On this 1997th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Choclair about his key role in the 2nd wave of Canadian hip-hop, Northern Touch, Let's Ride, working with Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Saukrates, and Director X, and so much more. This episode is exactly 2:29:45. You can listen
Today I watched Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald. When I first heard Judd Apatow talking about this documentary, and how it's entirely told using archival footage, I was concerned. But now that's I've watched it I can't imagine it being done any other. Kudos to the filmmakers. I've always
Finding time to stay active isn't always easy. Between work, household responsibilities, and unpredictable weather, getting outside for a walk can sometimes feel like another task on a busy schedule. For Canadians working from home or spending more time indoors, finding convenient ways to move throughout the day can make
Sam Ferrara was a former member of Toronto punk bands the Ugly, the Viletones, and Screamin Sam, as well as a prolific metal sculptor.
Bruce Cockburn's Toronto Mike'd debut is episode 1996. Choclair makes his debut on Monday, so he'll be episode 1997. Cam Hawkins from FM visits Tuesday, so he'll be episode 1998. Then Thursday, it's Ed Keenan from The Toronto Star making his quarterly visit to set us up for the big
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.
On this 1996th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Bruce Cockburn about his folkie era in Ottawa, playing The Mariposa Folk Festival, breaking in Canada, Goin' Down the Road, breaking in the USA, playing Saturday Night Live, Tears Are Not Enough, becoming a video star, the Barenaked Ladies cover
I got a YouTube alert today that there was a new single by Sloan. It's called Lift Me Like This, and the cover art was shockingly un-Sloan. I listened.... then checked my calendar to see if it's April 1. Surely this is a different Sloan. But no, it's hosted on
I just heard Fred Patterson on Humble and Fred exclaim that 2/3rds of Torontonians "want those bike lanes outta there". This CityNews poll states "62 per cent, of Torontonians say they support the province turning bike lanes back into motor vehicle lanes on major Toronto streets". Here's the problem.
Clear speech, confidence on camera and an ease with small talk: these qualities appear in Canadian recruitment material for live casino presenters. The training includes game rules, hand movements and ways to handle questions while a broadcast continues. Anyone who follows Toronto’s radio and television world will recognise some
On this 1995th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with the very famous Jaymz Bee about his recent health struggles, his new feature film Magicland, the documentary about his life Being Bee, and his attempt to intervene when Mike Bullard attacked. This episode is exactly 1:20:20. You can
On this 1994th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with EPRA CEO & President Cliff Hacking about the award-winning, industry-led, not-for-profit organization, EPRA/Recycle My Electronics. This episode is exactly 52:33. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on
It's just after midnight at a Toronto condominium. A courier has left a package near the lobby entrance, and a resident returning home holds the door for someone walking behind them. The stranger enters without using a fob or speaking to anyone at the front desk. Nothing may come of
RJ Mitte was the actor best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on the Emmy-winning television show Breaking Bad and his philanthropic work.
One of the most popular Simpsons memes is Homer slowly coming out of a bush. I almost wrote "Homer Bush", but he played second base for the Blue Jays from 1999 until 2002. His standout season was in 1999, when he batted .320 and stole 32 bases, but this isn't
Image source Starting a business in Ontario can be exciting, but knowing where to begin is not always easy. You may have a great idea but still wonder how to register your business, choose the right business structure, or find out which permits you need. Taxes, paperwork, and startup costs
If you’re new to Fire Kirin, the first thing you’ll notice is that it works differently from most apps. There’s usually no public sign-up form where you enter an email and create a password yourself. Access is generally handled through account providers, who issue a login ID
I lost a hand this week that I'd play the same way next week, and it's taken me a long time to be able to say that without wincing. I've spent a few evenings lately trying formats I'd ignored for years, Omaha mainly, and the thing that jumps out is
The last time we in Toronto voted for school trustee, city councillor and mayor was 2022. 29% of eligible voters cast a vote in that election. When John Tory resigned a year later, 37% of eligible voters cast a vote in the byelection. That's an improvement, but still awfully low.
The keeners have already voted in the 2026 Toronto municipal election. I plan to do that later today. Election Day is October 26, but advanced voting continues until tomorrow at 7pm. Yesterday, CityNews reported that longtime city councillor Frances Nunziata was dropping out. CityNews had initially cited sources stating that
On this 1993rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 58th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite dream jams. This episode is exactly 2:03:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
Mike Ditka coached the Chicago Bears from 1982-92, winning the Super Bowl for the 1985 season. That's the season that gave us the Super Bowl Shuffle. Prior to coaching, Ditka was a star tight end for the Bears, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. He was the first tight end to
No matter what, they are either going into reclusion at the southern coasts of Canada or studying during semester in Europe or doing business internationally in Asia etc. They will need to stay connected to their home administration. It will involve keeping personal connections in the country, property management, banks,
Dr. Salah Bachir was a prominent Canadian philanthropist, entrepreneur, social justice advocate and champion of the arts.
Crypto betting has come a long way from Bitcoin-only deposits and sluggish cashouts. The best crypto sportsbooks heading into 2026 now support dozens of coins, sharp odds across major sports, and reward programs that pay out without burying players in wagering requirements. Here's a clear-eyed look at five platforms worth
