The Zoomer’s Choice Classical Chart

“Count the music that counts” with the Zoomer’s Choice Classical Chart. And be sure to tune in every Saturday from 3-5pm for John van…

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Art Tidbits

Art Tidbits is a new feature in Classical 96.3FM where Marilyn Lightstone discusses her thoughts on some of her favourite pieces of art.…

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Nocturne

Marilyn Lightstone invites you to join her weekday evenings from 11pm until 1am for Nocturne, a program of classical music, commentary and…

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St. Michael’s Choir School

Boys in grades three and four from St Michael’s Choir School performed in our Concert Lobby. Here are some images from their lovely performance earlier today. You can watch the live performance here: Watch live streaming video from thenewclassical at … read more

Classical Commuter Quiz – June 19th

Question: With last night’s 8-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, the Toronto Blue Jays have a 7 game winning streak. When was the last time they managed such a feat? Answer: Aug. 30 – Sept. 9, 2008 Today’s Winner Daniel … read more

Nathaniel Dett Chorale Live in the Concert Lobby

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale performed live in the Classical 96.3fm Concert Lobby on February 7,…

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New Orford String Quartet

The New Orford String Quartet joined us live in our Concert Lobby on February 6,…

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Classical Commuter Quiz – June 18th

Question: On this day in 1983, the space shuttle Challenger blasts off from Cape Canaveral,…

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Classical Commuter Quiz – June 17th

Question: On this day in 1881, in Hanover, Ontario, Canada’s only world heavyweight boxing…

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Marilyn Lightstone's Thoughts on Art
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Henri Matisse

Each time I see another Matisse image I am more and more in awe. He produced beautiful work as a young man, but it is the evolution of his... read more
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    Do you have trouble motivating yourself to get up and walk around during the day? It’s especially a problem for those of us who work sitting at a desk, looking at a screen. There is an effective, low-cost solution. Researchers … read more

  • 3:20PM

    It’s the only form of cancer where death rates are still going up. That’s the conclusion of the latest edition of Canadian Cancer Statistics released by the Canadian Cancer Society. The report also says that since 1970, the incidence rate … read more

  • 3:19PM

    Here’s the latest on how to delay or even prevent the development of wrinkles and sagging skin. It’s from a scientific study and doesn’t involve anything invasive or expensive. The study in The Annals of Internal Medicine found using sunscreen … read more

  • 4:18PM

    Gardening is the most common cause of back and neck pain during warm weather season. That’s what nine out of ten chiropractors say, according to the Ontario Chiropractic Association. They find improper gardening techniques make this prime time for degenerative … read more

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy is a famous composition that has been adopted for use in many popular culture references. But did you know that Ode to Joy was adopted as the European National Anthem in 1972? It is based on … read more

This Is The End

Jay Baruchel arrives in Los Angeles to spend time with his old Canadian pal, Seth Rogen. They hang out together for an afternoon but by the evening, Rogen wants them to go to James Franco’s housewarming party. Baruchel reluctantly agrees to go; he thinks Franco and his pals are all phonies who don’t like him.… read more

LIVE

I would highly recommend the LIVE restaurant at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. It’s a very quiet restaurant with a great ambiance. -Ed A. from Mississauga, ON.

Which Way is the Frontline from Here?

Which Way is the Frontline from Here?: the Life and Time of Tim Hetherington Feature documentary…

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Before Midnight

Richard Linklater, director and co-script w/Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy Starring: Ethan Hawke…

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Bombay Grill
Excellent quality Indian food at this smallish, family-run restaurant in Burlington, part of a chain…
Anti-Noise Pollution League
Moses Znaimer and The New Classical 96.3FM & 103.1FM are serious about noise pollution in…
Boston Pizza
It is loud and my impression is that it gives no consideration to the demographic of their…
Da Noi Restaurant
Reasonably priced excellent Italian food cooked by chef/owner.  Decor is casually elegant with…
  • NEW BANK OF CANADA GOVERNOR URGES BUSINESS TO SPEND June 19, 2013
    The Bank of Canada will focus squarely on keeping inflation in check. That promise comes from new governor Stephen Poloz -  in his first major speech  since he took over the job from Mark Carney. Poloz described the bank’s two per cent inflation … read more […]
  • OBESITY NOW CLASSIFIED AS A DISEASE IN US June 19, 2013
      It’s now classified as disease by the the American Medical Association. In order to fight what it described as an obesity epidemic the AMA  voted at its annual meeting in Chicago to recognize obesity as a disease  and recommended … read more […]
  • CANADA SENDING SOLDIERS TO HAITI June 19, 2013
      Defence Minister Peter MacKay has announced a six-month deployment of Canadian troops to Haiti to take part in peacekeeping operations there. The 34 soldiers will be drawn from the Royal 22 Regiment, based in Valcartier, Quebec. There are roughly … read more […]
  • BOB RAE SAYS GOODBYE TO POLITICS June 19, 2013
    Bob Rae is leaving  politics. The former interim Liberal leader and one-time NDP premier of Ontario is stepping down as an MP, wrapping up a political career stretching  over 35 years and two parties. Rae is leaving in order to focus on his new … read more […]