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Month: November 2025

  • The Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Weekend 2025

    By Wayne Baggs & Additional Photography By YYZ Events As a lifelong hockey fan now in my late sixties, the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony felt deeply meaningful. It offered a chance to reflect on decades of watching the game evolve and to appreciate the players and builders who shaped so many eras…

  • The 14th Annual- Angels In Action Gala @The Fairmount – Royal York – Saturday, November 22, 2025

    Pics by @YYZEvents On Saturday we were invited to a special evening at the Fairmont Royal York. The event was to raise money for the 2025-2026 Program, and there was a lot of generous help. The event started with a cocktail party, a tasty dinner, wine, beer and cider. We also enjoyed a delicious dessert,…

  • The 112th Grey Cup-Saskatchewan Roughriders Vs. Montreal Alouettes @ Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium

    It was the 112th edition of the yearly Canadian tradition as the Saskatchewan Roughriders are Grey Cup champions for the fifth time in club history. At the Grey Cup halftime show, American musician MGK was the headliner. Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace performed during the SiriusXM Kickoff Show, and Manitoba country singer Catie St. Germain sang the national anthem.  A classic battle…

  • Community Rocks 2025 ! Fundraiser for Community Living

    By Sally Warburton Every two years Community Living has its massive fundraiser … Community Rocks! 2025 was the year! This year the event was as spectacular as ever! Held again at the Queen Elizabeth Building on the Exhibition Grounds in Toronto.  Doors opened at 6pm at the amazing venue which is spacious and convenient to get to.…

  • Web Summit Tech Conference Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2025

    By Sally Warburton In its 10th year in Lisbon! Ten years! Announced CEO Paddy Cosgrave at the Opening Ceremonies at MEO Arena, Lisbon to a massive crowd. An eager crowd. A tech-loving, AI crowd!  Paddy said “Ten years ago it already felt like the world was changing fast, but it’s nothing compared to how fast the…

  • Finger Eleven @Dine Alone Records-Fri.,Nov.7th,2025

    By Wayne Baggs The Finger Eleven show at Dine Alone Records felt like the kind of night fans quietly hope for but rarely get—a band with decades of arena experience stripping everything down and playing as if they were in your living room. The room itself helped set the tone: warm lighting, vinyl-lined walls, and…

  • Week# 12-Buffalo Bills Vs. Houston Texans-Thurs.,Nov.20th,2025

    Another week, another shoot up for the Buffalo Bills for the  first half of the game as the last couple of minutes was a back and forth scoring extravaganza.  When the momentum was with the Buffalo Bills, an exciting kick off return produced a TD, you would think the half time was sealed, nope the…

  • NFL-Buffalo Bills and CFL-Toronto Argonauts Unique Partnership 

    A unique partnership has emerged between the NFL-Buffalo Bills and the CFL-Toronto Argonauts which includes merchandise and activation opportunities across the Toronto Argonauts, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and other MLSE properties. As the Buffalo Bills continue their 2025-26 season, the Bills and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) announced  that they have entered into a…

  • Folk Guitarist John Dawson Brings New Light to a Christmas Classic With “O Little Town of Bethlehe

    “O Little Town Of Bethlehem” YouTube and Spotify Every holiday season brings a sense of reflection, and for Canadian guitarist John Dawson, that reflection takes shape in music. “It always amazes me how the veil between past and present seems pulled back during the holidays,” he says. “Traditions meet change, and in that mix, we find meaning.” Dawson,…

  • Coney Hatch @The Redwood Theatre-Fri.,Nov.14th,2025

    By Wayne Baggs On November 14, 2025, Coney Hatch, the iconic Canadian hard rock band, delivered a truly special experience at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto. This wasn’t a typical high-volume rock show: the performance is billed as “Up-Close & Unplugged,” giving fans a rare, acoustic, and intimate encounter with the band. Where were you in 1982…

  • Week #11-Buffalo Bills Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    A big win for the Bills as they won 43-32 in week#11.It was a slow start for the Buffalo Bills vs.Tampa Bay Buccaneers as Josh Allen threw an early 1st quarter interception, which ultimately led to a field goal for the Bucs as they had an early lead to give Tampa Bay a 3-point lead. The…

  • WINTERFOLK XXIV RETURNS TO TORONTO — FOUR DAYS OF ROOTS, BLUES, AND COMMUNITY AT THE TRANZAC CLUB

    Toronto, ON — Winterfolk XXIV, Toronto’s beloved mid-winter music festival, returns bigger than ever for its 24th year with four full days of live roots and blues music at the Tranzac Club from February 12–15, 2026. Featuring more than 100 artists across multiple stages, Winterfolk celebrates the city’s vibrant folk, blues, and singer-songwriter community — keeping live…

  • DANNY MARKS RELEASES TWO-SIDED ANTHEM “ONE WAY TICKET HOME” AND “PLEASE MISTER CONDUCTOR”

    Toronto-born musician, broadcaster, and storyteller Danny Marks releases his new double-sided single “One Way Ticket Home” b/w “Please Mister Conductor”, out now through Cabbagetunes Records. The release unites Marks’ authentic voice and masterful guitar work in a celebration of homecoming, resilience, and the spirit of the Blues. A lifelong pillar of Canadian music, Marks began…

  • Week #10 Miami Dolphins 30-Buffalo Bills 13-Sun.,Oct.9th,2025

    This was Tua Tagovailoa second career victory against the Bills,he threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns and De’Von Achane had a pair of rushing TD,against the Bills (6-3), who had not lost to Miami (3-7) since Week 3 of the 2022 season. Buffalo Bills’ 30-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins was a reminder that even…

  • New Reggae Anthem “Show Us the Way” Unites Toronto’s Tasha T, Mel Dubé, and Kandice K*A*S*H to Inspire Love and Positivity

    The radiant new single “Show Us the Way” (ThunderDome Sounds via Slammin Media, distributed worldwide by Believe) is officially out now — a soul-stirring reggae anthem produced by Grammy Award nominee and JUNO Award winner Eddie Bullen. This powerful collaboration features Tasha T, Mel Dubé, and Kandice K*A*S*H, blending uplifting harmonies, inspiring lyrics, and reggae…

  • Week#9-Sun.,Nov.2nd,2025 Bills 28-Chiefs 21@Highmark Stadium-Kansas City

    Week#9 Buffalo Bills Final score: Bills 28 Chiefs 21Records: Bills (6-2), Chiefs (5-4)Next opponent: Bills at Dolphins Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. EST This was the marquee game last Sunday in a 28-21 win at KC’s  Highmark Stadium by the Buffalo Bills as it was an impressive win with their dominant defence squashing any offensive…

  • THE ANNUAL ANDY KIM CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO TORONTO’S MASSEY HALL DECEMBER 3

    Tickets on-sale now –  ticketmaster.ca with proceeds supporting CAMH’s Gifts of Light This year, luminary musician and Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Andy Kimreturns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall onWednesday, December 3 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the season with performances from iconic Canadian artists. The Andy Kim Christmas will bring some of the nation’s most applauded talent to Toronto…

  • Hank Azaria And Caitlin Morrison Unite To Raise Awareness And Action For Mental Health At Toronto’s Koerner Hall November 14

    Toronto, ON — Late actor Matthew Perry’s legacy of compassion and advocacy will continue to echo across Canada through a new initiative led by his long-time friend and Friends co-star Hank Azaria and his sister Caitlin Morrison. Together, they’re spearheading efforts to spark conversation and deliver tangible mental health solutions. Morrison, who heads Matthew Perry House, has partnered with Make Music Matter to…

  • The Forgotten Homeless Initiative Unites Toronto Artists and Community Leaders to Address City’s Growing Housing Crisis

    YouTube and Spotify WoodGreen Website Artists Against Homelessness Facebook Toronto’s arts and advocacy communities are joining forces in a bold new initiative to confront one of the city’s most urgent challenges: homelessness. At the heart of this effort is “The Forgotten Homeless,” a powerful musical and social campaign created by Toronto singer-songwriter Richard Todd, whose message of empathy, action,…