Toronto This Weekend

The multi talented Katie Kerr joins Ben on the show today to chat about her new holiday musical, Chris, Mrs. Katie and Ben talk about the winding road to creating this musical and passion that has been infused into this whimsical holiday production. Combining the best hallmark holiday movies and the magic of the stage you truly get the best of both worlds with this musical. Chris, Mrs. is running...

Ben Mulroney is joined by chef, musician, and author Roger Mooking to talk about his new multi-media interactive book. Curious Sounds, which Roger co wrote with award-winning author francesca ekyusasi is a feat of creativity all about finding beauty and chaos in art. You can find out more about the book and Roger's work at https://rogermooking.com/

This Weekend Ben Mulroney is joined by Mohit Rajhans, a media consultant and expert in emerging technologies with ThinkStart.ca to chat all about the emergence of AI News Anchors. Ben and Mohit chat about what this technology looks like, where it is currently in the development process, and how we will see this grown and expand in the future.

Jordyn Sugar an incredibly talented, multi-instrumental musical artist joins guest host Ben Mulroney on the show today to discuss her career, the messages she imbues her music with, and why that is important to her! You can find out more about Jordyn at https://www.jordynsugar.com/

Guest Host Ben Mulroney is joined by Peter Jarvis, better known by his impersonation character Silver Elvis! Peter is in his 25th year making this his Silver Anniversary! Peter has a long sprawling career including time as a writer/performer on Sesame Street, CBC Vid Kids, and Cirque du Soleil. Peter also builds floats for Toronto parades! Silver Elvis is currently appearing in Holiday Fair in the...

This week on The Spot guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by the founders of Emma IS, a charity and advocacy organization focusing on increasing knowledge and education on how to best care for children experiencing seizures. Emma IS was started by Monica Diaz-Greco and Daniel Greco after they noticed their daughter's school did not have adequate seizure education. They have made some incredible step...

This weekend on the show Lana Duke of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Justin Siklis join guest host Ben Mulroney on the show to talk about their upcoming holiday meal give away! Ruth's Chris Steakhouse along with Chefs Catering and Allen Gardens Food Bank plan to feed 2000 people who are dealing with food insecurity!

Ben is joined by Mackenzie Muldoon the Director of Communications for Epilepsy Toronto to talk all about their holiday fair, Fair In The Square! Fair at the Square is on from December 1 to December 23 and there are all kinds of amazing things happening at the fair, you will not want to miss it! You can learn more at https://fairinthesquare.ca/

Ben is joined on Women's Brian Health Day (December 2) by Sarah Widmeyer who is on the board of Board member of WBHI Women's Brain Health Initiative. Sarah joins Ben to talk about her own mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s as well as how people are able to stay on top of their own brain health, and the great work the Women's Brain Health Initiative is doing. You can learn more about them at http...

This week on The Spot Ben Mulroney is joined by Chef Junelle Casalan, the co-owner and pastry chef of Castle & Coal. Castle and Coal is a pastry shop and café offering a wide assortment of delicious desserts and pastries! They started Castle and Coal during the pandemic and against the odds were able to grow it into a staple of the community. You can find them at 108 Dovercourt Rd here in Toronto....

Ben is joined this week by Marcus Medford a reporter with Canada's leading Black Canadian online magazine, ByBlacks.com to discuss Greg Fergus, Canada's new Speaker of the House and the first person of colour to hold the position. Marcus sat down and chatted with Greg Fergus to chat about his journey to becoming the Speaker of the House and what he is hoping to accomplish in his new role. You can...

This week on The Spot Ben is joined by the owner of Bampot Tea House. They chat about what makes Bampot special and how is strives to be new and different from most other cafés in the city. You can find them at https://bampottea.com/ or on Instagram @bampothouse

Ben Mulroney is joined by Emma Duerden the Canada Research Chair in neuroscience and learning disorders at Western University. Teenagers use of social media has sky rocketed recently and it seems to be having some negative affects on their mental health and behaviors. Ben and Emma chat about how this happens and what can be done to reverse some of the effects.

Ben Mulroney is joined by Sloane Paul the Founder and CEO of the Arc Motor Company, a company that is bringing new life to classic cars! The Arc Motor Company takes those well known classic cars, anything made without the computers and electrical components that we have seen become so prevalent in our vehicles over the last 20 years and converts them into a fully electric vehicle! The company laun...

This week on the Spot, guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by one of the co-founders of The Green Jar! The Green Jar is a zero waste store that provides you with all kinds of sustainable, reusable, and refillable products. They are all about helping you live a more sustainable and eco-conscious life through the products you use everyday. You can find their storefront at 1061 St Clair Ave W, Toronto,...

Today on the show guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by Maureen and Randell of No Stone Left Alone, an organization that focuses on bringing students and young people in on the history and the importance of Remembrance Day and all it represents. No Stone Left Alone encourages students to participate in Remembrance Day with personal acts of remembrance and gratitude like leaving poppies on the grave...

Following the heart wrenching news of Matthew Perry's sudden death on October 28 Steve Paikin is join on Toronto This Weekend by his brother Jeff who became good friends with Matthew Perry back in the 90's prior to his Friends fame. Jeff shares memories of playing hockey with Matthew Perry down in LA and so much more!

This week on the Spot, host Steve Paikin is joined by Ginoand Marc Benevenga the father, son team behind Venga Cucina. An Italian Restaurant specializing in traditional roman style pinsas. Venga Cucina is located at 3076 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON. They can be found online at https://www.vengacucina.ca/ and on Instagram @vengacucina

Steve Paikin host the show this week and is joined by the one and only Jade McLeod, who has been playing the character of Jo in the musical adaption of Alanis Morrissette's for over three hundred and fifty shows! Jade talks the importance of the character, the pressure and joy that comes from getting to preform one of Alanis Morrissette's greatest hits and the advice she received from Alanis going...

This week on The Spot Ben Mulroney is joined by Dr. Aliya one of the co-founders of Wellbe Family Wellness. Wellbe is your one stop shot for the health needs of your entire family! From youngest to oldest, Wellbe is set up to help you with exactly what you need! Their services include Acupuncture, Counselling, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, and more. You can learn more about Wellbe at there website ht...

Ben Mulroney guest hosts Toronto This Weekend and on the show he is joined by Jonathan who lives in Tel Aviv. Jonathan talks with Ben about what life is like on the ground during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ben and Jonathan talk about community supports, getting supplies to those who need them, and differences between Toronto and Tel Aviv when it comes to the necessary amenities...

This week on The Spot Ben Mulroney is joined by Imani Dominique to chat about her latest pop-up art-based shop, the Gift Shop! Imani is the Curator of The Gift Shop which is a pop up art shop as well as a business incubator program! Their aim is to expand the reach of the artists involved as well as providing the artists with more entrepreneurial skills that they can use in their careers! You can...

Ben Mulroney is joined by a man named Jonathan who is living on the ground in Tel-Aviv. Jonathan tells Ben about his day to day experiences in Israel as war breaks out around them. They talk about the resilience of the Israeli people and how those in Israel and around the world have been banding together to support and provide aid to those in need.

This week on The Spot Maggie Chats with Marchelle McKenzie the founder of Butter and Spice, a fantastic Bakery her in Toronto! They chat all about opening a small business during a pandemic, the struggles you face when running your own business, and discuss some delicious treats! Butter and Spice is located at 1418 Dundas St. W and East End inside Death in Venice Gelato, and 1125 Gerrard St E, Tor...

A new poll suggests that Canadians think the age at which breast cancer screening typically starts should be lowered. Maggie and Toronto This Weekend's regular health expert and our favourite Doctor, Dr. Nadia Alam, talk about the screening process, how some demographics can be differently effected by breast cancer, and the importance of knowing your body, understanding the signs, and advocating f...