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Parades, concerts and heat warnings to mark Fête nationale in Quebec

Parades, concerts and heat warnings to mark Fête nationale in Quebec

MONTREAL — Quebecers will be decked out in blue and white today as the Fête nationale holiday is marked by parades, celebrations, and heat warnings. The festivities are coinciding with some extreme weather conditions this year.
Kacey Musgraves, Reneé Rapp, to headline All Things Go fest in Toronto this fall

Kacey Musgraves, Reneé Rapp, to headline All Things Go fest in Toronto this fall

TORONTO — Kacey Musgraves and Reneé Rapp are among the headliners set for Canada’s first All Things Go music festival. The U.S. festival expands to Toronto this fall with Rapp topping the Oct. 4 lineup and Musgraves closing the weekend on Oct. 5.
Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

OTTAWA — Music streamer Spotify says Canada’s federal broadcast regulator shouldn’t impose rules meant for radio on streaming services.
Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks

Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks

TORONTO — Anne Murray is digging into the archives for a new album of previously unreleased songs. The singer announced news of the compilation, “Here You Are,” on Friday – her 80th birthday.
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show

Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show

TORONTO — Jagmeet Singh is saying sorry for attending one of Kendrick Lamar's Toronto concerts last week.
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame

Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame

TORONTO — Filmmaker Shawn Levy said his recognition on Canada's Walk of Fame is a tribute to how his Canadian roots are an ongoing part of his career.
Brad Paisley to headline Friday night concert at 2025 Grey Cup Festival

Brad Paisley to headline Friday night concert at 2025 Grey Cup Festival

WINNIPEG — Country star Brad Paisley will perform at the 2025 Grey Cup Festival in November. The Grey Cup game is scheduled for Nov. 16 at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium. Paisley will perform Nov.
Kendrick Lamar gets two-minute ovation after 'Not Like Us' in Drake's hometown

Kendrick Lamar gets two-minute ovation after 'Not Like Us' in Drake's hometown

TORONTO — Kendrick Lamar stepped onto Drake’s turf on Thursday, playing his first concert in Toronto since the rift between the music superstars went into hyperdrive last year.
'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

For Celine Song, some things in life can’t be strategized; they must play out on their own terms.
'Mind-blowing': Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson

'Mind-blowing': Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson

TORONTO — When Steven Page penned an ode to musical visionary Brian Wilson, he never expected to share a stage with the Beach Boy, perform alongside him nor hear him sing "Brian Wilson" to a roaring Toronto audience.
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