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Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

TORONTO — Decades later, Mark McKinney says the pressure of writing comedy sketches for “Saturday Night Live” still haunts him.

Feb 15, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >

'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.

Feb 14, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.

Feb 13, 2025 3:54 PM Read more >

Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he's not rushing to decide the fate of Buffy Sainte-Marie's many honours with the music organization, even after it was confirmed last week that she was stripped of her Order of Canada.

Feb 11, 2025 9:18 PM Read more >

Country star Josh Ross says he's in good company leading Juno nominees with Tate McRae

TORONTO — Country performer Josh Ross reached a personal Juno Awards milestone on Tuesday and he did it in good company with breakout pop singer Tate McRae.

Feb 11, 2025 12:36 PM Read more >

'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press is looking back at some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.

Feb 11, 2025 7:39 AM Read more >

Police costs for Taylor Swift Vancouver concerts outweighed by economic impact: chief

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's police chief says it cost $943,000 to police the three Taylor Swift concerts in the city, but that was much surpassed by the economic impact of her visit.

Feb 10, 2025 4:46 PM Read more >

Invictus Games for wounded veterans kicks off in Vancouver with star-studded ceremony

VANCOUVER — Entertainers and dignitaries led by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, officially kicked off the 2025 Invictus Games in British Columbia on Saturday in a star-studded opening ceremony.

Feb 9, 2025 1:41 PM Read more >

Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Order of Canada

OTTAWA — The appointment of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie to the Order of Canada has been terminated by the Governor General. The move was announced in the Canada Gazette, the federal government newspaper.

Feb 7, 2025 6:56 PM Read more >

Julie Adam promoted to president and CEO of Universal Music Canada

TORONTO — There's a change in leadership at one of Canada's most prominent record labels, with Julie Adam stepping into the role of president and CEO at Universal Music Canada.

Feb 7, 2025 2:56 PM Read more >