardian in Top Gun.
This afternoon I got to experience Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm at the AGO with Jim Shedden, Curator, Special Projects & Director, Publishing at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The exhibition runs through June 7. Here's a little more: Between December of 1963 and February of
In this 1870th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with musician Andy Stochansky about his years playing with Ani DiFranco, going solo, and whether he was a prodigy or not. Blair Packham co-hosts Andy's podcast debut. This episode is exactly 1:15:47. You can listen to this episode in
Alberta is on the verge of a significant change in how online gambling operates. For years the province has maintained a tightly controlled system. This is with the government-run platform PlayAlberta acting as the sole regulated option. That model is now giving way to something more open and a lot
