AspectRatio wrote:

Why do so many posters here insist on using a subject name with just "Firstname Lastname" and that's it?  No more context than that, just... nothing. Not even a simple "Firstname Lastname As Temporary BT Host?" or "Firstname Lastname To Toronto BT?". For the life of me I don't get it. Nobody would write an E-mail subject line with that - or an old-school newspaper "slug". It tells you nothing about the thread's contents before clicking in - and worse than the vagueness/no heads-up about skipping or clicking-in, a single "Firstname Lastname" convention on this board has come to more be used standard to represent a death.

I'd never heard of this individual, but clicked in expecting a link to an obituary or at best some sad health news. Relieved to see that isn't the case, but a simple, better subject line could've prevented that - and better summarized the nature of the initial thread-starting post.

I see your point, however, `insist' is not the word. We didn't have a yellow board meeting where we voted that the subjects should only include a person's first and last name. I don't think any of us that subject's THAT seriously. 
 

I haven't tuned in since Dina's last show, but scrolling through BT's Twitter feed, it seems like Dawn Chubai is now taking her chair. She seems delightful. Is this a fill-in or will she now be the new co-host? Would you think they'd hire from within the show or the station? 

Chubai's bio on Twitter shows no indication that she's a full-time host on BT, but a "National TV Host and On-Camera Coach."

Knowing D-Sisive personally, this isn't a surprise at all. He has always spoken highly of growing up in Toronto listening to CFTR.  It's a sweet 50-second tribute, actually. But it would've been way cooler if it were 68 seconds. 

CFTR intro

RadioAaron wrote:

ShaneAlexander wrote:

Where would you put him? I thought Q107 mornings. 

That'd work. But if it were going to happen, Corus would have made a nice clean transition from Calgary to Toronto. I'd bet on the next Q morning host being a woman.

That'd be sweet. 
 

The only question: Didn't Riv continue to do PM Drive for the summer before he headed to MIX - or maybe that was just a swing shift?

ig wrote:

Do you know why it's called Q?

Alan Slaight didn't believe that a rock format would survive, and the agreement was, when the rock thing crumbled, he wanted to have an easy listening station.  CILQ-FM would have been called Silk-FM.  

I heard that from someone who would know, believe me, but I've never heard it elsewhere.

ig.
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Never knew that. Cool! 

I haven't listened to Q for a couple of months. I feel this is coming as a shocker to most.

From Shad:Well, my time at q has come to a close.It's been an honour and a JOY to serve in this role! Countless fascinating guests and don't even get me started on my colleagues: Smart, funny, and dedicated is just the beginning. The show will continue and in great hands with Tom Power - an excellent host and a great guy. My relationship with the CBC remains strong. We're discussing the possibility of developing a new show together. In the meantime and either way, I'm looking forward to having more time to put into music and I'm grateful for an amazing experience.Thanks for your love and support on this adventure!

CBC Article: Mic drop: Tom Power to replace Shad as host of CBC's q

 

grilled.cheese wrote:

This will no doubt be breaking news on all broadcasts for the next few hours.

If you need an interview on the subject, I'm your guy. Due on 'RB sometime between 10-1pm. After that, cool.

http://www.640toronto.com/tasha-kheiriddin-bio/


Tasha Kheiriddin is one of Canada’s best-known writers and broadcasters.Prior to her arrival on AM640, Tasha – who is fluently bilingual – has produced, hosted, and appeared on radio and TV programs across the country, while also penning weekly columns for both the National Post newspaper and the online publication ipolitics.ca.Tasha’s work has been recognized with the Justicia Award for Excellence in Journalism from the Canadian Bar Association in 2003, Toastmasters’ Communicator of the Year Award in 2004, and the Economic Education Prize from the Montreal Economic Institute in 2012.In addition to her career in media, Tasha worked in law, politics, advocacy, and academia. Born in Montreal, Tasha graduated from McGill University in 1993. She practised litigation in Quebec before moving to Toronto to work as legislative assistant to the Attorney General of Ontario. During her university years, she also worked as a political assistant to Progressive Conservative cabinet ministers Barbara MacDougall and Bernard Valcourt, and served as President of the Progressive Conservative Youth Federation of Canada. In 2004 she became the Ontario director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, later returning to Quebec to serve as vice-president of the Montreal Economic Institute and then Quebec director of the Fraser Institute, while lecturing on conservative politics at McGill University.For the past seven years Tasha has made her home with her family in Whitby, Ontario. In addition to politics, she is passionate about children’s issues, including child care, education and kids with special needs.  Mother of one first-grader and step-mother of two teenagers, she is a volunteer board member with Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth, serving families and children with autism and mental health challenges in Durham region, as well as with the Society for Quality Education, which advocates for school choice and

They spoke about it this morning in the 8 o'clock hour. 
It stems from anxiety. 

http://www.bttoronto.ca/videos/4886942619001/

Sad news. 

He treated me well while I was doing the co-op at Talk640 and Q. We shared some great talks. 

Rest well, Patrick. 

about the aurora tot abduction. why isn't the tv blasting amber alert warnings every 10 minutes?

With iHeart coming to Canada, does that mean Bell will be flipping one of their local stations or will it remain just a streaming outlet? 

Maybe something about the Shaw deal?

The writers on that site were amazing.