Friday, July 12, 2024. For this week's The Final Word, host Mariana Schuetze and reporter Karen Young review four Toronto Fringe Festival shows (Painting By Numbers, The Bluffs, Bus Stop and Sheila: The Musical). The Final Word reporter Rogene Teodoro interviews Spencer West on this year's Toronto Disability Pride March and The Final Word reporter Lamar McIntosh has this week's top news.

On Thursday, July 11, host Anna-Giselle Funes-Eng brings us the latest headlines. First, McGill University shuts down campus as a hired agency removes the Pro-Palestinian encampment. In the U.S., vending machines in Alabama offer bullets and groceries. Finally, Poland tells their army to prepare for full-scale conflict as tensions rise on the border with Russia and Belarus.

Then we hear from Rogene, with a special report from Toronto Fringe Fest, reviewing the show "Are You Loving It?".

On Wednesday, July 10, host Krishika Jethani brings us the news. First, the LCBO scraps their plan to make 5 stores open to bars and restaurants and the strike continues. Then, remnants from Hurricane Beryl are expected to arrive in the GTA. After that, extreme summer heat threatens workers and vulnerable people. Finally, Ticketmaster says customer's credit card info has been compromised in a data breach. Then, Rogene comes on with a segment of Good News.

On Tuesday, July 9, Shaden Aly is here with the headlines. First, in France, the left-wing say they're ready to lead as elections lead to a hung parliament. Then, a new report highlights the challenges Indigenous folks face in the public sector in Canada. In Toronto, an arrest is made connected to an unprovoked attack downtown. Next, Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City wreaking havoc on civilians. Finally, Rogene comes on for a segment of Good News.

in the arts, based on the July 5, ArtReach Post-It newsletter.

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Links:

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS OVER 30 YEARS OLD

instagram.com/artsetobicoke

CALL FOR ARTWORKS: AS YOU ARE

http://nextgenerationarts.ca/

TANGLED ART + DISABILITY'S 2024 CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW OPEN

http://tangledarts.org /

BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE IS HIRING A SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

buddiesinbadtimes.com/news

UPCOMING DEADLINES AT THE TORONTO ARTS COUNCIL

http://torontoartscouncil.org/grant-programs

Background music (freemusicarchive.org)

Bebop by HolizonaPATREON

On Monday, July 8, Gabriel Hilty brings us the day's hard-hitting news. First, LCBO workers across Ontario went on strike, the first in the company's history. In Toronto, some are calling for solutions to the city's growing rat problem. Internationally, the Israeli government is accused of trying to sabotage a ceasefire plan in Gaza. Then, Samina brings us a new book recommendation in Turn the Page.

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Demier Peterson. He was in the movie "To My Brother."

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm15556834/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and writer Gio Perez. The series "Damaged A Hobos Tale" is out now. It's available on LOOKHUTV.

https://www.lookhu.tv/watch/damaged-a-hobos-tale.html?key=js8y2apztriu&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZlVmdr-Lz06kkSg56C4EU2Qmbgr7GxZgOf6PcZCMvQ-YvV-mQiaWhQmfQ_aem_86MDmYTvfdR68oTaayJLHQ

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and producer Gregory Lay. He was a producer of the films, “Lonely Boys,” “Another Year Together,” and “Hudson.” His series, “Greg In L.A” is out now.

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1796507/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews director, producer, actor, and writer Colton Tran. He has directed three feature films, “ Sorry Charlie,” “Bell Keeper,” and “Snow Falls.” As an actor, he was in three episodes of the HBO Max show, "Sex Lives of College Girls.”

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm2466936/