17 h. ago Edmontonian, 13, to be official national anthem singer for Elks' 2025 season

After moving to Edmonton just over a year ago, 13-year-old Suraiya Liapis will be the Edmonton Elks’ official national anthem singer for the 2025 football season. Settling into a new city isn’t always easy. Liapis and her family moved from the U.S. to Edmonton, where much of her mother’s side of the family lives, in […]

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67 h. ago Deryck Whibley on Sum 41’s farewell: ‘It ended the way I hoped’

'The biggest thing to me was making it a great show for everyone that night,' lead singer says of two-night stand in Toronto

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3 d. ago Mother Mother: 2.8 Million Followers on TikTok and a 2025 Juno Nomination

Back in 2021, Mother Mother had just released their single “I Got Love.” The song became an anthem for fans during the pandemic when live music was still a distant memory. The band’s singer and guitarist, Ryan Guldemond, remarked that the return of live music would be “triumphant!” He also shared that the band was...

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5 d. ago Singer Barry Manilow calls on students to pick their favourite music teacher

His 'Manilow Music Project' has raised more than $10 million to help fund scholarships and high school music programs across North America.

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9 d. ago The Beach Boys Endless Summer Gold Tour surfs into Vancouver

Lead singer Mike Love says playing live is fun, fun, fun.

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1 week ago Okanagan musician seeks public’s vote to perform at Canadian Country Music Awards

Mitch Zorn is one of the eight finalists competing for a chance to peform at the Canadian Country Music Awards that will be held in Kelowna, B.C. later this year.

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2 w. ago En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson reveals she has been living out of her car for three years

Singer topped the charts in the '90s

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2 w. ago Billy Joel postpones Toronto show to 2026 amid ‘medical condition’

'My health must come first,' legendary singer says

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2 w. ago Music flows in Roberta Flack ’Celebration of Life’ memorial featuring Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder

NEW YORK — A public memorial service bursting with music including performances by Stevie Wonder and a surprise visit by Lauryn Hill celebrated the life and legacy of Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack. Flack’s songs “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” made her a global […]

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3 w. ago Canucks anthem singer says singing O Canada ‘loudly and proudly’ better than booing U.S.

Elizabeth Irving, whose rendition of the Star Spangled Banner was loudly booed at a recent WWE event in Toronto, says 'the Canadian anthem right now is bringing on immense patriotism'

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3 w. ago Concert announcement: Darius Rucker bringing the twang to Rogers Place Oct. 17

Darius Rucker only wants to be with you (and of course thousands of others) to share Beers and Sunshine this Oct. 17 at Rogers Place on an eight-stop tour of Canada. This tour of the renowned and beloved Hootie and the Blowfish singer long leaning into country (since 2008) is in support of his seventh […]

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3 w. ago Women in Calgary's music scene take centre stage ahead of International Women's Day

'Opening up spaces is super important,' said Calgary singer/songwriter Kate Stevens

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3 w. ago Neil Young plans free concert in Ukraine ahead of European tour

Neil Young is planning to perform a free concert in Ukraine. The folk singer-songwriter announced on his website that he is “currently in talks” to visit the war-torn country and play a show that kicks off his summer tour with the Chrome Hearts. He wasn’t clear on where in Ukraine the concert would be held […]

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3 w. ago Toronto legend Mike Myers trolls Elon Musk and reps Canada on SNL

It's been years since Canadian actor Mike Myers appeared on Saturday Night Live (SNL), and he certainly made an impression upon his return, taking aim at U.S. President Trump and Elon Musk.The actor from Scarborough, best known on SNL for his Wayne's World persona, made an electrifying return over the weekend and managed to troll both Musk and Trump in one episode.In the closing credits, Myers appeared onstage with comedian Shane Gillis and Canadian singer Tate McRae. As the guests said goodbye to viewers, Myers showed off his T-shirt emblazoned with the Canadian flag and the phrase "Canada is not for sale." He lifted his arm, pointed at his elbow, and mouthed, "Elbows up."For the past few months, Trump has been relentlessly referring to Canada as the 51st state, sparking outrage. Online, netizens cheered Myers, with one calling him "a Canadian legend.""Show some love for Mike Myers, who wore a 'Canada is not for sale' shirt on SNL last night," wrote another X user.Someone took a sw...

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3 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in March: Spruce Meadows | Tina Turner | Icelandic Carnival

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Jack Singer Concert Hall is hosting a tribute to pop legend Tina Turner. […]

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4 w. ago Leonard Cohen notebook sold for $174,000 in memorabilia auction

MONTREAL — From pages inked with poems to a locket containing a lock of hair, memorabilia belonging to the late Canadian poet and singer songwriter Leonard was auctioned on Friday, raking in thousands of dollars. The Montreal icon died at the age of 82 in 2016 and Julien’s Auctions billed the event held in Los […]

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