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December 2011 Archives

Sounds of the Season 2011 Slideshow

Turn up your speakers and enjoy this scrapbook from our 2011 Sounds of the Season fundraiser for for local food banks in the Greater Toronto Area.

Helping you get to more arts in the New Year...

American Idiot
Dec 28 to Jan 15
Toronto Centre for the Arts

Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season.

For more information, check out the Toronto Centre for the Arts website.

Two Pianos Four Hands
Until Jan 5
Panasonic Theatre

Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt return home for one last encore of their smash-hit comedy. 2 PIANOS, 4 HANDS (2P4H) is a warm and funny musical entertainment about two lifetime obsessions with 88 piano keys. It's a story of aspiring talents, teachers, lessons and competitions.

For more information, check out the Mirvish Group website.

New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza
Dec 31
Massey Hall

Kick start your New Year's Eve with some comedy. This year, the Comedy Extravaganza welcomes the award-winning actress and comedic icon Andrea Martin (SCTV/My Big Fat Greek Wedding) as its host. The evening will feature one of Canada's most familiar moderators, host of CBC Radio's satirical debate show, The Debaters, Steve Patterson.
In addition, a diverse line-up of entertainers including Ryan Belleville and Claire Brosseau will grace the stage.

For more information, check out the Massey Hall website.

9th Annual New Year's Eve Countdown
Dec 31
Toronto Zoo

Ring in 2012 with some new animal friends! Visit with some new and wild friends in the Indo-Malaya Pavilion and in the Tundra Trek. Don't miss some great entertainment including ABBAMANIA, The WotWots and Majinx Magic Show. Plus check out meet-and-greets with Shrek and of course some wild animals! The fun begins at 5:00 pm and runs until 8:00 pm when the zoo has its very own Kid's Countdown.

For information, check out the Toronto Zoo website.

Family Animation Workshops and More
Dec 27 to Jan 8
NFB

Animation workshops and screenings allow children ages 3-13 to explore the process of animation with their bare hands, and learn about the history of different techniques at the NFB. Each workshop offers a new theme, and the opportunity to create an original short film that they can keep!

For more information, check out the NFB Toronto Mediatheque website.

NYE Party
Dec 31
Nathan Phillips Square

Celebrate like it's 2011 in downtown Toronto! The line-up of performers include Karl Wolf, Anjulie and the cast of the American Idiot musical.

Low Murder Rate

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with city councillor Michael Thompson, who is also the vice chair of the Toronto Police Services Board about this year's low murder rate in Toronto.
Listen audio (runs 8:40)

New Year's Resolutions

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Ritu Bhasin of bhasin consulting External Site about how to turn your new year's resolution into reality.
Listen audio (runs 7:59)

Libya in 2011

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Omar and Khaola Bengezi. The Libyan-Canadian father and daughter spoke about the extraordinary events that took place in their homeland this past year.
Listen audio (runs 7:48)

Baby Storm Controversy

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Kathy Witterick about her family's decision to not reveal the sex of their third child, Storm.
Listen audio (runs 9:57)

AGO & Tintin

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Sasha Suda, assistant curator of European Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario. She explained how the gallery's Thompson Model Ship Collection is connected to the Tintin series.
Listen audio (runs 6:03)

Flood in the Philippines

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Marco Luciano. He is a Filipino-Canadian living in Toronto and is Canada's Global Council representative for Migrante International. He spoke about his recent trip to the flood-stricken Philippines, and about local fundraising efforts.
Listen audio (runs 5:43)

40 Oaks Affordable Housing

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Marilyn Wright about 40 Oaks, External Site a volunteer effort to get new affordable housing in Regent Park ready for residents in 2012.
Listen audio (runs 6:55)

"The Reason For The Season"

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with the Reverend Wendell Gibbs. He is with the First Baptist Church Toronto, near Dundas and Spadina.
Listen audio (runs 6:23)

Christmas For Refugees

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Chris Harrison. He, his wife Charlotte and his family will host Christmas dinner for up to 20 dinner guests on Sunday.
Listen audio (runs 5:51)

Where To Put It?

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 5:00)

One Good One Bad

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Metro Morning's film critic Karen Gordon about
Listen audio (runs 5:56)

Escape from the season, or indulge even more...

Quidam
Dec 22 to Dec 30
Ricoh Coliseum

Ignored by her parents, a young girl Zoe escapes into the fantasy world of Quidam. This is a Cirque show, so expect breath-taking acrobatic tricks. The show is already a hit with critics and fans alike, so get your tickets fast!

For a preview of the show and ticket info, check out the Cirque Du Soleil website.

The Wizard of Oz: The Wickedly Wacky Family Musical
Until Jan 6
Elgin Theatre

"Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore!" This version of the classic story is adapted from the book by L.Frank Baum. Celebrating 16 years of "fractured fairy tales" on Yonge Street, the tornado will transport Dorothy and Toto to a wickedly wacky new world! The Tin Man, the Lion, and the Scarecrow ....the funniest trio since Ford, Ford and Hudak, will welcome you and encourage your participation in all the silliness. And of course the forces of Good and Evil will be front and centre...think WICKED but with a 50% masculine component......which witch is which?

For more information, check out Ross Petty's website.

Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
Until Dec 30
Second City

The Second City's hilarious holiday tradition continues, with a fresh new collection of hilarious sketches and songs inspired by the season of peace, joy, and last minute shopping!

For more information, check out the Second City website.

Holiday Fun
Dec 26 to Jan 8
Ontario Science Centre

Explore the current exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci with activities that encourage children to rediscover his fantastic invention, along side other fun science activities.

For more information, check out the Ontario Science Centre website.

ROM for the Holidays
Dec 26 to Jan 8
ROM

Activities for the family include craft workshops inspired by the current Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World exhibition, as well as the ever popular 'Bring Back the Wild' holiday show. Also check out the day long holiday camp for children ages 5 to 14.

For more information, check out the ROM website.

Bollywood: Don 2
Dec 23 onwards
Various Theatres

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is back with a modern sequel to the classic 1970's movie Don. This time the premise of the action is a bank heist.

For a trailer, check out the Don 2 website.

In Concert: Brownman Akoustic Trio
Dec 23
Gate 403

Toronto based Trinidadian-born multi-award winning jazz trumpeter brings his straight-ahead hard-swinging acoustic trio for a Friday night Christmas concert. The trio will play classic Xmas carols with a jazz twist, interpreted and re-invented. Sick of the typified Xmas carols being pumped at you at the mall and on the radio? Then this is the concert for you!

For more information, check out the event's Facebook page.

Yoga For Breath

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Erin Sullivan. She is living with cystic fibrosis and teaches yoga, over the internet, to other people living with cystic fibrosis.
Listen audio (runs 6:17)

Debt Worsening

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with our busness commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:21)

"In The Mood To Spend"

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Alan Middleton. He is an assistant professor of marketing at the Schulich School of Business.
Listen audio (runs 5:47)

Pressure To Give

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke about the pressure to shop, with JOpublic, a.k.a. Metro Morning contributor, Jason Osler.
Listen audio (runs 7:29)

Eclectic Christmas Music

Each year around this time, many of us dust off the Christmas records we have had for what seems like forever. If you are looking for something fresh and eclectic this holiday season, our music columnist Errol Nazareth is here with an album that you might like to add to your collection, "Cameo Parkway Holiday Hits".
Listen audio (runs 6:25)

A Year With Mayor Ford

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Jamie Strashin. He is CBC Toronto's City Hall reporter.
Listen audio (runs 6:44)

Stiffer Penalties?

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke about drinking and driving with Anthony Doob. He is a professor of criminology at the University of Toronto.
Listen audio (runs 6:46)

Growing Counterfit Market

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Toronto lawyer Georgina Danzig. She is a member of the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network.
Listen audio (runs 5:06)

"Beyond Food Banks: Ending hunger in Canada"

The CBC's Mary Wiens brings us an important reality check as we approach our annual "Sounds of the Season" fundraiser for local food banks tomorrow.

PART 1:
There are nearly 350 meal programs in Toronto, serving tens of thousands of meals. And the number of people using food banks is nearing a record high this winter.
Listen audio (runs 6:54)

PART 2:
Mary Wiens tells us why the "food cupboard" is an emerging trend at this city's community health centres.
Listen audio (runs 6:55)

PART 3:
Hunger is not the only thing that brings people out to the dozens of meal programs offered in Toronto. For some, meal programs are also a chance to break their feelings of isolation.
Listen audio (runs 6:23)

PART 4:
Matt galloway spoke with Nick Saul. He is president of The Stop Community Food Centre External Site, and he is creating a national organization to replicate the model created at The Stop.
Listen audio (runs 6:04)

PART 5:
Guest host Karen Horsman spoke about food waste with Jo-Anne Sobie. She is the new executive director of Second Harvest External Site.
Listen audio (runs 5:59)

Food More Expensive

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:17)

Prescribing Exercise

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke about YouTube External Site video that has gone viral, with our health columnist Dr. Peter Lin.
Listen audio (runs 5:24)

Increasing Gentrification

Guest host karen Horsman spoke about a landmark building that local residents have mixed feelings about, with Maggi Redmonds. She has been a Riverdale resident for over 30 years.
Listen audio (runs 8:02)

National Securities Regulator?

Guest host karen Horsman spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:06)

The Year That Was

Guest host karen Horsman spoke with our pop culture columnist Jesse Wente.
Listen audio (runs 6:02)

Laughing At Mental Illness

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with Emma Wedge Ardal, she is the associate director of "Laughing Like Crazy", a program where people with mood disorders meet and put together a comedy show about their illnesses. Josie Parisi was also in the studio, she is one of the program's newest members. "Laughing Like Crazy" is run by the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, and there will be a performance tonight at Supermarket External Site in Kensington at 7:30 p.m.
Listen audio (runs 6:36)

Technology In 2012

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with our technology columnist Jesse Hirsh.
Listen audio (runs 5:57)

Gold Sliding

Guest host Karen Horsman spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 5:01)

"Leave Syria"

Matt Galloway spoke about a warning the federal government issued yesterday to Canadians still in Syria, with Omar Alghabra. He is a former Liberal MP living in Mississauga.
Listen audio (runs 6:53)

Bad Day For RIM

Matt Galloway spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 3:04)

Holiday Blockbusters

Matt Galloway spoke with our movie reviewer Karen Gordon about "Mission Impossible, Ghost Protocol", "The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo", and "Young Adult".
Listen audio (runs 4:51)

Stocking Stuffers

If you celebrate Christmas, then you know it is just 11 days away. And if you are still rushing around for stocking stuffers, our music columnist Errol Nazareth has some recommendations.
Listen audio (runs 6:47)

Seasonal festivities to enjoy this week

Winter Festival
Dec 17
Evergreen Brick Works

Lace up and help launch the winter season with the opening of a family-friendly outdoor skating rink, groove to some hot tunes and chill by the warm fire. Plus, join in cooking workshops and learn how to make delicious hot and spicy winter treats!

For more information, check out the Evergreen Brick Works website.

Lantern Making Workshop
Dec 17
United Steelworker's Hall

Consider this hour-long workshop a prelude to the annual Winter Solstice Parade that will take place in Kensington Market on Dec 21. Make lanterns and new friends while preparing for the longest night of the year.

For more information, check out the Red Pepper Spectacle Arts website.

Winterfest
Dec 17 to Dec 18
Waterfront BIA

The holiday season is magical at Toronto's Waterfront, there is so much for families to experience from the Santa Cruise to puppet and dog shows and skating.

For more information, check out the Waterfront BIA website.

Bed and Breakfast
Dec 17 to Dec 30
Tarragon Theatre Extra Space

Puppetmongers' return to the Tarragon with their charming adaptation of The Princess and the Pea, set in a magnificent miniature mansion of the Edwardian era. Older children are intrigued by the captivating detail -- tiny working period light fixtures and steaming bathtubs. Younger children are entranced by the story, transfixed by the power of make-believe. Humour abounds and everyone roots for the clever servants who conspire to create a happy ending for their employers.

For more information, check out the Puppetmongers website.

Bolshoi Ballet: Nutcracker
Dec 18 and Dec 19
Cineplex Odeon

Check out the Bolshoi's Ballet take on this seasonal classic, recorded live in Moscow.

For more information on the various Cineplex Cinemas screening this classic, check out the Cineplex Odeon website.

A Wonderful Life
Dec 16 (8 PM)
Toronto Underground Cinema

The quintessential Christmas film. The subject of countless parodies, rip offs and imitators, but when you look past that you`ll see a extremely well crafted and expertly put together film.

For more information, check out the Toronto Underground Cinema website.

Unsilent Night
Dec 17 (7 PM)
Meet at the ROM

Dust the dust off ye old boombox and head to the ROM to join in this experience that has been described as surreal, bizarre and strangely meditative. You play one of four tracks mixes of a track to create an outdoor soundscape. The organizers will hand out cassette tapes and CDs or you can download a track to play on MP3 player with speakers. However, you don't need to have a boombox to join in the fun.

For more information, check out the Unsilent Night website.

2nd Annual Latkepalooza
Dec 18
Caplansky's

Join in celebration of fried potatoes! Bonus -- you get to check out the weekly storytelling event.

Check out this wonderful description of the event at Toronto Life magazine.

"Beyond Food Banks: Ending hunger in Canada"

The CBC's Mary Wiens brings us an important reality check as we approach our annual "Sounds of the Season" fundraiser for local food banks tomorrow.

PART 1:
There are nearly 350 meal programs in Toronto, serving tens of thousands of meals. And the number of people using food banks is nearing a record high this winter.
Listen audio (runs 6:54)

PART 2:
Mary Wiens tells us why the "food cupboard" is an emerging trend at this city's community health centres.
Listen audio (runs 6:55)

PART 3:
Hunger is not the only thing that brings people out to the dozens of meal programs offered in Toronto. For some, meal programs are also a chance to break their feelings of isolation.
Listen audio (runs 6:23)

PART 4:
Matt galloway spoke with Nick Saul. He is president of The Stop Community Food Centre External Site, and he is creating a national organization to replicate the model created at The Stop.
Listen audio (runs 6:04)

Project Marvel

Matt Galloway spoke with Jeff Pearce, author of "Gangs in Canada", about a cross-Canada gang sweep. Listen audio (runs 7:22)

"Long Hard Struggle"

Matt Galloway spoke with Boyd Kodak. He is a transgendered activist, filmmaker and musician, and tonight he is receiving "A Lifetime of Achievement Inspire Award" External Site.
Listen audio (runs 5:19)

Social Entrepreneurs

Matt Galloway spoke about the "Social Finance Forum: Investing in Good Deals" External Site, with Helen Burstyn. She is the widow of David Pecaut and co-chair of the Partnership Project.
Listen audio (runs 6:37)

"Beyond Food Banks: Ending hunger in Canada"

The CBC's Mary Wiens brings us an important reality check as we approach our annual "Sounds of the Season" fundraiser for local food banks tomorrow.

PART 1:
There are nearly 350 meal programs in Toronto, serving tens of thousands of meals. And the number of people using food banks is nearing a record high this winter.
Listen audio (runs 6:54)

PART 2:
Mary Wiens tells us why the "food cupboard" is an emerging trend at this city's community health centres.
Listen audio (runs 6:55)

PART 3:
Hunger is not the only thing that brings people out to the dozens of meal programs offered in Toronto. For some, meal programs are also a chance to break their feelings of isolation.
Listen audio (runs 6:23)

We Owe More

Matt Galloway spoke about personal debt with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:29)

Sodium

Matt Galloway spoke with our health columnist Dr. Peter Lin.
Listen audio (runs 4:03)

Community Reaction

Host Matt Galloway spoke to Chris Penrose, director of the Success Beyond Limits Education Program. External Site He shared his reaction to yesterday's police raids and Project Marvel, a gang investigation that started in the Jane-Finch area.
Listen audio (runs 6:26)

Changing Attitudes

Matt Galloway spoke about the challenges of persuading abusive men to change their behavior, with Baldev Mutta. He is one of the leaders of the "Sahara Mens Group Program" External Site, operated by Punjabi Community Health Services.
Listen audio (runs 7:28)

"Beyond Food Banks: Ending hunger in Canada"

The CBC's Mary Wiens brings us an important reality check as we approach our annual "Sounds of the Season" fundraiser for local food banks this Thursday.

PART 1:
There are nearly 350 meal programs in Toronto, serving tens of thousands of meals. And the number of people using food banks is nearing a record high this winter.
Listen audio (runs 6:54)

PART 2:
Mary Wiens tells us why the "food cupboard" is an emerging trend at this city's community health centres.
Listen audio (runs 6:55)

Happy Means Productive

Matt Galloway spoke about diversity with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 5:19)

Big Money In Video Games

Matt Galloway spoke with our pop culture columnist Jesse Wente.
Listen audio (runs 4:43)

Niqab In Court

Matt Galloway spoke with Amanda Dale. She is Executive Director of the Barbra Schlifer Clinic External Site in Toronto.
Listen audio (runs 6:02)

Pay More For What?

Matt Galloway spoke with Karen Stintz. She is Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission.
Listen audio (runs 7:34)

"Beyond Food Banks: Ending hunger in Canada"

This morning, Mary Wiens begins a series called "Beyond Food Banks: Ending Hunger in Canada". An important reality check as we approach our annual "Sounds of the Season" fundraiser for local food banks this Thursday.
Listen audio (runs 6:54)

Browsed When Browsing?

Matt Galloway spoke with our technology columnist Jesse Wente.
Listen audio (runs 5:14)

Corporate Subsidies

Matt Galloway spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:51)

Future of the Port Lands

Tonight, you can have your say on the future of the Port Lands, at a public consultation External Site held by Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto.

Reading Report

According to a new report released today by People for Education, External Site fewer grade 3 and 6 students in Ontario say they like to read.

Know Your Rights

Your Legal Rights External Site is a new website that aims to inform you about your legal rights. It was recently launched by Community Legal Education Ontario. External Site

Fighting For Food Security

Matt Galloway spoke with John Croutch. He belongs to the Wikwemikong First Nation, and co-owns "Accidental Caterer", which specializes in sustainable food with an indigenous twist. You can read more about him in the new on-line MUSKRAT Magazine External Site.
Listen audio (runs 6:36)

Praying For Change

Matt Galloway spoke about plans to address issues of domestic violence later today during prayer service with Imam Yusuf Badat. He is with the Islamic Foundation of Toronto External Site. The move comes after he and dozens of other Muslim leaders and organizations recently signed a "Call to Action to Eradicate Domestic Violence" External Site.
Listen audio (runs 7:50)

MLSE Deal

Matt Galloway spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:18)

Silent Movie

Matt Galloway spoke with our film critic Jaren Gordon about "The Artist" and "Paul Goodman Changed My Life".
Listen audio (runs 5:26)

Even more seasonal celebrations to check out!

Nutcracker
Dec 10 to Jan 3
Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre

Presented by the National Ballet of Canada, James Kudelka's gentle re-shaping of the narrative releases the story (based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's Christmas tale) into new thematic territory. Follow the quarrelling siblings Misha and Marie as they move not just through marvellous and extraordinary experiences but through surprising phases of understanding as they prepare to leave childhood behind and enter the very different world of adolescence.

For more information, check out the National Ballet of Canada website.

Nutcracker
Dec 15 to Dec 18
Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement

A community production, this version of the Nutcrackers has charmed city-goers for many years. Parents get to play pivotal parts in the story as children traipse and pirouette on stage.

For information on tickets, check out the Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement website.

The Wizard of Oz: The Wickedly Wacky Family Musical
Nov 25 to Jan 6
Elgin Theatre

Celebrating 16 years of "fractured fairy tales" on Yonge Street, the tornado will transport Dorothy and Toto to a wickedly wacky new world! Somewhere over the rainbow this winter (blame global warming), all you have to do is follow the yellow brick road to the Elgin Theatre, and you and your family will be off to see the Wizard.

For more information, check out impresario Ross Petty's website.

Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
Every Monday (till Jan 2), Every Wed, Thurs, Fri (till Dec 23) and Dec 26 to Dec 30
Second City

When the weather outside turns frightful, what could be more delightful than sharing some laughs? So spread good cheer by inviting your loved ones and colleagues to join you at The Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue, our annual festival of merriment and mirth! Now more fun and dysfunctional than ever!

For more information, check out the Second City website.

The Polar Express PJ Party
Dec 10 and Dec 17
Ontario Place

No need to get the kids dressed before heading out! Bring the whole crew down, cozy up in pajamas and sip hot chocolate with marshmallows at this special Polar Express PJ Party! Arts and crafts and a meet and greet with Santa will no doubt bring the holiday cheer.

For more information, check out the Ontario Place website.

Swell Sundays: Christmas in the Golden Age of Radio at Spadina Museum
Dec 11
Spadina Museum

Relive the golden age of radio at Spadina Museum. Throughout the afternoon you can make your own decoder craft, sample period refreshments and shake-a-leg flapper-style using how-to films from the time period. Join us for a live 1930s style, recreated radio show at 1 and 3 p.m.-- we're even including the advertisements!

For more information, check out the City of Toronto website.

Christmas by Lamplight
Dec 10, Dec 17 and Dec 18
Black Creek Pioneer Village

Experience the Village aglow by lamplight. Listen to stories of Christmas times gone by
Visit with Father Christmas. Take part in an old fashioned holiday ball.

For more information, check out the Black Creek Pioneer Village website.

City of Craft
Dec 10 to dec 11
Theatre Centre

Looking for something beyond the usual mall stuff to give to your loved ones? Check out some handmade goodies at this annual craft show.

For more information on vendors, check out the City of Craft website.

Santa Speedo Run
Dec 10
Start at Hemingways, Yorkville

Some wait for Santa. Others for Elijah. And still others for Krüüdknæpper, the Festive Elf of Iceland. But in Yorkville, they wait for "athletes" in nothing but flimsy red lycra. The Toronto Santa Speedo run is a non-denominational event. The focus is raising money for Sick Kids and having fun, which seem to be universal seasonal goals.

For more information, check out the Toronto Speedo Run website.

Sounds of The Season
Dec 15
CBC Building

Spend the day with us, and help celebrate for a great cause!

For more information on the exciting line-up, check out the CBC Toronto website.

Aboriginal Health Report

Matt Galloway spoke with Dr. Janet Smylie. She is a researcher at the Centre for Research and Inner City Health at St. Michael's Hospital, and also the lead investigator of a study that will be released later today called the, "Our Health Counts, Urban Aboriginal Health Database", research project.
Listen audio (runs 6:36)

Public Deputations

Matt Galloway spoke about the proposed city budget with Carol Wilding, she is president and CEO of the Toronto Board of Trade, and with the president of CUPE Ontario, Fred Hahn.
Listen audio (runs 8:42)

One Click Shop Patent

Matt Galloway spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:54)

"Amy's Jukebox"

Five months back, the English singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her London apartment. She was only 27. If you are curious to hear who inspired Winehouse, Errol Nazareth recommends an album titled, "Amy's Jukebox: The Music That Inspired Amy Winehouse".
Listen audio (runs 7:52)

"There Is Evidence"

Matt Galloway spoke about "hockey brain" with Dr. Charles Tator. He is a neurosurgeon at Toronto Western Hospital.
Listen audio (runs 4:47)

No Rapid Transit

Matt Galloway spoke with Gary Webster. He is chief general manager of the Toronto Transit Commission.
Listen audio (runs 8:34)

Real Estate Doing Well

Matt Galloway spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:01)

Wash Your Christmas Tree

Matt Galloway spoke about winter allergies with our health columnist Dr. Peter Lin.
Listen audio (runs 4:03)

Managing Your Time

Matt Galloway spoke with Kirsty Spence. She is a leadership and life coach.
Listen audio (runs 6:39)

Living With Parental Abduction

Mat Gallowasy spoke with Lisa Defausses, she was abducted by her mother when she was nine years old. She is also the author of "Stolen Innocence: Parental Kidnapping Through a Child's Eyes".
Listen audio (runs 7:23)

Commuter 4

Matt Galloway spoke about commuting with Metro Morning contributor, Jason Osler.
Listen audio (runs 6:35)

Manufacturing Up

Matt Galloway spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:55)

"Cult Classics"

Matt Galloway spoke about Christmas movies with our pop culture columnist Jesse Wente.
Listen audio (runs 4:46)

Pensions for Holocaust Survivors

Germany has announced it is making it easier for some Holocaust survivors to collect pensions. The changes come, in part, thanks to the Claims Conference. External Site

A Sad Anniversary

Today, a special ceremony External Site at Women's College Hospital in Toronto will remember the fourteen women killed at "L'Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal" more than twenty years ago.

Future of School Libraries

"Crisis or Opportunity? School Libraries in the 21st Century" External Site brings together a panel of experts to examine the future of those libraries. The event happens this evening at Hart House at the University of Toronto.

Dangers Of Sex Trade

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with Theresa Schrader. She is a former sex trade worker and now runs Ve'ahavta Street Academy, a program that bridges homeless people and schools.
Listen audio (runs 7:00)

Future Of The City

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with former Toronto mayor David Crombie. He is speaking tonight on "Toronto: The Once and Future City" as part of the Toronto Dollar Supper Club. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the Hot House Cafe at Church and Front Street.
Listen audio (runs 7:38)

Critical Meeting In Europe

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:44)

Techie Christmas Gifts

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with our technology columnist Jesse Hirsh.
Listen audio (runs 6:09)

Words Can Hurt

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with Lynn Glazier. She is a journalist and the documentary fimmaker behind "It's a Teen's World" External Site.
Listen audio (runs 8:04)

Women in Leadership

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with Annette Verschuren. TEDxRyersonUWomen takes place today at Ryerson University. Annette Verschuren is one of the speakers, she is a former president of Home Depot. You can watch the event streamed live online External Site.
Listen audio (runs 6:23)

Right to pension after bankruptcy?

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
Listen audio (runs 4:54)

"Buzz" Film Opens

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with our movie critic Karen Gordon about "Shame", "Tomboy" and "My Perestroika".
Listen audio (runs 5:35)

Holiday Travel

"Journey to Christmas" External Site premieres tomorrow night on CTS. The TV series follows five strangers who go on a seasonal adventure through the Holy Land.

Bathurst-Finch Food Bank

Tomorrow, marks the official opening of the Bathurst-Finch Community Food Bank. External Site Located in Northview Heights Secondary School, the new food bank will offer food assistance for households that are having difficulty making ends meet.

World AIDS Day

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with Dr. Philip Berger, he is Chief of Family Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital, and with Murray Jose. He is the executive director of Toronto People with AIDS Foundation External Site, and is HIV positive.
Listen audio (runs 8:14)

Host's Responsibility

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke about serving alcohol to guests with Erika Chamberlain. She is an associate professor of law at the University of Western Ontario, and a legal advisor for MADD Canada External Site.
Listen audio (runs 7:01)

Company Bans E-mail

Guest host Jane Hawtin spoke with our business commentator Michael Hlinka.
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The Lost Notebooks

It has been nearly 60 years since country superstar Hank Williams died but his popularity hasn't waned one bit. This morning Errol brought in "The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams", it features songs that Williams had started writing prior to his death in 1953. He never recorded or performed them and this disc features 12 artists breathing new life into them.
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