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We could soon end up with a new definition of Canadian content for music. Here’s whyThe CRTC is in the midst of a two-week series of hearings investigating the need to redefine the concept of 'Canadian music.' This is important for our musical future.EntertainmentMay 18, 2025
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Canadian Garth Hudson, last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87Garth Hudson was the eldest and last surviving member of the influential group that once backed Bob Dylan.EntertainmentJan 21, 2025
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2024From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.EntertainmentDec 30, 2024
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Police experts tell inquest Rodney Levi shooting justified, but lessons to be learnedStaff Sgt. Leonard McCoshen testified on Wednesday that the June 2020 shooting was reasonable, necessary and consistent with RCMP training.CanadaOct 6, 2021
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Excitement builds for opening showSpeculation abounds about a hologram of Terry FoxFeb 12, 2010
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The big moment: Will holograms be part of Olympic opening ceremonies?An Avatar-style hologram of Terry Fox running round B.C. Place Stadium. A film of him projected onto 60,000 spectators. These are just two of the theories popping up in water-cooler conversations about the identity of the final Olympic torchbearer to light the cauldron at B.C. Place Friday.Feb 12, 2010
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Excitement and sadness mark 2010 Winter Games opening ceremoniesOpening ceremonies pageantry undercut by death of luge athlete in training runFeb 13, 2010
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Let the 2010 Olympic Games beginFrom Rick Hansen to Catriona Le May Doan to Steve Nash to Nancy Greene to Wayne Gretzky.Feb 13, 2010
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Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot deadOntario-born singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot died Wednesday night, according to his friend and fellow musician Ronnie Hawkins.Feb 18, 2010
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Pants as beach coverups, playful prints, bright hues wow at swim fashion weekMIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Next summer, women can be comfortable, feel glamorous and look trend-right in pants as beach coverups.Jul 18, 2011
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Lily of the Mohawks: Canada’s first aboriginal saint to be celebratedST. LAURENT, Sask. - A Roman Catholic church in Saskatchewan is holding a gospel jamboree to celebrate Canada's first aboriginal saint.Aug 13, 2012
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Conservatives take Calgary Centre, Durham; NDP hangs onto VictoriaIt shouldn't be news that the Conservatives have won a federal byelection in Calgary Centre - but Joan Crockatt made this one interesting.CanadaNov 26, 2012
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Royals acquire pitchers Shields, Davis from Rays for Myers, package of prospectsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Royals have slowly and methodically allowed their top prospects to climb through their farm system in recent years, piecing together a team they believe can compete in the wide-open American League Central.SportsDec 10, 2012
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What makes a good cover song? Canadian musicians Bachman, Sexsmith weigh inTORONTO - Ron Sexsmith has always had a cadre of well-known admirers who have tweaked, tweezed and transformed his sturdy compositions, including the likes of Rod Stewart, Emmylou Harris, k.d. lang and Tom Jones.EntertainmentSep 14, 2011
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What makes a good cover song? Canadian musicians Bachman, Sexsmith weigh inTORONTO - Ron Sexsmith has always had a cadre of well-known admirers who have tweaked, tweezed and transformed his sturdy compositions, including the likes of Rod Stewart, Emmylou Harris, k.d. lang and Tom Jones.Sep 14, 2011
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Thousands line up to pay respects to Jack Layton at Toronto City HallHundreds of people began lining up outside Toronto City Hall before dawn Friday, patiently waiting to view the casket of late NDP leader Jack Layton.Aug 26, 2011
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Leonard Cohen to release 10-song new album ‘Old Ideas’ on Jan. 31TORONTO - Leonard Cohen will usher in the new year with a CD of "Old Ideas."EntertainmentNov 22, 2011
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Hugh Hefner and his lifelong love, Playboy, prepare for their next chaptersLOS ANGELES, Calif. - On the second floor of the Playboy Mansion, beyond the seemingly endless hallway lined with photos of the famous folks who have visited the legendary party playground, is a narrow staircase that leads to a small loft.MoneyDec 30, 2011
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A partial list of other Canadian acts joining Rush in Rock and Roll Hall of FameTORONTO - Toronto trio Rush was announced as one of this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Tuesday, along with Canadian-American rock outfit Heart. Below, a partial list of other notable Canadians who have already been inducted into the rock shrine.EntertainmentDec 11, 2012
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Jury convicts Leonard Cohen’s former business manager of harassing singer with calls, emailsLOS ANGELES, Calif. - A jury has found Leonard Cohen's former business manager guilty of harassing the Canadian singer-songwriter.WorldApr 12, 2012