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Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara urges kindness, civility to end political division

Sara Quin of Tegan and Sara urges kindness, civility to end political division

TORONTO — Pop musician Sara Quin says social media has "tragically torn the world to shreds" in recent years, and it's time people consider ways to reestablish a more positive sense of community.
Bryan Adams calls CanCon regulations an 'archaic system' that's 'really stupid'

Bryan Adams calls CanCon regulations an 'archaic system' that's 'really stupid'

TORONTO — Bryan Adams is reigniting his calls to repeal Canadian content regulations that have dictated radio station playlists for more than half a century. The Kingston, Ont.
'Clearly, it's needed': Hundreds let it all out at 'euphoric' scream event in Toronto

'Clearly, it's needed': Hundreds let it all out at 'euphoric' scream event in Toronto

TORONTO — Grace Turner stood at the top of a grassy park slope with a megaphone in her hand. "This turnout is insane," she said.
Weyni Mengesha, d'bi.young anitafrika among Metcalf performing arts prize winners

Weyni Mengesha, d'bi.young anitafrika among Metcalf performing arts prize winners

TORONTO — Soulpepper artistic director Weyni Mengesha and dub poet d'bi.young anitafrika are among the winners of the Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes.
A family and a festival: How Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

A family and a festival: How Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day tragedy unfolded

VANCOUVER — In January last year, Cirque du Soleil usher Alexander Lo made his final public post on his Facebook timeline, promoting the circus' Kooza show. Four days later, his brother responded.
Canadian doc about trans soul singer Jackie Shane wins Peabody award

Canadian doc about trans soul singer Jackie Shane wins Peabody award

A Canadian documentary about trailblazing transgender soul singer Jackie Shane has won a Peabody Award.
Former CMW president resolves 'miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action

Former CMW president resolves 'miscommunication' with buyers that led to legal action

TORONTO — The former president of Canadian Music Week says legal action he launched over what he characterizes as a "miscommunication" with the festival's new owners has been resolved.
Border Insecurity: Canadian musicians face volatile tour life under Trump

Border Insecurity: Canadian musicians face volatile tour life under Trump

TORONTO — Canadian country singer Robert Adam recorded their new album in Nashville, but under the political tumult of U.S. President Donald Trump, the musician doesn’t plan to travel stateside to promote it.
CBC, APTN quietly cancel planned comedy about Indigenous rap duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids

CBC, APTN quietly cancel planned comedy about Indigenous rap duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids

Indigenous hip-hop duo the Snotty Nose Rez Kids say they don't know why CBC and APTN have quietly cancelled plans for a comedy series about their rise to fame.
Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

Carly Rae Jepsen, Lena Dunham adapting '10 Things I Hate About You' for Broadway

TORONTO — Carly Rae Jepsen has been tapped to help adapt the teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" for the Broadway stage. Producers say the singer-songwriter from Mission, B.C.
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