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ArtReach Opportunity Round Up: June 26, 2026
3d ago00:06:00Tap to summarizeA round up of funding opportunities for youth in the arts, skill-building workshops, and exhibition opportunities, and based on the June 19th, 2026 ArtReach Post-It Newsletter. Website: www.artreach.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/artreachtoronto/ ONTARIO COMMUNITY CHANGEMAKERS GRANT https://ontariocommunitychangemakers.org/apply-now/ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: HERITAGE TORONTO AWARDS https://www.heritagetoronto.org/programs/heritage-toronto-awards/ THE NATIONAL ANTI-RACISM FUND: EVENT AND YOUTH INITIATIVE GRANTS https://crrf-fcrr.ca/current-grants/ CANNONBURY FOUNDATION - SPRING GRANT https://www.cannonburyfoundation.com/spring-grant 2026 SILVERFISH ARTIST AND WRITER PROGRAM https://silverfish.digital/2026/06/01/2026-silverfish-artist-and-writer-program-open-call/
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Interview: Mike Walton
3d ago00:22:29Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Canadian author and police officer Mike Walton. Walton wrote the fast-paced action-thriller “APOK” book trilogy. The book series follows the chaotic journey of Colonel Miguel Mejia, code-named "APOK", a former military special operative turned police officer. https://michaelwalton.ca/
Transcribe →Interview: Carlos Palacio
3d ago00:28:27Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor Carlos Palacio. He has been on TV soap “Beyond the Gates”, and made guest appearances on “Will Trent” and “RJ Decker”. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9563508/ https://www.instagram.com/carlose.palacio/?hl=en
Transcribe →Interview: Pablo Jerry
3d ago00:28:38Tap to summarizeMet Radio’s Donovan Lacroxi interviews Pablo Jerry. Jerry has balanced multi-hyphenate roles across film and television, working as an actor, producer, and editor. https://www.instagram.com/paulcjerry/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paulcjerry
Transcribe →Artist Interview: KingDarius TheGreat (2026)
3d ago00:26:05Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews artist KingDarius TheGreat. KingDarius TheGreat (formerly Joe Gator) is an Atlanta-based rapper and songwriter, best known as a co-founder of the hip-hop group C-Side. https://www.instagram.com/king_darius1st/
Transcribe →Interview: Gio Perez (2026)
3d ago00:29:53Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan interviews actor Gio Perez. He is a martial artist, actor and the host of MA Talk. https://www.facebook.com/gioperezofficial/
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The Junction's battle between history and affordability
4d ago00:28:59Tap to summarizeFriday, June 19th, 2026 -- Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks with local architect Charles Hazell about the struggle between affordable housing and architectural heritage in West End neighbourhood The Junction. Plus, Mia Johnson interviews community members about their feelings on Toronto establishment Sneaky Dee’s potential demolition after the plot was purchased by developers. Rogene Teodoro has the news.
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Interview: Skyla Lynne
6d ago00:20:21Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews Los Angeles-based actress, content creator, and social media personality Skyla Lynne.
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Artist Interview: Rooky Kamiz (NXNE 2026)
1w ago00:13:10Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Amanda Shekarchi is joined in studio by Saskatchewan-based Afrobeats artist, Rooky Kamiz. They talk about Rooky’s experience performing in Toronto for North by Northeast (NXNE) for the first time. Rooky reflects on growing up in Nigeria and his move to Canada and how those places influence his music. We also break down some tracks from his latest album "Of Chaos & Cotten Candy."
Transcribe →Interview: Jock McKissic (2026)
2w ago00:21:29Tap to summarizeMet Radio's Donovan Lacroxi interviews actor and author Jock McKissic. He has released a book "50 Principles to Thrive in Life".
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