This afternoon, FOTMs gathered at Christie Pits for #TMLX18 during the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball game. The weather was great, Ayami Soto pitched two great innings and made history, and stories about Snow were flowing. The next TMLX event is a biggie... #TMLX19 at Great Lakes Brewery on June 26
Photo by Marielle Ursua on Unsplash Consumer trends and habits constantly evolve, and the proliferation of smartphone adoption has led to digital entertainment consumption rising. While the majority of consumers have access to smartphones and other digital devices, there is still some way to go to improve the popularity of
Plumbing problems can occur at any time—burst pipes, clogged drains, leaking faucets. In such situations, your initial reaction may be to reach out to a neighbor or a friend who has encountered similar issues. Although personal recommendations provide a good foundation, selecting the right plumber involves more than merely
Technology, Informatics, Computers - Free Stock Image You’re likely closer to a Canadian innovation scene than you think when grabbing a sandwich in Liberty Village or walking along King West. Toronto’s iGaming and FinTech landscape is transforming in ways locals haven’t realized, and these tech hubs are
Geoff Rohoman was a broadcaster best known for a lengthy run at Rogers radio stations 1130 NewsRadio, Sportsnet 590 The Fan and 680 NewsRadio. I'm reading about Geoff Rohoman, a 680 NewsRadio reporter who took leave to battle colon cancer. He returned from medical leave to a pink
In this 1690th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the founder and lead singer of Chilliwack about the band, his absence from Tears Are Not Enough and why they're calling it quits. This episode is exactly 1:07:28. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
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.
Chet Lemon played sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball, beginning with the Chicago White Sox in 1975, where he played for six years. He was then traded to the Detroit Tigers, where he played the rest of his career from 1982 to 1990.
On Monday, Snow made his Toronto Mike'd debut. Keith Stein, owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball club, heard that episode and asked me for a connect. I put Keith in touch with Snow's manager, FOTM Paul Farberman. Fast forward precisely three days and it was announced that Snow is
In this 1689th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the official Toronto historian of the Toronto Mike'd podcast Jeremy Hopkin about Old City Hall. This episode is exactly 1:20:48. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on
Just a friendly reminder that FOTMs are collecting beyond the left field fence at Christie Pits on Sunday at 1:30pm. As you'll see in this piece from The National, history will be made.
Frank Ferragine, better known to Breakfast Television viewers as Frankie Flowers, has announced he's leaving the show. This is his final month on the morning show. Frankie started at Breakfast Television in 2005. Twenty years is a heckuva run. FrankieFlowers.com give you a nice FF bio. Born with a
In this 1688th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Pete Crighton, author of The Vinyl Diaries: Sex, Deep Cuts, and My Soundtrack to Queer Joy, about his lively memoir of sexual awakening, music, and discovering one's true self. This episode is exactly 1:09:48. You can listen to
In this 1687th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Menno Versteeg about Hollerado, Anyway Gang, his solo efforts, and a benefit in memory of Dave Bookman. This episode is exactly 1:10:39. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on
In this 1686th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Randi Druzin returns to play and discuss her 10 favourite songs of all-time. This episode is exactly 1:39:45. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe
So you're getting into ice hockey - maybe it’s you, maybe it’s your kid, whatever. Either way, you’ve probably figured out that this isn’t a “grab a ball and go” kind of sport. There’s gear. A lot of it. And honestly? That gear does matter.
Image Source Online games play a stellar role in our lives by helping us communicate and interact with people. Chances are that anybody, no matter their age or job, has come across gaming culture at some point. In the existing year, games are not only for amusement; they are instrumental
In this 1685th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Snow a.k.a. Darrin O'Brien about the legacy of Informer and so much more. This episode is exactly 1:19:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on
CP24, Bell Media's 24 hour Toronto news channel, published a story yesterday about Toronto's spring midges. The piece is attributed to Aarjavee Raaj, a CTVNewsToronto.ca Multi-Platform-Writer. That headline might sound frightening to Torontonians who don't live near Lake Ontario. "Toronto grapples with swarms of midges" really makes it sound
Image Source Today, you can find online games on computers and smartphones. We all know that many people are serious about their games. They want to come out on top as well. The main question is—where will you have the highest likelihood of winning? We will break it down
Image Source Focus on the Fundamentals FirstBasics are something you need in any online sports game you select. Make sure to go over how the rules, scoring, and playing work in the game. Check out the tutorials in the game.Check out guides for starters on YouTube.Try spending a
In this 1684th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Brendan Canning about forming hHead with Noah Mintz, playing in By Divine Right with Feist, appearing on Len's Steal My Sunshine, forming Broken Social Scene with Kevin Drew, and Let's Get Friendship Right May 9 at The Garrison. This episode
Queen Street’s Queen West has been home to the bright lights and electronic beeps of arcade gaming for decades. Joysticks clacking and buttons mashing were the soundtrack as players lined up for their shot at the high score. But the gaming landscape has changed drastically since those coin-op days.
Summer in Toronto is synonymous with lakeside adventures, and few experiences rival the thrill of skimming across Lake Ontario on a jet ski. If you're looking for a refreshing and action-packed escape, jet skiing near the iconic Scarborough Bluffs offers stunning scenery, adrenaline-pumping excitement, and an unforgettable connection with nature.
Ruth Buzzi was best known for her performances on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and received five Emmy nominations, but she did a tonne of voiceover, television guest star and Sesame Street work.
