NBC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NBC - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "NBC, the National Broadcasting Company, is an American television and radio network based in New York City's Rockefeller Center. It is sometimes referred to as the Peacock Network due to its stylized peacock logo. The network is now part of the media conglomerate NBC Universal and supplies programming to more than 200 affiliated U.S. stations. NBC Universal is a unit of General Electric.

It is the last U.S. network holding company to legally abandon the name behind its acronym; in 2003, the corporate name was shrunk from 'National Broadcasting Company, Inc.' as it had been from 1926 to 'NBC Universal, Inc.' following a merger with French Vivendi Universal's Entertainment division in 2004. NBC still uses the full name during occasional broadcasts, such as its coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (ABC still occasionally uses American Broadcasting Company or Companies for some copyrights and on-air branding.)"

National Public Radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

National Public Radio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "National Public Radio (NPR) is an independent, private, not-for-profit membership organization of public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following the passage of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 which established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and also led to the creation of the Public Broadcasting Service. The network was founded on February 26, 1970, headed by Robert Conley with a partnership of talented journalists, with 30 employees and 90 public radio stations as charter members.

Like its competitors, American Public Media and Public Radio International, NPR produces and distributes news and cultural programming. Its member stations are not required to broadcast all of these programs and most public radio stations broadcast programs from all three providers. Its flagship programs are two drive time news broadcasts, Morning Edition, and the afternoon All Things Considered; both are carried by nearly all NPR affiliates and in 2002 were the second- and third-most popular radio programs in the country. Morning Edition has been the network's most popular program since 1979."

Jazz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jazz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the early 1920s in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. It is characterized by blue notes, syncopation, swing, call and response, polyrhythms, and improvisation. Jazz has been described as 'America's Classical Music', and started in saloons throughout the nation."

European classical music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

European classical music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, encompassing a broad period from roughly 1000 to the present day. The central norms of this tradition, according to one school of thought, developed between 1550 and 1825, focusing on what is known as the common practice period.

The term classical music did not appear until the early 19th century, in an attempt to 'canonize' the period from Bach to Beethoven as an era in music parallel to the golden age of sculpture, architecture and art of classical antiquity, (from which of course no music has directly survived). The earliest reference to 'classical music' recorded by the Oxford English Dictionary is from about 1836. Since that time the term has developed in common parlance as a simple opposite to popular music"

CBL-FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CBL-FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "CBL is the CBC Radio Two station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It broadcasts at 94.1 on the FM dial, and also serves Huntsville (FM 104.7), Orillia (FM 90.7) and Peterborough (FM 94.1).

CBL-FM was launched in 1946, simulcasting CBL-AM on the FM band. It originally broadcast at 99.1, but moved to 94.1 in 1966. (The 99.1 frequency was vacant until 1977, when it was assigned to the CKO radio network. CKO ceased operations in 1989, and the frequency was again vacant until it was assigned to CBLA.)

The CBC's FM network was strictly a simulcast of the AM network until 1960. In that year, distinct programming was launched on the FM network for the first time; this was discontinued in 1962 and resumed again in 1964. The FM network was rebranded CBC Stereo in 1975, and CBC Radio Two in 1997."

The Current - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Current - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The Current is a current affairs radio show hosted by investigative reporter Anna Maria Tremonti on the CBC. It airs weekdays starting at 8:37 a.m. local time on CBC Radio One.

Although primarily a serious news program, The Current has traditionally begun each show with a brief satirical comment by a CBC producer credited only as The Voice."

The World at Six - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The World at Six - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The World at Six is the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's national dinner-hour radio newscast, airing Monday to Friday from 6 to 6:30 p.m. on both CBC Radio One and CBC Radio Two.

On Saturdays and Sundays, the program airs with the title The World This Weekend"

DiscDrive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

DiscDrive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "DiscDrive is the afternoon show on CBC Radio Two hosted by Jurgen Gothe. It plays a mix of classical music and commentary.

The name is a pun since the program is playing discs while listeners are driving home from work during the afternoon rush hour"

CBC Radio Two - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CBC Radio Two - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "CBC Radio Two is an FM radio network in Canada, operated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Its programming focus is on arts and culture, primarily consisting of programs devoted to opera, classical music and jazz, although some programming devoted to Canadian pop and indie rock music also airs.

The CBC's FM network was launched in 1946, but was strictly a simulcast of the AM radio network until 1960. In that year, distinct programming on the FM network was launched for the first time. This was briefly discontinued in 1962, but resumed again in 1964.

In 1975, the FM network was rebranded CBC Stereo, to distinguish it from the AM network, known as CBC Radio. However, in the 1990s many of the old AM stations moved to FM as well, so in 1997 the CBC rebranded the networks as the current CBC Radio One and CBC Radio Two.

Radio Two is not as widely available across Canada as Radio One. While Radio One is available in most communities across Canada regardless of size, Radio Two for the most part is available only in larger cities. Radio Two also has a more consistent national schedule than Radio One, with only one and a half hours each week devoted to distinct regional programming. Regional programming primarily consists of a weekly arts magazine which airs on Sunday afternoons at noon, and a daily calendar of local arts"

Sound Advice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sound Advice - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Sound Advice is a radio show on CBC Radio. It airs Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on CBC Radio Two and Sundays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on CBC Radio One. The host is Rick Phillips.

The show reviews recordings of classical music and, except in special themed shows, a rating of up to five stars is given. The program advises listeners on building up a library of classical music.

The show also aims to impart discriminating distinctions so that listeners will become skilled in forming their own opinions. To further this instructive effort, different recordings of the same piece are often played in succession to illustrate different (and sometimes substandard) approaches in the performance."

Vinyl Tap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Vinyl Tap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Vinyl Tap is a CBC Radio One radio show hosted by Randy Bachman, musician alumnus of the famous Canadian rock bands, The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

In the two hour program, Randy Bachman plays predominately classic rock music and tells various stories behind the selections, including numerous personal anecdotes."

The Vinyl Cafe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Vinyl Cafe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The Vinyl Cafe is a radio comedy/variety show hosted by Stuart McLean and broadcast on CBC radio networks One and Two.

The feature segment is McLean telling his stories of the misadventures of Dave who runs an independent record store called The Vinyl Cafe ('We may not be big, but we're small')."

Outfront - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Outfront - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Outfront is a Canadian radio program, which airs on CBC Radio One from 8:45 to 9 p.m. on Monday to Wednesday evenings, following Nighttime Review.

The show, which was designed to showcase new and independent producers, airs a 15-minute radio documentary each day."

After Hours (radio show) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

After Hours (radio show) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "After Hours is a jazz-oriented program that airs from Monday to Friday from 10 PM-12 midnight on CBC Radio Two. The show is hosted by Andy Sheppard and originates from CBC Radio Two's Winnipeg studio."

CBC Radio 3 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CBC Radio 3 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "CBC Radio 3 consists of four major parts all devoted to Canadian arts and music: a Sirius Satellite Radio station (channel 94), an 8.5 hour national Saturday evening program on CBC Radio Two, a weekly podcast from the CBC Radio 3 website, and streaming audio on the same website."

As It Happens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As It Happens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "As It Happens is a long-running interview show on CBC Radio One in Canada. It has long been one of the most popular and acclaimed shows on CBC radio; it is also distributed in the United States by American Public Media.

The show was introduced in 1968 as a reverse call-in show — rather than having the public call in, the reporters at As It Happens would call newsmakers and pundits for their opinions"

CBC Radio One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CBC Radio One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming. It is available to ninety-eight percent of Canadians, and is also available overseas through Radio Canada International and also over the Internet.

A modified version of CBC Radio One, with local content replaced by additional airings of national programming, is also available on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 137. It airs on both Sirius Canada and the U.S. based service."

CBLA-FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CBLA-FM - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "CBLA is a Canadian radio station. It is the CBC Radio One station in Toronto, Ontario, broadcasting at 99.1 FM"

Hockey Night in Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hockey Night in Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) is a popular television broadcast of National Hockey League games in Canada produced by the CBC. It is consistently the highest-rated Canadian-produced television program on Canadian television. The highest-rated segment of HNIC is Coach's Corner, an intermission show featuring Don Cherry and Ron MacLean."

CBC Newsworld - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CBC Newsworld - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "CBC Newsworld is a Canadian 24-hour cable news television channel operated by the CBC. It broadcasts into over 10 million homes nation-wide, as well as into some northern states in the U.S. It is the world's third-oldest television service of this nature, after CNN in the United States and Sky News in the United Kingdom."

The OHL Arena & Travel Guide - Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto Marlboros

The OHL Arena & Travel Guide - Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto Marlboros: "Maple Leaf Gardens was once called the most important religious building in English Canada. This may seem an exaggeration, but it shows the status of hockey in Canada. Every year it was the Leafs in their Gardens versus the Habs in their Forum. Two solitudes, two arenas, one game.

That's all gone now. The Leafs left in 1999 for the spiffy but boring Air Canada Centre. However, two of their tenants remained for another season: the Toronto Rock lacrosse team and the Majors."

The OHL Arena & Travel Guide

The OHL Arena & Travel Guide: "Welcome to the OHL Arena & Travel Guide.

Below you will find links to all the OHL Arenas including driving directions, ticket prices, pictures and contact information. I have visited every OHL arena past and present dating back to the 1960's, and listed below are experiences in visiting each rink - what the arena is like, how the fans there treat opposing fans, etc. Every time I visit another OHL arena I will update the guide"

Hermosillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Hermosillo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Hermosillo's origin traces back to 1700, when several villages were founded on lands previously inhabited by Native Americans. It came to be named the Villa de Pitic, but on September 5, 1828, it was renamed Hermosillo in honor of general José María González de Hermosillo who in 1810 fought for the independence of Mexico in the state of Sinaloa. On April 26, 1879, the city was named the capital of Sonora, and that declaration was confirmed in article 28 of the state constitution, written on September 15, 1917."

Maple Leaf Gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Maple Leaf Gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Maple Leaf Gardens is an indoor arena in Toronto, Ontario, on the northwest corner of Carlton Street and Church Street. One of the temples of ice hockey, it was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1931-1999. It was also home to the Toronto Toros of the WHA from 1974-1976, the Toronto Marlboros of the OHL (junior hockey), the Toronto Rock of the NLL, and the Toronto Huskies in their single season in the Basketball Association of America (BBA) (a forerunner of the modern NBA). The NBA's Toronto Raptors played a handful of games at the arena each season from 1995-1999 (mostly when the Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) was unavailable), and the Buffalo Braves played a few home games each year at the arena as well. It was also one of the few venues outside of the U.S. where Elvis Presley had concerts (one on April 2, 1957).The Beatles once did two shows on the same night in Maple Leaf Gardens which has not been done in any other venue"

Kincardine, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kincardine, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The Municipality of Kincardine is located on the shores of Lake Huron in the County of Bruce in the province of Ontario, Canada. It has a population of 11,000, and covers an area of 580 square kilometres. The municipality, located at the mouth of the Penetangore River, was created in 1999 by the amalgamation of the Town of Kincardine, the Township of Kincardine, and the Township of Bruce"

Toronto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Toronto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Toronto is a Canadian city and the provincial capital of Ontario; it is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. With a population of 2,481,494, it is the most populous city in Canada and the fifth most populous in North America (after Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.) The population of the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) is estimated at 5,304,100 in 2005 (Statistics Canada). The Greater Toronto Area (GTA), slightly larger than the Toronto CMA, is defined by provincial authorities for urban planning purposes. Residents of Toronto are called Torontonians. The city is part of the Golden Horseshoe, a densely populated region in Ontario of over eight million people. Approximately one-quarter of the Canadian population lives within the Golden Horseshoe, and about one-sixth of all Canadian jobs lie within the city limits. It currently holds the tallest freestanding structure on land in the world in the CN Tower, and the first ever stadium to have a retractable roof, the Rogers Centre (formerly the SkyDome), which was built in 1989.

Toronto is a global city, exerting significant regional, national, and international influence, and is one of the world's most multicultural and ethnically diverse cities: 42% of the population was born outside of Canada. Toronto is Canada's financial centre and economic engine, as well as one of the"

Port Elgin, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Port Elgin, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Port Elgin is a community in Bruce County, Ontario located on Lake Huron. It is now part of the town of Saugeen Shores. It is the largest community in the town with a population of over 7,000 people"

Bruce County, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bruce County, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Bruce County is a county in western Ontario, Canada, and includes the Bruce Peninsula. As of 2001, the population was 63,892. The area was 4,155.53 square kilometres. The county seat is Walkerton, Ontario. It is located at a Latitude of 44°30' North and a Longitude of 81°15' West."

Saugeen Shores, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Saugeen Shores, Ontario - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Saugeen Shores is a town in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, formed in the 1990s, as municipal restructuring merged the towns of Southampton, Port Elgin, and the township of Saugeen.

According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Census:

* Population: 11,388"

CW Television Network - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CW Television Network - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "The CW Television Network, or more casually The CW, is a new television network in the United States set to launch for the 2006-07 television season. It will feature a mixture of programming from both UPN and The WB television networks, which will both cease independent operations on Monday, September 4, 2006 (Labor Day). The network will be a joint venture between CBS Corporation, owner of UPN, and Warner Bros. Entertainment, a subsidiary of Time Warner, majority owner of The WB."

CBC Arts: Urban thinker Jane Jacobs dies

CBC Arts: Urban thinker Jane Jacobs dies: "Jacobs, author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, and most recently, Dark Age Ahead, was 89.

She'd been in ill health for more than a year and suffered several strokes, the most recent on Saturday.

Her powerful critiques about the urban renewal policies of North American cities have influenced thinking about urban planning for a generation.

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