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Hansa · SOWNY

I like 1970s/80s Britcoms like Fawlty Towers, the Fall And Rise of Reginald Perrin, Fairly Secret Army, Blackadder, Mother & Son (from Australia) - even have a soft spot for some of the crasser ones that Global used to air like Are You Being Served and On the Buses. I also liked British sketch shows - not just Monty Python but Dave Allen at Large which WUTV carried, Not the Nine O'clock News and Alexei Sayle.

fybush · SOWNY

mace wrote:
A few stations I plan to check out reception wise. CFOS, WUFO, WECK, WJR, CKLW/CJBQ and the Weak Buffalo stations on 1120 and 1400. They seem to change call letters often so it is difficult to remember them.

1400 has been WWWS since 1993, actually. I believe that's now longer than it spent as WYSL.

And 1120 last changed calls 20 years ago, when it took the WBBF calls that used to be in Rochester.

splunge · SOWNY

I just got an email about my Sportsnet plus account. Going up by a staggering $50 per year.

There better be both a world series and stanley cup appearance in the jays/leafs immediate future!!!

no doubt tsn plus will follow suit sometime soon.

newsguy1 · SOWNY

When I came to Toronto in the early 80s I was blown away by CFNY.
They were playing stuff that only my old University radio station used to play.
The DJs were amazing.
Hard to believe back then Ted Woloshyn was actually funny.
Anyway CFNY helped me cope with the early years as I adjusted to life in the Big Smoke.

newsguy1 · SOWNY

Or you can take it to Oliver jeweler's or that South African guy... maybe Jack Berkowitz?
Pawn Stars?
They'll give you a few hundred bucks for it.

67GreenRambler · SOWNY

An update to the Independent Local News Fund stipulates that if Global News and CHCH News want the cash they need to do two things. From the report ...

grant calculations will include news that appears only on a station’s website — but only if the online news “relates specifically to an underserved community".

Hopefully this includes the Winipeg Icelandic diaspora.

https://nationalpost.com/opinion/jamie-sarkonak-the-crtc-is-trying-to-tell-local-newsrooms-what-to-report-it-needs-to-stop

Edit : I see now this was covered earlier.

https://gta.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=14700

From Broadcast Dialogue -

CRTC is adding Corus’s television stations to the list of those eligible. It will also now require ILNF recipients to make local news and information content available online and implement an incentive for original audiovisual online content reflecting equity-deserving, Indigenous, and official language minority communities.

RadioActive · SOWNY

RadioAaron wrote:
Debt. Lots and lots of debt.

https://spencediamonds.com/spence-financing/

In other words, you'll be paying it off long after the marriage has ended.

RadioAaron · SOWNY

Debt. Lots and lots of debt.

https://spencediamonds.com/spence-financing/

RadioActive · SOWNY

The ubiquitous Spence Diamonds spots have been on the air for months if not years now, but there's one thing about them I never did figure out - just who are they aiming their ads at?

The latest one has the "owner" Michael telling his lackeys about what an incredible price his latest special is going for. The amount: "Less than $10,000!" So probably $9,999.99

Who, exactly, has 10 grand handy in this day and age to throw away on a piece of jewelry? I don't know of a single person trying to pay the bills who could manage it. Yet it's sloughed off like it's a real deal and we're lucky to be getting it.

Maybe they should change the name from Spence to Expense. Too rich for my blood. And I'm betting most of everyone else's, too.

The Weed · SOWNY

mace wrote:
I use the Clime weather app. If rain [green, yellow or orange] or snow [light blue, dark blue] is approaching you can actually zoom in on your street to see how close the system is to your neighbourhood.

Does the Clime app use the NOAA in the US? If so, there may not be much information soon if the NOAA is defunded.

RadioAaron · SOWNY

km93 wrote:
What about CKLO-Classic Rock 98-1?

What about it?

RadioAaron · SOWNY

darcyh wrote:
Very briefly tuned into CKOT 101.3 yesterday. They still identify as London - Tillsonburg a Rogers radio station.

I'd guess at least September 1 before MBC takes over.

km93 · SOWNY

What about CKLO-Classic Rock 98-1?

darcyh · SOWNY

Very briefly tuned into CKOT 101.3 yesterday. They still identify as London - Tillsonburg a Rogers radio station.

turkeytop · SOWNY

mace wrote:
A few stations I plan to check out reception wise. CFOS, WUFO, WECK, WJR, CKLW/CJBQ and the Weak Buffalo stations on 1120 and 1400. They seem to change call letters often so it is difficult to remember them.

What is your QTH?

km93 · SOWNY

It would appear he is now doing News for Vista in B.C.

https://www.mytriportnow.com/45013/news/tri-port/section-of-granville-street-to-close-sunday-for-half-marathon/

My sympathies- from personal experience. 'News with Vista'- is a brutal gig

km93 · SOWNY

[size=125]I follow Ivar Hamilton (music director at CFNY during 'The Spirit of Radio' years on social media and saw he posted this:[/size]

I will be back on The Edge/CFNY 'Time Machine' program this coming Sunday @ 6 pm. We celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid. Along with myself, Dusty Lalas, Rob Johnston and special interviews with David Marsden who was back stage and on site in Philadelphia July 13th, 1985 and Sir Bob Geldof. You won't want to miss it!

It's interesting how 'The Edge' is constantly flip-flopping on whether it wants to remember it's 'Spirit of Radio' roots or not.

mace · SOWNY

A few stations I plan to check out reception wise. CFOS, WUFO, WECK, WJR, CKLW/CJBQ and the Weak Buffalo stations on 1120 and 1400. They seem to change call letters often so it is difficult to remember them.

g121 · SOWNY

Thank you for this : )) ..

I finished watching the entire "Young Sheldon" series while I do my 2.2 mile trek on my walking pad each morning.

Looking for another watch, I gave Superstore a try. I had never even heard of it but given the several mentions in this thread, it seemed promising.

I think it's quite good even a tad risque for network TV. I'm just finishing up Season 2. The only characters I dislike are Bo (Cheyenne's hubby) & Pharmacist Tate.

Fun fact/question: Jeff appears to be the same guy from the infamous, hilarious Kmart "Ship My Pants" commercial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xwUuSM06xQ
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1343939/?ref_=ttfc_fcr_cst_18 Mike Bunin
Superstore Jeff 2016–2021 28 episodes
Other works: The "ship my pants" guy from the K-Mart commercial.

g121 · SOWNY

Stefanie wrote:
.. I have a graduate degree so I consider myself relatively smart ..

so much to unpack .. dishing it out goes both ways ..

re: I have a graduate degree
in what?

re: I have a graduate degree
from where? Trump U?

re: I consider myself relatively smart
Dunning–Kruger effect ?

Stefanie wrote:
.. radiokid.....I'm not sure how you know what my political views are ..

Bet365 offers great odds on "lean right"

Dicky Doo · SOWNY

Before MACE there was nothing

D.D.

RadioActive · SOWNY

Good luck with it and let us all know how well it works for you.

Easily Amused · SOWNY

mace wrote:
I learned many years ago not to make political comments on this site unless you have ALL of your facts correct. There are many members who have a history of news gathering/reporting and are excellent at challenging those who don't have all the pertinent details to backup their argument.

Agreed. I often wonder if disgruntled listeners and forum contributors are actually political flacks running interference for their party's views and people. Especially on an anonymous message board.

Saul · SOWNY

A journalist has been shamed here. Examples, or an apology, would be appropriate.

mace · SOWNY

Well I ordered the Tecsen version of the AN-200 antenna. Including duty, it was a bit over $51 Cdn. Scheduled to arrive between August 8-21.

RadioActive · SOWNY

mic'em wrote:
Duster was another cool show that just ended last week.

And, apparently, ended for good.

‘Duster’ Canceled — What Would Have Happened in Season 2

mace · SOWNY

I learned many years ago not to make political comments on this site unless you have ALL of your facts correct. There are many members who have a history of news gathering/reporting and are excellent at challenging those who don't have all the pertinent details to backup their argument.

g121 · SOWNY

mace wrote:
I never watched BBT when it was in production. Probably was on opposite a program I really liked. I discovered it in syndication and found it hilarious. I could really identify with geek/nerd factor. The smart part, not so much. Young Sheldon didn't interest me. The new spinoff on HBO or Crave won't entice me to spend the extra $$$ to watch it.

Same here, I never watched BBT while it was in production but have watched sporadically since .. yes it is quite funny.

BUT .. "Young Sheldon" is blinkin' hilarious especially the earlier seasons when he was a wee lad. I've watched the entire series; it was a staple view while I do my morning 2.2 mile trek on my walking pad : )) ..

Jody Thornton · SOWNY

It would likely be on Crave, as you alluded to

mace · SOWNY

I never watched BBT when it was in production. Probably was on opposite a program I really liked. I discovered it in syndication and found it hilarious. I could really identify with geek/nerd factor. The smart part, not so much. Young Sheldon didn't interest me. The new spinoff on HBO or Crave won't entice me to spend the extra $$$ to watch it.