SOWNY » Anti-U.S. Soup TV Ad (No, Really!) Stirs Controversy » Yesterday 10:33 pm |
The US government brought this on themselves and they will need to be the ones to fix it. I am amazed how useless the Democratic party is. Do they even know the meaning of opposition? Also amazed the average citizen and US media so far seem to be sleepwalking and letting democracy die in their country.
The Globe and Mail article is fantastic and shows how small changes can add up quickly and make a big difference. I really like the fact it is the average Canadian leading the movement to buy Canadian when it makes sense and possible. I subscribe to the Globe on line, I have never read so many comments after an article that are almost all in agreement.
Hell, even CBC ratings have been going up...
SOWNY » London Radio Listeners May Notice An Erie Station Is No Longer There » Yesterday 10:29 pm |
Fair to point out that CKDO has an FM rebroadcaster at 107.7, which unfortunately, doesn't reach most of Toronto. So if it disappears from 1580, it would most likely still be around. (Also on 95.9 HD3 not that anyone actually listens that way.)
Durham Radio's HD Station List
SOWNY » Anti-U.S. Soup TV Ad (No, Really!) Stirs Controversy » Yesterday 10:14 pm |
Y'all know that it's not too hard to make it yourself...
SOWNY » Anti-U.S. Soup TV Ad (No, Really!) Stirs Controversy » Yesterday 9:54 pm |
Keep buying Canadian
SOWNY » London Radio Listeners May Notice An Erie Station Is No Longer There » Yesterday 9:48 pm |
We still have Guelph's 1460 CJOY, with rumours it could close soon. 570 CKGL in K/W all news/sports/talk.
CFOS Owen Sound will be moving to FM in the weeks ahead, and CKNX 920 in Wingham hoping to shift as well. CFCO in Chatham still broadcasting on AM but also looking to move.
1250 CJYE from Oakville and CKOC and CHAM in Hamilton are still operating as is CKWW and CKLW in Windsor. Mississauga has ethnic CINA 1650, CKNT News/Talk 960 and 1320 CJMR. 980 CFPL London is the only AM in that city.
CFRA in Ottawa on 580 is hanging in, as is CFGO 1200 TSN Sports, CKDO 1580 Oshawa, CJBQ in Belleville, Brampton has two with 530 CHLO and 1350 CIRF. St. Catharines also two AM's with 610 CKTB and CFAJ 1220.
Believe it or not, Toronto still has 12 AM stations on frequencies 590, 640, 680, 740, 860, 1010, 1050, 1280, 1430, 1540, 1610 and 1690. Technically 640 isn't licensed to Toronto but is a de facto Toronto station.
I would imagine CBC/Radio Canada still has some AM repeater stations for a few english and french outlets likely in Northern Ontario.
Could have missed one or two but this gives a rough idea on the AM stations still broadcasting in Ontario. Looks like around 34 altogether which is sort of surprising.
SOWNY » Anti-U.S. Soup TV Ad (No, Really!) Stirs Controversy » Yesterday 9:35 pm |
darcyh wrote:
cash wrote:
Good luck finding toothpaste or other toiletries not made in the USA.
My Colgate's made in Mexico!
how do you know this?
SOWNY » Anti-U.S. Soup TV Ad (No, Really!) Stirs Controversy » Yesterday 9:28 pm |
or you could just buy Knorr soups from Germany.
I have always liked them better than Campbell or any other soups.
And don't tell me they are Nazi soups because they are German.
If Elon Musk had done his Nazi salute in Germany he would have been arrested by their anti Nazi laws.
SOWNY » London Radio Listeners May Notice An Erie Station Is No Longer There » Yesterday 9:05 pm |
RadioAaron wrote:
darcyh wrote:
What station(s) in Ontario are next?
There are so few AMs left to begin with!
I'll go with 600 North Bay. After that, 1200 Ottawa and 1580 Oshawa.
Locally, 1050 and 680. (with 680's format moving to a combo of 590/FM)
I'm surprised that AM 640 is still standing.
PJ
SOWNY » London Radio Listeners May Notice An Erie Station Is No Longer There » Yesterday 8:48 pm |
darcyh wrote:
What station(s) in Ontario are next?
There are so few AMs left to begin with!
I'll go with 600 North Bay. After that, 1200 Ottawa and 1580 Oshawa.
Locally, 1050 and 680. (with 680's format moving to a combo of 590/FM)
SOWNY » London Radio Listeners May Notice An Erie Station Is No Longer There » Yesterday 8:41 pm |
I agree than the thinning of the heard won't improve programming on remaining stations, but I concur with the author that re-directing revenue to performing properties does buy a little time.
SOWNY » Anti-U.S. Soup TV Ad (No, Really!) Stirs Controversy » Yesterday 8:37 pm |
cash wrote:
Good luck finding toothpaste or other toiletries not made in the USA.
My Colgate's made in Mexico!
SOWNY » London Radio Listeners May Notice An Erie Station Is No Longer There » Yesterday 8:35 pm |
Interesting that two stations so close were on the same channel / frequency; both directional and fairly significant power too (5 & 10 KW) I could never copy either station very well in London.
One time Cleveland's 105.7 FM ran a 1260 WIXI tribute weekend where they recreated 1260's top 40 format and jingles. It was fun to listen to. Radio locator shows both stations should have covered their town of licence quite well with the transmitter south of the city and the majority of the power radiating north, but I cannot confirm this.
In addition to low ratings usually brought on by programming cuts I am guessing the transmitter facility is ageing out and would need significant cash. Assuming the land is owned it is probably worth more than the station. Sad.
What station(s) in Ontario are next?
It would not necessarily be a bad thing to see the heard thinned; and allow programming to be improved on the stations that survive, but we know that is not likely to happen.
SOWNY » New Book about the history of Kids TV production in Toronto » Yesterday 7:56 pm |
Congrats to FOTM Hall of Famer Ed "Retrontario" Conroy!
SOWNY » Kevin Frankish To Replace Greg Brady On AM640 Morning Show » Yesterday 7:46 pm |
If you missed the big announcement when it aired just after 8:30 AM Tuesday morning, you can hear the whole thing here.
SOWNY » Greg Brady » Yesterday 7:23 pm |
RadioActive wrote:
Oakley had Greg Brady on as a guest Tuesday and I was a bit startled to hear him say he hasn't actually secured the nomination for the Conservatives yet.
Why would he give up a full time high profile gig when he's not even assured of being the candidate? I'm guessing he must have had some reassurance that it's his if he wants it, otherwise why abandon a 3-decade broadcasting career to take that chance?
"High profile" is a bit of a stretch.
SOWNY » Greg Brady » Yesterday 7:02 pm |
RadioActive wrote:
Oakley had Greg Brady on as a guest Tuesday and I was a bit startled to hear him say he hasn't actually secured the nomination for the Conservatives yet.
Why would he give up a full time high profile gig when he's not even assured of being the candidate? I'm guessing he must have had some reassurance that it's his if he wants it, otherwise why abandon a 3-decade broadcasting career to take that chance?
He might not have a choice. Corus may have a policy requiring on air staff who are candidates for office, including candidates for party nominations, to take a leave of absence.
As for the risk, he hasn't quit the job, he's just on a leave of absence. If he loses the nomination it'll be a short leave of absence, that's all - though I don't see how Corus could put a failed nomination candidate on the air until after the election since anything he says on the air about the election campaign is going to result in accusations of bias.
SOWNY » Kevin Frankish To Replace Greg Brady On AM640 Morning Show » Yesterday 5:56 pm |
Can't wait to hear Kevin Frankish tell us Frank Leo is the only real estate agent he'd use...
SOWNY » Julie Adam Promoted to President & CEO of Universal Music Canada » Yesterday 5:27 pm |
I have a book title ideas for her, when that day comes. Here goes, "ahem", Adams Brands. "The Trident true way to break into and a-Certs yourself in the media biz.
Okay, back to my day job...
SOWNY » Greg Brady » Yesterday 5:03 pm |
Oakley had Greg Brady on as a guest Tuesday and I was a bit startled to hear him say he hasn't actually secured the nomination for the Conservatives yet.
Why would he give up a full time high profile gig when he's not even assured of being the candidate? I'm guessing he must have had some reassurance that it's his if he wants it, otherwise why abandon a 3-decade broadcasting career to take that chance?
SOWNY » 7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ » Yesterday 5:03 pm |
#7, the new WKRP in the 90's.
I LOVE the "U2 parody" TV ad:
They also had a jazzy version:
SOWNY » Greg Brady » Yesterday 4:25 pm |
Binson Echorec wrote:
RadioActive wrote:
I don't think anyone would accuse John Moore of being a Conservative.
He'd have to be accused of being a radio host first!
All kidding aside, the only non-right-leaning hosts (aside from Moore) I can think of would be Kelly Cutrara, Dani Stover, and maybe Jim Richards and Shane Hewitt? I haven't listened enough to Richards or Hewitt to determine, they generally stay away from that stuff from what I have heard.
Conversely, does CBC1 have any right-leaning hosts?
Rex Murphy was one of CBC's highest profile hosts.
How many open NDPers are there at 640 or 1010? It seems to all be conservatives with a few moderate fence-sitters.
SOWNY » New Book about the history of Kids TV production in Toronto » Yesterday 3:38 pm |
I need to get this. It looks wonderful.
Toronto Public Library is sure to invest in copies.
Flashback to an average, happy morning of television: Friendly Giant, then Chez Helene, with Mr. Dressup as the cherry on top. 🦒🐁🐶 #IYKYK
SOWNY » New Book about the history of Kids TV production in Toronto » Yesterday 3:29 pm |
Congratulations Mr. Conroy! Sounds like a great read.
Too bad you couldn't include "The Buddies," which starred Ted Ziegler and Peter Cullen and aired on CTV in 1967. It was a great live action kids show, but I think it was produced at CFCF in Montreal, so it wouldn't be in your Toronto-centric book. Maybe the next one!
Best of luck with it!
SOWNY » Julie Adam Promoted to President & CEO of Universal Music Canada » Yesterday 3:29 pm |
And to think Julie started off, according to the article above, in radio as an intern at Q-107, bet she's got some funny and not so funny stories about the early days in her career.
In fact, if Ms. Adam ever writes a memoir about her years working in media and the recording industry it'll be an interesting read.
Congratulations to Julie Adam on the promotion.
Perhaps she'll visit a suitable podcast and chat about her life and the challenges of leading Universal Music Canada in such a shifting, unsteady world and would she have any advice for the brave souls still determined to make their way in the fields of broadcasting and music.
SOWNY » New Book about the history of Kids TV production in Toronto » Yesterday 3:12 pm |
Hello all! So excited to announce the publication of my first book! Releasing this Fall from Dundurn Press, ImagiNation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids’ TV is a memory-filled trip for anyone who spent their weekdays after school or Saturday mornings staring at the squawk box. Featuring a complete chronology from the birth of Television in Canada right through to the new millennium, ImagiNation spans all of our TV favourites from Uncle Chichimus, The Friendly Giant, Mr. Dressup, Razzle Dazzle, Uncle Bobby and Mr. Rogers through The Littlest Hobo, Polka Dot Door, Degrassi, Today’s Special, The Edison Twins, Fraggle Rock, Nanalan’ and lots more! The story of each Toronto-produced series is covered — from inception through production to broadcast — along with the tales of local stations and the people who made it all happen. Drawing from decades of my celebrated work with Retrontario, ImagiNation shines a light on the uniquely Canadian creators, innovators, and iconic moments that helped shape our shared cultural landscape. Combining archival materials, exclusive interviews, and never-before-told anecdotes, the book serves as both a nostalgic trip and an eye-opening history lesson for readers of all generations.Now available for pre-order!
SOWNY » If you haven't heard of Matt Friend, very soon you will » Yesterday 2:38 pm |
I was on YouTube the other morning and in my feed was a Chicago news story and interview with comedic impressionist Matt Friend. He was performing in his hometown that night.
He does Trump, Howard Stern, Jeff Goldblum, voicework on the Simpson's and Family Guy, he is 26 and quite brilliant. I thought to share this video interview on X a British radio station, here he was guest on the morning show ahead of a live show that night in Merry Old England.
He did a good impression of King Charles, I have yet to hear anyone do that yet.
Here is the video of the interview, he is really fun to watch, from a skill point alone.
SOWNY » Greg Brady » Yesterday 2:09 pm |
RadioActive wrote:
I don't think anyone would accuse John Moore of being a Conservative.
He'd have to be accused of being a radio host first!
All kidding aside, the only non-right-leaning hosts (aside from Moore) I can think of would be Kelly Cutrara, Dani Stover, and maybe Jim Richards and Shane Hewitt? I haven't listened enough to Richards or Hewitt to determine, they generally stay away from that stuff from what I have heard.
Conversely, does CBC1 have any right-leaning hosts?
SOWNY » 7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ » Yesterday 2:03 pm |
One thing I do know: I'm firmly ensconced in camp Bailey Quarters.
SOWNY » 7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ » Yesterday 1:16 pm |
David Cassidy as Dr. Johnny Fever? Howard Hesseman as Herb Tarlek? Gary Sandy as Les Nessman? What might have been but fortunately wasn't...
7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’
And by the way, they fail to mention that Cincinnati was also home to a real radio station at 550 AM. Its call letters? WKRC.
SOWNY » Greg Brady » Yesterday 1:02 pm |
I don't think anyone would accuse John Moore of being a Conservative.