Episode 62: The Hockey54 Show

*Follow up to Episode 9*

Since 2009, Hockey54.com has presented a unique view of Canada's favourite sport.

Now, the Toronto-based website prepares for the debut of The Hockey54 Show, which will air on an all-sports radio station in (of all places) Nashville, Tennessee.

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Episode 59: Try Veg

The 27th Annual Vegetarian Food Festival will offer a diverse selection of vegetarian cuisine, as well as new ideas and products. Organized by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, the festival is the largest of its kind in North America.

Sept. 9-11
Harbourfront Centre
Free Admission

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Episode 57: Passionate Playgoer (Part one)

Lynn Slotkin loves the stage! The Toronto theatre critic has reviewed many productions for several media outlets. She's also the publisher of The Slotkin Letter, a widely-read newsletter that covers Canadian and international theatre.

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Episode 52: Revisiting CKLN (Part two)

*Follow up to Episode 46*

A CRTC decision has forced CKLN to cease broadcasting at 88.1 FM. However, the Ryerson-based station continues to broadcast online.

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Episode 51: Revisiting CKLN (Part one)

*Follow up to Episode 46*

A Federal Court ruling denied CKLN permission to appeal the CRTC's decision to revoke the station's broadcast license. Although it will continue to air programs on the internet, the Ryerson-based station was forced to cease broadcasting at 88.1 FM.

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Episode 46: Saving CKLN

For almost 30 years, CKLN 88.1 FM has been a voice for assorted opinions, music and issues that are under-represented in mainstream media. But a recent CRTC decision nearly took the Ryerson-based station off the air.

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Episode 44: Shakespeare In The City

Imagine the works of William Shakespeare being performed on Bay Street, in the middle of Union Station or on a random hospital floor.

The Spur-of-the-Moment Shakespeare Collective is a group of actors who strive to make the Bard more accessible.

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Episode 27: Choosing How We Choose

The members of Better Ballots are aiming to create a public discussion about voting reform in Toronto. The non-partisan organization has one clear goal: To make local elections more relevant, effective, fair and participatory.

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Episode 19: Radio Royal York

Radio Royal York is an information site for the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. It features a podcast that takes listeners behind the scenes at the famous hotel and also highlights the Royal York's green action plan.

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Episode 15: Decoder Ring Theatre (Part two)

Gregg Taylor of Decoder Ring Theatre talks about the characters featured on The Red Panda Adventures and Black Jack Justice.

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Happy Holidays!

Episode 14: Decoder Ring Theatre (Part one)

Decoder Ring Theatre is a production company that produces podcasts done in the style of old-time radio. Some of their well-known programs include The Red Panda Adventures and Black Jack Justice. Director Gregg Taylor talks about the Toronto-based company.

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Episode 7: The Spirit of Radio (Part three)

Will the "Spirit of Radio" format ever return to Toronto's airwaves? CFNY alumni Don Berns and David Marsden share their thoughts.

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Episode 6: The Spirit of Radio (Part two)

During its heyday, CFNY 102.1 FM was responsible for Canada's first independent music awards - The CASBYs (Canadian Artists Selected By You). CFNY alumni Don Berns and David Marsden explain why the CASBYs were started, their importance and what the first few CASBY award shows looked like.

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Episode 5: The Spirit of Radio (Part one)

During the 1980s, Toronto's CFNY was known as "The Spirit of Radio." It was different from all the other radio stations, playing music that wasn't played anywhere else. CFNY legends Don Berns and David Marsden share their experiences and discuss the station's importance.

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