Toronto’s modern-day traffic nightmare started with former Ontario premier Bill Davis killing the Spadina Expwy. in 1971
Source: Gridlock, road tolls, inevitable result of Bill Davis’ decision to stop the Spad
December 12, 2016
Davis ditch
December 8, 2016
Amazon Go: Imagine a world without people
I love technology, but it’s becoming apparent that people are slowly being phased out of the world.
Amazon, the internet retailer eager to put drones in your skies and holiday deals in your inbox, now brings us Amazon Go. The physical store, which will open next year in Seattle, lets customers purchase goods by literally taking the item off the shelf and leaving the store — a system called “just walk out.”
Source: Amazon Go’s “just walk out” technology sounds like a headache for shoppers of color
November 18, 2016
November 12, 2016
Eric Lindros reminds me of Bobby Clobber
Couldn’t help thinking of one of my favorite Canadian radio stars when Eric started talking about concussions. What on earth is he talking about when he says a drug will help with the effects of head smashes?
Start at 25:29 for Bobby.
November 6, 2016
November 3, 2016
Gordon Lightfoot meets Alec Baldwin
An unlikely pairing for an interview. Wish Gordie could clear his throat .
Over the course of a career that has lasted more than half a century, Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has achieved global stardom and exceptional influence. Bob Dylan’s a fan—he’s said, “I can’t think of any [Lightfoot songs] I don’t like.” These songs—“Beautiful,” “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” and many others—have been treasured by generations of popular musicians and listeners around the world. But Gordon Lightfoot was just one of many aspirants who moved to Toronto in th
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* Published: 2016-10-25 12:00:00 AM
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* Show Notes: http://www.wnyc.org/story/gordon-lightfoot/
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Reminds me of this painful interview.
November 2, 2016
Like losing a friend – bye Bobby Clobber!
Canadian comedian and former Royal Canadian Air Farce actor Dave Broadfoot has died at age 90, his family confirmed to CBC News.
https://youtu.be/FIHUrcMA-I4
Source: Dave Broadfoot, Royal Canadian Air Farce comedian, dead at 90
November 1, 2016
Artie Lange opens up to Opie about Howard Stern – @OpieRadio @ArtieQuitter
The Howard Stern show was at its best when Artie was there.
https://youtu.be/iguOZUlSjCE
