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<title>blogTO Recent Comments: Andy Barrie Returns to the Metro Morning Airwaves</title>
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<title>Gitti</title>
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As I was unable to find the correct place to offer a comment, I am submitting it here in the hopes you will redirect this to Jane Hawkin.

I simply wanted to thank Jane for her stewardship of the Metro Morning program in Andy Barrie's absence.  Jane, you provided a consistent, provocative and compelling morning show that met my CBC standards.  As much as I missed Andy, your hosting provided a difference in hosts that I appreciated.  Thank you for your passion.  Thank you for your delivery.  Thank you for being a woman on the air.

As one of five sisters I have become accustomed to the female voice.  You extended my home experience to the broader public experience.  I think that Canadians learned from this.

I hope you continue to thrive on air.  We need the female voice.

Gitti, from both Newmarket and "the farm" in Sundridge, Ontario.
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:42:05 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>vickiz</title>
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Andy has been missed in this household too, and we're looking forward to hearing his voice again tomorrow morning. He really is part of the fabric of this city, and of our days in it. For those who are interested, there is a modest "Andy Barrie Fan Club" group on Facebook, if you want to leave some kind regards there:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2227104355&ref=mf]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/03/andy_barrie_returns_to_the_metro_morning_airwaves/#c501198</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:57:53 PDT</pubDate>
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<title>megan</title>
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I missed Andy, and was certainly very sad when I heard he was taking time off for a family situation, that's never a good sign.  It's nice to have him back.

I do, however, have to say that I LOVE Kevin Sylvester, and was so very happy to hear him on a daily basis.  Interestingly, it was when he was doing sports on Metro Morning that I started carrying a torch for him, anyone that can compare some random sporting thing to ancient Greek theatre is a-okay in my books.

Welcome back Andy!  Hope to hear you on a regular basis again soon Kevin!
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/03/andy_barrie_returns_to_the_metro_morning_airwaves/#c500584</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:37:01 PST</pubDate>
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<title>handfed</title>
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CBC radio sucks bigtime.  The more I listen, the dumber I get.  Compare it to NPR news on the USA!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/03/andy_barrie_returns_to_the_metro_morning_airwaves/#c497860</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:10:40 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Emily</title>
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Aww I love Andy Barrie and I didn't know that's why he's been missing : (
His voice is always comforting when you have to get up early...]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/03/andy_barrie_returns_to_the_metro_morning_airwaves/#c496397</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:50:12 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Disparishun</title>
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CBLA 99.1's broadcast footprint is shown <a href="http://www.recnet.com/cdbs/fmq.php?canfm=CBLA-FM&jaws=0">here</a>.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/03/andy_barrie_returns_to_the_metro_morning_airwaves/#c496031</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:27:45 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Don</title>
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Metro Morning is the No. 1 morning show in Toronto. Andy's relationship with Toronto and his ability to go beyond the research provided is well-known and respected. The man has a deep interest in so many issues, and a love for Toronto. I for one will be very happy to hear him back this coming Monday.
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:21:51 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Dave</title>
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I have no problem with focusing on Toronto, and that's not what I was referring to. I was talking about being so blind to the rest of the country as to make factually incorrect statements.

It doesn't serve Torontonians' interests to be told that a problem is particular to our city (in one case, lack of public transit funding from the federal government) when in actual fact, it's shared by all cities in the country.]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/03/andy_barrie_returns_to_the_metro_morning_airwaves/#c495992</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:44:54 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Michael</title>
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Why can't a Toronto show be Toronto-centric?  Must we always defer to every region and 'burg in the country?  Even when they don't hear the show?!]]>
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<link>http://www.blogto.com/city/2009/03/andy_barrie_returns_to_the_metro_morning_airwaves/#c495978</link>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:19:56 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Devon</title>
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Jane's got chops, but I'll be glad to wake to Andy's baritone again. Sympathy, love, and top of the morning to you, Andy Barrie! ]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:10:13 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Diala</title>
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Welcome back Andy, you have been missed.]]>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:05:13 PST</pubDate>
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<title>guy lafleur</title>
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Is Metro Morning a national show? I always thought it was just Toronto or, at the most, southern Ontario. 

Glad to see he's back. When I had to wake up that early every day to work I really liked listening to the show. He's faced a few personal challenges (his health) over the last few years and it's great to see him still keeping on. ]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:48:56 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Dave</title>
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Sorry, but I've never been a fan of Barrie's interviewing style (in which his questions all too frequently suggest he wasn't even listening to previous answers) or his blindness to the rest of the country (he has a tendency to say "Toronto is the only city where..." instead "Canada is the only country in which cities..."). I have really enjoyed Jane Hawtin's stint filling in for him.

That said, he seems like a really nice guy, and he wears his love for this city on his sleeve. 

I'm very sorry for his loss.]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:38:04 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Jerrold</title>
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Welcome back, Andy Barrie :)]]>
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<category>Toronto, City</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:42:50 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Rose</title>
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A heartfelt welcome back to Andy, who has been sorely missed.  I have to say that I won't miss Jane, not one little bit!]]>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:27:50 PST</pubDate>
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