One of the gambling giant across the world, the Evolution Gaming company, presented its report for the previous year 2018. By December 31, 2018, the total revenues of the corporation had gone up to $275.6 million. According to the company administration, such significant growth in revenue is primarily related
I can now honestly say I've interviewed hundreds of people. I have no formal training or education under my belt, just a natural curiosity and interest in extracting compelling stories. Throughout my life, two interviewers in particular have helped shape my style. In my younger years, I was always impressed
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.
This afternoon, I was given a tour of the Furniture Bank at 25 Connell Court near Kipling and Evans. It's quite remarkable what's happening there. Here's what they do in their own words, and then I'll follow that up with my own words and photos. Furniture Bank is committed to
Last year, it felt like the Leafs season was 82 exhibition games until the real season began against Boston. It was a (mostly) entertaining 82 games, but it just didn't feel like it mattered. When the real season started, we bowed out in the first round to Boston. This season
In this 440th episode, Mike chats with The Toronto Star's Blue Jays beat reporter Laura Armstrong about her career, Vladdy, and more. This episode is exactly 1:51:50. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave to your Spotify
Last month, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released a report of Canada’s 26 biggest cities, and it found that Toronto was one of the worst cities for women in the workforce. The results confused many Toronto residents on the street as the city is known for its liberal
Canadian drinking enthusiasts may be dismayed at rising taxes on alcohol and spirits, but Canadian alcohol brands may be looking to grow business abroad for a multitude of reasons. Canada is now known as one of the countries with the laxest laws on marijuana after the federal Cannabis Act came
According to reporting from CBC, a federal agency is doing exploratory research into tracking public employees with smartwatches in order to lower healthcare costs. The Impact and Innovation Unit is doing the research, and it is part of Prime Minister Trudeau’s Privy Council Office. In West Virginia, a teachers’
Much Music is down to one single hour of videos during weekdays. Previously, they were still playing seven hours of videos weekdays from 6am to 1pm. This new schedule as the videos being played for an hour at noon. I'll be the first to admit this change won't affect me
If you've been paying attention, you've probably noticed that Marc Weisblott from 12:36 is now appearing on Toronto Mike'd monthly instead of quarterly. There was a December episode, a January episode, a February episode and we just scheduled our March episode. I'll say this about the 12:36 episodes
If you already have a knack for working with computers, then you are in luck, for a career in IT will surely transform your life. This technology-driven era is less likely to reduce its demand for competent IT specialists to drive the economy and keep business running. Besides, a career
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 439th episode, Mike chats with The Jeff Healey Band's drummer Tom Stephen about the band, Jeff Healey and his new book, Best Seat in the House. This episode is exactly 1:39:35. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via
In this 438th episode, Mike chats with Jake Gold about his 18 years managing The Tragically Hip, his six seasons as a judge on Canadian Idol, other musical acts he's managed and so much more. This episode is exactly 2:05:57. You can listen to this episode in a
King Kong Bundy was 61. He was the WWE wrestler who gained fame in the 1980s for defeating opponents with "the avalanche". I remember a three-count wasn't sufficient for Bundy, so he'd always ask the ref for a five-count.
In this 437th episode, Mike chats with the Toronto Sun's Steve Buffery about his decades covering sports for the paper, his love for Etobicoke, and the interesting characters he's met along the way. This episode is exactly 1:59:05. You can listen to this episode in a variety of
Luke Perry was 52. He's the actor best known for playing Dylan McKay on “Beverly Hills, 90210”. To me, he'll always be Sideshow Luke Perry.
Ted Lindsay was 93. He was part of “The Production Line” for the Detroit Red Wings, playing with Gordie Howe and Sid Abel, winning four Stanley Cups over 17 NHL seasons. He was pivotal in organizing the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) in the late 1950s, an action which
Keith Flint was 49. He was best known as a vocalist and dancer for The Prodigy singing lead on their two biggest hits, "Firestarter" and "Breathe".
There are new rules for flying drones in Canada. These come into effect on June 1, 2019. Before we look into these new rules, let's understand that "drone" is a term used to refer to any type of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). You're not going to be able to
Katherine Helmond was 89. She was the actress best known for her roles as Jessica Tate in Soap and Mona Robinson on Who's the Boss?.
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 436th episode, Mike chats with Marc Weisblott from 12:36 about the current state of media in Canada and what you oughta know. This episode is exactly 2:30:00. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesListen via Google Play MusicSave
