Steve Anthony's tenure as morning show host on CFNY 102.1 has been discussed on Toronto Mike'd often, particularly during conversations with Fred Patterson and Steve himself. Steve, a DJ on Montreal's CKGM, left the city for a gig in Toronto on Q107. Then, MuchMusic called and he jumped at
Brenda Fricker won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in My Left Foot. She also appeared in films such as The Field, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, So I Married an Axe Murderer, Angels in the Outfield, A Time to Kill, Veronica Guerin, Inside
In this 1935th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with mentalist and magician Mysterion the Mind Reader about The Sentimentalists with Steffi Kay, appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, and Canada's Got Talent, and going solo. Then, he reads Toronto Mike's mind. This episode is exactly
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.
In this 1934th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Architourist Dave LeBlanc about his new book Hidden Toronto, his years writing for The Globe & Mail, his lengthy career at CFRB 1010, and Irma Girdle. This episode is exactly 1:24:30. You can listen to this episode
That decade was the 1980s, and the top 102 CFNY songs published by the Toronto Sun on January 1, 1990, were topped by: 10. Depeche Mode - I Just Can't Get Enough 9. U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday 8. The Clash - London Calling 7. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Today, Toronto has the worst air quality in the world. The sky is a freaky orange and the smell of smoke it in the air. We can thank wildfires in northwestern Ontario.
Jim Corrigall was all-star defensive end for the Toronto Argonauts, winning the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 1975.
Ever since I moved to south Etobicoke 13 years ago, I've been getting better and better at cottaging in the city. Here in Toronto we are blessed with some fantastic bike trails where you can forget you're in Canada's largest city. Throw in some quiet beaches and tremendous kayaking routes,
Mike Bendixen, the program director at AM640, has resigned. His last day on the job will be Friday. Mike Bendixen was formerly the program director at Newstalk 1010 for over a decade before being let go in November 2021. He joined Corus Entertainment as "Director of Talk and Talent" at
Many of you are sending me Instagram reels regarding Patricia Jaggernauth, but I'm unable to verify those claims and therefore won't amplify that news here. I'd rather take a moment to talk about the Emmy award Patricia Jaggernauth claims she won. It's literally in the first line of Patricia Jaggernauth's
My family's game is poker. It has been since before I could see over the table. We play at a cottage near Bancroft, on a pine table my grandfather supposedly built, which would explain the wobble, and we play the way every Canadian family plays poker: loudly, for Smarties, with
In this 1933rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Jeremy Hopkin goes off on AI slop. This episode is exactly 1:39:02. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via OvercastListen on tuneinSubscribe directly to
Sam Neill was the actor best known for playing paleontologist Alan Grant in Jurassic Park. He also had key roles in A Cry In The Dark, The Piano and The Hunt For Red October.
Let's remember that time Loretta Foods Ltd and Jesse and Gene, while hosting mornings on AM640 following their dismissal at CFTR (who went all news), donated 6540 bottles of brew nuts (snack peanuts) to the Daily Food Bank's Thanksgiving food drive. I'm intrigued by the number 6540. The station is
Are you still waiting hours for a bank transfer to clear before you can start playing? In 2026, players expect instant top-ups, and the payment method you choose determines whether that expectation is met. PaysafeCard sits at a specific point in that landscape — fast, private, and purpose-built for users who
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects an estimated 10 to 13 percent of reproductive-aged women worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, yet the same agency reports that as many as 70 percent of those affected are never formally diagnosed. Behind that gap sits one of the most consequential and least understood
Here's a vintage ad for Bat Day at a Blue Jays game. I'm not sure what year this ad is from, but there's no area code in the telephone numbers for Go or the TTC, so this is from the 2000 season or earlier. Also, the Angels are listed as
Retirement can be both exciting and challenging. It gives you a chance to leave the daily grind behind and enjoy freedom. However, without a set routine, many retirees may feel bored and struggle to fill their days. But here’s the good news: retirement can be a new beginning filled
In this 1932nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Shaun Verreault and Safwan Javed from Wide Mouth Mason about the origin of the band in Saskatoon, the role of Gordie Johnson from Big Sugar and Big Shiny Tunes, and their sound that moves fluidly between alternative rock, earthy blues,
In this 1931st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp about the 2026 Toronto mayoral election, the World Cup, AI, One Yonge, martial arts and more. This episode is exactly 1:01:22. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
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.
In this 1930th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Juno winner Suzie McNeil about her experience on Rockstar: INXS, her pop career that followed, and her pivot to soul. This episode is exactly 1:30:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
Bonnie Tyler was the husky voiced singer best known for the #1 hit "Total Eclipse of the Heart", a Jim Steinman joint originally intended for Meat Loaf, and "It's a Heartache" and "Holding Out for a Hero".
