The Canadian Baseball League, formerly known as the Intercounty Baseball League, has a new single-season home run champion. The record of 21 HRs, set by Sean Reilly in 2013, was surpassed by Yasiel Puig of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Puig went deep at Christie Pits last night to set the
Peter Cullen was the Canadian voice over actor best known for providing the voice of Optimus Prime on Transformers.
Craig Martin was best known as the founder of Classic Albums Live, which started with shows at the Phoenix Concert Theatre and is now a massive touring institution.
The 23rd Toronto Mike'd Listener eXperience takes place September 28, 6-9pm, at the GLB Brewpub. The GLB Brewpub is not the brewery in south Etobicoke, but a a very cool establishment at 11 Lower Jarvis Street, just north of Queens Quay. Every year, I host free listener events at Great
Much has been written in this space (and discussed on Toronto Mike'd) about the SCTV reunion filmed at the Elgin Theatre on May 13, 2018. Martin Scorsese was directing the reunion special for Netflix and special guests included Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Dave Thomas,
Catch Tim Curry in Me and My Girl at The O'Keefe Centre.
In this 1960th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with actress Rebecca Auerbach about her role in It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken, Discount Dave (and The Fix), Dolly Parton and Regal Road. This episode is exactly 1:09:22. You can listen to this episode in a
Tim Curry was the actor best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Dolly Parton got her big break on The Porter Wagoner Show writing "I Will Always Love You" as a goodbye as she left to become a country music superstar and actress. She wrote many hit songs, but for my money, it's "Jolene" all the way.
In this 1959th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with former CP24 news anchor Kelly Linehan about why she quit the business and what she's up to these days. This episode is exactly 1:00:24. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
Choosing where to source Botox and other injectables wholesale involves more due diligence than most new clinic owners expect, and getting it wrong is a costly mistake. Opening or expanding a medical aesthetics practice usually means facing a decision that gets far less attention than it deserves: where to actually
This past weekend, I wrote about the amped up trade war between Canada and the United States. I woke up on Saturday to news that trade talks fell apart, and learned Prime Minister Mark Carney would address the nation later that day. I just assumed CBC Radio One would air
In this 1958th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Toronto Sun sports journalist Mike Ganter about his lengthy career in sports media. This episode is exactly 1:29:19. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
Soraya Roberts was a culture writer who wrote the book In My Humble Opinion: My So-Called Life and who has contributed to Harper's, Vanity Fair, The L.A. Review of Books and other publications.
Perry Rosemond, an unsung hero of Canadian television, has passed away. Perry came up on Toronto Mike'd during my conversation with John Byner as he produced the first two seasons of Bizarre. As Ed Conroy tells us, he created King of Kensington and worked on such key children's shows as
A mistake on icy roads or a neglected floor can happen in just a few seconds. However, the consequences usually don't follow so soon. There are plenty of personal injury firms in Toronto, but cases involving slips and falls require special expertise. Evidence can vanish, responsibility might be shared among
I woke up on Saturday morning to news that Canadian and American negotiators were unable to finalize a trade deal and PM Mark Carney was suspending trade talks with the United States and recalling its negotiating team. Late breaking story on the CBC.... Asked for specifics of the Americans' last-minute
People using their mobile phonesEntertainment used to depend much more heavily on where somebody happened to be. Watching shows meant sitting near a television. Console gaming normally meant being at home. Audio entertainment often involved carrying a separate device (remember the Walkman?) Mobile technology has scrambled that arrangement. A modern
I came in by train. Bridgeport is the last Canada Line station before the airport branch splits off, and the covered walkway from the platform drops you at the resort in about two minutes. There are stairs, escalators and an elevator on that stretch. With a rolling bag, I used
If you drive in Toronto, chances are you've passed through a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checkpoint at some point — especially around holidays, long weekends, or late at night downtown. Most stops take a minute and end with a friendly wave-through. But if you don't know what's actually happening at
If you've lived in Toronto for a while, or anywhere else in Canada really, you've likely seen gambling become more prevalent than it was. Even if you're not a gambler yourself. There was a time having a gamble meant finding a poker game, buying a lottery ticket, or going to
Image by Rick Whittle via Unsplash There was a time when Saturday morning in the suburbs had a distinct soundtrack. Garage doors rolled open, sprinklers clicked across front yards, and lawnmowers started up one after another. Cutting the grass was part chore, part neighbourhood ritual. Today, that familiar routine is
In this 1957th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with stand-up comedian Lahna Turner about her late husband Ralphie May. This episode is exactly 56:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe via
On this 1957th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 56th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite progressive rock songs. This episode is exactly 2:04:51. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
