I'm so sick of Rogers. Earlier today I read yet another Rogers press release, this one about Wednesday night NHL games. Prime Video and Rogers Communications today announced a 12-year agreement for Prime Video in Canada to exclusively broadcast Wednesday night regular-season national NHL games in English and French, beginning
On this 1939th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with folk-roots singer-songwriter Matthew Holtby about his 25 years in radio and making a real go of his music career. This episode is exactly 1:15:12. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple
On this 1938th episode of Toronto Mike'd, and 55th episode of TOAST, Mike is joined by Rob Preuss and Bob Willette as they kick out their favourite 1990s Eurodance jams. This episode is exactly 2:04:21. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on
Swimming, hiking, canoeing, campfires and more! An annual tradition that started when my oldest turned three is now in its third decade.
My youngest, who typically gets car sick on long drives, enjoyed every minute of our ride to Pinery Provincial Park this week. The Typhoon Silver 2026 Santa Fe HEV wasn't just smooth, but it was big enough for all our gear. The 2026 Santa Fe HEV has all the safety
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.
In this 1937th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike shares a rare audio gem from 1981. It's Camping in Canada featuring Big Bird and Oscar. This episode is exactly 53:09. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Listen on Apple PodcastsFollow on SpotifyFollow on Amazon MusicSubscribe
In this 1936th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike and Jeremy Hopkin travel back to 1794 and record live from Scadding Cabin, Toronto's oldest surviving building. Guests include Bob Georgiou from the York Pioneer and Historical Society (YPHS), Shayda Spakowski with the Canadian National Exhibition and Fred Robbins, Lord of the
I spent the day at FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York (or is it The Bentway) and I was thoroughly impressed. Sure, the food and drink is overpriced, and the activities are loaded with crass commercialism, but it's very well organized and we had a blast. Before the actually game
Duane Ward ranks second in Blue Jays history in saves behind Tom Henke and had a league-best 45 saves as the Blue Jays repeated as World Series champions in 1993.
Jennifer Finch played bass for L7, an LA rock band best known for "Pretend We're Dead", a song I still throw in the mix.
Freddy Cannon was the singer best known for the hits "Tallahassee Lassie", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans", and "Palisades Park"
Steve Anthony's tenure as morning show host on CFNY 102.1 has been discussed on Toronto Mike'd often, particularly during conversations with Fred Patterson and Steve himself. Steve, a DJ on Montreal's CKGM, left the city for a gig in Toronto on Q107. Then, MuchMusic called and he jumped at
Brenda Fricker won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in My Left Foot. She also appeared in films such as The Field, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, So I Married an Axe Murderer, Angels in the Outfield, A Time to Kill, Veronica Guerin, Inside
In this 1935th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with mentalist and magician Mysterion the Mind Reader about The Sentimentalists with Steffi Kay, appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, America's Got Talent, and Canada's Got Talent, and going solo. Then, he reads Toronto Mike's mind. This episode is exactly
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.
In this 1934th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Architourist Dave LeBlanc about his new book Hidden Toronto, his years writing for The Globe & Mail, his lengthy career at CFRB 1010, and Irma Girdle. This episode is exactly 1:24:30. You can listen to this episode
That decade was the 1980s, and the top 102 CFNY songs published by the Toronto Sun on January 1, 1990, were topped by: 10. Depeche Mode - I Just Can't Get Enough 9. U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday 8. The Clash - London Calling 7. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
Today, Toronto has the worst air quality in the world. The sky is a freaky orange and the smell of smoke it in the air. We can thank wildfires in northwestern Ontario.
Jim Corrigall was all-star defensive end for the Toronto Argonauts, winning the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 1975.
Ever since I moved to south Etobicoke 13 years ago, I've been getting better and better at cottaging in the city. Here in Toronto we are blessed with some fantastic bike trails where you can forget you're in Canada's largest city. Throw in some quiet beaches and tremendous kayaking routes,
Mike Bendixen, the program director at AM640, has resigned. His last day on the job will be Friday. Mike Bendixen was formerly the program director at Newstalk 1010 for over a decade before being let go in November 2021. He joined Corus Entertainment as "Director of Talk and Talent" at
Many of you are sending me Instagram reels regarding Patricia Jaggernauth, but I'm unable to verify those claims and therefore won't amplify that news here. I'd rather take a moment to talk about the Emmy award Patricia Jaggernauth claims she won. It's literally in the first line of Patricia Jaggernauth's
