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After many years on national television as a broadcaster for The Shopping Channel, Norm Murray has turned his attention to the people, events, and news from his own backyard – Peel Region. A Mississauga resident, Norm travels to various happenings across the GTA to find out – what IS “The Norm” in Peel? On-air, Norm invites conversation, as he engages in thorough discussion through live interviews. Notable interviews include: performers of The Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, and The International Centre – everyday people who entertain the community, specifically those who shy away from the “norm,” subsequently establishing a new “norm.” As he likes to say, “we’ve got a lot to talk about.”

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    The Norm - February 11, 2026 - Through the Eyes of God: Motherhood, Survival, and the Cost of Protection with Gabriella Sundar Singh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 27:30 Transcription Available


    Host Norm Murray speaks with Gabriella Sundar Singh, the star of the world premiere Through the Eyes of God, now on stage at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto. A long-awaited follow-up to playwright Anusree Roy's acclaimed hit Pyaasa, this new work returns audiences to the life of Chaya — now a young mother navigating desperation, grief, and the harsh realities of a broken system. At its core, Through the Eyes of God is a piercing and emotionally charged exploration of motherhood, survival, and the moral lines we cross to protect our children. In this conversation, Gabriella reflects on embodying Chaya's journey, the emotional weight of the role, and why this story resonates so powerfully in today's world. Together, they explore art as witness, theatre as social critique, and the enduring question of how far one will go when love and survival collide.Through the Eyes of God is now playing through February 21, 2026 at Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Avenue, Toronto.

    The Norm - February 4, 2026 - Empower to Recover: A Day of Hope, Healing, and Transformation with Jay Barnard and Sandra Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 29:56 Transcription Available


    Host Norm Murray sits down with Jay Barnard and Sandra Murray to discuss Empower to Recover, a powerful speakers event focused on recovery, resilience, and renewal. Taking place on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Casaricca Banquet Hall (4801 Steeles Ave. West, Toronto), the event brings together lived experience, professional insight, and community support for a full day of inspiration — with lunch included. Jay, Executive Director of both the event and the Empower to Recover Foundation, shares his personal milestone of 18 years in recovery and his mission to create spaces where healing becomes possible. Sandra, one of the featured speakers, speaks with honesty and courage about loss, love, and recovery — including the journey of grief following the passing of her son, Benjamin, in 2024, whom she shared with Norm. Together, they promise “a powerful day of hope, healing, and transformation,” featuring multiple speakers and stories that remind us recovery is not only possible — it's worth fighting for.

    The Norm - February 3, 2026 - Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 46:36 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about what is going on in his part of the city, including the city's budget, Family Day activities and also, the up-coming tour by Canadian rock band, Triumph! #thenorm http://www.stephendasko.com

    The Norm - January 13, 2026 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 38:34 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga's Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about what's happening in his part of Mississauga, upcoming events, and some council activities in general.

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    The Norm - December 18, 2025 - Mississauga Matters with Stephen Dasko: Ward 1 Update, Holiday Outlook & the 2026 City Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 37:17 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray sits down with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko for a wide-ranging conversation on what's been happening across the ward over the past month. They discuss key local issues, community updates, and what residents can expect as the city heads into the holiday season. The discussion also looks ahead to the 2026 Mississauga City Budget, exploring priorities, challenges, and what it could mean for neighbourhoods across the city.

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    The Norm - November 26, 2025 - Founder and Director of The Kind Matter Company, Laura Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 22:29 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with Laura Newton, Founder and Director of The Kind Matter Company. Norm will be on-location Saturday, November 28, 2025 from 12-4 PM! 5985 Rodeo Drive, Unit 4, in the Heartland Town Centre, Mississauga!

    The Norm - November 19, 2025 - Canadian Comedian, Ron James

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 43:42 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with award-winning and iconic Canadian Comedian, Ron James about his up-coming 11th stand-up special, “THE VIEW FROM HERE” – which can be seen live at the Bluma Appel Theatre in Toronto, or livestreamed on Friday Nov. 28 @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca and Eventbrite.ca

    The Norm - November 6, 2025 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 34:06 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga's Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about what's happening in his part of Mississauga, upcoming holiday events, and some council activities in general.

    The Norm - October 31, 2025 - Mississauga Multi-Award Winning Singer, & Songwriter, Alexis Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 24:09


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga's multi-award winning singer/songwriter, Alexis Martinez about his career, awards and position as a Juno Awards Judge, in the Blues category.

    The Norm - October 16, 2025 - Hosts of Next Chptr Chats, Pat Browne, & Penelope Mathieson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 21:22 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray interviews Pat Browne, creator and host of Next Chptr Chats and Penelope Mathieson, executive director and host of the same show. They chat about Next Chptr Chats which will be on every Monday at 3 PM on Sauga 960AM beginning on October 20. This show is intended to change the way we view aging.

    The Norm - October 15, 2025 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 35:26 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray interviews Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko. They chat about the Autumn season (and Winter) and what's going on in his part of the city.

    The Norm - September 12, 2025 - Lead Singer of Almost Cool, Matt Sykes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 11:52 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with Matt Sykes, one of the lead singers of cover band, Almost Cool. They are one of the performing bands at this year's Head For The Hills Craft Beverage Festival, September 13, 2025 at Georgetown's Trafalgar Park. Norm is emceeing, as he has for the past 10 years.

    The Norm - September 12, 2025 - Canadian Country/Rock Recording Artist, Samantha Ava

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 14:03 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with Canadian Country/Rock recording artist, Samantha Ava. She is one of the acts performing at this year's Head For The Hills Craft Beverage Festival, September 13, 2025 at Georgetown's Trafalgar Sports Park. Norm is emcee again, this year.

    The Norm - September 12, 2025 - President & Co-Founder of the Head For The Hills Craft Beverage Festival, John Fini

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 15:04 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with John Fini, the President & Co-Founder of the Head For The Hills Craft Beverage Festival. September 13, 2025 is the event's 10th year of giving all proceeds to charity. Norm has emceed each year.

    The Norm - September 11, 2025 - Music Industry Professional, Demetrius Nath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 15:35 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with long-time music industry professional Demetrius Nath about this Saturday's Mississauga Music Awards 2025! 7 p.m. at the Living Arts Centre!

    The Norm - August 12, 2025 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 32:07 Transcription Available


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about the hot weather, working with provincial partners to bring in some meaningful change for residents as well as what else is happening in his part of the city!

    The Norm - July 1, 20225 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 28:22


    Norm Murray is joined by Stephen Dasko, Councillor for Ward 1, City of Mississauga, to celebrate Canada Day on air! They'll talk about what's happening around the city, what you can expect for the celebrations, and reflect on the true meaning of being Canadian.

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    The Norm - June 25, 2025 - Making Change Easier, Jacqueline Kappers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 25:10


    Norm Murray speaks with Jacqueline Kappers - speaker, writer, professional coach, change facilitator and researcher about making "CHANGE" easier and less stressful by learning what your brain does, on change.

    The Norm - June 25, 2025 - Making Change Easier, Jacqueline Kappers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 50:03


    Norm Murray speaks with Jacqueline Kappers - speaker, writer, professional coach, change facilitator and researcher about making "CHANGE" easier and less stressful by learning what your brain does, on change.

    The Norm - April 16, 2025 - City of Mississauga Canada Day Celebration Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 30:29


    Norm Murray speaks with Stephen Dasko, Ward 1 Councillor in Mississauga, Kelly Ralston, Executive Director of the Port Credit BIA and Johnny Bozzo, Chair of Paint the Town Red Committee about the up-coming "Canada Day In The Port", Presented by Paint the Town Red, the Port Credit BIA, Visit Mississauga, and the City of Mississauga, happening July 1, 2025.  

    The Norm - April 16, 2025 - Tripping The Muskoka Lakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 27:37


    Norm Murray speaks with Canadian filmmaker and Executive Producer, Mitch Azaria about the up-coming TVO Documentary film, "Tripping The Muskoka Lakes", a 3 hour boat journey through the Muskoka lakes.  It's a beautiful and fascinating mixture of dynamic, bustling cottage life combined with slices of pristine wilderness, and a rich historic background. Starting April 20, Tripping The Muskoka Lakes premieres on digital via the TVO Docs YouTube channel,  website and Smart TV app and on TVO's broadcast channel at 9 pm ET.  Visit:  www.trippingseries.ca

    The Norm - April 8, 2025 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 30:41


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about the latest happenings in his part of the city. Tariffs, Pickle Ball, Floods and Canada Day! Visit http://www.stephendasko.ca

    The Norm - March 6, 2025 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 31:33


     Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about the new U.S. Tariffs imposed upon Canada, as well as what else is happening in his part of the city!

    The Norm - February 25, 2025 - Relax, Recharge, and Rewire: Wellness Tech with Relaxacare's Jason Perricone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 24:13


    On this episode of The Norm, Norm Murray sits down with Jason Perricone, President & CEO of Relaxacare – home to Canada's largest selection of massage chairs and wellness products!

    The Norm - February 4, 2025 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 22:32


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about what's happening in his Ward, as well as Valentine's Day, other winter activities andTariffs. Visit: http://www.stephendasko.com

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    The Norm - January 28, 2025 - Real Lives Touched By Addiction - You Are Not Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 40:04


    Norm Murray speaks with Margaret Wallis Duffy, the founder of PHAM - Preventative Health Awareness Month, and also with Sandra Murray (Norm's ex-wife, and mother of their son, Benjamin who passed away in July, 2024) about an event coming up that sheds light on the impact of addiction on real people. Hear stories of struggle, hope, and recovery from individuals who have been directly affected by addiction. "Real Lives Touched By Addiction - You Are Not Alone" is happening Saturday, February 15, 20256 at North Bramalea United Church, at 363 Howden Boulevard, Brampton. Visit Eventbrite.ca to reserve a spot at this FREE event: Real Lives Touched By Addiction - You Are Not Alone Registration, Sat, 15 Feb 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

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    The Norm - January 10, 2025 - Geoff MacGillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 24:28


    Norm Murray speaks with Geoff MacGillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial about 4 steps to building wealth in 2025. Go to http://www.askgeoff.ca and learn about achieving your financial goals.

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    The Norm - January 10, 2025 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 25:09


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about the most recent happenings in his part of the city. There are many upcoming events you may wish to check out! Visit http://www.stephendasko.ca 

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    The Norm - December 8th, 2024 - Geoff MacGillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 24:48


     Norm Murray speaks with Geoff MacGillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial, about Financial Goals for 2025. He is the "Go-to Guy"! Visit Savings | Ask Geoff | Ontario 

    The Norm - December 5, 2024 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 26:25


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko. Stephen visits for his monthly update of what is happening in Ward 1, and Council in general. http://www.stephendasko.ca 

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    The Norm - November 5, 2024 - Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 25:31


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga's Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about the latest happenings and upcoming events in his part of the city. www.stephendasko.com

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    The Norm - October 25, 2024 - Lynn Lewis, Past President of the Rotary Club of Mississauga

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 12:38


    Norm Murray speaks with Lynn Lewis, Past President of the Rotary Club of Mississauga about a huge show happening next week. Your City Mississauga 50th Anniversary Celebration"Beatles Spectacular Tribute Concert" Featuring, 'Classical Mystery Tour' and the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, Presented by The Rotary Club of Mississauga.  October 30th @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at The LIVING ARTS CENTER – HAMMERSON HALL  Tickets at Ticketmaster.ca and visit  www.YOURCITYMISSISSAUGA50TH.COM   Net proceeds earned from the Your City's 50th Anniversary celebration will be given to Trillium Health Partners to purchase Leading Edge Life Saving Equipment for the new 21-Storey Mississauga Hospital.  

    The Norm - October 2, 2024 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 34:31


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about what's up in his part of the city, and somehow, Paul Stanley from KISS gets brought up in conversation. 

    The Norm - September 12, 2024 -Dr. Howard Spring, Director and one of the instructors of the TORONTO NEW SCHOOL OF MUSIC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 24:41


    Norm Murray speaks with Dr. Howard Spring, Director and one of the instructors of the TORONTO NEW SCHOOL OF MUSIC. They offer comprehensive ensemble courses tailored to different experience levels, designed to help musicians build a strong foundation in jazz. Visit:  http://www.torontonewschoolofmusic.com   

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    The Norm - August 22, 2024 - Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 30:43


    Norm Murray speaks with Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko about happenings in his part of the city, and at Council in general. www.stephendasko.com

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    The Norm - June 28, 2024 - Geoff MacGillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 19:24


    Norm Murray speaks with Geoff MacGillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial. As we learn about financial solutions for you and your family, Geoff tells us what a "not-so-well known kind of investment" is all about: Segregated Funds.  Visit the go-to guy at http://www.askgeoff.ca 

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    The Norm - June 26, 2024 - Canadian Comedy Icon, Ron James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 32:31


    Norm Murray speaks with Canadian Comedy Icon, Ron James about Season 2 of his hit TV show,  “1 Man's Treasure”,  which premieres on Bell Fibe TV1 beginning Wednesday, June 26, 2024. "1 Man's Treasure" is the streamers longest running #1 series to date since it debuted in May 2023, and they will air one episode per week for 7 weeks. 

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    The Norm - June 14, 2024 - "The Go To Guy" for personal finance, Geoff MacGillivray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 19:32


    Norm Murray speaks with "The Go To Guy" for personal finance, Geoff MacGillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial. They discuss getting rid of debt the easiest way possible. Visit http://www.askgeoff.ca 

    The Norm - June 13, 2024 - Tarun Anand, Store Manager of NAPA Brampton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 14:21


    Norm Murray speaks with Tarun Anand, Store Manager of NAPA Brampton, at 19 Rutherford Rd S, Brampton. Saturday, June 15th, NAPA Brampton is teaming up with Milwaukee Tools for an unforgettable Father's Day One Day Sale and Charity BBQ!! From 11:30am - 2:00pm, a $5.00 donation gets you a BBQ lunch with proceeds to Fire Station 201 and local charities in our community! Any purchase in-store automatically enters you for a chance to win an amazing Milwaukee Packout prize for Father's Day! Visit: http://www.napacanada.com 

    The Norm - June 10, 2024 - Geoff Macgillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 17:26


    Norm Murray speaks with Geoff Macgillivray, President of Blue Harbour Financial --  Providing financial solutions for you and your family! He is "The Go To Guy" visit: http://www.askgeoff.ca 

    The Norm - June 7, 2024 - Imran Hasan, running for the position of Councillor for Ward 5 in Mississauga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 19:18


    Norm Murray speaks with Imran Hasan, who is running for the position of Councillor for Ward 5 in Mississauga, on By-election Day, June 10, 2024. He lets us know what he believes Ward 5 needs and lets us in on a personal matter: his SUV was stolen from his driveway, like so many have been, in our city and across Canada. visit: http://www.imranhasan.ca 

    The Norm - Jun 4, 2024 - 2024 Mississauga Mayoralty Candidate, Stephen Dasko

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 33:20


    Norm Murray speaks with 2024 Mississauga Mayoralty Candidate, Stephen Dasko about the final week leading up to the June 10th Election Day. Visit: http://www.daskoformayor.com - Safety, affordability, housing and ideas about public transportation for our city.

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