Toronto Draws People In...But Will That Last Forever?

On this episode of Today in TO it's all about the comedy. Host Dani Stover is joined by a rising voice in comedy and a Toronto native, Hassan Phills. They get into what the Toronto comedy scene is like, how he's able to bring his unique background into his material and how it feels to sell out one of Toronto's historic theatres for his new show, Eidiot Mubarak And for the final act, content producer Glenn Bragonier takes you on a tour of the Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre, and why it's one of the last of its kind in the world.

Toronto is not only considered a "global" city, but a magnet that draws in and retains people looking for a desirable to work and live. On this episode of Today in TO host Dani Stover breaks down the 4 different types of global cities, how Toronto fell into the magnet category, and if we will continue to attract and retain talent...or do the other things magnets can do...repel. And content producer Glenn Bragonier helps to explain what a sister city is, and who Toronto has paired up with.

On this episode of Today in TO host Dani Stover turns her eagle eye at Toronto's most recent...and elusive residents. A pair of bald eagles are nesting on the shores of Lake Ontario along the city's waterfront for the first time in recorded history! Dani explains why this is such a big deal and positive sign, and why the city is keeping the nest's location a secret. And content producer Glenn Bragonier reveals one of the many ecological secrets Toronto has to offer, Tommy Thompson Park.

On this episode of Today in TO host Dani Stover wastes no time and dives right into it...should we be paying more money at restaurants to offset carbon emissions? Well, that's what one popular pizzeria has decided to do...and it has people pretty divided if it's a good idea...or even the right approach to addressing this issue. And speaking of pizza in Toronto, Content Producer Glenn Bragonier will take you foodies and za lovers down memory lane to Vesuvios...one of the first pizzeria's to open up in Toronto.

On this episode of Today in TO Dani Stover dives into a recent PSA released by the Toronto Police Service warning citizens to not just film crimes and post them online but Dani questions if this is advice we really should follow. We've all heard of surge prices for Ubers and rideshares...but what about surge prices for fast food? Well, one major fast-food chain has decided that they will explore raising food prices during busy hours....but how could that effect customers...or business. Well, Dani had the same question and she'll dive right into it for the good and the bad? And speaking of burgers...Content Producer Glenn Bragonier will bring you back to one of Ontario's most famous fast-food chains...and he might even sing it to you too!

Today in TO presents... Bad Parents! Who is “Professor Booty Smack? And how do you say no to a pet?! Being a parent never gets easier, but at least we have each other! If you can't get enough of us, we also have a morning show you can check out on Q107 from 05:30am-10am Mon-Fri. We love hearing from you! Contact: [email protected] for any funny stories to share, ideas of what topics you want to hear from us, and anything that involves parenting. You can find the podcast here: https://link.chtbl.com/badparents

On this episode of Today in TO host Dani Stover takes a look at Toronto's skyline, starting off with the new TD Tower that has become the centre of much debate...is it beautiful, or does it look like Gumby's head? Next, she takes a look at the crown jewel of Toronto, the CN Tower. It began construction 51 years ago, and continues to stand as a strong and proud beacon of Canadian identity. And finally, content producer Glenn Bragonier fills you in on how Toronto's founder may also be the first person in North America to celebrate Valentine's Day...with a spy!

It's a new month, but housing is still a problem in Toronto. Host Dani Stover takes you back on the early plans the province had to build homes, how it evolved into the now infamous greenbelt scandal, and why the GTA has plenty of available land without encroaching on protected green space. Next, we now know how many FIFA matches will be held in Canada, and it's way less than our southern neighbours. But Dani asks the important question...do we really want more? And finally, content producer Glenn Bragonier brings you back to the creation of the BMO Field, and what it will become when the FIFA World Cup games are being played.

On this episode of Today in TO, host Dani Stover turns her focus on Ashley Jansen. Dani breaks down how this former educational assistant was falsely accused of sexually assaulting a student, was recently acquitted, and still has her life ruined for not committing a crime. After that, content producer Glenn Bragonier will fill you on in who John Joseph Kelso is, and how he helped to create the Children's Aid Society of Toronto over 100 years ago.

The city of Toronto has finally laid out its budget, and the Toronto Police Service is getting less than it asked for. Host Dani Stover breaks down what's changed this year, why the Chief is saying this will only make crime worse...and if that's actually true. Next, there's a new drinking trend taking place...but it's not what you drink but what you drink it out of. Dani explores why the Stanley Cup has become an international sensation now, even though it has been around for over 100 years. And to close it off, content producer Glenn Bragonier looks back into the history of the Toronto Police Service, and how the oldest metropolitan police force in North America came to be.