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So Toby, have you got something to tell us?
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If you want to know more about Toby DaBrit, check out the Bio.
I have a collection of various clippings in the Press section.
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OZ FM
(9 October 2004)
So I've finally got round to fixing a few little things and some updates. The Bio section has been updated to include my move to OZ FM.
I'm now the Music Director for OZ FM and I'm on-air Monday - Friday 3 pm to 10 pm. I'm doing all the usual stuff I was before, like the DVD reviews, plus a whole lot more. Unfortunately I can't get too specific as the competition might read this ;-)
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Driving
(5 October 2004)
So I took my Canadian Driving test a few months ago and passed. Now this test is so easy in comparison to the UK one, plus the examiners are nicer in Canada (not quite as scary). Not that it wasn't difficult in places, or that nerves weren't a factor, but getting to take the test in an Automatic car makes life easier. Just recently got around to getting the new photo ID. Must make sure that I don't get it confused with the Permanent Residency ID :-)
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I'm now have Permanent Residency in Canada
(August 2004)
So the paperwork and photo ID have now come through. It looks like I'm on my way to getting dual British and Canadian nationality. It's been a long, slow process, but it's a relief now that this part is all over and done.
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Job Title
(12 June 2003)
Found out that I now have a job title. They've been taking pictures of the presenters/personalities at the station and the card I was holding had my name on it and underneath that, Evening Show Host and the time I'm on-air. V Cool to finally have something like that. I guess that's another rung on the ladder achieved.
Also found out that I'll be doing some more stuff for the morning show, when Randy Snow takes over the helm. I have to remain cryptic for the moment. Don't want to spoil any surprises ;-)
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Shopping List
(updated 23 July 2003)
Here's a list of random things you can buy in the UK, but can't find in Canada (so far).
- Jaffa Cakes (Mcvities)
- Orange Squash (Robinsons Whole Orange Drink 1)
- Elizabeth Shaw Mint Crisp Chocolates
- Marmite
- Marston's Pedigree
- Back Bacon
- Sainsbury's Edam Cheese
- Pork Sausages
- Walkers Crisps (Salt & Vinegar)
- Ribena (Blackcurrant Drink 1 Ltr)
- Mcvities Golden Syrup Cake
- Own brand Dry Roasted Peanuts
- Orangeboom
- Pork Scratchings
- Pimms No 1 (thank goodness I have few bottles)
- Lemon Curd (although I have found a Delia Smith recipe
- Crumpets (the toasting variety)
- Natrel PLUS. Anti-Perspirant Deodorant - PCAO
- Tesco Shampoo Apple & Aloe Vera Frequent 750ml
- Cadbury's Chocolate Buttons
- Cadbury's Flakes
- Cadbury's Curly Wurly's.
- Galaxy Chocolate
- Cadbury's Roses, as Quality Street don't cut the mustard
Some of these can be found at Great British Goods, a company based out of Toronto.
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Words/phrases the local's don't understand
(24 October 2002)
Whenever I say these words, I get strange looks.
- Crisps [Potato Chips]
- Chips [Fries]
- Trousers [Pants]
- Jumpers [Sweaters]
- Trainers [Sneakers]
- Boot (of a car) [Trunk]
- Rubbish bin [Garbage can]
- Football [Soccer]
- Car Park [Parking Lot]
- Hockey [I mean Field Hockey not Ice Hockey!]
Coming soon (maybe), words I pronounce differently! :-)
Here's a few:
- Controvesy
- Privacy
- Aluminium
- Clerk
- Urinal (I think due to toilet humour, this makes people laugh the most)
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