With the new year comes many of us making resolutions that we promise to keep. However, most are likely to agree that resolutions can start great but quickly become forgotten. Instead of making unrealistic commitments and promises, start the new year by getting a clear mind from a clean space.
Have you ever woken up in the middle of a cold winter’s night to realize that your furnace broke? There's nothing worse. Your face, hands, and feet feel numb, and even under a mountain of blankets, you can’t get warm. If you don’t know the specific logistics
Winters in Southern Ontario are notoriously fickle. One day, the sun is shining and the thermometer is edging above zero, the next a brutal blizzard blows in off the lakes and covers the entire region in inches of snow. These fluctuating temperatures put a huge amount of strain on people’
I think Vancouver city becomes a ninja once every year. The whole place disappears in a plume of smoke every 4th April at exactly 4:20p.m, it’s uncanny-bis! It’s really come such a long way, from being the devil’s lettuce to the holy herb. Being the
We live in a globalized world, and in a large cosmopolitan city like Toronto, businesses work closely with partners in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. In large firms, it’s common to find people born all over the world gathering around the water cooler, and over
After what may have been the most challenging year of the last couple of centuries, you finally made it to January 2021. While the world isn't quite back to its old self yet, the New Year brings a bright glimmer of hope that hasn't existed until now. Your organization will
On January 19, 2010, I wrote about mass firings at Citytv. The two biggest names to be let go that day were Anne Mroczkowski and Laura DiBattista, but there were others, including Pam Seatle. Only Pam Seatle was quickly rehired and continued as a CityNews reporter and anchor on Citytv
Dealing with cockroaches, raccoons, ants and wasps is frustrating and difficult. Everyone wants their house to steer clear of all types of pests. However, if you are unable to manage pests at your house or office, then you might need some pro power pest control tips that can aid you
John le Carré was the spy turned novelist who became the preeminent writer of espionage fiction with novels including "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold."
One industry that has arguably seen the greatest number of innovations in the past 20 years would have to be the mobile phone industry. If you were to think back to, or search on the internet to see, what mobile phones looked like 15 years ago compared to now, those
Charley Pride was a pioneer for Black musicians in country music, with hits including "Kiss an Angel Good Morning" and "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone."
In this 769th episode, Mike chats with Troy and Chad from Great Lakes Brewery during their Hops for Hunger event in support of Daily Bread Food Bank. Andrew Manson from Daily Bread Food Bank joins in as hunger jams are kicked out. This episode was recorded outside during what felt
You must be wondering if there is a particular age to start learning music. Do you have this question in your mind at what age to start music lessons? Well whenever you are feeling that way, you must ensure that you do a little research before composing music lessons on
Numeris has released their last book of 2020. This is radio for you kids who aren't familiar with the format. I've never caught one of my kids listening to terrestrial radio for even a second, but they wouldn't be counted in the numbers I'm sharing below, anyway. David Bray has
You’ll be surprised to learn that Toronto has a few gambling spots of different sizes. To get some gambling experience, you’ll need to head to the city and check the highest payout online casino in Canada. All the gambling spots that you’ll find offer a wide range
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 hivemind.
In this 768th episode, Mike kicks out jams that epitomize the pandemic with Cam Gordon and Stu Stone. This episode is exactly 2:21:13. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on
Tommy “Tiny” Lister was the actor who appeared in such movies "No Holds Barred", "Friday" and "The Fifth Element" and wrestled in the WWE as “Zeus: The Human Wrecking Machine.”
In this 767th episode, Mike catches up with James Duthie before he plays and explains his ten favourite songs of all-time. This episode is exactly 1:36:58. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in Google PodcastsSave to your Spotify LibraryListen
Looking back at 2020 can be a surreal experience when we think what the world has been having to deal with. The CoronaVirus has certainly changed the way we view many things and has also changed the way we work, live and source our entertainment. As we move through 2021
There is light at the end of the tunnel. Health Canada has given the green light to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward launching the biggest inoculation program in the country's history. 249,000 doses of the two-dose vaccine will be on hand by year's end. Hang in there,
In this 766th episode, Mike chats with Bob Willette about all things Pearl Jam and Bob kicks out a hidden Pearl Jam gem from each studio album. This episode is exactly 1:39:55. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe in
Chuck Yeager was the most famous test pilot of his generation who was the first to break the sound barrier, and, thanks to Tom Wolfe, came to personify the death-defying aviator who possessed the elusive yet unmistakable “right stuff.”
Dick Allen was a seven-time All-Star with the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Chicago White Sox who finished his 15-year career with a .292 average, 351 home runs, 1,119 RBIs and a .912 OPS.
In this 765th episode, Mike chats with Peter Gross about Rip-Off, Donald Shebib's follow-up to Goin' Down the Road. Don't miss this deep dive you didn't know you needed. This episode is exactly 1:03:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in Apple
