An update on the CFNY documentary
For a little more than a year now, a group of us have been working on a documentary that looks at the Spirit of Radio years (1977-1992) at CFNY (now 102.1 The Edge.)
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An update on the progress of the CFNY Spirit of Radio documentary
[HENDERSON, NEVADA] – One of the most exciting times in the history of Canadian–hell, North American!–radio were the Spirit of Radio years, the time when CFNY-FM/Toronto (well, okay…Brampton) was breaking all kinds of
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Reflecting on my 40 years in the radio business
[I passed a milestone this past weekend. I covered it in my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] This is a story that begins shortly after 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 1968.
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It’s the 25th anniversary of the release of this Edge compilation. It’s pretty damn solid, too.
Back in the day when money flowed like water through the music industry, radio stations, record labels, and record stores teamed up to create special compilations that could be sold across the country.
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Producer of a CFNY/Martin Streek documentary could use your help (UPDATED WITH MORE VIDEO)
For the past couple of years, filmmaker Wil Dunlop has been piecing together a documentary that seeks to cover off three things: (1) The life and times of legendary CFNY/102.1 The Edge personality
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Random music news for Saturday, October 12, 2019
Today is National Album Day in the UK. The ask is that you listen to at least one album from start to finish in the order that the artist intended. Read more here.
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Reflecting on 30 years at CFNY/102.1 the Edge
At exactly 12 noon on October 3, 1986, I climbed the stairs at the strip mall at 83 Kennedy road in Brampton for the first time, presenting myself as the new all-night person
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Let me explain the news about me, Q107, and 102.1 the Edge. (Relax: It’s all good! Really!)
You may have seen this story at Global News earlier this week. Toronto’s beloved radio station, Q107, is returning to rock in a new way. Monday marks new beginnings for Q107 as they welcome
Read MoreRemembering one of radio’s biggest fans: RIP Larry Bates of the “Bring Back the Spirit” Campaign
It was a rough, scary time for the staff and fans of CFNY-FM (now 102.1 the Edge). In 1988, the station, saw its parent company, Selkirk Communications, purchased by Rogers. But because Rogers already
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Join me for a rock’n’roll tour of London UK this spring. But hurry because the deadline to book is TODAY.
A rock’n’roll tour of London! Who’s with me? It’s the perfect thing for anyone who wants to combine a love of music with travel. Together with Flight Centre and 102.1 the Edge, I’m
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Human Kebab of USS Gets a Radio DJ Gig
DJ Human Kebab, one half of USS, is going to start a new Saturday night radio show on 102.1 the Edge/Toronto this coming Saturday. From the press release: A weekly hour-long remix show
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