For the record, Maple Leaf Gardens did not close in 1999, as some in the Toronto media have reported.
MLG was still used by the Leafs as a practice facility for a few seasons.
The Toronto Rock also used MLG as their home arena until 2001.
There was a OneXOne concert held in the facility, as well as a Nuit Blanche installation in 2008. In addition, the first season of Battle of The Blades was filmed at MLG.
Now, you know....
ER
Showing posts with label media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label media. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Rendezvous with Madness
Episode 63 of This Is Toronto is now available.
This latest episode previews the 19th annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival.
www.thisistorontopodcast.blogspot.com
NEXT EPISODE: Nov. 4, 2011
- ER
This latest episode previews the 19th annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival.
www.thisistorontopodcast.blogspot.com
NEXT EPISODE: Nov. 4, 2011
- ER
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Re. Sportsnet Radio Fan 590
It's no longer The Fan 590. It's now Sportsnet Radio Fan 590.
Seriously?! Really?! Are you kidding me?!
Whatever happened to the idea of Keep it simple, Stupid? Fan 590 was simple and easy to remember. It - forgive the cliche - rolled off the tongue. This new "brand" is a mouthful and completely takes away The Fan's local identity.
To be fair, Rogers isn't the first media conglomerate that's using a uniformed/cookie-cutter approach with all its stations. But putting it under the Sportsnet banner takes away the station's character.
Sure, the programs on Fan Toronto are different than Fan Calgary. But now there's nothing that establishes it as a Toronto sports station. It's just the radio-arm of Sportsnet.
I will still listen to the station, but I'm very disappointed. I will grin and bear it; the same way I grin and bare going to the Skydome and seeing the giant "Rogers Centre" sign.
- ER
Seriously?! Really?! Are you kidding me?!
Whatever happened to the idea of Keep it simple, Stupid? Fan 590 was simple and easy to remember. It - forgive the cliche - rolled off the tongue. This new "brand" is a mouthful and completely takes away The Fan's local identity.
To be fair, Rogers isn't the first media conglomerate that's using a uniformed/cookie-cutter approach with all its stations. But putting it under the Sportsnet banner takes away the station's character.
Sure, the programs on Fan Toronto are different than Fan Calgary. But now there's nothing that establishes it as a Toronto sports station. It's just the radio-arm of Sportsnet.
I will still listen to the station, but I'm very disappointed. I will grin and bear it; the same way I grin and bare going to the Skydome and seeing the giant "Rogers Centre" sign.
- ER
Friday, December 31, 2010
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.
www.thisistorontopodcast.blogspot.com
NEXT EPISODE: Jan. 14, 2010
Happy New Year!
- ER
This latest edition revisits Good News Toronto, a not-for-profit newspaper that features inspirational stories and celebrates everyday heroes.
www.thisistorontopodcast.blogspot.com
NEXT EPISODE: Jan. 14, 2010
Happy New Year!
- ER
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Dealing with the Mob
And now, a short story written by yours truly.
It was inspired by a certain coach of a certain hockey team that plays in a certain Canadian city.
Hope you like it.
- ER
It was inspired by a certain coach of a certain hockey team that plays in a certain Canadian city.
Hope you like it.
- ER
Monday, March 02, 2009
Save Radio 3
Like many other Canadian media outlets, the CBC is not immune to the troubling economy/recession. The public broadcaster recently announced that it can no longer afford all of its programming and is looking to see what assets they can get rid of in order to stay financially afloat. One item that may get cut is Radio 3.
There are many products the CBC can do without, but Radio 3 IS NOT one of them.
Radio 3 provides an outlet for Canada's best musicians. It proves that Canadian music doesn't revolve around Nickelback, BNL, the Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams and Celine Dion. Without Radio 3, we would never hear Teegan and Sara, the Arcade Fire, Wintersleep, Buck 65, Broken Social Scene, etc. Best of all, Radio 3 is about music and not advertising revenue. You'll never have to deal with mechanical DJs or a uniformed style. You will hear creativity at its finest.
The only way Radio 3 can be saved is if we all make some noise. Justin Beach has set up an online petition, as well as an ongoing Facebook event. If you care about Canadian music, then please sign the petition and tell everyone about it.
For more information, check out this article by Justin.
- ER
There are many products the CBC can do without, but Radio 3 IS NOT one of them.
Radio 3 provides an outlet for Canada's best musicians. It proves that Canadian music doesn't revolve around Nickelback, BNL, the Tragically Hip, Bryan Adams and Celine Dion. Without Radio 3, we would never hear Teegan and Sara, the Arcade Fire, Wintersleep, Buck 65, Broken Social Scene, etc. Best of all, Radio 3 is about music and not advertising revenue. You'll never have to deal with mechanical DJs or a uniformed style. You will hear creativity at its finest.
The only way Radio 3 can be saved is if we all make some noise. Justin Beach has set up an online petition, as well as an ongoing Facebook event. If you care about Canadian music, then please sign the petition and tell everyone about it.
For more information, check out this article by Justin.
- ER
Friday, August 31, 2007
Give Up?
"Eric, the chances of you becoming a successful radio broadcaster and earning a good living are zero. If I were you, I would quit CHEV and seek out a full-time job and career with the Town of M******."
- My Parents
Nice to know I have their full support.
I'd rather slit my wrists then work for the Town of M****** for the rest of my life.
This is the hell I've had to endure, ever since I threw my independence away and moved back home from Ottawa.
The Hek
- My Parents
Nice to know I have their full support.
I'd rather slit my wrists then work for the Town of M****** for the rest of my life.
This is the hell I've had to endure, ever since I threw my independence away and moved back home from Ottawa.
The Hek
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Late Night Radio: Nightstream
I was disappointed when CBC decided to cancel Radio 3's weekend broadcasts on Radio 2. The R3 program was the only time I would even listen to Radio 2. But now, I've returned to Radio 2 for a program that is eclectic, diverse and peaceful.
The program is called Nightstream and it airs seven days a week, from 1-6am.
Nightstream offers a wide variety of music. It touches almost every single genre featured on Radio 2. One minute you're listening to a folk song; the next minute you're listening to a catchy tune with electronic beats.
If there is one thing that all the tracks on Nightstream have in common, it's that they all express a calm presence. Each song will allow the listener to relax, reflect and wind down after a long day. Personally, I enjoy listening to the program as I lie in bed, drifting in and out of consciousness.
Of course, the only downside is that Nightstream airs in the very early morning, when you're probably asleep. However, if you are up during the program's five-hour time slot, I highly recommend you to listen. You'll find that Nightstream is a great way find peace in an otherwise hectic world.
For more information, visit Nightstream's website.
The program is called Nightstream and it airs seven days a week, from 1-6am.
Nightstream offers a wide variety of music. It touches almost every single genre featured on Radio 2. One minute you're listening to a folk song; the next minute you're listening to a catchy tune with electronic beats.
If there is one thing that all the tracks on Nightstream have in common, it's that they all express a calm presence. Each song will allow the listener to relax, reflect and wind down after a long day. Personally, I enjoy listening to the program as I lie in bed, drifting in and out of consciousness.
Of course, the only downside is that Nightstream airs in the very early morning, when you're probably asleep. However, if you are up during the program's five-hour time slot, I highly recommend you to listen. You'll find that Nightstream is a great way find peace in an otherwise hectic world.
For more information, visit Nightstream's website.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Tick.....Tock
Every day passes, and I find that I am nowhere near my goals.
The worst days are the days when I don't make any progress.
Tick......tock.
In seven months, I will be 25. There are people who are younger then me, who are getting farther then I am.
Tick.....tock.
There is this clock in my head. I only have a few years before the dream becomes impossible.
Tick....tock.
Every day passes and time is running out.
The Hek
The worst days are the days when I don't make any progress.
Tick......tock.
In seven months, I will be 25. There are people who are younger then me, who are getting farther then I am.
Tick.....tock.
There is this clock in my head. I only have a few years before the dream becomes impossible.
Tick....tock.
Every day passes and time is running out.
The Hek
Friday, February 23, 2007
Welcome To The World Of Gentlemen, Gentlemen.
I have never been a big fan of car commercials but, I have to mention this one.
Talk about absurdity. It's like something out of a play that's written by Eugene Ionesco.
It's funny. It's memorable. However, it's not going to make me want to buy a Cadillac. And what does it say about Cadillac's take on gender equity? Heck, I didn't even know there was a world of gentlemen.
I wonder where I would go to sign up ;-)
The Hek
Talk about absurdity. It's like something out of a play that's written by Eugene Ionesco.
It's funny. It's memorable. However, it's not going to make me want to buy a Cadillac. And what does it say about Cadillac's take on gender equity? Heck, I didn't even know there was a world of gentlemen.
I wonder where I would go to sign up ;-)
The Hek
Monday, February 12, 2007
One Word.....Beyoncé
I watched about five minutes of The Grammy Awards last night.
Had to see The Police. I was hoping they would either kick off the show with a bang; or, start fighting with each other. In the end, we got the former. It was a good performance and it was no surprise that they performed "Roxanne." Personally, I was hoping they would have done "Message In A Bottle" or "Walking On The Moon." I also watched the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform.
By the way, this is a message to Fergie: When you're reading something off a teleprompter, please pace yourself. Trust me, it will sound a whole lot better then stumbling on your words and making no sense. Definitely not Fergalicious.
Did anybody else watch the show?
The Hek
*Here's something Fergalicious: Episode 29 of the Audio Circus*
Had to see The Police. I was hoping they would either kick off the show with a bang; or, start fighting with each other. In the end, we got the former. It was a good performance and it was no surprise that they performed "Roxanne." Personally, I was hoping they would have done "Message In A Bottle" or "Walking On The Moon." I also watched the Red Hot Chili Peppers perform.
By the way, this is a message to Fergie: When you're reading something off a teleprompter, please pace yourself. Trust me, it will sound a whole lot better then stumbling on your words and making no sense. Definitely not Fergalicious.
Did anybody else watch the show?
The Hek
*Here's something Fergalicious: Episode 29 of the Audio Circus*
Friday, February 09, 2007
Anna Nicole Smith, 24/7, CNN
It was a bizarre end to a bizarre life.
However, I am not here to eulogize the life of Anna Nicole Smith. Instead, I wish to write about a certain media channel’s coverage, that I found to be a bit disturbing.
Most newspapers, television and radio stations, gave Smith’s death a respectful amount of coverage. You either had an 800-1000 word article or a standard 2-3 minute news piece. Say what you will about her, Anna Nicole still died, way before she should have. Whether you agreed with her actions or not, she deserves a proper memorial. Most media outlets followed through on this. CNN, on the other hand, went way beyond what was necessary.
CNN gave extensive coverage on Smith’s death; and when I say extensive, I mean EXTENSIVE. Every image, every caption, every scroll bar, everything that was said, all focused on Anna Nicole. The last time CNN gave a story such wide and in-depth coverage, would be Hurricane Katrina. Anna Nicole's passing was the main story on The Situation Room. Wolf Blitzer was talking about Anna Nicole instead of the usual world and political issues that his show covers. If you never knew who she was and you watched CNN yesterday afternoon, you would think that Anna Nicole Smith was the President of the United States and she had just been assassinated. No disrespect to Smith or her family, but was all this “extensive” coverage from CNN, really necessary?
I would understand if this was the death of a much loved world leader or a head of state. But let’s face facts. She’s just a model and a reality-television star. On a scale of important figures, Anna Nicole is most likely to be in the middle then at the top. And what happens when another pop-culture figure passes away? Will he or she receive the same attention that was given to Anna Nicole?
What’s really sad was that it wasn’t a “slow news day.” There were events taking place in Israel, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq and in the US. Each having more importance then giving an intense analysis to the untimely death of a celebrity.
Clearly, it would appear that CNN follows a bad set of priorities.
The Hek
However, I am not here to eulogize the life of Anna Nicole Smith. Instead, I wish to write about a certain media channel’s coverage, that I found to be a bit disturbing.
Most newspapers, television and radio stations, gave Smith’s death a respectful amount of coverage. You either had an 800-1000 word article or a standard 2-3 minute news piece. Say what you will about her, Anna Nicole still died, way before she should have. Whether you agreed with her actions or not, she deserves a proper memorial. Most media outlets followed through on this. CNN, on the other hand, went way beyond what was necessary.
CNN gave extensive coverage on Smith’s death; and when I say extensive, I mean EXTENSIVE. Every image, every caption, every scroll bar, everything that was said, all focused on Anna Nicole. The last time CNN gave a story such wide and in-depth coverage, would be Hurricane Katrina. Anna Nicole's passing was the main story on The Situation Room. Wolf Blitzer was talking about Anna Nicole instead of the usual world and political issues that his show covers. If you never knew who she was and you watched CNN yesterday afternoon, you would think that Anna Nicole Smith was the President of the United States and she had just been assassinated. No disrespect to Smith or her family, but was all this “extensive” coverage from CNN, really necessary?
I would understand if this was the death of a much loved world leader or a head of state. But let’s face facts. She’s just a model and a reality-television star. On a scale of important figures, Anna Nicole is most likely to be in the middle then at the top. And what happens when another pop-culture figure passes away? Will he or she receive the same attention that was given to Anna Nicole?
What’s really sad was that it wasn’t a “slow news day.” There were events taking place in Israel, Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq and in the US. Each having more importance then giving an intense analysis to the untimely death of a celebrity.
Clearly, it would appear that CNN follows a bad set of priorities.
The Hek
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