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The first time Kevin Churko recorded Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals, he says it felt less like a studio session and more like a spiritual experience. The Moose Jaw, Sask.

HALIFAX — Public officials in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. have cancelled concerts by a U.S.-based Christian musician, citing complaints from residents and planned protests that raised concerns about public safety.

A spokeswoman for the Tomorrowland music festival says a Canadian woman has died after attending the large gathering in Belgium. Debby Wilmsen says in an emailed statement that a 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the festival on Friday.

TORONTO — Breakout country singer Josh Ross and "American Idol" star Cameron Whitcomb are the leading nominees headed into the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.

The Weeknd donned a mask amid a post-apocalyptic themed concert to open his world tour in Vancouver on Tuesday. "After Hours Til Dawn," a stadium tour featuring the Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, will see eight Canadian and 13 U.S.

TORONTO — The problem with so many rock documentaries is they too often come out as the artist winds down their career — at least that's how pop-punk act Simple Plan see it.

MONTREAL — Thousands of people gathered at Montreal's Place des Arts on Tuesday for the national funeral of legendary singer-songwriter Serge Fiori.

OTTAWA — A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two bands being investigated in the U.K. after their appearance at a popular British music festival last month.