{"podcast":{"title":"Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","podcast_index_feed_id":7593854,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-plano-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-plano-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2015,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Toronto News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Toronto with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From downtown developments to regional updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Toronto. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Toronto News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:21:18.616941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854"},"episode":{"title":"Celebrated Cellist Cris Derksen Passes Away","slug":"celebrated-cellist-cris-derksen-passes-away","published_at":"2026-05-18T21:50:56+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/celebrated-cellist-cris-derksen-passes-away","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b0075b6c-1894-428a-8147-0052fd9af352.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b0075b6c-1894-428a-8147-0052fd9af352.mp3","summary":"Celebrated cellist and composer Cris Derksen, known for blending classical music with Indigenous and electronic sounds, has tragically passed away at forty-five. Derksen, a two-spirit artist, was recognized internationally for pushing the boundaries of classical music and advocating for Indigenous artists. Their unique, genre-defying sound, often incorporating traditional Indigenous melodies and powwow drums, resonated with audiences worldwide. Derksens work was seen as a bridge, weaving together classical training with Indigenous ancestry and modern electronics. Their compositions, like Orchestral Powwow and Controlled Burn, were critically acclaimed and performed by orchestras across Canada. Derksens impact and advocacy for Indigenous artists in classical music will continue to echo. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5664b50a9b705e3d","meta_description":"Celebrated cellist and composer Cris Derksen, known for blending classical music with Indigenous and electronic sounds, has tragically passed away at fort…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":115,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/episodes/celebrated-cellist-cris-derksen-passes-away/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854/celebrated-cellist-cris-derksen-passes-away.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}