Show Notes
On this episode of Today in T.O. host Dani Stover is joined in studio for an interview with Toronto legend, Director X to talk about his new show, Robyn Hood. Dani and X go into why he chose to retell the story of Robin Hood, how he responds to the challenges of creating and a surprising person he would like to work with. Next, the Greenbelt scandal continues. The Ford administration has lost a number of its cabinet and aides due to ongoing investigations, and it may not be over yet. Dani breaks down what's happened so far, who's been shuffled about and what could be next in the ongoing revelations. Finally, producer Glenn Bragonier gives a brief update on the Japanese Canadian Centennial Temple Bell, and why you won't be seeing it around for the next little while.
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