Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts

Monday, 22 February 2016

Episode 132 - February 20, 2016

Do you remember how exciting it was to get a new book when you were a kid? Give that feeling to a kid who loves to read but may not be able to own a book of their own.
A Good Book Drive is hoping to collect 1000 new kids books for the Children's Book Bank in Toronto.
Radio host Lana Gay and Lindsay Timmins (Children's Book Bank) join the show to share stories of how a new storybook can make a huge difference in a kid's life.
And somehow two of three people in studio end up crying...

If you find health, dental or travel insurance confusing - you're not alone. Gavin Prout from Special Benefits Insurance Services breaks down what to look for when searching for personal insurance and the difference in coverage plans. Plus, why you'd be a fool to leave the country without travel insurance.

Monday, 29 September 2014

Episode 69 - September 28, 2014

Award-winning journalist, Amy Rosen, visits the show to talk about her new cookbook, "Toronto Cooks: 100 Signature Recipes from the City's Best Restaurants". The book features 50 chefs in the city. Amy talks about the Toronto dining scene and how our restaurant industry has changed over the years.

Chef Ricardo has launched a beautiful glossy cooking magazine called "Ricardo", with easy recipes, tips and simple meal solutions. He talks about his rules of cooking, what makes his magazine unique and the kind of foods he likes to cook. And...the recipe for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie.

Do you have baby or kids books your child has outgrown? The Children's Book Bank desperately needs donation of gently-used books. They are a non-profit charity that encourages literacy by providing books to kids in low-income areas. Find out how you can help!