It wasn’t the show they planned — but it might be the one they needed. After a snowstorm grounded him in the wrong city, Shane Hewitt shares how an unexpected brush with Santa turned his whole day around. That encounter sparks a conversation about the “signs” we follow — from guardian angels to cologne and…
When Bob Addison picked his son up from school, he didn’t expect a classmate to ask, “Is that your grandpa?” But that wasn’t the only sign life threw at him this week. From cashing his first pension check to turning his music down, Bob shares the moments that made him stop and wonder: is this…
Part 1 Earth to Massey Hall: Chris Hadfield’s Night of WonderFrom commanding theInternational Space Stationto staging a one‑night‑only performance atMassey Hall, Chris Hadfield brings a unique mix of science, art and optimism. In this episode, he opens up about what it means to bring space‑faring perspective to everyday life, and why his upcoming show “Generator” matters now more…
When MPs are hiding behind curtains to fake a budget abstention, it’s not strategy — it’s cowardice. Rob Breakenridge joins to dissect how Parliament’s latest farce mirrors a scene from the Wizard of Oz — but without the charm. From performative politics to outright deception, Canadians are left asking: who’s really pulling the levers? Rob…
To eat well in Canada, a family of four now needs nearly $17,000 a year. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois breaks down new numbers from the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, showing just how much the grocery landscape has changed. Loyalty is gone, trust is shaky, and couponing is out — shoppers want savings now, or they go…
Six seconds of creativity. No AI. No filters. That’s the pitch behind Devine — a revival of the original Vine concept that once ruled the internet. But in a landscape now dominated by TikTok’s scroll-and-sell culture, does Devine stand a chance? Ryan O’Donnell explains what made Vine special, why it failed, and whether this new…
The F-35 decision is made — so why is Saab still lobbying? Richard Shimooka cuts through the noise and explains why the Swedish Gripen jet can’t compete on cost or capability. With Canada part of the F-35 development consortium, any deviation now would be a costly political move, not a strategic one. Plus: a deeper…
Part 1 | Richard Crouse – Why 4,000 Iconic Interviews Vanished — And What Remains What happens when a generation’s worth of Hollywood interviews disappears overnight? Richard Crouse shares the bittersweet reality behind losing over 4,000 tapes from his long-running TV show, revealing how decades of entertainment history were wiped away — and what he’s…
It shattered expectations — and a bank account. Lorraine Sommerfeld returns with a wild case of a $22,250 sunroof replacement that exposes how modern cars are built for style, not service. From panoramic glass that can’t be repaired to parts that are too specific for the aftermarket, car design has quietly shifted into something deeply…
1998 was more than just another year — it was a cultural turning point. With memories of the Spice Girls’ MuchMusic takeover, Toronto’s downtown nightlife, and the low-tech intimacy of Speakers Corner, Ed Conroy returns to trace the energy of a time before digital dominance. Along the way, he reveals howThe Truman Show’s iconic director…
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