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Toronto’s 99.9 VIRGIN RADIO Announces All-New Morning Show, DARYN & DEEPA, Beginning Today

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– Hosts Daryn Jones and Deepa Prashad lead 99.9 VIRGIN RADIO’s new morning show, waking up listeners with the biggest hit songs and the latest trending topics, airing weekdays from 5:30 – 10 a.m. ET –

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TORONTO (December 4, 2023) – As announced this morning on Toronto’s #1 Hit Music Station, 99.9 VIRGIN RADIO, Daryn Jones joins Deepa Prashad to host the station’s all-new morning show, beginning today. DARYN & DEEPA airs weekday mornings from 5:30 – 10 a.m. ET on 99.9FM in the GTHA, and for listeners across Canada via audio live stream on iHeartRadio.ca and the iHeartRadio Canada app. The all-new DARYN & DEEPA show brightens up listeners’ daily commute with all of the biggest pop hits, as well as discussions of the latest trending topics making waves in Toronto and beyond. “We are thrilled to welcome Daryn Jones as he joins Deepa Prashad on 99.9 VIRGIN RADIO’s new morning program,” said Karen Steele, Program Director, 99.9 VIRGIN RADIO. “We can’t wait for listeners to connect with Daryn and Deepa’s chemistry, energy, and enthusiasm. With these two beloved personalities at the helm of the program, mornings in Toronto just got a lot more fun.” Gemini Award-winning host Daryn Jones is familiar to audiences across Canada. He began his career as the host and co-creator of The Comedy Network’s BUZZ, and has since hosted beloved programs including MTV LIVE and THE BACHELOR AFTER SHOW: AFTER PARADISE CANADA. Deepa Prashad is well-known for her work as a radio and television host. She began her on-camera career as a video host for the Toronto-based culture website blogTO. With a long-time passion for Formula 1 auto racing, Prashad talks all things F1 on her social media accounts “F1 Deepa,” and also appears as an F1 content creator for TSN.  All iHeartRadio Canada stations are available across Canada via live stream on iHeartRadio.ca and the iHeartRadio Canada app. iHeartRadio Canada stations are also connected through Alexa, Siri, and Google Home smart speakers.

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