5 d. ago How Arkells' Max Kerman spends his perfect Sunday in Toronto

Arkells frontman, Max Kerman, is a total try-hard. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's the entire crux of his new book, 'Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress,' which is dropping in book stores across Canada on April 22.A fixture on the Canadian music scene for the better part of the last two decades, it's safe to say that Max knows a thing or two about making it as a creative, an issue that he tackles through a series of essays and advice in the new book.Standing on the cusp of the book's release, Max finds himself in a particularly triumphant position because, while plenty of people over the years have suggested that he should try his hand at writing a book, it didn't always feel like a real possibility."I never thought I'd have the patience or the willpower to finish a book because so a lot of my life is a short spurt of creative ideas," Max tells me."It's like, I get an idea for melody, I'm going in...

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9 d. ago The Juno Beach Centre Association Launches He Lived Where You Live, A Postcard Campaign to Connect Canadians with Local Second World War Stories

BURLINGTON, Ontario, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Juno Beach Centre (JBC), Canada’s Second World War museum and memorial in Normandy, France, announces the launch of a commemorative postcard initiative, He Lived Where You Live. 1,945 households across Canada will receive a unique postcard that shares the name and fate of a soldier who […]

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1 week ago Dinner with Rush’s Lee and Lifeson, autographed guitar on auction block

Music fans can bid on Canadian music memorabilia — including a one-of-a-kind guitar autographed by Rush bandmates Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and the late Neil Peart — as part of the fifth annual Grapes for Humanity wine auction. The auction is Canada’s most successful charity wine auction and has raised more than $1.8 million for […]

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2 w. ago Nate Petrone, Gabriela Cross named Calgary Dinos Athletes of the Year

National athletes of the year Gabriela Cross and Nate Petrone were named the 2024-25 University of Calgary Athletes of the Year to headline an outstanding night of celebration at the 57th annual Night of the Dino awards gala Wednesday in the Jack Simpson Gym. In addition to the Dr. Dennis Kadatz Athlete of the Year […]

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2 w. ago Canadian veterans Big Wreck named Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors for 2025

It hard to imagine there was time when Ian Thornley wasn’t cool. As the singer and primary songwriter of both Big Wreck and Thornley,  he has been a mainstay in the national music scene since  the early 1990s. His weighty baritone has been front-and-centre for thundering hits on both sides of the border, including The […]

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2 w. ago Franchisee Choice, Five Years Strong: Canadian Franchise Association Honours Days Inns – Canada with Top Distinction

Toronto, ON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada was named as a recipient of the Franchisees’ Choice designation for the fifth consecutive year during the Awards Gala at the 2025 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This milestone places Days Inns – Canada among an elite group […]

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2 w. ago Marc Mysterio’s Attorney: Amazon is ‘playing god with data’ Billboard uses for charts

NEW YORK, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marc Mysterio’s legal team, led by attorney Michael H. Joseph, will serve Amazon Music’s counsel with a letter of preservation of evidence imminently—as noted in Marc’s 3-Part YouTube Series exposing the Shadow-ban placed on his music using the IF/THEN protocol employed by Amazon Music— escalating the Irish-Canadian […]

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2 w. ago Canadian Franchise Association Announces Winners of the 2025 Awards of Excellence in Franchising

McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada and EverLine Coatings and Services receive top honours at the CFA Awards Gala TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) is pleased to announce that the Traditional (those with brick-and-mortar locations) and Non-Traditional (those that are mobile or home-based) Grand Prize winners of the 2025 CFA […]

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2 w. ago Toronto rock legend Neil Young attends U.S. protest with 'hands off Canada' sign

Canadian celebrities residing in the United States are starting to speak up in support of their home country, with rock and roll legend Neil Young the latest homegrown talent standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and annexation threats.The 79-year-old rocker — one of the few artists to hold the distinction of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice — was spotted at a protest in the Los Angeles suburb of Thousand Oaks, California.Young was one of thousands to take part in the protest on Saturday, which was one of several organized demonstrations held as part of the Hands Off! National Day of Action.Over 2,000 attended Saturday's demonstration in Thousand Oaks, far exceeding the 1,300 protestors expected by organizers.Among the throngs who attended, the Canadian music icon blended in with the pack with the help of a "Hands Off Canada" sign.While Young has an estimated net worth in the vicinity of $200 million, the Rockin' in the Free World s...

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3 w. ago Letters to the Sun: There's never been a better time to support Canadian performers and artists

This year’s Juno Awards was very special to me as it was the first time I had the opportunity to not only volunteer with the awards and earn another “free T-shirt” but also to fist bump and rub shoulders with the likes of Michael Bublé, the Weeknd, Juno CEO Allan Reid and many more famous […]

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3 w. ago TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Winner BBNO$: “The Only Thing I Have Left To Do in Life is Be the Best Version of Myself”

BBNO$ was awarded the 2025 TikTok JUNO Fan Choice winner of the Year. Here, we take a look back at when he first released his crowd-pleaser anthem, ‘It Boy’.

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3 w. ago 'We are not for sale': Here are 5 patriotic moments from the Juno Awards

From Anne Murray to Michael Bublé, Canadian pride and patriotism was on display everywhere at the Juno Awards in Vancouver

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3 w. ago Michael Bublé monologue sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

The Vancouver crooner jumped into his role as hometown Junos host by telling the crowd he was proud to be Canadian.

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3 w. ago Decibels up: 2025 Juno Awards packed with patriotic expression, big ensembles

Blending big ensemble blowouts with individual numbers, the sold-out show at Rogers Arena was the rarest of things: an awards broadcast that didn't drag

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3 w. ago Juno Awards in Vancouver LIVE: Songwriters' circle hits the right note | Micheal Bublé excited to host on Sunday

The Juno Awards are happening Sunday, March 30 at Vancouver's Rogers Arena, with special events scheduled all weekend. Follow along for all the live updates right here.

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3 w. ago Juno Awards in Vancouver LIVE: Songwriters' circle hits the right note | Michael Bublé excited to host on Sunday

The Juno Awards are happening Sunday, March 30 at Vancouver's Rogers Arena, with special events scheduled all weekend. Follow along for all the live updates right here.

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3 w. ago Juno Awards in Vancouver LIVE: Who won at Saturday's awards gala | Songwriters' circle hits the right note | Michael Bublé excited to host

The Juno Awards are happening Sunday at Vancouver's Rogers Arena, with special events scheduled all weekend. Follow along for all the live updates right here.

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3 w. ago JUNOS 2025 LIVE: Expect an 'unforgettable' celebration of Canadian music tonight | Who won at Saturday's awards gala | Michael Buble excited to host

The Juno Awards are happening Sunday night at Vancouver's Rogers Arena. Follow along for all the live updates right here.

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3 w. ago Indigenous rappers Snotty Nose Rez Kids bring the beats to Vancouver 2025 JunoFest

Meanwhile, the Juno Songwriters' Circle featured Lowell, who was a writer on Beyoncé's hit Texas Hold 'Em

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3 w. ago Michael Bublé bubbling with Canadian pride about hosting the 2025 Juno Awards in Vancouver

The multiple Juno-winning host says he is overjoyed to be hosting the ceremony for the third time.

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