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PROUD FM 103.9

Otherwise known as CIRR-FM, Proud FM was the first radio station in Toronto to target the city’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender communities. Ever since their launch in 2007, they have been playing the greatest variety of new as well as old music hits.

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DO NOT MISS: The Mike Chalut Show

Listen to The Mike Chalut Show every weekday 3:00 – 7:00PM. A name in both TV and radio, his winning personality mixed with producer Helena Schaper’s quick wit make for a charming combination. Your afternoons will never be a drag again, and their contagious energy will definitely make you love this station’s guts.

99.9 Virgin Radio

Owned by the Virgin Group, the Virgin Radio brand is used by independent radio stations all around the world. In Toronto, 99-9 Virgin Radio is owned by Bell Media, this station plays the latest contemporary hits.

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DO NOT MISS: Steve Roberts on The Breakfast Show with Mad Dog & Maura

Steve Roberts co-hosts the Breakfast Show with Mad Dog & Maura Monday to Thursdays at 6:00 – 9:00AM and Fridays 5:30 – 9:00AM. All three hosts make our morning shine but we’re big fans of Steve Roberts: he’s such a delight!

KiSS 92.5

A.K.A. CKIS-FM, KiSS is a radio station owned by Rogers Media. Since their first broadcast in 1993, they have been broadcasting the Top 40 contemporary hits for Torontarians.

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DO NOT MISS: Taylor Kaye

Taylor Kaye airs every weekday 9:00AM – 2:00PM.  We love her cheeky personality and hearing all the latest celebrity dirt straight from the pop culture expert!

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boom 97.3 – 70’s, 80’s, 90’s

boom 97.3 is the station you go to if ever you want a blast from the past. Owned by Astral Media, their extensive song repertoire focuses on adult hits released between years 1964 to 2005!

DO NOT MISS: Totally 80’s Friday Nights

If you’re getting ready for a night out, or just having a quiet Friday night alone: don’t forget to tune into Boom 97.3 for the Totally 80′s Friday Nights! It airs every Friday 5:00PM to 2AM, so it accompanies you from the end of the work week to the weekend night out. Hosts KY and Jeff Spindel will keep you entertained through your evening adventure!

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CHUM FM 104.5

CHUM-FM plays the hottest adult contemporary hits in Toronto, currently holding the spot for the second most listened-to radio station in their market. They have weekly ‘CHUM Chart Top 30s’ countdowns, voted on by their listeners and requests!

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DO NOT MISS: 90 Min Workday Kickoff

Hosted by the wonderful Ingrid Schumacher, the 90 Min Workday Kickoff airs weekdays at 9:00 – 10:30AM. She plays the perfect mix of upbeat hits that never fails to start off our work days the right way.

Now that you know what we’re jamming to.. tell us your radio picks in the comments!

TORONTO, ON (April 9, 2013) – On the evening of April 6, 2013 over 700 charitable attendees devoured cotton candy, fresh popcorn and decadent chocolate amongst fire-eaters, stilt walkers, strong men and a bearded lady at the Fairmont Royal York in support of the 18^th Annual Starlight Children’s Foundation Gala.

Celebrity supporters including Dragon’s Den’s Arlene Dickinson, ET Canada’s Rick Campanelli, MTV’s Matt Barker, Fashion Model Stacey McKenzie, The Listener’s Ennis Esmer and Rainbow Sun Francks, Love It Or List It’s Hilary Farr, App Central’s Amber MacArthur, Proud FM’s Mike Chalut and The Next Star’s Mark Spicoluk among others joined host CTV weather anchor, Anwar Knight for an evening of magic, wonder and excitement.

 “This year will mark our most successful gala to date. We’re absolutely thrilled with the amount of support and generosity from all attendees, volunteers, and celebrity talent. The money raised helps us to deliver our in-hospital and out-of-hospital programs and brighten the lives of seriously ill children and families.” said Starlight President, Christopher Barry.

Ticket-holders were granted access to a variety of priceless auction items including a sleepover at Toys“R”Us (the Gala’s presenting sponsor), a walk-on role and set visit to CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries and a private screening for 300 people to DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming film, Turbo 3D.

The $500,000 was raised through the evening’s live and silent auctions, games room and Starlight bear sales and, through Starlight Canada’s programs, gives seriously ill children the opportunity to laugh, play and just be kids again.

About The Starlight Children’s Foundation:

Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada is a charitable organization that brings smiles, laughter and joy back into the lives of children with serious illness through in-hospital distractive entertainment and out-of-hospital fun family events.

Website: http://www.starlightcanada.org
Twitter: @StarlightCanada
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StarlightCanada

About Toys“R”Us, Canada:

Toys“R”Us (Canada) Ltd., is part of Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer. Toys“R”Us, Canada operates 74 stores across the country. For store locations and convenient online shopping visit www.toysrus.ca  orhttp://www.babiesrus.ca

For interview requests or more photos please contact:

Cory Stewart
Embrace Disruption PR
647.638.1586
cory@embracedisruption.com

All photos courtesy of George Pimentel Photography:

CTV’s Amber Mac:

CBC’s Arlene Dickinson:

ProudFM’s Mike Chalut:

ET Canada’s Rick Campanelli and wife Angie:

1 Girl, 5 Gays’ Matt Barker:

The Next Star’s Mark Spicoluk:

Degrassi’s Taysha Fuller:

Love It Or List It’s Hilary Farr:

Fashion Icon & Model Stacey McKenzie:

Celebrity Designer Glen Peloso, NewsTalk 1010′s Pay Chen, and KiSS 92.5′s Taylor Kaye: