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May 20, 2026
Suddenly a note from Scott Simpson from the 680News Storm Centre doesn't seem quite as big a deal. Back in January, I wrote about Finger Eleven's lead singer Scott Anderson and his post to our SLS Finger Eleven - "One Thing" discussion page. I thought it was pretty cool that
On a blistery day back on January 27, I wrote about the 680News Storm Centre. I wondered what setting up their Storm Centre entailed exactly. As far as I could tell, it was business as usual with more time devoted to the top story of the morning, our little snow
Canada has earned it's ninth medal of these Olympic games. Marie-Helene Premont raced to a silver medal in the Olympic women's mountain bike competition.
Canada has earned it's eighth medal of these Olympic games. Kayaker Adam van Koeverden paddled to a bronze medal in the men's K1 1,000-metre event.
During the 125th Canadian National Exhibition, I'm sharing stories from my three years working there as a game booth attendant. Below is one of many. I typically closed up the booth at the end of the night. The park would close, I'd wait for the midway to empty and then
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. Hooray for Carnies, Is there anything they CAN'T do?RicoActually, I think it's donuts that can truly do it all.
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. Good stuff Mikey! Your website has come along way ... I recall when you first started.. The Dead Pool is HUGE ... Well, that is kinda sad... Your kids are gorgeous!Later gator!
The Blue Jays lost again last night 11-5 against the Boston Red Sox at the SkyDome. We're 53-74 and last in the AL East, 25.5 games back of the Yanks. It's been the season from hell, but there is a silver lining... I can still turn on the radio
I share an MP3 from my collection every Wednesday. You have seven days to grab this week's MP3. Please right-click your mouse and select "Save Link As..." or "Save target as..." so you can download it to your PC before playing. Beastie Boys - Time For Livin' Yeah, that's right,
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross was 78. She was a psychiatrist who revolutionized the way the world looks at terminally ill patients with her book "On Death and Dying" and later as a pioneer for hospice care.
During the 125th Canadian National Exhibition, I'm sharing stories from my three years working there as a game booth attendant. Below is one of many. During the height of Madonna's Blonde Ambition tour in 1990, I was working a game with a Madonna-wannabee. She copied that complete look, including that
Every Monday I shuffle my entire MP3 collection in Winamp and list the first ten songs that play. I forgot to do this yesterday, so here we go but one day late. The White Stripes - Black MathGuns N' Roses - You're CrazyNirvana - Return Of The RatPearl Jam -
Anyone is welcome to submit a Guest Blog Entry to torontomike.com. I received the following submission earlier today. Hi Mike,I just wanted to share in your outrage about the little girl who was refused her first Holy Communion because she had to use a rice wafer in place
Canada's medal count now stands at seven. Alexandre Despatie won the silver medal in the men's three-metre springboard competition.
Perdita Felicien's gold-medal dreams just died. She hit the first hurdle and went down in the 100-metre hurdles, the Olympic event most anticipated by Canadian sports fans. A nation weeps.
Tricks of the Trade - For every occupation, there is a catalog of secrets only its employees are aware of-such as how waiters with heavy platters know to look straight ahead, and never down. Here is an awesome collection of such "tricks of the trade".
Canada has earned it's sixth medal of these Olympic games. Lori-Ann Muenzer won Canada's first gold medal in track cycling in the Olympic sprint event earlier today.
We in Raging Storm swept our best of three playoff series last night and have advanced to the next round. The first game was never in doubt as we pummelled the Buccaneers 12-1 with some awesome defense and the game's only homer by yours truly. In the second game we
Pac Man - Video games are way too complicated these days. I came of age in a wonderful, simple time when the objective was to avoid ghosts and devour all pellets in your path. Play Pac Man and play it often. Never forget the classics.
Canada has earned it's fifth medal of these Olympic games. Tonya Verbeek is taking home the silver in the women's 55-kilogram division of wrestling.
I can't wait for the World Cup of Hockey to get under way on August 30. The best in the world suiting up for their nation...it's going to be awesome. Canada plays their first of three exhibition games tonight against the USA in Columbus, Ohio. We've surprisingly opted not
The 125th Canadian National Exhibition opened last week. It's the world's largest annual exposition and a great annual tradition here in Toronto. I probably won't go to the Ex again until James is old enough to really enjoy it. You see, as a teenager, I seriously overdosed on the place.
Canada has earned it's fourth medal of these Olympic games. Kyle Shewfelt captured the gold medal in the floor event in men's gymnastics. It's our first-ever Olympic artistic gymnastics medal and our first gold medal in Athens.
Canada entered this weekend with two medals and a great deal of hope. We were expected to easily double and possibly triple that count by the end of competition on Sunday. We always excel in rowing and our Men's Eights entered the Olympics with a two-year unbeaten streak and was
