Andy Donato was an editorial cartoonist, newspaper art director and painter who had been with the Toronto Sun from Day 1. He only fully retired earlier this month.
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Gary McCracken was the drummer for Max Webster from 1976 to 1981. It's his voice you hear singing lead on "A Million Vacations".
Manufacturing is a key part of the economy. It turns raw materials into finished products for consumers. With growing competition and changing customer needs, improving efficiency is crucial. Small changes can lead to big productivity gains. This means reducing waste and better managing resources. The goal is to create a
IntroductionMost people believe fitness success comes down to motivation, discipline, or finding the perfect workout plan. While those factors certainly matter, they overlook one of the biggest influences on long-term progress: decision making. Every day, people make dozens of small choices that affect their health. They decide whether to prepare
In this 1971st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with award-winning musician, producer, and indie cult icon Derek Downham about GRINDIG and the legendary artists with whom he's played and recorded. This episode is exactly 1:33:17. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen
Bob Mackie was a fashion designer and costume designer for The Carol Burnett Show, and the creator of memorable ensembles for Cher, Dolly Parton, Elton John, and Sabrina Carpenter.
This past weekend, for TIFF, King Street was closed to vehicular traffic so I biked over and took in the scenes. I was even spotted as a "celebrity". I was most keen to check out The Fellini Forever Educational Tour which I found at King and Widmer. Fellini Forever is
Cheetah Chrome was a guitarist for Rocket from the Tombs and Dead Boys. While with Dead Boys he wrote the most excellent Sonic Reducer.
Image Source Cosmetic injectables used to be something people kept quiet about. Now neuromodulators and laser facials get squeezed between spin class and brunch, and wellness businesses across the GTA keep popping up faster than anyone can review them. Some are run by experienced physicians. You'll also find plaza units
Where do you actually go in Toronto when you need new interior doors and you want more than a stack of hollow slabs at a big-box store? After visiting showrooms, reading catalogues and comparing what each company really offers, we put Trio Doors at the top of this list, followed
George Chuvalo was a five-time Canadian heavyweight champion and two-time world heavyweight title challenger who wasn't knocked down in any of his 93 fights. His personal life was riddled with tragedy, as he lost three children and his wife to suicide and/or drug abuse. Here's my lengthy conversation about
In 8 days I'll participate in the Terry Fox Run and I'm kindly asking you to donate what you can. Toronto MikeIn 1980 Terry showed us what courage, compassion and determination look like. Today that example is needed more than ever and I am inspired to join more than 100,
In a 2018 survey by the security firm Irdeto, 77 per cent of online gamers said they would probably stop playing a multiplayer game if they believed other players were cheating. Six in ten said cheaters had already spoiled their experience, which explains why publishers now treat cheating as a
I wasn't on the waterfront last night, so I didn't see the Loblaws drone-powered ad that appeared in the night sky around 11pm. I only learned about the ad this evening on As It Happens, and to quote the urban planner Sean Galbraith: What dystopian hell are we in for
What used to be known as the Hollywood Suite Breakfast is now The Anthem Sports & Entertainment Breakfast. Anthem recently gobbled up Hollywood Suite and now own them and Game TV, Game+, Fight Network and AXS TV. But the annual breakfast, this year at The Royal York Hotel, continues to
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 August I wrote about Bell Media's The Social becoming a "video podcast". I wasn't sure what that meant, but now that it debuted this week, we have some clarity. To be completely honest, it seems like the old show, only without the live studio audience. I'm not sure what
In this 1969th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg about the ongoing Kawhi Leonard saga. This episode is exactly 33:13. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe on Podcast AddictSubscribe
Barry Melrose was the former Toronto Maple Leaf best known for being the coach of the Los Angeles Kings in their run to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final. I'll never forget that Campbell Conference Final the Leafs lost to the Kings in 7.
In this 1968th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Ralph Benmergui about people who think they hate jazz but don't realize they actually love it. This episode is exactly 1:15:36. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow
Live rosin gummies cost more than regular THC gummies, and the jar doesn't always tell you what you're paying for. Some use rosin as the source of all their THC. Others add a few milligrams of rosin to ordinary hemp distillate and still sell themselves as live rosin gummies. The
I was linked to a forbes.com article about podcasting, because it's very kind to me and my podcast Toronto Mike'd. It references the podcast explosion here in Canada and includes these paragraphs. Another shining star is Mike Boon, who bills himself on his LinkedIn page as the "Canadian Godfather
Key TakeawaysWaterproofing PD is the Best Overall Waterproofing Basement. It combines interior and exterior waterproofing with engineered underpinning and basement lowering, a perfect 5/5 HomeStars score and help with the City of Toronto subsidy.Dryshield: a strong fit for foundation cracks, crawl spaces and commercial waterproofing, with the widest
Toronto still loves a night out, but the entertainment menu is much bigger now. The interesting part is what was kept, what got added and where Toronto urban dwellers spend their time. There was a time when a decent Saturday night in Toronto meant leaving the house. You might catch
I was gifted a last-minute ticket to see Wu-Tang Clan at the Amp last night. The weather was perfect as I biked over for a couple of hours of 90s hip-hop. I was on the floor, and it was great vibes and an even better times. The Final Chamber? We'll
