Swimming, hiking, canoeing, campfires and more! An annual tradition that started when my oldest turned three is now in its third decade.
Dentist and adult patient examine a digital tooth model in a bright clinic beneath the words Oasispark Dental Review, reflecting cosmetic planning and patient fit.Choosing cosmetic dental care requires more than comparing before-and-after photos. A useful review should examine oral-health screening, treatment choices, planning technology, clinician experience, fee clarity
Basement moisture feels like an intensely private issue — something that happens inside one house, dealt with (or ignored) by one family, with no bearing on anyone else on the street. That assumption is mostly wrong. According to Aquatech Waterproofing that has spent years diagnosing drainage issues across entire blocks, water
I'll be honest. I didn't know this existed until recently, and I've lived in Toronto my whole life. The City of Toronto has a program that will pay you — up to $6,650 — to protect your basement from flooding. It's been around since 2007, and most homeowners have never heard
Loyalty programs have never been easier to join. They sit in grocery apps, coffee shop scanners, airline accounts, hotel memberships, retail profiles, restaurant apps and digital entertainment platforms. Customers collect points, unlock rewards, chase tiers, receive offers and decide, often in seconds, whether a program is worth their attention. But
The choice of a model and visiting a dealership are not the only characteristics to be taken into consideration for buying a vehicle. A credit union car loan is an option to get a new or used car while the cost is spread over an agreed period. BCU Financial, also
My youngest, who typically gets car sick on long drives, enjoyed every minute of our ride to Pinery Provincial Park this week. The Typhoon Silver 2026 Santa Fe HEV wasn't just smooth, but it was big enough for all our gear. The 2026 Santa Fe HEV has all the safety
IMG Blackjack decisions are only half the game. Before thinking about whether to hit 16 against a dealer 10, it is worth checking the rules printed on the table. A small rule change can affect the house edge across every hand. That makes table selection part of basic strategy, not
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 1937th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares a rare audio gem from 1981. It's Camping in Canada featuring Big Bird and Oscar. This episode is exactly 53:09. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
In this 1936th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike and Jeremy Hopkin travel back to 1794 and record live from Scadding Cabin, Toronto's oldest surviving building. Guests include Bob Georgiou from the York Pioneer and Historical Society (YPHS), Shayda Spakowski with the Canadian National Exhibition and Fred Robbins, Lord of the
Finding a new reason to spend time outdoors doesn't always require planning an ambitious adventure. Sometimes all it takes is discovering a weekend project, learning a new skill, finding a place worth exploring, or coming across an activity you hadn't previously considered. The internet can be especially useful for this
I spent the day at FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York (or is it The Bentway) and I was thoroughly impressed. Sure, the food and drink is overpriced, and the activities are loaded with crass commercialism, but it's very well organized and we had a blast. Before the actually game
Duane Ward ranks second in Blue Jays history in saves behind Tom Henke and had a league-best 45 saves as the Blue Jays repeated as World Series champions in 1993.
Beautiful lashes do not necessarily require dramatic extensions or complicated makeup. For many people, the objective is simply to make their natural lashes appear darker, more lifted, and better defined. There are several ways to achieve this, from mascara and eyelash curlers to professional treatments that provide a longer-lasting effect.
Brows are one of the most noticeable features framing the face. Changes to their shape, thickness, symmetry, or definition can subtly influence someone's overall appearance. Professional brow services now range from simple shaping and grooming to semi-permanent techniques designed to create longer-lasting definition. Choosing the right treatment starts with understanding
Preparing a personal tax return can be straightforward when your financial situation is simple. However, things can become more complicated when you have multiple sources of income, investments, deductible expenses, property interests, or significant financial changes during the year. Good preparation can make the process easier and reduce the risk
Jennifer Finch played bass for L7, an LA rock band best known for "Pretend We're Dead", a song I still throw in the mix.
Freddy Cannon was the singer best known for the hits "Tallahassee Lassie", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans", and "Palisades Park"
Walk ten minutes in almost any Toronto neighborhood. You will pass a coffee bar, a phone-repair counter, and a cannabis store. In a few short years, the last one grew as ordinary as the first two. Photo by Jason Ng on Unsplash Alt text: A Kensington Market street in Toronto
I listened to Doug Smith on Episode 1951 twice. Not because I missed something the first time. Because the Kawhi Leonard situation is somehow still not resolved, and hearing a Toronto Star reporter who covers this team daily basically shrug and say "nobody knows" was oddly comforting. Misery loves company.
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