Weird news stories today do not get much better than a rapper placing a massive block of ice in downtown Toronto for an album launch and the city spending 16 hours melting it. Toronto Fire was called. The mayor backed the decision. A fan arrived with a sledgehammer. Drake's album drops May 15th and everyone in Toronto knows it.

Prego, the pasta sauce company, is also now in the listening device business. A small recorder for your dinner table captures family conversations on a memory card. It launched April 1st. That date is doing a lot of work in this story.

Australia just added a 35-year-old arrest clip to their national film and sound archive. The question now is which Canadian moment belongs in ours.

Topics: weird news stories today, Drake ice block Toronto, Prego dinner table recorder, Australia meme national archive, Canadian meme

Originally aired on 2026-04-22

Weird news stories today do not get much better than a rapper placing a massive block of ice in downtown Toronto for an album launch and the city spending 16 hours melting it. Toronto Fire was called. The mayor backed the decision. A fan arrived with a sledgehammer. Drake's album drops May 15th and everyone in Toronto knows it.
Prego, the pasta sauce company, is also now in the listening device business. A small recorder for your dinner table captures family conversations on a memory card. It launched April 1st. That date is doing a lot of work in this story.
Australia just added a 35-year-old arrest clip to their national film and sound archive. The question now is which Canadian moment belongs in ours.
Topics: weird news stories today, Drake ice block Toronto, Prego dinner table recorder, Australia meme national archive, Canadian meme
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-04-22

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.