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Justin Bieber cancels last of Justice world tour dates set for 2023
Justin Bieber is wiping the last of his Justice tour dates from the calendar. → Read More
Robbie Bachman, co-founder and drummer of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, dies at 69
Robbie Bachman, the self-taught drummer who co-founded Bachman-Turner Overdrive, died this week in Vancouver, said his older brother and former band mate Randy Bachman. → Read More
‘Heave Away’: Canada’s goal tune at the world juniors is ‘the song that never dies’
TORONTO - “Heave away, me jollies, heave away!” It’s a phrase that Canadian hockey fans couldn’t get enough of at the world junior hockey championship — a Celtic melody played each time Team Canada scored a goal. And for Billy Sutton, one of the members of St. John’s band The Fables, it’s a reminder of why their 25-year-old recording of the traditional sea shanty “Heave Away” has stood the test… → Read More
‘The Older Brother I Never Had’: Gordon Lightfoot, others remember Ian Tyson
TORONTO - Gordon Lightfoot says late country-folk singer Ian Tyson was a friend, mentor and one of the reasons he found early success in the music bus... → Read More
Folk legend Ian Tyson, known for ‘Four Strong Winds’ as part of Ian & Sylvia, dies
TORONTO - Ian Tyson, the Canadian folk legend turned cowboy storyteller who penned “Four Strong Winds” as one half of Ian & Sylvia, has died at age 89... → Read More
Apple raises prices of Apple Music and Apple TV Plus in Canada
TORONTO - Apple Inc. says it’s raising the cost of its Apple Music and Apple TV Plus services in Canada. → Read More
Bell Media plans workplace review as Lisa LaFlamme exit ripples through CTV newsroom
TORONTO - The parent company of CTV News says it will launch a workplace review conducted by an independent party amid criticism of its dismissal of L... → Read More
Media analysts say shakeup at CTV News robbed many of a historic moment
TORONTO - Omar Sachedina’s promotion to chief anchor at CTV National News should have been a win for representation in Canadian media, but observers s... → Read More
Pop diva collaborator David Foster headed into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
TORONTO - Music producer David Foster is being inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. → Read More
Cross-border rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins dies at 87
TORONTO - Ronnie Hawkins, the southern U.S. rockabilly artist who sowed the seeds of Canada’s music scene after moving north, has died at 87. → Read More
Jerry Doucette, known for hits ‘Mama Let Him Play’ and ‘Nobody,’ dies at 70
TORONTO - Canadian musician Jerry Doucette, whose rock hit “Mama Let Him Play” crossed over to the United States and smooth “Nobody” planted his band ... → Read More
Ontario venues say new COVID-19 rules create ‘double standard’ for standing concerts
TORONTO - Indoor concerts are slowly coming back to life in Ontario, but venue owners say the latest COVID-19 guidelines will dampen any significant r... → Read More
Discovery Plus to launch in Canada on Oct. 19 under partnership with Corus
TORONTO - Discovery Plus is coming to Canada next week. → Read More
Junos go outdoors with 2022 awards show at Budweiser Stage in Toronto
TORONTO - The Juno Awards are taking their celebration outside next year. → Read More
Parents confused as ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’ skips streaming option in Canada
TORONTO - Many parents will be having a tough talk with their kids this weekend to explain why “Paw Patrol: The Movie” isn’t available to watch at hom... → Read More
Drake’s DreamCrew to executive produce Black hockey player doc with LeBron James
TORONTO - Drake is teaming up with LeBron James and other creators for a feature documentary on the history of Black hockey players. → Read More
It’s Showtime! Ontario and Manitoba cinemas flicker back to life as reopening expands
TORONTO - Ontario and Manitoba are headed back to the movies. → Read More
Takeover offer for owner of Shorelines Casino Peterborough, Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs
Apollo Global Management Inc. makes $3.3B offer to take over Great Canadian Gaming. → Read More
Neil Young’s older brother Bob releases ‘Hey America,’ his first song at 78
TORONTO - Bob Young spent much of his life forging a career as a prominent golfer, but at 78 years old, Neil Young's brother has released his first so... → Read More
Cineworld scraps $2.8-billion takeover of Cineplex, setting up legal battle
TORONTO - Cineworld PLC says it has terminated its $2.8-billion takeover of Canadian movie exhibitor Cineplex Inc. after "certain breaches" of the acq... → Read More