Toronto This Weekend

It is the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Maggie is joined by Jeanne Beker, Legendary Canadian host and broadcaster. Maggie and Jeanne talk about why it was so important for her to share her story and bring her fans and community in on her struggles as she went through her cancer journey. They talk getting tested for Breast Cancer, life lessons, and the power of positivity!

Maggie is joined by the legendry Director X to chat about his new show on GlobalTV, Robyn Hood, a modern retelling of the Robin Hood classic stories. Maggie and Director X also chat about his foundation Operation Prefrontal Cortex, and the rewarding work that he has been doing with them!

Maggie is joined today by Camille Dundas, the co-founder and editor in chief of Canada's leading Black Canadian online magazine, ByBlacks.com to chat about the effects of the Online News Act on independent media like ByBlacks. In this conversation Maggie along with Camille revisit a story from ByBlacks about how the implementation of the Online News Act has effected ByBlacks nearly two months out...

This weekend on the show Maggie John is joined by Canadian Icon Fred Penner! A true staple of so many people's childhood, you know him from his many children's albums and his children's show Fred Penner's Backyard! Maggie and Fred chat about his career, his thoughts on modern children's television and entertainment and so much more!

Maggie is joined by Dani Stover and Alex Pierson this weekend to discuss the recent protests over LGBTQ+ policies in schools. Maggie asks the question, have we lost the ability to participate in civil discussions when it comes to the big issues. With Dani and Alex, Maggie chats about if we are able to come back to a place as a society where we can have these conversations and how we can do that. Y...

Maggie John is joined by Graham Cubitt, the Director of Projects & Development at Indwell, a faith-based organization in Hamilton focused on bringing ultra-affordable and sustainable housing and reaching the unhoused population of Hamilton. Maggie and Graham talk about why they build where they do, their tenant's stories, why sustainability is important to Indwell, and more! You can learn more abo...

Today on Toronto This Weekend Maggie is joined today by Wes Hall! Wes has been able to do so much in his life and career, he is a Businessman, Entrepreneur, a Dragon Investor on Dragon's Den, Author and so much more! Maggie asks Wes how he is able to accomplish and balance all of these different titles and jobs. Wes and Maggie also chat about his humble beginnings, and his first jobs, the importan...

The Spot This Week on the Spot Maggie is joined by Miguel San Vicente one of the Co-Owners of A Different Booklist! A Different Booklist is bookstore here in Toronto that specializes in books from the African Caribbean Diaspora and the Global South. Maggie and Miguel talk about what makes this bookstore so different, how it came to be, and how important the location is to the history of the store....

Maggie John is joined by Brien Convery, Talent Exec, TEDx Speaker, and Podcaster to talk about if this change would work and who would actually be able to benefit from them! They also get into your well-being as an employee in the workplace. The conversation about wellness at work and work life balance is so prevalent in our society today, how do companies keep up and show their support for their...

Maggie John is joined this week by Amanda Munday, the Executive Director of New Majority an organization dedicated to getting young people interested and involved in politics. At the time of the next election, young people will officially hold the title of the largest voting group, the decisions they make will direct the paths we take as a country. Maggie an Amanda talk about the recent millennial...

Maggie is joined by Diana Webley the Festival Director for The Big Pitch and KhaRå Martin a filmmaker who will be pitching her feature film Scarborough Love at the festival. Together they discuss what this event is, the work that goes into it, and KhaRå Martin even gives Maggie a quick elevator pitch of her feature film as a demonstration! The Big Pitch is the culmination of months of work by Blac...

Today on the show Maggie is joined by Karen-Ann Xavier, Regatta Chair and the Principal Administrator of Able Sail Toronto. They chat about The Mobility Cup, a regatta for people with physical and neurological disabilities, in which they can actively participate in the delightful past time of sailing! Karen-Ann explains how the event came to be and what makes this such a exciting, unique, and joyf...

The parent/child relationship is one of the most important relationships we have in our lives. For many it is a safe and comforting relationship, but for some it is not. Maggie talks about the recent trend of parents being left out of important decisions and information in and about their children's lives in the name of safety and autonomy. But why in some cases are the decisions about children's...

This week on Toronto This Weekend Pat Purdue guest hosts. Camille Dundas joins Pat on the show to chat about a recent article from ByBlacks written by Yannick Mutombo about how the implementations of the online news act will affect and already is affecting racialized people and communities. Camille outlines how bills like this can lead to more misinformation and stifle small outlets. Check out the...

The Spot Lil E Café is a wonderful coffee shop at the intersection of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue here in Toronto that staffs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serena Curtis is a General Manager at Lil E, she joins Maggie on Toronto This Weekend to chat about what it is that makes the history of Lil E Café, what makes it such a special and unique place, and the importa...

Maggie John is joined on the show by Atrisha Lewis, a partner at McCarthy and Tetrault, to talk about what is happening with carding stops in Toronto and how it is disproportionally effecting Black and Indigenous people. Atrisha and Maggie talk about the class action lawsuit which has been leveled against the Toronto Police, what carding is like for those who have experienced it, and how it can ef...

Nadia Barbosa, one of the co-founders of Tandem Experiences joins Maggie on Toronto This Weekend to chat about the latest in date and unique excursion planning apps: Tandem Experiences. Nadia and Maggie talk about how Tandem Experiences came to be and what makes it so unique and innovative in the dating scene! Tandem Experiences is an app for couples or even friend groups that will give you person...

Dr. Nadia Alam talks with Maggie John about the truth behind CPR. How effective is it? When should we be using it? What are the dangers of CPR and the damages it can cause? Dr. Nadia gets candid about her own experiences and the conversations that need to happen within healthcare to properly educate healthcare workers and the public about CPR.

Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy at York University joins Maggie John to discuss what exactly the Perseid Meteor show is. This yearly display of lights is a sight to see when the night skies are clear enough. Paul discusses proper conditions for viewing as well as what you can look forward to!

This week on The Spot, Maggie is joined by Vicky Sharma one of the owners of Island Foods on Gladstone Ave right here in Toronto! Vicky talks about the history of Island Foods going back to its original incarnation at Dufferin Mall in the 80's, their reopening this summer just in time for the Caribbean Carnival, and their super secret family recipes. This family owned restaurant with a rich Toront...

Camille Dundas the co-Founder and Editor in Chief of Canada's leading Black Canadian online magazine, ByBlacks, Joins Maggie on the show this week. They discuss the root causes of the current refugee housing crisis Toronto is facing, and the racial biases facing Black immigrants in Canada. Maggie and Camille also talk bout the late Beverley Salmon, 92, who was Toronto's first Female Black City Cou...

Maggie shares her thought on a recent story surrounded by the denial of racism. She is then joined by Kearie Daniel and Charline Grant from Parents of Black Children to discuss the impacts of racism and how the denial of racism effects Black people on a daily basis.

David Peck guest hosts Toronto This Weekend and chats with Leslie-Ann Coles, a writer, director and actress who is also the Founder and Artistic/Executive Director of the Female Eye Film Festival! Leslie and David talk about the history of the festival and what attendees can expect for this year.

This Week on The Spot, Maggie speaks with Sarah Albany, one of the co-founders of J'aide. J'aide aims to take all those little tasks that pile up as a parent off your plate and let you focus on the bigger picture. Maggie and Sarah talk about how J'aide came to be, Sarah's own journey, and how you can get involved!

Jamie Campbell, known for his work as the host of Blue Jays Central on Sportsnet, talks about being diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and what it's like to live with this disease. Learn about how he inspires, and finds inspiration in other cancer survivors using his platform as a broadcaster.