Former Beatle’s Winnipeg show nixed due to positive COVID-19 test

Bad news for Ringo Starr fans: the former Beatle and his All Starr Band won’t be stopping in at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre on Tuesday as planned.

True North Sports + Entertainment confirmed Monday that the band’s tour has been put on hold due to Starr, 82, contracting COVID-19.

The plug has also been pulled on shows in Saskatoon, Lethbridge, Alta., and two B.C. dates planned for later this week.

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Fans who have tickets to Tuesday’s gig can get refunds at the point of purchase.

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