This used to be a rare event, worthy of noting, but now it's a regular occurrence. Note though, this is a Rihanna song featuring Drake. Drake has never hit #1 on his own. Here's the complete list of 44 Canadian songs to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's Love-Love-Love
In this 161st episode, Mike chats with Sportsnet sportscaster Hazel Mae about the Blue Jays, her career in broadcasting, her time in Boston and what it's like being married to a former Blue Jay. This episode is exactly 37:31. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
In this 160th episode, Mike chats with broadcaster Liz West about her work at ENOW, Canada AM, City TV, CP24, CHCH and her new podcast venture with Mark Hebscher. This episode is exactly 1:17:28. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen
Tonight, I surprised myself. I was at the Raptors game with the family and when Vince Carter entered the game, I found myself cheering. It was completely spontaneous. I was sincerely happy to see him again. Less than two years ago I wrote this about Vince Carter. He quit on
We spent a good chunk of yesterday at the Ontario Science Centre to check out a couple of travelling exhibitions: Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age and CIRCUS! The Exhibition. As usual, everyone had a great time. These exhibitions run through April 24, 2016.
Justin Bieber's latest album is a hits machine. He just scored his third number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the first three of his career, all from Purpose. Here's the complete list of 43 Canadian songs to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It's Love-Love-Love by Guy LombardoCry
Tony Phillips was 56. He was the 18-year major-league veteran who played for the Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets and our Toronto Blue Jays. He was a fantastic utility player who hit .354 during his brief 13 game stint with the Jays.
Harper Lee was 89. Her debut novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird," immortalized her name with its story of justice and race in a small Southern town and became a classic of American literature.
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.
It's official. TSN 1050 Toronto has announced their new daily lineup and (gasp!) they gave a show to a woman! Here's the new lineup of shows and hosts on TSN 1050 Toronto beginning Monday, February 22. 5:30 to 9am - Naylor & Landsberg in the Morning Dave Naylor and
In this 159th episode, Mike chats with Rob Johnston, a man who worked at CFNY 102.1 from 1989 to 2015. This episode is exactly 1:26:50. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly to the feed
I recently watched Creed, the seventh film in the Rocky series. It reminded me a great deal of The Force Awakens, the seventh film in the Star Wars series. There will be no major spoilers below, but if you really want to see either movie knowing as little as possible,
I'm getting rid of my trusty 27 inch Sony Trinitron TV. I bought this thing at Sears about 15 years ago, and it still works as good as new. But be warned, it's very, very heavy. If you want it, and can pick it up, it's all yours. I'm actively
I was listening to the latest episode of Terry O'Reilly's Under the Influence during my ride today, and he told a story about Certs. I remember Certs as the "two mints in one" candy. Then, in 1994, the artist formerly known as Maestro Fresh Wes released "Certs Wid Out Da
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In this 158th episode, Mike chats with TSN's James Duthie about his years at TSN, being recruited by Rogers Sportsnet, whether he'd follow Jay and Dan to the USA, and what he thinks of Rogers Hockey. This episode is exactly 1:30:51. You can listen to this episode in
Rogers Media said they were cutting 200 jobs this quarter. They started last week, promising to finish as soon as possible, and today they delivered pink slips to two popular Fan 590 personalities. Gone are Greg Brady from Brady & Walker and longtime utility host Jeff Sammut. It looks like
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded captain Dion Phaneuf, Matt Frattin, Casey Bailey, Ryan Rupert and Cody Donaghey in exchange for Jared Cowen, Colin Greening, Milan Michálek, Tobias Lindberg and a 2nd-round draft pick in 2017. Dion Phaneuf was brought to Toronto in a big 7-player swap with Calgary back
The Toronto Raptors have won 14 of their last 15 games. They're doing it as a team, they're doing it on the road, they're doing it with defense and they're doing it without DeMarre Carroll. But make no mistake, this team is doing it. The Raps are only 2 games
I recently uninstalled the Facebook app from my Android phone, and all is well. In fact, things are better than ever. The Facebook app is a serious strain on the battery, even when you're not using it. It turns out the mobile version of the Facebook website is just as
Last season was the first time in my life that I rooted for Maple Leaf losses, and I didn't start doing that until the second half of the season. I hated it. This year, I'm finding it much easier. At this point, unless my son wants to watch the game
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