Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Steven Brittingham from the Hollywood and Beyond podcast, where he does in-depth interviews with actors and actresses.

https://www.hollywoodbeyond.net/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabujJnNIRAxg5MIkyGV6BXAsYF1qGexw_YxkktKw10Ju9gGg6T7H36Cds8_aem_AcaEUQ020ZOHGgaXPnzZRbDMGwsBl-DXnbmHE164WxsGzWCJlRoilcachUsUXZxJAzs1tZjilInK-X4j3f2VPLaD

In Episode 4 of "Diverse Dreams," Tiago Cordeiro and Eva Maia Miranda celebrate the stories of para-athletes. They highlight the legacy of Terry Fox and Rick Hansen, who raised millions for cancer and spinal cord research through their incredible journeys. The episode also features personal accounts from athletes like Tara Llanes and Liam Stanley, discussing their challenges and triumphs. Nate Gray shares how his family's support and his journey in parasports have fueled his desire to inspire others. The hosts encourage listeners to support Canadian para-athletes at the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Produced by Tiago Cordeiro and Eva Maia Miranda

Music: Ages Ago by Brock Hewitt

Transcripts: https://www.metradio.ca/project-feature/diverse-dreams/

On Wednesday, June 12, our host Gabriel Hilty has short headlines before the segment show.

Nationally, Canada Border Service Agency workers reach a tentative deal with Ottawa to avoid a looming strike. In Mississauga, Ont., career politician Carolyn Parrish wins the mayoral by-election.

For the segment show, Rogene has Good News with insights into nuclear weapons research sites being repurposed for sustainable energy. Finally, Phoebe has Hidden Histories with a dive on Toronto's urban legends to wrap the show!

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews the manager of The SWOBEN Program. SWOBEN is South Western Ontario Black Entrepreneurship Network. Empowerment Square program that empowers and supports Black entrepreneurs, including business owners and nonprofit leaders in the greater Southwestern Ontario region, to succeed and thrive by building strong business foundations and optimising opportunities

https://swoben.ca/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews master model builder Noel. LegoLand Discovery Centre, an indoor Lego park and playground, is located in Vaughan.

https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/toronto/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabUDndxP-z3SM_-yLEyYpW8rzFMhjvbQhn3jYQuDF_wejUjjM3wVXHbdgw_aem_ARafLwLdc-9WzYoPTzRtQkq1kyECHr38L3KKo-iNmxOOx0uF_HavY05BEUoHcvvje8TgLUrbrJeLBq3cGsnIK4qx

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and director Daniel Hendricks Simon. His first film he wrote and directed is called "Lonely Boys." He is also a winner at the indie circuit film festival.

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1525053/

Met Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor, director, writer, and photographer Magnus Jackson. He was in the comedy thriller "Freaky."

https://magnusjacksondiehl.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaataSlAd_9CfL-un0ggUz4hc8ec-IGjSbrZ19wDkaQx4EgGbIR-yHuAwSg_aem_Ab2S_2JwUK3pD3XalZ4jKJqxli2EPr3yGrtA_hbVZHHKDh6hihMIhaX3vmfEFh8_dh9DqT8cfBZr-VurZPbAkt5-

This week, The Final Word’s reporter Gabriela Silva Ponte spoke to Ellie Bothwell, the ranking editor at Times Higher Education, about their recent findings and the increase in the number of women as the heads of the top 200 universities in the world. Shaden Aly has the top news of the day.

On Monday, June 10, our host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines.

In Toronto, the national historic St Anne’s Anglican Church is badly damaged by a fire. Nationally, Ottawa to invest over 100 million in a new anti-racism strategy. In Israel, moderate politician Benny Gantz resigns from the war cabinet. The news follows international outrage over a Saturday Israeli operation to save four hostages killed at least 274 in Gaza. Finally, Samina has a book recommendation in Turn the Page to wrap the show!

On May 23rd, 2024, local MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam met with the team at Met Radio to hear more about the Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to recover and rebuild some of the community organization relationships, volunteer outreach and training processes, and in-person studio activities impacted by COVID-19 pandemic closures. For more information, visit the Ontario Trillium Foundation at www.otf.ca.

Read more:

https://www.metradio.ca/station-blog/community-radio-stations-bolsters-outreach-via-otf-grant/