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  Mary Walsh tours one-woman play ‘Dancing with Rage’ after physical setbacks

  Victoria Ahearn, The Canadian Press 28 Feb, 2013 0

  TORONTO – Like her comical warrior princess TV character Marg Delahunty, Mary Walsh has felt like she’s been in battle in recent months — but of the physical variety, not the political one Marg is known for.
  A year ago, the riotous satir …

• Avalanche of new fare coming to tube this January as TV’s second season launches

  Bill Brioux, The Canadian Press 27 Dec, 2012 0

  Canadians can look forward to toasting the New Year with some familiar friends. After that, an avalanche of new fare kicks off TV’s second season in January.
  CBC repeats the “22 Minutes” holiday special on Monday, New Year’s Eve, at 8 p.m. …

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  Funeral held Tuesday for Sam the Record Man

  680News staff 25 Sep, 2012 0

  TORONTO, Ont. – He was a Toronto legend, and Tuesday, family and friends came to remember Sam Sniderman, better known as “Sam the Record Man.” Sniderman died on Sunday at the age of 92. His funeral was held at Benjamin’s Park Memorial C …

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  Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in town for the Toronto premiere of “The Campaign”

  Eva Fragiskatos and 680News staff 30 Jul, 2012 0

  TORONTO, Ont. – Funnymen Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis pulled out all the stops for the Canadian premiere of their new film “The Campaign.” It was a very Canadian red carpet premiere, complete with a Zamboni and even the Toronto Map …

• Mayor Ford to appear as Cannon Doll in National Ballet’s “Nutcracker”

  680News staff 7 Dec, 2011 0

  TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford makes his debut with the National Ballet of Canada this weekend. The ballet company announced Ford will be appearing as a Cannon Doll in “The Nutcracker” during the matinee performance on Saturday. T …

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  Canon Theatre renamed for “Honest” Ed Mirvish

  Gloria Martin 6 Dec, 2011 0

  TORONTO, Ont. – A son has paid tribute to his father and a Toronto landmark has a new name. David Mirvish has honoured his father, the late great “Honest” Ed Mirvish, by putting his name on the former Canon Theatre.   “It’s with great  …

• Toronto’s first street art fest taking place Saturday

  680News staff 23 Sep, 2011 0

  Graffiti artists from around the world will take part in Toronto’s first street art festival Saturday at Metro Hall. It’s part of the new initiative to ease strained relations in Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s battle against graffiti. City coun …

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  Dan Aykroyd hosts Famous PEOPLE Players fundraiser

  Gloria Martin and 680News staff 19 Aug, 2011 0

  TORONTO, Ont. – Actor Dan Aykroyd got his start on Toronto’s Second City stage and last night he helped to raise money for another Toronto theatre group. Aykroyd hosted an evening at the Famous PEOPLE Players dinner theatre in Etobicoke. …

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  Ford a no-show at Pride kick-off

  680News staff 27 Jun, 2011 0

  TORONTO – While the rainbow flag was hoisted at Nathan Phillips Square Monday, Mayor Rob Ford got booed for not taking part in Pride Week’s flag-raising ceremony. Every time the mayor’s name was mentioned, the crowd erupted in to huge j …

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  Bollywood actors and fans gear up for IIFA awards

  Shauna Hunt, Gloria Martin, and 680News staff 24 Jun, 2011 0

  TORONTO, On. – The magic of Indian cinema has taken over Toronto. For the first time in 12 years, the International Indian Film Academy Awards will be held in a North American city. The green carpet will be rolled out at Brampton’s Silv …