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Sound decision: Montreal to protect music venues from noise complaints

MONTREAL — Montreal's administration announced on Wednesday it is going to immediately modify a borough's noise bylaw to protect entertainment venues and bars from noise complaints, after a court this week ordered a historic music hall in the city's

Sep 25, 2024 4:20 PM Read more >

Alex Wolff channelled his love of Leonard Cohen's work into 'So Long, Marianne' role

MONTREAL — For Alex Wolff, portraying legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen required a deep dive into the poet's early works and learning new guitar skills. The 26-year-old U.S.

Sep 25, 2024 1:47 PM Read more >

Drake sweeps rap categories at SOCAN Awards; Arkells celebrate impact of songwriting

TORONTO — Drake wasn't around to accept a handful of trophies at the SOCAN Awards on Tuesday, but the rapper's presence still loomed large at the celebration of Canadian songwriters.

Sep 25, 2024 8:55 AM Read more >

Complainant takes stand in Jacob Hoggard's sexual assault trial as Crown begins case

HAILEYBURY, Ont.

Sep 24, 2024 3:48 PM Read more >

Juno Awards add South Asian category, focus more on popularity in top awards

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are casting a spotlight on Canadian-made South Asian music as part of broader changes to the annual celebration.

Sep 23, 2024 4:17 PM Read more >

Beverly Glenn-Copeland reveals dementia diagnosis, will soon play final Canadian show

TORONTO — Beverly Glenn-Copeland says he's been diagnosed with dementia and will play his final concert tour dates over the next two weeks.

Sep 23, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

New documentary reveals Tragically Hip members grieved apart after Downie's death

TORONTO — The death of the Tragically Hip’s lead singer Gord Downie united fans across Canada in their grief, but in many ways pulled his bandmates apart.

Sep 21, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

'Last hurrah': Memorial service for Calgary children's entertainer Buck Shot

CALGARY — It was the last show for longtime children's TV star Ron (Buck Shot) Barge Friday as hundreds of family, friends and fans attended a public memorial in Calgary.

Sep 20, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Nelly Furtado to perform at Invictus Games opening cermony with Bruneau and Kahan

VANCOUVER — Canadian pop icon Nelly Furtado has been named one of three headliners for the opening ceremony of the upcoming Invictus Games. Furtado, from Victoria, will share the stage with alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau of Delson, Que.

Sep 19, 2024 1:36 PM Read more >

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey among 2024 Legacy Awards honourees

Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey will be honoured at The Black Academy’s third annual Legacy Awards this month.

Sep 19, 2024 11:31 AM Read more >