105.9 The Region

08/10/2023

TOMORROW: We're back with another SUMMER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT feature! The talented Sophia Fracassi will be joining Shaliza Bacchus live in studio after 12PM! Listen live at https://1059theregion.com/ 🎶

08/10/2023

It’s about time to start singing for ! We have a pair of admission passes to the Canadian National Exhibition up for grabs! We’re also picking EIGHT winners this week so your chances to win are even higher. Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winners on Friday afternoon after 5pm.
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us what memorable food item you’ve had at The Ex.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to The Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto ON.

Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Aug. 11.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

08/06/2023

The Richmond Hill Rotary Craft Beer festival is happening this Saturday at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA)! Sample great craft beer and enjoy food from local restaurants like Aneal's Taste of the Islands and King Henry’s Arms🍻 We have a pair of tickets up for grabs and Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Wednesday afternoon.
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us your favourite kind of beer 🍺
3️⃣These are physical tickets and the winner must be able to come to our studios and pick them up.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Wed. Aug. 9.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

08/04/2023

We're headed into the with some LIVE music! Tune in to the Midday Show with Shaliza on Friday for our SUMMER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT feature with Sarah & Matt Music, and stay tuned to our for an exclusive performance 🎶

08/03/2023

Get ready the long weekend and another ! We have two full-day passes to visit Treetop Trekking in ! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm. HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us if you'd rather zipline or try the new Uplå Ontario outdoor trampoline.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to Treetop Trekking, located in Stouffville ON.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Aug. 4.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

07/27/2023

Get ready for the weekend with our giveaway! We've got a family pass for 4 to The Toronto Zoo to give away! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm.
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us what animal you're most excited to see at the zoo.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough ON.

Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jul. 28.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

07/26/2023

: Daniel Monte and his band joined us live in studio to talk about their new music and perform live in our lobby! 🎶

Orchestral pop-rock artist Daniel Monte and his band joined Shaliza Bacchus live in our studios to talk about their song "Play Your Cards Right" and performe...

07/20/2023

Our SUMMER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT continues with Daniel Monte tomorrow! Daniel will be dropping by, chatting with Shaliza after 12pm, and stay tuned to our Instagram page for a LIVE performance after 1pm! 🎶 🎤

07/20/2023

We’re back with another ! We’re giving you a great way to enjoy a Saturday at ClearWater Farm Ontario! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm. HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us the first fresh item you’d grab from the Clearwater farmstand.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to the Saturdays at Clearwater Farm event (in Georgina ON) which runs every Saturday from 9am to 3pm.

Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jul. 23.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

07/18/2023

Join Kevin Frankish LIVE ON LOCATION at Tim Hortons on Wednesday July 19th at 9600 Islington Ave. in for . Kevin will be hanging out all afternoon and 100% of the proceeds of hot and iced coffee purchased on Wednesday will be donated to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps to help underserved youth reach their full potential.

07/14/2023

Our SUMMER ARTIST SPOTLIGHT series continues this weekend with Nicolina Bozzo! Tune in on Sunday after 2PM, Nicolina will be live in studio with Shaliza Bacchus to talk about her new single "Way Out" and more! 🎤

07/13/2023

Get ready for another ! We have two full-day passes to visit Treetop Trekking in ! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm. HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us if you'd rather zipline or try the new Uplå Ontario outdoor trampoline.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to Treetop Trekking, located in Stouffville ON.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jul. 14.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

07/07/2023

Visit ClearWater Farm Ontario tomorrow and take part in some extra fun for the kiddies. Enjoy Outdoor Family Storytime in partnership with Georgina Public Library from 10-10:30AM. Join us in the great outdoors for stories, songs and other fresh air activities! In case of inclement weather, we will shift to the Red Barn.

07/06/2023

It's time! This week, we've got a pair of day passes to the waterpark at Americana Waterpark Resort & Spa 🌊 Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm.
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us if you're more of a hot tub or water slide person.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to Americana Waterpark in Niagara Falls ON.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jul. 7.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

06/29/2023

Here's your edition of ! We've got a family pass for 4 to The Toronto Zoo to give away! Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm.
HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us what animal you're most excited to see at the zoo.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough ON.

Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jun. 30.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

06/22/2023

Woohoo! It’s another ! We’re giving you a great way to enjoy a Saturday at ClearWater Farm Ontario!! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm. HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us the first fresh item you’d grab from the Clearwater farmstand.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to the Saturdays at Clearwater Farm event (in Georgina ON) which runs every Saturday from 9am to 3pm.

Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jun. 23.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

06/19/2023

CONGRATULATIONS to our Station Manager, Tina Cortese for receiving the honour of the RTDNA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award! Throughout her career, Tina has worked tirelessly in a number of newsrooms and has influenced this industry greatly. We are extremely proud of her, and to quote the legend herself, “I ain’t done yet!” 🏆

06/15/2023

Get ready for another ! We have two full-day passes to visit Treetop Trekking in ! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm. HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us if you'd rather zipline or try forest bathing.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to Treetop Trekking, located in Stouffville ON.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jun. 16.
You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

06/09/2023

: we closed out our coverage with DAVE SULLY! He joined Shaliza Bacchus in studio and performed his newest song "Escape" in our lobby. Dave will be taking the stage at Bar Cathedral on June 10th as part of the Showcase.

We close out our Canadian Music Week coverage with Dave Sully who is performing at the CMW Showcase at Bar Cathedral on June 10th. Dave performs his newest s...

06/08/2023

: Singer/songwriter Carina Bianchini joined Shaliza Bacchus head of her performance tomorrow night at The Paddock Tavern. Check it out!

Singer/songwriter from Toronto Carina B joined Shaliza Bacchus live in our studios ahead of her performance as part of the Canadian Music Week showcase on Ju...

06/08/2023

Time to go to the movies! Our giveaway this week is a 4-pack of family passes to Cineplex! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5PM. HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us what movie you want to see this summer.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to the Cineplex location of your choice.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jun. 9.

You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will not ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

06/07/2023

: Italian-Canadian Alessandro Montelli joined us live in our studios ahead of his performance tomorrow night at The Wheatsheaf Tavern.

Italian-Canadian artist Alessandro Montelli joined us live in our studios ahead of his performance for Canadian Music Week at The Wheatsheaf Tavern on June 8...

06/07/2023

is approaching and have a great dad-worthy prize to give away! You could win a adventure for two from Wilderness Tours PLUS a $50 for some snacks on the way! Here's how to enter:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment telling us the best piece of advice your dad has given you.
3️⃣For a bonus entry, send us an email to [email protected] telling us the best advice you've received from dad.

Winner will be announced on the morning of Friday June 15th.

Please note that all winners will only be contacted by our official, verified account and we will not ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

06/06/2023

DAY 3! Canadian music icon Shawn Desman joins Shaliza Bacchus to talk about his epic comeback and his upcoming performance on June 7th at The El Mocambo in Toronto as part of the Showcase. Shawn will also be back in on June 14th performing for the City of Vaughan's Concerts in the Park series.

Canadian music icon Shawn Desman joins Shaliza Bacchus to talk about his epic comeback and his upcoming performance on June 7th at The El Mocambo in Toronto ...

06/05/2023

DAY TWO: Good friend of the station Natali Ioffe dropped by to join Shaliza Bacchus in studio and chat about her upcoming performance at the Canadian Music Week Showcase on Jun. 6th at Cameron House. We also got an exclusive performance of her newest single "Summer Nights" accompanied by Dave Sully.

Natali Rachel from Thornhill ON first debuted her music on The Region when she was just a teenager. Flash forward to a few years later and her music career i...

06/04/2023

: Maeesha b. joined Shaliza Bacchus to talk about her upcoming performance tomorrow night, and she also gave us an exclusive performance of her song "Personal" in our lobby.
CHECK IT OUT:

Maeesha B from Ottawa ON joins our Shaliza Bacchus live in studio to talk about her music career and grace us with a live performance. Maeesha will be taking...

06/03/2023

Tune in everyday from Sunday to Friday at noon for exclusive coverage of ! Shaliza Bacchus will be your guide, as she hosts some of the artists taking part in this year’s showcase. Keep your eyes peeled to our socials for some exclusive content, don’t miss a beat! 🇨🇦🎶

06/01/2023

It's about that time! Our giveaway this week is two full-day passes to visit Treetop Trekking in Stouffville! Kevin Frankish will be announcing the winner on Friday afternoon after 5pm. HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us what you're most excited to do at Treetop Trekking
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to Treetop Trekking, located in Stouffville ON.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. Jun. 2.

You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.

05/26/2023

Catch Lucas, our Production Coordinator, in the Dreamtheatre Productions stage production of this weekend!
For tickets and more details:

The Fiddler invites you to join us!
May 26,27 7:30pm
May 28 2:00pm
Inquire for tickets.

05/25/2023

Another giveaway! We have a fabulous prize to give away during the Afternoon Show with every Friday until Sept. 1. This week: another set of family passes to Wet'n'Wild Toronto 🌊 How to enter:
1️⃣Follow us and like this post.
2️⃣Leave us a comment and tell us if you love the water slides, or if you’re more of a lazy river person.
3️⃣Must be a GTA resident and able to travel to Wet ‘n’ Wild located in Brampton ON.
Contest closes at 4:59PM EST on Fri. May 26.

You will only be contacted by our official account if you are a winner, and we will never ask you to click on any links or provide any sensitive information.