More Good News

Episode 42 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition revisits Good News Toronto, a not-for-profit newspaper that features inspirational stories and celebrates everyday heroes.

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NEXT EPISODE: Jan. 14, 2010

Complain Away!

Episode 41 of This Is Toronto is now available!

Harbourfront Centre's World Stage is forming a Complaints Choir. Anyone can participate, whether it's complaining, singing or doing both.

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NEXT EPISODE: Dec. 31, 2010

Border Patrol

Episode 40 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition features the Border Patrol Reading Series, a unique literary event that celebrates the longest undefended border in the world.

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NEXT EPISODE: Dec. 17, 2010

Indie Theatre Project

Episode 39 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition features THESP, an organization dedicated to the continuing development of Toronto's indie theatre scene.

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NEXT EPISODE: Dec. 3, 2010

The Arts In Fusion

Episode 38 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition features the Toronto Masque Theatre and previews the organization's 7th season.

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NEXT EPISODE: Nov. 19, 2010

Murray 4 Mayor

Episode 37 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition features Steve Murray, Toronto's most unique "Mayoral Candidate."

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NEXT EPISODE: Nov. 5, 2010

I am an Artist. I vote.

Episode 36 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition features ArtsVote Toronto, a group of volunteers who ensure the arts have a presence during the municipal election.

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NEXT EPISODE: Oct. 22, 2010

This Is Toronto - Facebook Fan Page

This Is Toronto, the podcast dedicated to Toronto's arts and culture community, now has a FACEBOOK FAN PAGE.

The fan page will offer many more features. It's also a better way for Torontonians to connect with each other and discuss art and culture.

Join the movement and tell all your friends.

Marlies Nation

Episode 35 of This Is Toronto is now available!

Not only are the Toronto Marlies the top minor-league affiliate of the Maple Leafs, they're also heavily involved in the community. Marlies Play-by-Play Announcer John Bartlett talks about the team and the contributions the players make on and off the ice.

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NEXT EPISODE: Oct. 8, 2010

I Vote Toronto

Episode 34 of This Is Toronto is now available!

'I Vote Toronto' is a collection of individuals who want current voting laws to change. According to the organization's website, there are more than 200,000 eligible voters who are not legally allowed to vote in the upcoming municipal election.

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NEXT EPISODE: Sept. 24, 2010

My City Lives

Episode 33 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition features My City Lives, a website that allows Torontonians to upload videos about their favourite parts of the city.

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NEXT EPISODE: Sept. 10, 2010

Made In Your Neighborhood

Episode 32 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

The Freedom Clothing Collective is an eco-friendly store that supports local artists and designers. However, it's more than just a clothing store.

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NEXT EPISODE: Aug. 27, 2010

Toronto After Dark

Episode 31 of This Is Toronto is now available!

This latest edition previews the 5th annual Toronto After Dark Film Festival; Aug. 13-20.

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NEXT EPISODE: Aug. 13, 2010

Late Night in the Bedroom

Episode 30 of This Is Toronto is now available.

This latest edition profiles Late Night in the Bedroom, an online talk show that features local artists, musicians and cultural players.

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NEXT EPISODE: July 30, 2010

Toronto Youth Shorts

Episode 29 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

This latest edition previews the 2nd annual Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival; July 14-17

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NEXT EPISODE: July 16, 2010

Parkdale Showcase

Episode 28 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

This latest edition previews the 12th annual Parkdale Film + Video Showcase; June 25-27.

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NEXT EPISODE: July 2, 2010

Choosing How We Choose

Episode 27 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

Better Ballots is a non-partisan organization that wants to create a public discussion about voting reform in Toronto. Is it time to change the way we elect local officials?

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Silver Screens

Episode 26 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

This latest edition previews the Silver Screens Arts Festival, a week-long event that celebrates the vibrancy, vitality and creativity of adults 50-plus.

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Next Episode: June 4, 2010

- ER

From Russia with Film

Episode 25 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

This latest edition previews the inaugural Toronto Russian Film Festival; May 14-16

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Next Episode: May 21, 2010

The Baseball Leafs

Episode 24 of This Is Toronto is now available!

The Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League have been a part of the local sports scene since 1969. They are also one of the city's most successful franchises. Maple Leaf P.A. Announcer, Statistician and Fan 590 Sportscaster Roger Lajoie discusses the team and previews the 2010 IBL season.

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Next Episode: May 7, 2010

Silver Screen L'Chaim

Episode #23 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

This latest edition features a preview of the 18th annual Toronto Jewish Film Festival; Apr. 17-25

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NEXT EPISODE: Apr. 23, 2010

Toronto Museum Project

Episode #22 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

The story of Toronto goes back 11,000 years. However, there is no museum dedicated to our city's history. The Toronto Museum Project hopes to change that.

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NEXT EPISODE: Apr. 9, 2010

#VoteTO

Episode #21 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

This latest edition features #VoteTO, a venue where people can offer ideas for the city and discuss the upcoming Municipal Election.

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NEXT EPISODE: Mar. 26, 2010

CBC: Telefilm Wants US Stars in Canadian Films

Got a bit of a shock in the last day or so.

Details here: http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/2010/02/20/telefilm-rules-change.html

Personal opinion time.

I've said it elsewhere, so I may as well say it here: Michel Roy committed an act of rudeness and contempt by wanting this rules change at all, never mind saying so publicly. One of the main points of Telefilm Canada - from where this Canadian sits, at least - is to build up and promote the homegrown talent base for a domestic motion picture industry. That talent base includes the actors, and it occurs to me that we've built it up considerable in spite of past mistakes.

Now, Mr. Roy's proposing to set that talent base aside for supporting roles only?

No, thank you, sir. If we're funding made-in-Canada movies, then we want Canadian talent for lead actors.

(Mind you, I'll certainly make allowances for US actors deciding to make permanent, full-time homes here, particularly the ones who find our films more interesting to work on than anything they've done back in the States. I've heard of a few of those hanging around, and am glad of such company!)

Radio Royal York

Episode #19 of This Is Toronto is now available!!!

This latest edition features Radio Royal York, a website and podcast that takes listeners behind the scenes at the Royal York and highlights the hotel's green action plan.

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NEXT EPISODE: Feb. 26, 2010

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New URL, same content, picking up where we left off!