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5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Car

Purchasing a used car can be an excellent way to save money while still getting a reliable vehicle. However, without the right preparation, the process can feel overwhelming, leaving buyers unsure of how to make an informed decision. Asking the right questions helps you avoid costly mistakes and ensures you
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Open Mike

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 FOTM hivemind.
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Raising the Stakes: How Canada's Top Casinos Are Driving Tourism and Local Economies

Casinos have evolved beyond simply gambling places; they now play an essential role in driving tourism and revitalizing local economies. Canada's premier casino destinations combine entertainment, hospitality, and economic development to have maximum impact on their local communities, from creating jobs to drawing international tourists. In this way, casinos play
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Ghostbuster Video Cameos

Yesterday, Jeremy Hopkin dropped by to talk about 10 great Toronto ghost stories. One involves the University of Toronto and when Jeremy mentioned Convocation Hall, I mentioned that my graduation ceremony took place there and that Ivan Reitman was the keynote speaker. Ivan, of course, directed Ghostbusters, the perfect movie
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Everyone is Gay

Growing up in the 80s, everyone was straight. Unless you were gay. Otherwise, everyone was straight. In the school yard, a go-to insult you'd hurl at someone would be the F-slur or you'd just call someone "gay". If something sucked, it was "gay". We giggled at The Flintstones theme commanding
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Open Mike

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 FOTM hivemind.
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Scott Carefoot, Dead at 49

Scott Carefoot visited me three years ago for an episode of Toronto Mike'd and we talked about his RaptorsBlog and his foray into sports media with stops at The Toronto Sun, theScore, Bell Media, The Hockey News, and Rogers Radio. Here's a taste: My sincere condolences to all who knew
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