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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

35 years ago today, we first met the man, the myth, the a-hole: Just Stamp the Ticket Man. #TheSimpsons episode “When Flanders Failed,” first aired October 3, 1991.

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On October 3, 1997, “The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family,” an episode guide covering the first eight seasons of the show, was first published by @harpercollins.bsky.social.

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Toronto Concert History: 25 years ago tonight - October 2, 2001 - The Strokes play The Horseshoe. Their 2nd Toronto show after opening for The Doves that March. SOLD OUT. Hundreds outside trying to get in

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Ken Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Canada is maybe the best country. I love Canada so much that when I listen to Sloan I don’t even skip the drummer’s songs.

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Toronto Mike @torontomike.com · 29/09/2026

David Marsden passed on Friday, but it wasn't public until yesterday morning. On Friday, possibly while David was "putting on his wings", I was at the Palais Royale watching Dave Bidini and his band sing Spirit of Radio.

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Richie Assaly @rdassaly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Geddy Lee says “he’s not one to make public statements about politicians” before endorsing Brad Bradford. Lee, who just played four sold-out shows in Toronto and was given a heroes welcome at TIFF, says he “truly fears for the future” of the city.

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ℳatt @matttomic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We, as a nation, successfully bullied a bank into firing their CEO for her stupid shirt www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9...

CEO who posted about wearing 'Lake America' sweatshirts to Halifax is no longer CEO
Jane Smith no longer working for Michigan's Family First Credit Union

A screen grab of an Instagram post by Breaking News Canada from Sept. 13 shows the since-deleted Facebook post by Jane Smith that went viral. (@breakingnews.ca/Instagram)

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

35th anniversary today - September 24, 1991 - release of the album "Blood Sugar Sex Magic" from Red Hot Chili Peppers. #186 on Rolling Stone Magazine's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" #88 in The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame "The Definitive 200: Top 200 Albums of All-Time" list

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On this day in 1948, Phil Hartman was born in Brantford, Ontario. A comedy legend for his time on Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons and NewsRadio, he was beloved by fans. He has a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and won an Emmy for his work on SNL. 📸 NBC

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ROCKthusiast @rockthusiast.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Good thing the US has a Super Genius in charge.

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On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

29 years ago today, Homer Simpson had this exchange with a Khlav Kalash vendor. On September 21, 1997, #TheSimpsons episode “The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson” first aired on Fox.

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

50 years ago today - September 21, 1976 - Second City Television (SCTV) debuts. So many laughs and hard to pick a fave bit or character but I'll start. Certainly "The Great White North" Bob & Doug McKenzie and

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Toronto Concert History: 30 years ago tonight - September 21, 1996 - Pearl Jam play Maple Leaf Gardens. "No Code Tour"

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Toronto Club History: 35 years ago today - September 20, 1991 - Nirvana plays The Opera House. 2nd Toronto appearance.

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Richie Assaly @rdassaly.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Danielle Smith blames immigrants for Alberta's economic woes, and polling suggests that most residents agree with her. Now, the province wants to enact policies that will treat newcomers as second-class citizens. Here's me, somehow, in the Globe & Mail:

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Opinion: Alberta’s shameless attempt to scapegoat immigrants

Opponents of secession have been vocal, but where are the people standing up for newcomers to the province?

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy birthday to Tegan and Sara Quin, born on this day in Calgary in 1980! In their careers as singer-songwriters, they have released 10 studio albums, earned a Grammy nomination and won four Junos. In 2019, they released their best-selling memoir High School. 📸 Dustin Rabin

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Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In memory of Johnny Ramone 🖤 Ramones – CBGB, NYC (September 15, 1974) The band's 13th show ever. Johnny Ramone died 30 years later, on September 15, 2004, of fucking prostate cancer. #punkrock #punklegends #ramones #johnnyramone #punkrockhistory

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Toronto Concert History: 30 years ago tonight - September 14, 1996 - Smashing Pumpkins play Maple Leaf Gardens. SOLD OUT.

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Toronto Mike @torontomike.com · 13/09/2026

George Chuvalo's son Mitch was on Toronto Mike'd and he dropped this #mindblow that George was seen in both Rocky and Pulp Fiction. My condolences to Mitch and all who loved George, a true survivor.

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kanadakev 🇨🇦 @kanadakev.com · 11/09/2026

#OTD in 2011 I was at the PJ20 Tour in Toronto. The band surprised Eddie getting Neil Young to end the show on stage with PJ "Rockin' In The Free World" 🔥 They released the show on Google Music on Nov 10 Pearl Jam / Mudhoney September 11, 2011 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario #concertposters

Two concert posters of moose with antlers that spell "Pearl Jam" Moose is playing a violin/fiddle. They are for the performance by Pearl Jam / Mudhoney September 11, 2011 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario Artist: Munk One

cover for Google Music release of Pearl Jam / Mudhoney September 11, 2011 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario 9/11/2011

photo of Eddie Vedder and Neil Young singing "Rockin' in the Free World" Pearl Jam / Mudhoney September 11, 2011 Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario Photo: Karen Loria

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

45 years ago today - September 10, 1981 - launch of Toronto's NOW Magazine.

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Dave Merritt @goldenseals67.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I think if there was one Canadian hero who could’ve kicked the shit out of Trump with only one leg, it was probably Tariff Fox.

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Steven Hyden @stevenhyden.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thrilled by the New York Times review of my new book IS THIS IT, which really seems to get what I was going for. I'm especially touched by the final paragraphs, which not only compliments the book but also speaks to the value of longform music criticism. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/b...

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ROCKthusiast @rockthusiast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@torontomike.com You got a mention too in this Forbes post about the Canadian Podcast Awards!

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Andrea @parramaterial.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Great interview with Poison Ivy. "Nobody ever talks to me about music or guitar,” she once said. “I’m the queen of rock ’n’ roll, and for this not to be recognized is pure sexism.” Thanks to @bhtransmissions.bsky.social for the repost, as I've never read this. www.guitarworld.com/features/poi...

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Poison Ivy: “It was easier for me to consider playing guitar because I was such a misfit. For me, anything was fair game”

In this previously unpublished interview, the guitarist, songwriter and producer of the Cramps looks back over decades of hoodlum music

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ROCKthusiast @rockthusiast.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Good Sir. Also, go to hell you old bastard! youtu.be/0BpMw7gMOsA?...

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The Ramones The Simpsons Birthday Song

YouTube video by Michael Terpstra

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Toronto Concert History: 55 years ago tonight - September 4, 1971 - Led Zeppelin play Maple Leaf Gardens. Would be the first time Toronto audience would hear Stairway To Heaven - and last as it turned out, "Led Zeppelin IV" was not yet released.

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Richie Assaly @rdassaly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As our planet heats up, are Canadian cities doing enough to armour themselves against the impacts of flooding? “There’s always a bigger storm,” one expert told me. “And we cannot outbuild the sky." My first piece in @thewalrus.ca is a timely one.

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Edmonton, Niagara, Toronto: Are We Ready for Epic Flooding? | The Walrus

More deluges are coming. Here’s how cities can prepare

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Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

True heads know some of the most lethal sketches on SCTV were the ones Catherine O’Hara and Andrea Martin did without the boys around youtu.be/0FDVovss24Q

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SCTV - Only For Women

YouTube video by Dante Krysto

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Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Released 49 years ago today Lust for Life, the second studio album by Iggy Pop, with the eponymous titel track Iggy Pop - Lust for Life #punkrock #iggypop #lustforlife #history #punkrockhistory #otd

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Toronto Mike @torontomike.com · 28/08/2026

Here's my chat with Monty Python co-creator John Cleese about his upcoming visit to Toronto for Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, his thoughts on Trump and the escalating trade war between the United States and Canada, his age and more. www.torontomike.com/2026/08/john...

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John Cleese: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1961

In this 1961st episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Monty Python co-founder John Cleese about his upcoming visit to Toronto for Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50, his thoughts...

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

On this day in 1986, The Big Event was held at Exhibition Stadium. Over 61,000 people (some estimates say 74,000) came out to watch the event, setting a professional wrestling outdoor attendance record at the time. It featured 11 matches.

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musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social @musicmilestonesyyz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

35 years ago today - August 27, 1991 - radio stations in North America are serviced a new single called "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from Nirvana. Game changer on first listen for many - some took a while. We talk about it in this weeks podcast Music Milestones YYZ. 👍😎👍

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Steven Hyden @stevenhyden.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My book IS THIS IT comes out on September 8, just under two weeks from today. I recently unboxed a package of books from the publisher to take an early look. You can PREORDER TODAY to ensure IS THIS IT is in your mailbox ASAP. www.dacapopress.com/titles/steve...

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Toronto Mike @torontomike.com · 26/08/2026

My next guest on Toronto Mike'd is John Cleese. Yes, that John Cleese. If anyone has a question and/or comment for John Cleese, let me know! I'll for sure ask him about Friedman and Bieksa.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton at the first show she ever played in Canada. It was on Feb. 20, 1972 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, where she was a special guest for Porter Wagoner's Traveling Road Show. While not the headliner, many said she stole the show. 📸 Vancouver Sun

Dolly Parton with a vintage hairstyle stands on stage holding an acoustic guitar near a microphone, mid-performance, captured in black-and-white.

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All The Right Movies @alltherightmovies.com · 25/08/2026

Terribly sad news about the legendary DOLLY PARTON. She once said she wrote Jolene and I Will Always Love You on the same day, which is some burst of creativity. What a miss she'll be. #RIP

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ROCKthusiast @rockthusiast.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Getting a tremendous kick over @atrupar.com discovering who Doug Ford is, but IF ONLY his account was around at the height of brother Robbie's mayoral reign of terror! #DrugFraud

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ROCKthusiast @rockthusiast.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Calling Rob Ford intelligent may be the most insane thing from Trump in the past 10 years.

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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

this is just so insane lol

Trump: "Lots of 'bluster' from Doug Ford, who is the Premier of the Canadian Province of Ontario, but who is better known as the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford. America has been carrying Canada for decades, but no longer! The U.S.A. will always be far bigger, richer, and stronger than Canada. Without the United States, Canada couldn’t survive — It’s where they get all of their money and, because of their current bad leadership, primarily Governor Carney, and his Flunky, Ford, they will not be allowed to keep taking advantage of the United States — Their key to survival. Remember, much of the Electricity, Oil, and Gas that Canada gets is transported through the U.S.A. Someone should get these clowns to 'fall in line' or, the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE! Canada’s Unemployment Rate is now at 10%, and rapidly rising. Their businesses are fleeing for the United States, and it’s all because of their failed policies, and inept leadership! The days of ripping off our Farmers, and other Businesses, are OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP"

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ROCKthusiast @rockthusiast.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Not bad from Drug Fraud, but it'll never beat his brother's line from 2013! youtu.be/hMIQWRsYxak?...

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Rob Ford: "I've got more than enough to eat at home."

YouTube video by National Post

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Dani Elwell @danielwell.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Toronto Mike asked me to put together 10 favourite tunes "of all time" for his feature "Kick Out The Jams". I've gotten it down to 30. At least it's todays 30. I won't tell you what they are by providing a playlist or why these songs yet. Clearly I have work to do www.mixcloud.com/DaniElwell/o...

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Ok, I'm down to 30. by Dani Elwell

Toronto Mike asked me to put together ten of my favourite tunes "of all time" for his amazing feature "Kick Out The Jams". Well I've gotten it down to 30. At least it's todays 30. I won't tell what ...

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Alan Ranta (ꜱᴏ ᴡʜᴀᴛ?) 🇨🇦 @alanranta.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Canada's song of the day is from 'A Date with Elvis' (1986), the third full-length studio album by the Cramps. #elbowsup thecramps.bandcamp.com/track/kizmiaz

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Kizmiaz, by The Cramps

from the album Date With Elvis

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Jonathan Surratt @beerinator.com · 18/08/2026

I survived the boat!

A bunch of all dressed potato chips. I'm in Canada!

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Historica Canada @historicacanada.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Today is National Acadian Day, first celebrated by Acadians 145 years ago and recognized federally in 2003. Learn more about the history of Acadians and their deportation in 1755 in this Heritage Minute:

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Heritage Minutes: Acadian Deportation

Enjoy these Heritage Minutes brought to you by Historica Canada! While free to view and share, these productions remain under copyright. Re-uploads or modified versions are strictly prohibited…

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