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On today's episode, Darren is joined by Seth Ferguson, real estate investor and creator of the Powerhouse Conference! Formally known as the Multi Family Conference, this year's event will be bigger than ever with some incredible speakers. Darren and Seth also chat about Seth's real estate investing journey, why he started the conference, memorable speakers through the years, and a preview of what to expect this year! The Powerhouse Conference runs from May 23-25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Get your tickets here: https://powerhouseconference.com/ SIGN UP FOR OUR LIVE MONTHLY WEBINAR: https://www.controlandcompound.com/live-webinar Show notes: 00:00 - Introduction 1:10 - Seth's real estate investing journey 2:55 - From single family to multi family 4:40 - How did Seth start the original Multi Family Conference? 7:10 - Seth on some of the incredible speakers he's had at the conference over the years 10:20 - The biggest lessons Seth has learned from hosting the conference 12:40 - Rebranding to the Powerhouse Conference 15:30 - The power of networking 16:50 - This year's speakers 20:00 - Canadians investing in the US FIND SETH ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethfergusonofficial/?hl=en FIND POWERHOUSE ON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhouseconference/ BOOK A CALL WITH US NOW: https://www.controlandcompound.com/contact-us FIND US ON: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/controlandcompound/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@controlandcompound?lang=en FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/controlandcompound JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/controlandcompound

This is our interview with actor and musician James Marsters. We discuss his time on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the series' lasting legacy, the parallels between music and performance—both on stage and on screen—and his experiences with fans and what the show means to them.Toronto Comic-Con is happening March 14-16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and James will be at the convention on March 15th & 16th, 2025.  Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE

SecTor, Canada's largest cybersecurity conference, today announced the successful completion of the in-person component of SecTor 2024. The event welcomed 5,000 unique attendees joining in-person from October 22 to October 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto.Show highlights for 2024 included:● Keynotes: This year's event featured two Keynote presentations. The opening Keynote was presented by Leigh Honeywell, founder and CEO of Tall Poppy, and the second Keynote was presented by Omkhar Arasaratnam, Distinguished Engineer for Security at LinkedIn.● Business Hall: This year's Business Hall showcased the latest products and technologies from more than 140 of the industry's leading cybersecurity solution providers. The Business Hall also featured areas for attendee, vendor, and community engagement through Exhibitor Booths, Arsenal, Sponsored Sessions, Bricks & Picks, and the Community Lounge.● Summits: On Tuesday, October 22, the event featured a full day of Summit content, including the ninth annual SecTor Executive Summit, the inaugural The AI Summit at SecTor, and the ninth annual Cloud Security Summit at SecTor.● Scholarships: As a way to introduce the next generation of security professionals to the SecTor community, SecTor awarded a total of 37 complimentary SecTor 2024 Briefings passes. Black Hat holds its own annual Student and Veteran Scholarship programs, and partners with a variety of associations on additional scholarship opportunities.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.ResourcesPress Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241030638106/en/SecTor-2024-Announces-Record-Breaking-Attendance-Following-Successful-Close-of-Toronto-EventLearn more and catch more stories from SecTor Cybersecurity Conference Toronto 2024: https://www.itspmagazine.com/sector-cybersecurity-conference-2024-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-toronto-canadaLearn more about 2 Minutes on ITSPmagazine Short Brand Story Podcasts: https://www.itspmagazine.com/purchase-programs

SecTor, Canada's largest cybersecurity conference, today announced the successful completion of the in-person component of SecTor 2024. The event welcomed 5,000 unique attendees joining in-person from October 22 to October 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto.Show highlights for 2024 included:● Keynotes: This year's event featured two Keynote presentations. The opening Keynote was presented by Leigh Honeywell, founder and CEO of Tall Poppy, and the second Keynote was presented by Omkhar Arasaratnam, Distinguished Engineer for Security at LinkedIn.● Business Hall: This year's Business Hall showcased the latest products and technologies from more than 140 of the industry's leading cybersecurity solution providers. The Business Hall also featured areas for attendee, vendor, and community engagement through Exhibitor Booths, Arsenal, Sponsored Sessions, Bricks & Picks, and the Community Lounge.● Summits: On Tuesday, October 22, the event featured a full day of Summit content, including the ninth annual SecTor Executive Summit, the inaugural The AI Summit at SecTor, and the ninth annual Cloud Security Summit at SecTor.● Scholarships: As a way to introduce the next generation of security professionals to the SecTor community, SecTor awarded a total of 37 complimentary SecTor 2024 Briefings passes. Black Hat holds its own annual Student and Veteran Scholarship programs, and partners with a variety of associations on additional scholarship opportunities.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.ResourcesPress Release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241030638106/en/SecTor-2024-Announces-Record-Breaking-Attendance-Following-Successful-Close-of-Toronto-EventLearn more and catch more stories from SecTor Cybersecurity Conference Toronto 2024: https://www.itspmagazine.com/sector-cybersecurity-conference-2024-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-toronto-canadaLearn more about 2 Minutes on ITSPmagazine Short Brand Story Podcasts: https://www.itspmagazine.com/purchase-programs

Season 5, Episode 11 Guest: Aracelly Delgadillo, Senior Account Manager, International Sales, Metro Toronto Convention Centre How can you live a more empowered life? Aracelly Delgadillo, senior account manager, international sales at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, discusses the importance of community, the power of journaling and intentionally investing in yourself. 

Weight gain during menopause is common - but not inevitable. Menopause is a time of change in our bodies, AND it's an opportunity for acceptance of and adaptation to that change. Dr. High was recently invited to speak at Canada's first National Menopause Show. Today's episode is a modified version of the talk she gave to the 3000-woman audience at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. She covers: Nutrition recommendations in menopause Physical activity recommendation: Lifting heavy, and moderate aerobic activity Mindset shifts to help sustain healthy behaviours Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) – does it help? Obesity medications like GLP1 meds in menopausal weight gain You CAN take control of your health during menopause. It takes being intentional but your body is deserving of care. You are deserving of making your self-care a priority! // The Ms. FIT study is looking for women who are not currently physical active to participate in different forms of exercise with instructor support with or without a diet program with dietitian support for 6 months. This study is being federally funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The study is being conducted by University of Toronto Professors Drs. Amy Kirkham and Jenna Gillen, who study the use of diet and exercise to improve women's health. Are You Eligible? In addition to being female, 30 years of age or older, being able to travel to the University of Toronto once per week for up to 24 weeks, you must meet the following criteria to participate: - Be EITHER pre-menopausal (i.e., having regular menstrual cycles) and not pregnant or breastfeeding OR be postmenopausal (e.g., 12 months or greater without your menstrual cycle) - Not currently on hormonal contraceptive or hormone replacement therapy Learn more HERE: https://kpe.utoronto.ca/join-ms-fit

SecTor, Canada's largest cybersecurity conference, today announced the release of its full schedule of Summits for SecTor 2024. The live, in-person event will take place from October 22 to October 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. Summits will take place on Tuesday, October 22 and include:SecTor Executive Summit – This Summit will offer CISOs and other cybersecurity executives an opportunity to hear from industry experts helping to shape the next generation of information security strategy. Sponsors include: Armis, Sysdig, Cyera, and Trend Micro. To apply, please visit blackhat.com/sector/2024/executive-summit.html.Inaugural AI Summit at SecTor – This Summit will take place as part of The AI Summit Series, a global conference and expo series focusing on practical applications of AI technologies. This Summit will underscore the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as an organization's newest and greatest weapon within the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Passes can be purchased here: blackhat.com/sector/2024/ai-summit.html.Cloud Security Summit at SecTor – This Summit is Canada's leading cloud security event featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, and provides an invaluable opportunity for every security professional to engage with leaders and discuss the future of cloud security. Sponsors include: CrowdStrike, Cyera, Kyndryl, Okta, OpenText, StrongDM, Sysdig, and Lookout. Passes can be purchased here: blackhat.com/sector/2024/cloud-summit.html.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from SecTor Cybersecurity Conference Toronto 2024: https://www.itspmagazine.com/sector-cybersecurity-conference-2024-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-toronto-canadaLearn more about 2 Minutes on ITSPmagazine Short Brand Story Podcasts: https://www.itspmagazine.com/purchase-programs

SecTor, Canada's largest cybersecurity conference, today announced the release of its full schedule of Summits for SecTor 2024. The live, in-person event will take place from October 22 to October 24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto. Summits will take place on Tuesday, October 22 and include:SecTor Executive Summit – This Summit will offer CISOs and other cybersecurity executives an opportunity to hear from industry experts helping to shape the next generation of information security strategy. Sponsors include: Armis, Sysdig, Cyera, and Trend Micro. To apply, please visit blackhat.com/sector/2024/executive-summit.html.Inaugural AI Summit at SecTor – This Summit will take place as part of The AI Summit Series, a global conference and expo series focusing on practical applications of AI technologies. This Summit will underscore the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as an organization's newest and greatest weapon within the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Passes can be purchased here: blackhat.com/sector/2024/ai-summit.html.Cloud Security Summit at SecTor – This Summit is Canada's leading cloud security event featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, and provides an invaluable opportunity for every security professional to engage with leaders and discuss the future of cloud security. Sponsors include: CrowdStrike, Cyera, Kyndryl, Okta, OpenText, StrongDM, Sysdig, and Lookout. Passes can be purchased here: blackhat.com/sector/2024/cloud-summit.html.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from SecTor Cybersecurity Conference Toronto 2024: https://www.itspmagazine.com/sector-cybersecurity-conference-2024-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-toronto-canadaLearn more about 2 Minutes on ITSPmagazine Short Brand Story Podcasts: https://www.itspmagazine.com/purchase-programs

This is our interview with the legendary Temuera Morrison. During our conversation he discusses the changes in his industry surrounding representation of indigenous culture and his experiences both before and after Star Wars. We also discuss Moana 2, and his upcoming song featured in the movie. Temuera Morrison joined us from Fan Expo Canada in Toronto where he'll be meeting with fans and discussing his time as Boba Fett between August 22nd to the 25th at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre.   Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

Some four weeks after the curtain fell on the latest Canadian Gaming Summit, the Gaming News Canada Show welcomed back regular contributors Amanda Brewer and Phill Gray. The two gambling industry veterans provided their thoughts and layers to the annual gathering of operators, regulators, suppliers, politicians, etc., to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Brewer, who spoke on the Alberta: A new gold rush? panel at last month's summit, and Gray delved into the details of what regulated gambling will look like in the western Canada province, the influence Ontario's existing industry will have on the Alberta model and which operators will be heading west when that market hangs the Open For Business shingle. We also asked the resident GNC experts for their respective perspectives on the latest around the conversation about gambling advertising, and a recent callby the Canada Centre on Substance Use and Addiction for the introduction of a national strategy to address gambling-related harms in our home and native land. Finally, Gray and Brewer gave their reaction to the news last week that Betway is pulling its sports betting product out of the U.S. of A. (but continuing to operate both sports wagering and igaming in Ontari-ari-ari-o). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martha Otton was among the busiest attendees at the recent Canadian Gaming Summit. The executive director of iGaming Ontario was a ubiquitous presence around the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, whether it was speaking formally with operators in Ontario's regulated sports betting and igaming market in her role as executive director, participating in a panel on the province's successful industry with OLG president Duncan Hannay, OLG board chair Jim Warren and AGCO CEO/Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, and holding a cornucopia of informal conversations. Otton, who was put in charge of creating the conduct-and-manage subsidiary of AGCO in February 2021, also made time to join us on the latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show. We solicited some additional thoughts to her words at the conference about the iGO-commissioned report conducted by Deloitte around economic contribution from Year 2 of a regulated industry which today includes almost 50 operators and 80 gambling websites/apps. Our interview occurred minutes after Alberta minister Dale Nally announced the western Canadian province will follow Ontario's lead in opening a regulated gaming marketplace, so we asked Otton for her reaction. The iGO boss also addressed the ongoing evolution of legal gambling in Ontario and her still-young organization's focus on improving its use of technology and data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For three and a half years now, your humble host has listened and learned from many, many voices across all sectors of the gambling industry. And some of those experts prompt us to go all E.F. Hutton when they speak. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MXqb1a3Apg One of those very learned people is Benjie Cherniak, who returned to the Gaming News Canada Show after a busy couple of months piling up the frequent flier miles, including stops for NEXT.io conferences in New York and Malta. The native Montrealer, an investor and advisor to a cornucopia of companies in the gaming space (including his investment in the proprietors of GNC) was appointed to the board of directors of Kambi Group last month. We asked Cherniak to chime in on several topics in the industry these days, including the happenings around mergers and acquisitions (to wit: DraftKings acquiring Jackpocket and Sports IQ Analytics and rumblings it will also bring Simplebet into the DK family; FanDuel's acquisition of BeyondPlay; and the sale of Waterloo-based Quarter4 to FairPlay Sports Media). He also provided some sundry thoughts on the discussions and debates around the still-newish regulated gambling marketplaces in Ontario, and states across the U.S. of A., the creation of media and marketing content for sportsbook and igaming operators, and the ongoing innovation happening in the business. Cherniak also had some advice for first-timers attending the Canadian Gaming Summit, which gets underway today at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Given the recent cornucopia of happenings around the business of sports betting and igaming, we brought back the Gaming News Canada Show panel with Amanda Brewer and Phill Gray.The rapid-fire roundtable featuring the two gambling industry veterans opened with a discussion on the recent ruling by the Ontario Superior Court against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke that the gaming model operated by iGaming Ontario is of the valid variety, and its potential impact on the future on other regulated provinces across Canada. Brewer, who will participate in a couple of panels at next month's Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto, and Gray also weighed in on the agenda that's been created by SBC in collaboration with the Canadian Gaming Association for the three-day conference inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.The conversation turned to south of the border where U.S. states such as Illinois are proposing tax hikes to regulated sports betting operators, and the recent snub by operators toward the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to discuss placing betting limitations. We also asked our pair of panelists for their thoughts on the rising wave around women's sports, including an exciting final series in the Professional Women's Hockey League, the launch of the new WNBA season with rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, and this week's announcement about the incoming Northern Super League in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action.SHOW NOTES:Join Raise Nation Radio on tour as we bring you coverage from AFP ICON 2024, live from the OneCause booth at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tune in for exclusive insights into conference highlights, innovation, and the latest fundraising trends. Listen to interviews with your peers, nonprofit professionals, thought leaders, speakers, and more!Whether you missed the conference this year or simply didn't have time to explore all the sessions and exhibitors, this episode has you covered with all the must-know happenings From AFP ICON.Guests from this episode include: Cherian Koshy, Vice President of Product Strategy, Kindsight; David Quirk, Development Officer, Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption; Kim Hales, Director of Client Services, Soukup Strategic Solutions; Annie Tukman, Director of Sales, TapKat Solutions.

DESCRIPTION: Emerging fundraising trends and new ideas straight from the heart of the action.SHOW NOTES:Join Raise Nation Radio on tour as we bring you coverage from AFP ICON 2024, live from the OneCause booth at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Tune in for exclusive insights into conference highlights, innovation, and the latest fundraising trends. Listen to interviews with your peers, nonprofit professionals, thought leaders, speakers, and more!Whether you missed the conference this year or simply didn't have time to explore all the sessions and exhibitors, this episode has you covered with all the must-know happenings From AFP ICON.Guests in this episode include: Jodi Stoken, CFRE, CAP, Chief Development Officer, Make-A-Wish Arizona; Kelly McKeever, Event Specialist, Make-A-Wish Arizona; Janelle Hinds, Founder & Executive Director, Helping Hands; Steve Lausch, Director, Product Marketing, OneCause

An investigation is underway into what caused the explosion and fire at a Brampton house that left three members of a family dead; Consumer Reports warns a number of video doorbells all linked to the same mobile app, called Aiwit, have serious security flaws; and, costumes, collectibles and pop culture converged on the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as Comicon takes over the weekend.

Robert tells us about combatting parents' biases, preparing students for apprenticeship, connecting students to industry and learning new things from young trades. Shop class never ended on this episode of The Construction Life Podcast. Reach out to Robert at Robert.Schrader@TDSB.on.ca. CMPX – Canada's largest HVACR and plumbing tradeshow – is just around the corner. It's happening in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, from March 20th to 22nd, 2024 and it's the ultimate industry showcase of everything new in HVACR and plumbing. I'll be there, broadcasting livefrom the tradeshow floor, and taking it all in during 3 action-packed days. Visit www.cmpxshow.com Any business, especially construction, requires us to know what's going on at all times. But, how can we be in the high level of things and not the bits and bites, in order to be able to actually also have the time to build the business and take it forward? Because, see, whether we want it or not - we find ourselves dealing with the bits and bites - if we don't have the right tool to operate our business. And by that I mean - if we are doing things manually instead of digitally. Now, I'm not talking about making sheets on excel or just texting instead of calling - I'm talking about whole new levels of doing things digitally - from knowing our employees clocked in at the right place and time, knowing our employees know the job they need to do, knowing what's going on in the filed by receiving live forms or checklists - these all can be and should be done digitally! Not to mention your younger employees who work and live digitally, and expect to get that in their workplace as well. And if this sounds like fiction, it's not - just switch to Connecteam - a platform built for managers - with a lot of different capabilities that helps you truly manage your business and gives you back time to focus on what you need, while giving your employees the work experience they expect to get in 2023 going on 2024.Connecteam has a free plan and a 14 day free trial, try them today by checking out the link in the show notes. Check out Connecteam at www.connecteam.com@connecteamapp on Instagram. www.connecteam.com/pricingand try out their free plan for companies with 10 employees or less. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news

Calling all Toronto couples! We're back in action in the 416 and are sharing the first half of our favorite vendors and venues to support your wedding journey in the GTA. Join host Andrea Hounsell for this week's episode on THE perfect vendor combos for a dreamy celebration in the city. Check us out at the National Bride Show on September 8th, 9th, and 10th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and stay tuned to the podcast for Septembers fun filled list of Toronto wedding planning tips. We'll see you there. xoxo AndreaTORONTO | PODCAST PART 1 LINKIES: The Arlington Estate | https://thearlingtonestate.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thearlingtonestate/ Graydon Hall Manor | https://www.graydonhall.com/events/weddings/https://www.instagram.com/graydonhallmanor/The Omni King Edward | https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward/weddingshttps://www.instagram.com/omnikingedward/Fancy Face | https://www.fancyface.ca/category/weddings/https://www.instagram.com/fancyfaceinc/Radford Beauty | https://radfordbeauty.com/https://www.instagram.com/radfordstudio/515 Photo Co. | https://www.515photoco.com/https://www.instagram.com/515photoco/Toronto Wedding Photographers (Alexandra & Vladimir Nadtochiy) | https://toronto-wedding-photographer.ca/https://www.instagram.com/toronto_wedding_photographers/Sole Power | https://solepowerproductions.com/https://www.instagram.com/solepower/The String Sisters | https://stringsisters.ca/    https://www.instagram.com/stringsisterz/Follow Andrea and the Borrowed & Blu team on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_borrowedblu_/Download our ULTIMATE Wedding Planning Checklist https://www.borrowedblu.ca/downloadsBook a consultation call with Andrea about your upcoming wedding https://www.borrowedblu.ca/lets-talk

Today's weekend episode is a really quick one, announcing our appearance at this weekend's FanExpo Canada, happening at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in collaboration with The Canadian Podcast Awards!!!! Please see below for our 2 day schedule, and we hope to see all of you there in your beautiful cosplay!Saturday, August 26 - 10am - 12pmSunday, August 27 - 10am - 1pmFull Schedule and Breakdown of Event Located Here:https://canpodawards.ca/----------------------------------------------------------------------------The Who & How Club:https://linktr.ee/whohowclubArys Déjan:https://linktr.ee/only1arys

iGaming Daily ventures over to Canada's largest city, Toronto, with the Canadian Gaming Summit set to get underway this week at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 13-15, 2023.However, before the conference opens its doors, Tuesday played host to the Player Protection Symposium, which will be the topic of discussion in today's episode of iGaming Daily, sponsored by SBC Summit Barcelona, live in Toronto. Joining James Ross is Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas and Canadian Gaming Business, Craig Davies, Editor of CasinoBeats and Nick Ware, Business Journalist at Canadian Gaming Business. To read the write-ups from our guests on panel sessions attended at the Player Protection Symposium, click the following links: https://casinobeats.com/2023/06/13/responsible-gambling-sbc-leaders-at-cgs/https://sbcamericas.com/https://www.canadiangamingbusiness.com/Later this year, SBC Summit Barcelona will return between 19-21 September at the Fira Barcelona Montjuïc. Click the following link for more information - https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona/

The angst over advertising by the sports betting industry took a different twist this week when professional sports leagues – led by the NFL and including the NHL, NBA, WNBA and MLB – got together with two U.S. broadcasters to create the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising. The coalition, which received two thumbs-up from the American Gaming Association, has made a commitment to implement and maintain consumer protection policies with a six-pack of principles.So, SBC Americas editor Jessica Welman joined the Gaming News Canada Show presented by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP to weigh in on reaction to the announcement along with the ongoing debate and discussion around advertising and the integration of sports betting content into broadcasts and other media outlets. Amanda Brewer (Kindred Group), Kris Abbott (Betano Canada), Nic Sulsky (PointsBet Canada) and Gavin Roth (Homestand Sports) added their own bon mots, and also shared their thoughts on the reaction to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario's announcement last week to make changes to the rules around advertising and the use of athletes and other celebrities.Aidan Brain, the VP Conference Production, Americas at SBC, joined us to help set the table for next month's SBC Summit North America in Secaucus, NJ, and for the June 13-15 Canadian Gaming Summit at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. SBC will be charge of managing the Canadian sports betting and gaming industry conference for the first time, and Brain gave a preview of what attendees can expect with the agenda and some bells and whistles. Our panelists also went around the horn on reporting over the past week that PointsBet has enlisted the services of a New York investment bank to seek out buyers for the operator's North American businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business Transitions Forum is an annual conference for entrepreneurs about growth and transitions. May 09, 2023, at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. In this conversation, we have Mark Stephenson president of Cube Business Media, the organizer of the Business Transitions Forum, with Rasheed Walizada. Link to register with 25% discount code CBO25 https://businesstransitionsforum.com/toronto/ To learn more about all our programs visit Canadian Business Owner - Multicultural Entrepreneurs.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: MAYOR TORY OFFICIALLY RESIGNS AND PREMIER DOUG FORD DOESN'T WANT A “LEFTY MAYOR” TO REPLACE HIM Libby Znaimer is joined by David Crombie, former Mayor of Toronto, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and Lauren O'Neil, Senior News Editor of BlogTO. A lot is happening at Toronto City Hall: the 2023 budget was finalized after a long and sometimes disruptive meeting in the city council chamber. Mayor John Tory made it clear that he would not use his powers to veto any of the amendments. And, Tory has officially summitted his resignation to the city clerk with his last day being this Friday. Meanwhile, Premier Doug Ford openly said that it would be a disaster if a "lefty Mayor'' replaced Tory. He also said that everything is running "tickety-boo" for Toronto which leaves some of us scratching our heads and wondering if he has been aware that not all things are clearly functioning well here. CANADIANS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS TIPPING Libby Znaimer continues the conversation with Lauren O'Neil of BlogTO. Together, they discuss a new survey by Angus Reid Institute on Canadians' attitudes about tipping at restaurants. THE CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW IS HERE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Jason Campbell, General Manager of the Canadian International Auto Show. Front and centre at this year's show are electric vehicles! Jason details what kind of cars you can expect to see there and why the trend of electric cars is only growing. The show takes place today at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

To cover a busy 8-10 days in the Canadian sports betting and gaming business, including some not-so-flattering coverage – especially on the frequent flow of advertisements on any and all platforms – we were joined by two veterans of the industry. Sue Schneider, the VP of strategy and growth, Americas for SBC, and Avenue H Capital principal Benjie Cherniak weighed in on both the challenges and opportunities for the still-young regulated gambling industry in Canada and the U.S. of A. Schneider also weighed in on the SBC/Gaming News Canada partnership announcement made last week and provided a glimpse of what attendees can expect at the June 13-15 Canadian Gaming Summit at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Preview Fan Expo Canada with Canadian comic book creators. Aug 25-28 Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Discover more at True North Country Comics

Preview Fan Expo Canada with Canadian comic book creators. Aug 25-28 Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Discover more at True North Country Comics

The growing field of art therapy argues that paintings and sculpture can improve your wellness. In collaboration with Art Toronto, host Shaun Francis examines the evidence with such experts as the contemporary artist Marcel Dzama, RxArt founder Diane Francis, Sinai Health psychiatrist-in-chief Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts art therapist Stephen Legari. Plus: Medcan's art strategist, Stacy Francis, discusses her innovative approach to art.   Episode 89 webpage   LINKS   See this year's Art Toronto event featuring more than 300 Canadian artists, running from October 29-31 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and online until November 7.    Here's a FAQ about the art therapy process    Check out Diane Brown's nonprofit organization, RxART   See Sinai Health's Creative Arts Therapy program.   Learn more about Marcel Dzama here.   Read about museotherapy at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, where art therapist Stephen Legari practices.    See Medcan's art collection, curated by Marshall Webb and Stacy Francis, including Liz Magor's Gut Jacket.   Check out some existing scientific research on art therapy, like a 2019 trial that suggested art therapy was effective in reducing anxiety and improving quality of life. Plus a 2017 study showed how just one art therapy session improved participants' mood, and reduced pain and anxiety. A 2014 article suggested art therapy can affect those with Alzheimer's and other dementias.    The World Health Organization's 2019 scoping review on the role of the arts in improving health and wellbeing   INSIGHTS   “When we're patients, we're still people, and we're people who are going through stress and strain.” According to Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld, our healthcare experience can be improved by the presence of art that is beautiful, engaging or thought-provoking. [04:31]   The art on the walls at Medcan has been carefully picked out by Stacy Francis and art consultant Marshall Webb. The pieces were chosen for their potential to provoke attention and create a reaction in the people who see it. “I wanted [clients] to just have a contemplative moment that was not about the next test that they were about to receive,” says Francis. [07:03]   Art therapy is the combination of therapy with the presence or creation of art. Stephen Legari is an art therapist at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. “Art therapy allows people to externalize their experience, enjoy a therapeutic relationship with art and feel supported as they're doing that,” says Legari. [10:36]   When we do things that don't come naturally to us (like art!), we use and connect more neurons in our brains. And that becomes more important as we age, according to Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld. “This is why people get advice about, if you're left handed, use your right hand, [and] if you love crosswords, you should actually try a number puzzle instead,” she says. [13:54]   When we realize we aren't good at a hobby or activity, we tend to move on to something else. But Dr. Lesley Wiesenfeld says that “there's good support for the value of developing habits that are about both mastery, and tolerating our absolute mediocrity at something.” [26:24]   Interest in art therapy is growing fast. RxART is a nonprofit organization that commissions artists to transform hospitals and healthcare settings, and its founder Diane Brown has seen the interest first-hand, both from hospitals and from artists. Every RxART project is fully funded by the charity and free to the hospitals. Artists receive small honorariums.  “We don't have problems getting artists to collaborate. Rarely does an artist turn us down,” says Brown. [29:06] 

Oonagh Duncan is a multi-award winning personal trainer and the founder of Fit Feels Good, Inc. She has worked as an Associate Fitness Editor for Chatelaine magazine, a contributing writer for Fitness magazine, and has been a regular guest on CBC's The Goods and The Steven and Chris Show. She has been a keynote speaker at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Diva Girl Conference, and The Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration. Currently, Oonagh helps hundreds of people change their bodies through her Toronto bootcamp company and her groundbreaking online program, The 28-Day Transformation Challenge. This program—the culmination of her fitness expertise—is the basis for the system outlined in her book: Ditch the Diet.Visit her website: FitFeelsGood.comCheck out other amazing Savvy guests at: savvybroadcasting.com

Plugged In host Andrew McCredie previews Season 2, which will open from inside the Metro Toronto Convention Centre at the 2020 Canadian International Autoshow and conclude with a live recording at the Vancouver International Auto Show.

This episode the Intrepid Gang takes on four important national security trials that have been in the news and have important implications for national security law. First, we talk about the decision to revoke bail in the Ortis case and what this may say about where the trial is going. Next, it seems to be that a bifurcated system for evidence in the Huang case is causing endless delays – are the courts trying to find new solutions? Third, a guilty verdict was returned in the Sharif trial – but terrorism was never mentioned in the Court room. How does this compare to other recent terrorism charges? Fourth, rather than trying someone on financing charges in Canada, the government extradited Abdullahi to the US for a trial there. Is that because we are still bad at terrorism trials? Or maybe we just need to be more bold? (Programming note – a bit of distortion in this one as Leah was joining us from the literal floor of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre before briefing the Halifax Security Forum Fellows.) Note for our audience – this episode was taped November 15. There have been further developments in the Huang case (the government is now using a security certificate to stop information being disclosed which they believe is injurious to national security) which we will discuss soon!

It's time once again for another trade show!  I know what you're thinking, oh god no.  Trade Show's have become a part of life for most of us in building management and construction industries.  But most of us hate them.  Long hours and pricey registration fees leave many wondering why they even bother.  Especially, if you don't get any business out if it!   But that's the problem.  You shouldn't be going to a trade show expecting to make millions in new business.  That's not what they're for.  This year at PM Expo I'm going to be podcasting live on the floor Dec 4-6 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  I'm going to be talking a lot about the real reason why you need to be at major trade show's like PM Expo.   ____________________________________ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timbyrnealmostlive TWITTER: https://twitter.com/timbyrnealmost FACEBOOK: http://www.Facebook.com/TimByrneAlmostLive

This week, we travel back to the room 716A at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the home of the celebrated Fan Expo Canada. For this episode, we get to listen in on a panel hosted by Blake Bell along with Michael T. Gilbert, Klaus Jansen and Ty Temptleton as they look back and wax rhapsodic...

Director of Marketing for the Canadian International Auto Show, Dave McClean stopped by the Q studio to talk cars with Derringer on what is opening day for the show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Canadian International Auto Show has become one of the big events for the auto Industry, with Toronto having one of the fastest growing supercar markets now in North America, making it a focal point for the industry to showcase the hottest upcoming automobiles. Dave provides the inside scoop on this year's show, talks about the must see cars and exhibits and talks about the future of technology merging even further with our rides.  The Daily Derringer Podcast -- Friday February 15th, 2019 Check out more full episodes at Q107.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: James Villeneuve, Consul General of Canada, Los Angeles With Toronto to L.A. and Back: The Big Business of Canadian Film and Television James Villeneuve was appointed Consul General of Canada, Los Angeles in February 2014. He is Canada's senior representative in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Villeneuve worked for Anheuser Busch InBev, the world's largest brewing company and the parent company of Labatt Breweries, for more than 27 years. He started with Labatt in Toronto in sales and marketing and was later transferred to Vancouver, where he was regional director of government affairs for Western Canada. In 1995, Mr. Villeneuve returned to Toronto to manage Labatt's rebranding initiative and to run the company's corporate and sports properties. He later became director of corporate affairs and then vice-president of corporate affairs for Canada. From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Villeneuve worked in Brussels to lead InBev's global corporate affairs practice. After InBev purchased Anheuser Busch in 2009, Mr. Villeneuve moved to St. Louis to lead the company's North American corporate affairs department. Mr. Villeneuve has served on many boards during his career, including the Toronto Economic Development Commission, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the 2008 Toronto Olympic Bid, the Granville Island Trust, the Association of Canadian Advertisers, Carleton University, The Canadian Club, Teach for America, the United Way and the Regional Chamber and Growth Association in St. Louis. He received a Bachelor's degree from Carleton University in 1985. Mr. Villeneuve is married to Kim Walker-Villeneuve and they have two children, Grace and Andrew. Speaker: James Villeneuve, Consul General of Canada, Los Angeles *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

As promised, here is the historic, potentially last panel ever, starring comic book legend, John Byrne. Footage was recorded from the 2018 Fan Expo Canada held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Enjoy the show! Click Link to Download – Spotlight on John Byrne part 2

Episode 260: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings Videocast and PodCast for week ending March 25, 2018 features visionary Jim Young, Founder and CEO of Realcomm Conferences. Register now to take advantage of ControlTrends’ discounted rate for Realcomm20, at the Cosmopolitan, June 4-8, Las Vegas. Young Gun Aaron Gorka, Innovations Manager, ANT Technologies, introduces the ControlTrends Community to the CMPX Show and more. Great demo from Mike Glenn, Penn Controls, who is celebrating its 100th Anniversary! Gina Elliott joins EasyIO as VP of the Americas. Belimo releases New Globe Valve Assemblies with a Webinar; and make sure to register for the Iotium/Intelligent Building Cybersecurity Webinar. ControlTalk NOW interview with Jim Young — founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world’s leading conferences on technology, automated business solutions, intelligent buildings and energy efficiency for the commercial and corporate real estate industry. Stay tuned for more important updates and other conference information as it becomes available. Register now — using our ControlTrends’ discount code. Young Gun Aaron Gorka,Innovations Manager, ANT Technologies, providers of paperless, cloud-based, operational technology for HVAC & Control Contractors, brings the ControlTrends Community up-to-speed with the CMPX Show (with over 500 exhibitors) that was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, March 21-23, as well as introducing two other prominent Young Guns: Lawrence Beauchamp, Arrow Electronics and Mark Riley, Track GPS Fleet Management. Great question and answer session — and great assessment of our industry. Thanks Aaron, we look forward to your next update! EasyIO News Update: Gina Elliott Vice President of the Americas. Gina Elliott has joined the EasyIO team as Vice President of the Americas. Throughout her career, Gina has worked to develop GTM strategies for emerging technologies in IT and OT. Gina started her “ITOT” career as a VAR for converged IT solutions and has continued to work with emerging technologies. Transitioning to OT in 2007, Gina has worked in design consulting for multi-system integration and interoperability of smart buildings. Belimo’s New Globe Valve Assemblies — Greater Force & Flexibility! Webinar on Wed, April 4 at 1:00 PM EDT. Belimo now offers a full range of NPT pressure compensated globe valves. The new G2 and G3 with ANSI Class VI leakage and 100:1 rangeability provide accurate modulation at low flow. Belimo globe valve actuators incorporate Multi-Function Technology to allow for easy and flexible field configuration. Register today to learn more about Belimo’s new globe valve assemblies. ControlTrends and Michael Glenn, Penn Refrigeration Business Development Manager at Johnson Controls review two exciting new controls from Penn Controls, who is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Eric and Mike review the A525 Series Electronic Refrigeration Controllers with Adaptive Defrost, which manages cooling, defrost, alarms, communications and costs, offering a wide range of options that allow for customized control functions. The Quick Response Expansion Valve (QREV) with Precision Superheat Controller (PSHC) form an electronic solution that will maximize evaporator efficiency and save energy by maintaining target superheat, regardless of outside conditions. Live Webinar: Building Cybersecurity is a Legacy Building Risk — Thursday, April 12, 2018, 8 am PT/ 11 am ET. It’s not smart buildings – but any commercial building built or renovated in the past 30 years are what you should worry about. Before the smart buildings concept, digital, Internet-connected controls systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and elevators have been installed and managed by non-IT persons from architects, engineers, contractors and property managers. Without IT best practices, much-less cybersecurity requirements, there is significant exposure to: Life Safety Risks, Equipment Failure, Productivity Loss, Network Hopping, and Brand Damage. The post Episode 260: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings Videocast and PodCast for Week Ending Mar 25, 2018 appeared first on ControlTrends.

The Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) hosts its annual Black History Month Kick-Off Brunch on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year's event is co-hosted by Tammie Sutherland of CityNews and author/pop/R&B artist Abel Maxwell. The 2017 Kick-Off Brunch celebrates Black History Month in Canada with an afternoon of dynamic history, culture, and recognition of inspirational and talented individuals for their achievements in the arts, community services and more. The award recipients this year are Lawrence Hill, Andre Degrasse, Bryan and Shannon Prince, Dwight Drummond, Spider Jones and Celina Caesar-Chavannes whose is also the keynote speaker. The president of the OBHS, Ms. Nikki Clarke, was recently on our show. During our conversation, Ms. Clarke talked about: – Some background on herself and the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) – How did she get involved with the OBHS – Some OBHS's's successes over the last year – The list of this year's recipients of awards and what to look forward to at this year's brunch You can find out more information about the brunch and the Ontario Black History Society via: Website Twitter Facebook Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Visit our website at: http://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,  Dr. Vibe

In this special extended 15-minute episode, Canada's most trusted higher ed monitor and futurist, Ken Steele, returns to North America's largest PSE exhibition, the Ontario Universities' Fair. Attracting about 120,000 prospective students and parents each year, the OUF is the second-largest annual event held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Ken spent two full days onsite, capturing the university exhibits, contests, and viewbooks, and interviewing front-line recruiters, deans, presidents and others about the latest trends and news. In this episode, we review how the OUF has evolved in its 19-year history, how exhibits and staffing have changed, how the audience has expanded, and how the questions posed by prospective students have shifted toward a focus on experiential learning, mental health supports, and career prospects. We'll also hear why the OUF seems so important to university presidents and staff. The episode ends with a sneak peek at the other 12 hours of footage, which will be featured in upcoming episodes of Ten with Ken. (And, as usual, stay tuned for a couple of bloopers after the closing credits.) For exclusive preview access to future episodes of "Ten with Ken", be sure to subscribe to Eduvation's "in the loop" email newsletter, at http://www.eduvation.ca/subscribe/

For this edition of the show I make one final trip back to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Part 3 of my Fan Expo 2012 coverage with a little extra thrown in to boot.  First up I give you my opinion of the sneak preview I got of the new show Arrow that will premiere next month on CTV 2 here in Canada.  It's interview time when I catch up with actor Joe Flanigan (Stargate Atlantis) who talks about his work in sci-fi and his new work in video games.  I finally catch up with ym good friend from SPACE Channel's Innerspace's Teddy Wilson as we talk some sci-fi and Doctor Who.  We continue the journey across the stars with the dvd review of Starship Troopers : Invasion (courtesy of Sony Home Video) as the war against the bugs go CGI with Mauraders joining the fight.  It's a virus gone wild with the video game review of Protoype 2 for the PS3 (courtesy of www.gameaccess.ca) as you now fight against Alex Mercer.  Music for this episode features the songs Badday by USER, The Virsu by ODYC and Black Hole by Victor Stellar, they can all be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged.

On this edition of the show I make my way back to Toronto and the halls of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Day 1 coverage of Fan Expo 2012.  In this show it's special guests and observations to strt things off.  First up I talk with Kat Armstrong from www.yummymummyclub.ca as we chat about attending the show.  I join the media scrum for actor Lou Ferringo (from the Incredible Hulk and Celebrity Apprentice).  I check in with the Event Co-ordinator of Fan Expo, James Armstrong to preview the day to come.  It's then time to talk virtual muscles with Bryan William, Senior Designer of the upcoming WWE '13 by THQ about the upcoming release.  I catch up with composer Alan Howarth,(www.alanhowarth.com)  a man behind man of the sounds and msuic from movies made by John Carpenter.  Music for this episode features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.famemusic.com . Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

On the regular edition of the show it's back to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for my Day 2 coverage of Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con 2012 that took place April 14 & 15. First up I catch up with new comic book writer of Minx, Andrea Grant as we talk about what it is like to start your own comic. For all of you Sports Entertainment fans I catch up with WWE Legend The Honky Tonk Man as we discuss the past and current state of life in the squared circle. We dip into the world of science fiction when I talk with actor Colin Ferguson about the show Eureka and the key to making a good sci-fi series. I catch up with the Canadian voice actor for Kermit the Frog Jim Felker where we discuss how to get into voice acting and what it takes to be successfull. I finish up the day by chatting with actress Megan Rath and actor Sam Huntington from the hit US version of Being Human. Music for this episode features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.famemusic.com . Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

It's another on the road edition of the show as I return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for my Day 1 coverage of Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con that took place April 14 & 15, 2012.  Along with my observations on the event you get a star-studded cast of celebrity guests to interview.  First up I catch with a woman who knows her vampires when  I chat with The Pop Culture Professor herself Dr. Rebecca Housel (www.rebeccahousel.com) as we discuss the evolution of the creatures of the night.  Then it's a leap off to a galaxy far far away ( and I don't mean Star Wars) when I chat with actor Lance Guest (The Last Starfighter) as we talk about the ground breaking film and the impact it had in movies.  It's more Last Starfighter talk when I talk with actress Catherine Mary Stewart (Mischief, The Last Starfighter ) (www.catherinemarystewart.com) about her roles in both films .  I catch up with another actor who got his start as a kid in the Star Wars franchies with actor Daniel Logan (Star Wars : Attack of The Clones, Star Wars Clone Wars) who talks about what it was like to get a role of a lifetime and continuing the character in the world of animation.  I wrap the day with a trip to an actor from the Whedonverse with my interview with actor Sean Maher (Firefly) who talks about his role of Simon and working with the cast and crew.  Music for this episode features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

On this edition of the show it's back to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Day 2 of my coverage of Toronto Comic-Con 2012 presented by Fan Expo that took place March 10 & 11. Celebrities take centre stage in this edition of the show as they take time out to share some words of wisdom and insight. First up I catch up with actress Nicole Marie McCafferty (www.ontariofantasymovies.freehostia.com) as she talks about what it is like to work for an independent film company. Actor John Delancie (Q on Star Trek : Next Gneration) talks about his role on the show and acting tips for the next generation of actors. Keeping with the space theme actor Robert Picardo (www.robertpicardo.net) (Star Trek Voyager, Stargate : Atlantis) talks about his famous roles on both shows and the foils of working in a tight outfit. After a great Q & A, I catch up with actor Bruce Boxleitner (Scarecrows & Mrs. King, Tron & Tron : Legacy) as we talk about the changing face of hollywood and the challenges of getting work as an older actor. Then we get some more Canadian flavour as I catch up with charming actress Nicole de Boer (Star Trek : Deep Space Nine , Dead Zone, Stargate Atlantis) as she talks about working with HD, how to properly act with a transporter beam and acting in sci-fi. I conclude my interviews with Eddie Furlong (Terminator 2, Pet Cemetary 2) as we talk about working with Arnold and James Cameron. Music for this episode features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

It's another on the road edition of the podcast as I start my first convention coverage of 2012 with a trip to Toronto Comic-Con 2012 presented by Fan Expo that too place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 10 & 11, 2012.  On my Day 1 coverage you get a nice variety of observations and interviews for your listening pleasure.  First up it's a trip back to the 80's as I catch up with actor Curtis Armstrong who starred in the cult film Revenge of the Nerds and the tv series Moonlighting.  I get a chance to talk with some independent producers of the new webseries Clutch (www.clutchtheseries.com)  and how they are trying to make an impact on the web.  I then get a chance to catch up with the Jason Eisener, director of Hobo With a Shotgun (which I have reviewed on this show) as we talk about the art of making a cult classic.  It's a short trip into the land of reality tv as I geta quick interview with one of the stars of the Celebrity Apprentice, Tia Carrere (Wayne's World, Relic Hunter) as she spills some dirt on the show.  I end the day by catching up with one of the hosts of Innerspace on the SPACE channel AJ Fry as we talk a little sci-fi and actually suprise him with some news.  Music for this episode features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar, it can all be found at www.famemusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome and encouraged

THis episode features another trip down to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and my third special from Fan Expo 2011 that took place August 25 - 282, 2011. First up I catch up with the Rock Hippo games and talk with Dimitry about thier latest title Brawl Busters. Then it's a chat with Alexander Finbow, Director of Operations at Renegade Arts Entertainment as we talk about the art of making an audio book and the Spine Chillers series narrated by Doug Bradley from the Hellraiser movies. I catch up with the head people at DC Comics, Dan Didio as he returns to the podcast to talk about the New 52 that is coming out and his new title OMAC. From there it's a chat with the new writer of Detective Comics Tony S. Daniel as he talks about taking on the Dark Knight and the future plans for the series. It's all about the video games when I catch up with Victor Lucas, one of the hosts from The Electric Playground as we talk about some upcoming titles and the future of gaming. As a bonus this week I throw in my blu-ray review of Sanctuary The Complete Second Season to get ready for season 3 being released this week. Music for this week features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.blackstackmusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

It's a trip back to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Part 2 of my Fan Expo 2011 convention coverage. First up you get my take on the new 3D technology including what I thought of the new Starfox on the Nintendo 3DS that I got to try out. I catch up with author Crissy Calhoun of Love You to Death - Season 2 : The Unofficial Companion to The Vampire Diaries www.ecwpress.com) as we talk about the cult tv show and the challenges of getting a book out. I chat with DC comic book writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (http://kellysue.com) who recently wrote for Supergirl as talk about writing for the iconic character. It's back to the ECW (Entertaiinment Culture Writing) Press booth and a great chat with author Nikki Stafford (http://nikkistafford.blogspot.com) of the classic Buffy Book Bite Me! as we talk about Buffy, Angel, LOST and Fringe. She even tries to help explain the ending of LOST and that is not an easy task. I get a chance to talk actors Michael Biehn & Jennifer Blanc about their last project together The Victim (www.grindhousethevictim.com) and advice on how to get into show business. I wrap up the day with a review of the screening for Terra Nova that I got to see that premieres on City TV on September 26. Music for this week features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.blackstackmusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here it is folks my first special from my coverage of Fan Expo 2011 that took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from Aug 25 - 28, 2011. In this episode I take in the sights and sounds of opening day. Firsat up I am joined by fellow podcaster and writer Wayne as we talk to Brian Namanny who worked on the robots from Disney's upcoming movie Real Steel that premieres Oct. 7 at a theatre near you. The I meet up with artist Jim Su (www.beach-studios.com) who worked on the Canadian animated shows Reboot & Beast Machines by Mainframe entertainment. It's then time for me to catch up with Teddy Wilson and Ajay Fry from Innerspace as we discuss all things sci-fi and geekness and catch up on what is happening on the SPACE channel (www.spacecast.ca). I have a quick discussion with Courtney from Hasbro as we talk about a product they launched at the convention called Kre-o Transformers (www.kre-o.ca) . It's then a trip to the streets of Gothamm as I talk with Sarah from Rocksteady Games as we discuss the upcoming game Batman : Arkham City (www.batmanarkhamcity.com) coming out in October. I wrap things up for the day with a very quick interview with actor Larry Hagman who talks about his role as J.R. from the tv show Dallas. Music for this week features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.blackstackmusic.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome. P.S. Check out the Facebook page for the podcast where pictures from the convention will be posted soon

This week it is another on the road edition of the show as I head down the 401 Highway to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Fan Expo 2010. Day 1 of my coverage includes my interview with Victor Lucas, one of the hosts of The Electric Playground (www.elecplay.com) as we talk about the world of video games, I take a ride on the Nostromo from Alien, talk with Bernice at the Fox (www.fox.com) booth about upcoming video releases, Dan Didio from DC Comics (www.dccomics.com) , David Pea from Universal Designs (www.udreplicas.com) and his amazing motorcycle outfits then it is out to Durham County as I catch up with the creative team of ladies behind the show, Laurie Finstad, Janis Lundman and Adrienne Mitchell and wrap things up with the legendary actor Ernest Borgnine. Music for this week features the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar that can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com. Other instrumental music is by the band Mr. Burns (www.mrburnsmusic.com). As always your comments and suggestions are welcome

This week it is gaming, independent producers and comic book legends as I conclude my interviews from Fan Expo 2009 that took place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from July 28 - 30th 2009.  First up I catch up with Jay Watamiuk from Bioware (www.bioware.com/)  and we talk about the upcoming game Dragon Age : Origins and what goes into making great video game.  Then I talk with the founder of Troma films  (www.troma.com/) , Llyod Kaufman & friends in the most unothrodox and funny interview I have had in ages.  I talk with upcoming movie producer and actress Alexia Anatasio (www.alexiaanastasio.com/) about starting her own business from the ground up.  I go CHAOTIC (www.chaoticgame.com/) and talk with Sarah about the popular trading card game and what they have in store for all thier fans.  I wrap things up with longtime artist for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle comic book, Jim Lawson (www.ninjaturtles.com) about the fab four and what is like to draw characters for over 20 years.  Music for this week is from the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com. As always comments and suggestions are welcome.

Here it is folks the second day coverage of Fan Expo 2009 that I attended at the Metro Toronto |Convention Centre from July 28 - 29, 2009 and a star studded spectacular if there ever was one.  On this weeks show you get my observations of the event along with interviews with legendary comic book creator of Swamp Thing and Wolverine, Len Wein, w(http://www.lenwein.blogspot.com/), he dishes out the 2 most imprtant things you need to know about writing for television.  Then it is Senior V.P. & Executive Editor of D.C, Dan Didio talks about revitalizing old heroes (www.dccomics.com).  From sci-fi televison, Aaron Douglas from the new BattleStar Galactica (www.aarondouglasfans.com) and actress Erin Grey from the classic tv series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and comedy Silver Spoons.(http://www.heroesforhire.info/).  Then I wrap things up with a great interview with actor James Kyson Lee (www.jameskysonlee.com) who plays Ando on the hit NBC television series Heroes.  Music for this week is from the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com. As always comments and suggestions are welcome.

This week it is another on the road edition of my podcast as I head out to cover Fan Expo 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  In additon to my observations of the event you also get interviews with the youngest professional gamer in the world, Lil Poision (http://lilpoison.com/), actor Beau Bridges from Stargate SG-1, the Soup Nazi from Seinfled, actor Larry Thomas (www.soupnazi.tv), actor Anthony Forrest from Star Wars IV : A New Hope (www.anthonyforrest.com) , Brazillian comic book artist Mike Deodato Jr. from Marvel's Dark Avengers comic,  along with Joe Bonsu & Mark Williams, creators of a new comic book Heroes of the World ( www.theheroesoftheworld.com/).  Music for this week is from the song Black Hole by Victor Stellar and can be found at www.podsafeaudio.com. As always comments and suggestions are welcome.