A veteran journalist and broadcaster, Lorne Honickman strives to deliver the key judgments each week that are both of interest to Canadians and impactful to their day-to-day lives. After all, Lorne isn't just a journalist and broadcaster, he's also a partner at Brauti Thorning LLP. His new podcast is called
Toronto FC hit down the goal to secure a 1-1 draw against Club León in the CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Pozuelo-less Toronto squad made a remarkable performance against the Leon Side, who is ahead with 19 more games since TFC's last competitive outing in November 2020.
It's déjà vu all over again. Someone with a vintage Elmer the Safety Elephant statue has turned to Google to find out the value, only to end up right here at TorontoMike.com. Here's the email I received last night. Me and my partner have an Elmer The Safety Elephant
In this 818th episode, Mike chats with Sally Shaar, Jordan Circosta and Zach Zanardo from MONOWHALES about their career, the industry and what's next. This episode is exactly 1:20:02. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe via Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Google PodcastsSubscribe via
Yaphet Kotto was the actor best known for starring in Alien, Live and Let Die, and the long-running TV series Homicide: Life on the Street.
Toronto's Drake is the first artist ever to debut three songs in the top three simultaneously. With "What's Next," Drake adds his eighth Hot 100 No. 1, while the three songs up his total to a record-extending 45 top 10s. Drake also joins The Beatles and Ariana Grande as the
Marvelous Marvin Hagler (62-3, 52 KOs) reigned as the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980-1987 with 12 successful title defenses.
Casinos evoke a lot of imagery in people’s minds: bright lights, golden slot machines, poker chips, the red and black of roulette wheels – or even the famous Wolfpack scene from the first Hangover movie. It all creates a strong sense of thrill and excitement. In recent times, casinos have
Canada and the United States share so much in common. From an ice-hockey talent to strong patriotism and holiday spirits, we can draw so many parallels between the neighboring countries. Nonetheless, the two adjacent territories at the same time differ from one another in so many aspects. In this specific
In this 817th episode, Harold Ballard stories are told by Jeff Marek, Dave Hodge, Ken Daniels, Gord Stellick, Suneel Joshi, Mary Ormsby, Paul Hunter and Rick Vaive. This episode would not exist without the extraordinary efforts of Tyler Campbell and is exactly 49:06. You can listen to this episode
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 hivemind
In this 816th episode and 52nd Pandemic Friday, Mike kicks out St. Paddy's Day jams with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. FOTMs join the Zoom to commemorate one full year of Pandemic Fridays. This episode is exactly 2:33:59. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
Tomorrow at 5:30pm, we're recording our 52nd Pandemic Friday episode of Toronto Mike'd. That's right, Pandemic Friday will record on a Thursday. Very few Pandemic Friday episodes have actually been recorded on a Friday! But 52 weeks... that's one year. Everything shut down about one year ago. We've been
A family photoset is a good way to have fun and create memories. In preparing for it, you can coordinate outfits, sets, and more in various creative ways. From looking at ways to customize t-shirts for the whole family to recreating scenes from your favorite films, the possibilities are virtually
In this 815th episode, Mike catches up with Alan Cross before they listen to some vintage CFNY audio and a special message from Brother Bill. Then, Mike buries Alan in questions submitted by FOTMs. This episode is exactly 1:20:02. You can listen to this episode in a variety
Rhéal Cormier was the Moncton-born left-handed pitcher who spent 16 seasons in Major League Baseball, going 71-64 with the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, Phillies and Cincinnati Reds.
In this 814th episode, Mike chats with Cam Gordon about the 1985 charity single Tears Are Not Enough. How did it come about? Who was involved? Who should have been there but wasn't? Be prepared to be buried in fun facts! This episode is exactly 2:34:02. You can
It's October 14, 1992, and the Toronto Blue Jays have clinched their very first ALCS and are on to their first World Series against the Atlanta Braves. Hear Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth call game six of the 1992 ALCS from Skydome where the Toronto Blue Jays faced the Oakland
Dick Smyth's commentaries could be heard on CKLW-AM in Windsor, Ont., when it was known as “the Big 8,” 1050 CHUM, City-TV, CFTR, 680 News and CFMT.
Very few people on the planet have enjoyed the pandemic. For many, our lives have been turned upside down with schools closed, many businesses financially ruined, alarming rates of unemployment, and hospitals full to the brim. People have struggled financially, mentally and physically during the pandemic. Being locked up every
CBD is taking Toronto by storm and growing in the number of uses. It’s a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in both the cannabis and hemp plant. Unlike its cousin THC, which only occurs in cannabis, it does not have any discernible psychotropic effects on the human brain. While it
In this 813th episode, Mike chats with The Purple Onion co-founder Barry Witkin about operating The Purple Onion Coffee House at 35 Avenue Road from 1960 to 1965, Buffy Sainte Marie writing Universal Soldier there, the other folk musicians who played, from Joni Mitchell to Gordon Lightfoot, his desire for
Installing a sliding door in your commercial premises or residential home may help change their outlook. It's a convenient entrance, simple to operate, and exit alternatives. The smooth and efficient operation of these doors may be challenging as time goes, thus the need to carry out regular maintenance to ensure
Chris Shultz played for the Dallas Cowboys and Toronto Argonauts, winning the Grey Cup in 1991. Following his retirement from professional football, he was a member of the TSN crew covering the CFL.
Walter Gretzky was Canada's Hockey Dad, raising and coaching his son Wayne Gretzky, arguably the greatest hockey player of all-time. I always enjoyed Walter telling the story about getting the call from Wayne after he scored his 50th goal in his 39th game. I remember I got a phone call
