April 05, 2026
Doc Halladay, who passed away in November 2017, has been elected into the baseball Hall of Fame. He's the first player drafted and developed by the Blue Jays to be inducted. I have no doubts he'll go into Cooperstown as a Toronto Blue Jay. He's the greatest starting pitcher in
In this 424th episode, Mike catches up with rock goddess Bif Naked before playing and discussing her 10 favourite songs of all-time. This episode is exactly 1:43:43. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify
There are many people who like the idea of becoming self-employed because it offers you control over your life, pleasure in what you do to make a living, and the possibility of a good income. The reason most people who like the sound of those benefits don’t take the
Six Sigma is a multistage platform used by companies in order to solve their problems. It employs statistical methodologies to identify the problems and their root causes, provide the solutions and to sustain a consistent gain in improvements. If you are interested in the sector of quality management and want
The new year is often an excuse for people to augment their existing lifestyles and while many only make small changes or adopt new fads, there are plenty of new lifestyle trends that can make lasting impacts on your life. This list features some innovative changes you can make to
Peter Watts was 68. He was one of the original anchors on TSN’s SportsDesk during the network’s earliest years, starting in 1984. Here he is trying to recruit you to Queen's University, assuming you can play football.
The difference between Canadian and American schools is hardly a faceoff– Canada is far ahead of the US. Whenever there are debates about which countries have the best school system, Nordic countries Norway and Finland and Asian dynamos Japan and Singapore come to mind. Silently, Canada has risen to the
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 423rd episode, Mike chats with jazz musician, broadcaster and voiceover actress Heather Bambrick about Newfoundland, music, the fall of JAZZ.FM91, the rise of JAZZCAST, and more. This episode is exactly 2:18:02. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen
I have not written a word about Donald Trump since his inauguration. In fact, I've written about him only once since he was elected. That entry is here. I personally find Trump as POTUS so distasteful and disappointing, I can't write about it. Remember when everyone was loving Alec Baldwin's
Carol Channing was 97. She was the broadway legend best known for such musicals as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello, Dolly!.
In this 422nd episode, Mike chats with Ryan Wolstat of The Toronto Sun about the Raps, TFC and 90s hip-hop. This episode is exactly 1:46:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen via
Brian "Henny" Henderson was on the air at 1050 CHUM for 27 years, from 1977 to 2004. In the 80s, I'd literally call a phone number in order to hear his excellent daily sports commentaries. I considered him, Rick Hodge, John Gallagher and Fred Patterson to be the four pillars
In this 421st episode, Mike chats with Mark Hebscher, Brian Gerstein and Milon Talsania about the current state of sports media in Canada. This episode is exactly 2:29:40. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your
The federal Criminal Code (the “Code”) is the overarching statute controlling gambling activity in Canada. Overall, all types of gambling, betting, and lotteries are defined as illegal by the Code, unless they fall into one of the exceptions defined by the Code. It is important to understand what the constitution
Toronto is one of the best cities you can visit in North America. This Canadian city has evolved into a tourism hotspot in the 21st century. There are many things you can do in Toronto. While the city is well-known for its cultural tourism and beautiful lake, there is also
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 420th episode, Mike chats with Tyler Stewart about a million things Barenaked Ladies related and otherwise. This episode is exactly 2:36:38. 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
In this 419th episode, Mike catches up with Joel Goldberg before they play and discuss his ten favourite songs of all-time. This episode is exactly 1:42:20. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify LibraryListen
In this 418th episode, Mike chats with Fan 590 host Ashley Docking about her hall of fame collegiate career, her work on television and radio, the Gruber incident and diversity in Canadian sports media. This episode is exactly 1:35:59. You can listen to this episode in a variety
Shopping for footwear requires the same level of care that you bring to selecting all the other elements of your wardrobe. Even when you come across a pair of shoes that look nice, it pays to spend a little time finding what other qualities they bring to the table. As
You want to provide your employees with a reasonable range of benefits. That includes different plans that make it easier for them to take care of their health. From HSA accounts to the best in group health insurance, it pays to put some effort into the plans you select. Here
There’s nothing like having a home gym where you can work out in private. It’s never closed and it’s always ready when you want to get in a short workout or spend an hour or more going through your routine. As you begin the task of creating
