There are only a few days left before the 2013 Terry Fox Run, so I thought I'd take one last crack at extracting money from your wallets for this excellent cause. Donate to my run by clicking right here. The following fine people have already done so, and I'm extremely
I have friends who believe some of the many 9/11 myths that seem to be seeping into the mainstream. These lies typically include nonsense about the World Trade Center 7 collapse, the lack of Flight 77 debris at the Pentagon and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93 over
They say it's going to feel like 43° today. That's some contrast... Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
In this 50th episode, audio guru Andrew Stoakley drops by to check out the new studio and tell us why he thinks Indie88 has already gone in the shitter. This episode is exactly 45:29. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe directly
The Toronto Mike podcast studio is being rebuilt in Southwest Toronto but it's currently in a rather comical state... there are literally jungle animals hovering about. Audio guru Andrew Stoakley is dropping by later today to ensure everything is set up properly, to add a fader for inline audio from
I got my degree from the University of Toronto. It was conveniently located, had a good reputation and they accepted me. So off to U of T I went exactly 19 years ago this week... I had a friend who went to York University, and I remember reading his essay
Way back in 2007, I wrote about the inukshuks that appeared in the Humber River in Etienne Brule Park. I've seen them every summer since, but I've never caught the gentleman who builds them in the act, until now. Here's the Humber River Inukshuk Man doing his thing. This is
I merged a couple of homes into one new home (it's 80 years old, but it's new to us!) on Thursday, and I wanted to take a moment to thank my moving heroes. The wonderful Elvis came all the way from Oshawa to lend a hand, and the powerful Muzzin
This is my moving week, so I don't know where anything is or whether I'm coming or going. And yes Elvis, that's what she said. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
After taking my daughter to see Selena Gomez last week, I started thinking about bands I've seen live. Here's a list of bands I've seen live. It's possible I'm missing an act or two, but I think I've got most of them. 3 Days Grace3 Doors Down30 Seconds to Mars54-40A
I haven't been in school for 15 years, but every Labour Day I get that feeling in the pit of my stomach like it's time to go back. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
Edmonton needs better PR. My expectations were super low after chatting with friends and readers who had been there. I was warned that there was nothing to do in "Deadmonton" if you're a guy who hates malls. Although I was only there for a short time, I was pleasantly surprised
When I asked friends and readers what I should do while in Edmonton, the most common reply I got was "go to Banff and Jasper" or "go to Calgary". So we decided to fly into Calgary, rent a car, and check out Banff and Jasper national parks. It was gorgeous.
During the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada Olympic Park was the primary venue for ski jumping, bobsleigh, and luge. I was there this weekend, armed with my handy Calgary neighbourhood map. This is where Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards represented Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. The flags look like
Tommy Morrison was 44. He was the boxer who beat George Foreman in 1993 to win the WBO heavyweight title. He later had a starring role in "Rocky V" alongside Sylvester Stallone.
I'm Alberta bound to check out Banff and attend a wedding in Edmonton. Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question of the hivemind.
When it comes to working out in the traditional sense, I've never been able to stick to a routine. I'm talking about lifting weights or aerobic fitness routines you might do in a gym or at home. I might try a routine, I might even do it for an entire
I'll be at High Park the morning of September 15 for the 2013 Terry Fox Run. Many of you have already pledged, and I sincerely thank you. The rest of you stragglers still have time. Donate to my run and they'll email you a tax receipt in PDF. It's easy,
50 years ago today, on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history
I knew back in April we were sold fool's gold. The Jays looked awful coming out the gate, and there was no inkling that they would reverse course and actually compete for a playoff spot. By the end of April, it was going to take a minor miracle for my
Mark Twain once famously said "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." What did he know? Feel free to use this space to vent, rant, share a story and/or ask a question
In this 49th episode, Mike and Rosie celebrate one year of podcasting with a stroll down Toronto Mike'd memory lane. This episode is exactly 35:04. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subscribe in iTunesSubscribe directly to the feed at http://www.torontomike.com/torontomiked.
No, not basketball players, but dinosaurs were roaming Yonge Street during Buskerfest. They walked the street complete with Jurassic Park sound effects and it was a pretty cool sight to see.
From a letter to the editor at the Financial Times. Welcome to the Middle East and have a nice day!
Last night, I took my daughter to her first concert. We saw Selena Gomez at the Air Canada Centre. It was a beautiful Saturday in Toronto, so we went to Buskerfest on Yonge first before grabbing dinner and heading to the show for the opening act. The first performer was
