7 h. ago How Canada Wins: Ottawa is bullish on live music entertainment and it could change the city

‘In 10 years Ottawa is going to be one of the best entertainment markets outside Toronto’: promoter Ken Craig.

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7 h. ago Ottawa is bullish on live music investment. It could change the city

‘In 10 years Ottawa is going to be one of the best entertainment markets outside Toronto’: promoter Ken Craig.

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27 h. ago Huge Ontario music store known for being largest in Canada closing after 57 years

It's the end of an era for an enormous music store just north of Toronto, as local institution Cosmo Music has announced its impending closure after almost six decades in business.The Richmond Hill establishment —famously known as Canada's single-largest music store — announced on Wednesday that it would close its doors after 57 years.In a press release, the ownership called the "difficult decision" a product of "significant challenges faced by the company after the COVID-19 pandemic, despite major technological investments and efforts to adapt to a changing market.""We are deeply grateful to our dedicated team, loyal customers, brand partners, and the music community that has supported us throughout these incredible years," said the Hebert family, owners of Cosmo Music."It's been a privilege to serve as a hub for musicians and music lovers alike.""Cosmo Music has always been more than just a store," the Hebert family statement continued. "It has been a space where ...

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37 h. ago Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging update on U.S. consumer prices. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were little changed. Chinese markets slipped as investors watched for the next steps in President Donald Trump’s trade war. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index […]

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7 d. ago Filipino restaurant in Toronto embarking on big expansion in new neighbourhood

A Toronto restaurant is closing down their original location in favour of a new neighbourhood, in a move its owners call "bittersweet."Ever since opening their doors in 2017, Islas Filipino has been much more than just one of the best Filipino restaurants in Toronto; it's served as a hub for events and community building in its beloved Parkdale neighbourhood.From live music nights to Filipino heritage celebrations, it seems like the restaurant, situated on the block of Queen West immediately east of Roncesvalles, is always alive, bringing a bright spirit to the already deeply community-oriented neighbourhood."We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our Parkdale community over the years," owners Marc and Mariel Buenaventura write in the caption of a recent Instagram post.Despite all the support the community has offered over the past 8 years, and vice versa, though, Marc and Mariel announced, in the very same post, that Islas would soon be leaving the neighbourhood,...

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2 w. ago Gold Stays Steady After Tariff Confusion Supports Haven Demand

Gold held near a record after closing little changed in the previous session, as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s latest statements about his plans to enact tariff plans, including on the European Union.

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2 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in February: Winter Festival | Home and Garden Show | Black History Month

Local sports, live music, conventions and more. Here's what to do in Calgary

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2 w. ago Pioneering Toronto music festival returns for 25th year this week

Toronto's very own Wavelength Winter Fest returns this weekend for three nights straight of live performances some of the most innovative up-and-comers on the indie scene alongside immersive interiors.I may be biased, but Toronto's indie music scene — and, more broadly, Canada's, — is home to some of the most unique and impressive artists around today, which is why the city's already-bountiful selection of collectives, venues and event series' that support them are so significant.Wavelength, a collective founded in 2000 on the premise of uplifting indie music acts across Canada, has been a major player on that scene for the past quarter century; and they're not slowing down any time soon.From Feb. 27 to March 1, Wavelength Winter Fest, one of Wavelength's annual marquee music events, returns to their haunt at St. Anne's Parish Hall for not only three nights of live music from hidden gems and up-and-comers alike, but a celebration of 25 years of the organization."Jus...

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3 w. ago Things to do in Calgary in February: Winter Festival | National Aviation Day | Snow Rodeo

Local sports, live music, conventions and more. Here's what to do in Calgary

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