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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Shores of the Mediterranean Cruise with John van Driel

Sail on the 350 passenger Aegean Odyssey, featuring 26 dedicated single staterooms and open seating dining in a choice of restaurants.…

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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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Nathaniel Dett Chorale Live in the Concert Lobby

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale performed live in the Classical 96.3fm Concert Lobby on February 7, 2012. Watch live streaming video from thenewclassical at livestream.com   They are Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including … read more

Classical Commuter Quiz – May 21st

Question: On this day in 1920, radio station XWA begins broadcasting the first regularily scheduled programming in North America. Where did it broadcast from? Answer: Montreal Today’s Winner Andy DiFrancesco of Mississauga You win 2 tickets to The New Classical … read more

New Orford String Quartet

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

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Michael Ciufo live in our Concert Lobby

Michael Ciufo joined us live in our Concert Lobby on February 1st, 2012. It was a wonderful way to…

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Bill Classical Jukebox Giveaway – Week of May 21st

Bill Classical Jukebox Giveaway – Week of May 21st 416.870.9636 Win 2 tickets to The Amadeus…

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Alexa’s Oasis Giveaway : Week of May 21st

Alexa’s Oasis Giveaway: Week of May 21st 416-870-9636 Call in to WIN: A $75.00 gift card for lunch…

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Marilyn Lightstone's Thoughts on Art
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View of Rouen

It seems to be dusk, my favourite time of day. Perhaps that’s why this painting has such appeal for me. Interesting: Monet called it View of Rouen, and no... read more
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    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

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    Have you ever asked your doctors what they would do when you were faced with your own medical decision? I have, and I quickly found out that the answer was not necessarily helpful for me. Now a study confirms that … read more

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    Did you realize by the year 2030, one billion people will be over the age of 65? It’s a massive shift that will have a huge impact on every aspect of life. So the question is how do we prepare … read more

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    We all know that eating fish can prevent heart attacks and and improve blood pressure. Now there’s evidence it will also reduce the risk of heart failure….as long as it’s cooked right. Researchers tracked more than 84,000 postmenopausal women for … 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

Mud

At its best, Mud is a wonderful evocation of growing up in a rural society anywhere in the world. There’s pathos and love and heartache and humour and friendship here that is worthy of the best of films. … read more

Boston Pizza

It is loud and my impression is that it gives no consideration to the demographic of their customers. Being a family restaurant it is loud enough without rock music in the background. I have stopped going there as it is … read more

The Stratford Adventure Part II: Cymbeline

Our film and sometimes theatre critic Marc Glassman recently spent a week at the Stratford Festival.…

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The Stratford Adventure Part I: Hirsch

Our film and sometimes theatre critic Marc Glassman recently spent a week at the Stratford Festival.…

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Anti-Noise Pollution League
Moses Znaimer and The New Classical 96.3FM & 103.1FM are serious about noise pollution in…
Da Noi Restaurant
Reasonably priced excellent Italian food cooked by chef/owner.  Decor is casually elegant with…
Naturally Country in Mount Hope
This small tearoom plays soothing classical music – it’s a big part of why I love it and why…
Chemong Lodge in Bridgenorth
The music is soft and the food is superb. I took my whole family – we could always hear each…
  • CARP WELCOMES ONTARIO NDP DECISION TO SUPPORT MINORITY LIBERAL BUDGET May 22, 2013
    Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne received the gift of political life on her 60th birthday yesterday.  NDP leader Andrea Horwath has agreed to support the minority Liberals’ budget averting a June election.  Susan Eng is the Vice President of Advocacy for … read more […]
  • BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT EXPLANSION PLANS ON HOLD May 21, 2013
    The Toronto Port Authority is putting off plans to fill in an area of Lake Ontario near Billy Bishop Airport because it’s unclear if the material would be able to support a proposed runway extension. Porter Airlines is  trying to extend … read more […]
  • GARTH DRABINSKY MAY LOSE HIS LAWYER’S LICENSE May 21, 2013
    The  law society is taking steps against disgraced theatre impresario Garth Drabinsky as part of the continuing fallout from his fraud convictions four years ago. Drabinsky and business partner Myron Gottlieb served several years in prison for a book-cooking scheme that … read more […]
  • CAROL BURNETT WINS TOP HUMOR PRIZE May 21, 2013
    An honour for Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show. She’s been named the winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The 80-year-old will be … read more […]