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On Thursday, September 26, host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng talks the morning's news. First, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils project to build a traffic tunnel under Highway 401. In Ottawa, Trudeau's government survives the first confident vote of Parliament's Fall sitting. Then, Chris comes on to talk about AI in Halton's public schools.

On Wednesday, September 25, host Krishika Jethani shares from the day's news. First, in Toronto, a police officer is injured after a foot chase at the Bloor-Yonge TTC station. In Ontario, minimum wage is set to increase next week. Finally, we hear from Samina for a new segment of Turn the Page.

On Monday, September 23, host Gabriel Hilty talks the day's latest headlines. First, some raise the question of how Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square could be improved. In British Colombia, provincial election campaigns begin. Then, we hear from Rogene with a new segment of Good News.

Sarra Gillani talks to Marah Strauch, Bryce Leavitt and Joe Jennings, the co-directors and subject of "Space Cowboy". The film tells the story of skydiving cinematographer Joe Jennings and follows him as he does the ultimate stunt: dropping a car full of professional skydivers out of an airplane. "Space Cowboy" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. They chat about...

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Andre Bellos. Look out for him in “Greatest Prison Escape” on History UK. He also made a guest appearance in an episode of “Chicago Medical”. https://m.imdb.com/name/nm5558882/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and part-owner of Wolf Pack Productions, Joe Chacon. Look out for upcoming releases from Wolf Pack. In 2021, Joe was in 11 episodes of “S.W.A.T." on CBS. https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1737392/?ref_=nm_mv_desc https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCw6O72r8R6GL8mtRYylTNsg

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi chats with Chloé Caroline.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews comedian David Reuben. "The Comedy Green Room" is a monthly newsletter for the Toronto comedy community. https://www.thecomedygreenroom.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaacEDoJ_PD6JutR-uZi5ERWwHgwOba6YCYMJ61UjQwp-fvirIDRqXE9TwQ_aem_84oCoA-Ig18pCbRyawl-xA

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews founder of Alinitak Global (Singapore), Nishan K. Silva. They offer international marketing development opportunities for Canadian brands as well as entrepreneur, solopreneur, and student internship opportunities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishan-k-silva-012a2a9?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app https://www.a...

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A round up of work, community/learning, funding, and submission opportunities for youth in the arts, based on the September 13, 2024, ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachto/ Links: VOICES WITH IMPACT SHORT FILM PRODUCTION GRANT https://www.voiceswithimpact.com/grant25 STREET VOICES – MEDIA TRAINING WORKSHOPS https://streetvoices.ca/ Q SUMMIT...

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi interviews Christina Kennedy.

Met Radio's Amanda Shekarchi interviews Fiona Jones.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Quasheem D. Herring. Look out for him in the movie “Grimy Situation”. https://m.imdb.com/name/nm10882927/ https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/Quasheemdherring

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews real estate agent Lucky Paramaguru. He is a well known agent in the GTA, helping people buy their first dream home. https://www.instagram.com/luckyparamaguru?igsh=MmhhZmYxcnB6NGhn

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng talks the day's latest headlines. First, thousands protest at Queen's Park in Toronto over inaction for Grassy Narrows First Nation's mercury poisoning crisis. Then, Conservatives are denying connections to protestors harassing politicians, journalists and staff outside Parliament Hill. In Germany, the government has paused weapons expor...

On Wednesday, September 18, host Krishika Jethani talks the day's latest news. First, in Scarborough, the police charge a man for allegedly shooting at homicide suspects in a shootout this July. Then, shots were fired in a Midtown Toronto jewelry store two nights in a row. In other news, a text scam offers people free gifts and Instagram implements new rules for teen accounts. Finally, we hear fro...

Kejo Buchanan, guide of Jali Journey sharing space with Colombo-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Lapelúda. This indie-folk artist weaves their Columbian and Québecois identity along with cathartic intentions in their first album “ Caídas”. Both album and conversation explore the ongoing journey of post-traumatic shocks following sexual violence through a careful selection of stories and sou...

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Debra Baptiste from Natural Born Tellers. The Natural Born Tellers’ “Origin Story Project” focuses on oral storytelling that can inspire empowering identities within Canada's black communities. https://naturalborntellers.org/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Todd Karges, leadership and development coach. Karges helps people find out what they are passionate about in the business world. https://www.toddkarges.com/

Sarra Gillani talks to Caroline Corrie, writer, director, costume designer and star of "Shalborne" which was featured in this year's Female Eye Film Festival. Originally aired on Met Radio 1280 AM on the program, Morning Mixtape (2024-09-06).

On Thursday, September 12, host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng has the latest in the day's news. First, TIFF says they won't pull the documentary "Russians at War" despite protests from the Ukranian community. Then, Pierre Pollievre has his eyes set on the non-confidence vote on Trudeau as soon as Parliament resumes. Internationally, a U.N. chief points out a lack of accountability in the killings of U.N....