I watched Marcus Stroman leave the mound last night for possibly the last time as a Toronto Blue Jay. I understand why he's being traded, but it's tough as a fan to say goodbye to a guy like Stroman. He's the best starter the Jays farm system has developed since
A little over five years ago, Roots Canada put me in a Father's Day ad campaign. They sent over a professional photographer and crew, and took a bunch of pictures of my 3rd born and me. For the shoot, they brought a Roots shirt for me to wear. I just
In this 490th episode, Mike enjoys several great stories from Dave Perkins, longtime sports columnist for the Toronto Star. Perk talks about Prime Time Sports with Bob McCown, chatting up Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, his Blue Jays and Olympics memories, his former colleagues and much, much more. This episode
So, you’ve just graduated. You’re armed with a degree and a passion for your career. Now, you’re enthusiastically looking for a job. Unfortunately, this enthusiasm takes a hit when employment in your academic discipline isn’t forthcoming. Soon, that optimism is replaced by frustration and cynicism. You
Your foot odour is overpowering. The smell coming off of your running shoes makes everyone in the vicinity wrinkle their nose. When you pull off your socks, people hold their breath until they reach fresher air. Having smelly feet is embarrassing, but it’s not permanent. Read ahead to find
There are two main reasons why you might be looking to replace the windows in your home. The first is that you are looking to make smart renovations that will increase your resale value, and the second is that you want to make home upgrades that will increase your home’
There are so many restaurants in Toronto that sometimes it can be hard to keep track of all them, especially when new ones open up. Here is a list of restaurants that you should check out this year that’ll be sure to tickle your culinary spirit. SaraThe Food Dudes
Fifty years ago today, human beings walked on the Earth's moon for the first time. I was born too late to watch it all unfold live, but here's how it looked. All the great photos of man on the moon July 20, 1969 are of Buzz Aldrin, because Neil Armstrong
It really goes without saying that it takes a lot of luck to win a jackpot. For many customers, the question about the possibility to do something “special” to win a jackpot is always relevant. Unfortunately, in reality, it seems evident that manipulations are not possible: RNG is the “judge”
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 489th episode, Mike chats with radio vet Brian Master about his fifty years in radio. This episode is exactly 1:36:02. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe
In this 488th episode, Mike catches up with Barry Davis before Barry kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:46:39. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly
Everyone loves the Toronto summers – after a long, trying winter, the hot sun is a godsend. The patios are finally open, the parks are filled with eager Frisbee players and picnicking families, and there seems to a street festival somewhere at all times. Yes, nothing beats a Toronto summer. But
You always double-check to make sure you’ve locked your home’s doors and set the alarm before you leave. But are you unknowingly leaving other doors wide open, so to speak? Today’s criminal is more crafty and tech-savvy than ever before. They can gain access to your home
One of the most common complaints among Torontonians today is about how unbelievably busy life in this bustling metropolis has become. Between the pressures or work, family, and leisure, people from Etobicoke to Scarborough and everywhere in between are finding they have less time to get everything done — which is
There are a number of reasons why you may be looking to get t shirts printed: whether it’s for a sports team, work uniform, promotional event, or even just for your own enjoyment. When looking for custom screen printing services in Toronto it’s important to find a company
Sometimes you need more than a meditation app and a bubble bath to pamper yourself after a rough week. You need to get out of the house and into a spa. If you don’t know where to get pampered, here are some spots in the city that offer high-end
Where do Torontonians retire? Senior citizens live across Toronto. There are over 425,000 seniors in the city, comprising 13 percent of the population, making it the city in the GTA with the second-highest percentage of senior citizens (after Hamilton). There are a lot of reasons to stay in the
It’s your oasis, hideout, the place you go to lay your head to rest at night. We spend some of our most important moment in the bedroom recharging and relaxing, so why shouldn’t it look great and feel great to spend time in? When your bedroom starts to
Online gambling practice has garnered global recognition from players, who once used to play in land-based casinos. There are numerous advantages and reasons why the shift has been prominent, and even newcomers are finding online casinos better. First, this has a lot to do with how gambling has evolved, the
We’re writing this article because we know there are millions of college and university students out there having troubles focusing on home assignments for more than fifteen minutes. In this tech era, it seems like distractions are everywhere. And when you think of each, you realize that the fact
In this 487th episode, Mike catches up with Fred Penner before Fred kicks out the jams. This episode is exactly 1:23:16. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via StitcherFollow on tuneinSubscribe directly
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Trends The business world is constantly evolving and looking for ways to grow and develop. It’s safe to say that today technology plays the biggest factor when talking about new and developing business trends. From personalized e-mail marketing to mobile banking new technologies are dictating the development of most
In this 486th episode, Mike chats with The Toronto Sun's Blue Jays reporter Rob Longley about his decades at the Sun, his colleagues, the state of his industry and Vladdy. This episode is exactly 1:52:03. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in