‘Skyrocketing’ expenses threaten the future of Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Organizers of the Edmonton International Fringe Festival say the event is struggling financially and that without immediate help, the future of the festival will be very different.
Economy
Mar 18
In its 40th year, Vancouver Fringe Festival says future is uncertain
The popular event is struggling to make ends meet and organizers say they have already had to make some difficult decisions about this year's festival.
Canada
Mar 13
Calgary Folk Fest unveils diverse 2024 lineup
The 45th annual Calgary Folk Music Festival is bringing a variety of groundbreaking icons and emerging songwriters to the Prince's Island Park stage this summer.
Entertainment
Apr 30
Hot Docs left out of budget 2024 funds as financial woes cloud arts organization
Left out of the budget is Hot Docs, the nation's largest documentary film festival, which organizers said is in dire financial straits and may not be able to do an event next year.
Entertainment
Apr 18
Kelowna Fringe Festival brings the arts to multiple Okanagan venues
The performances are selected for the fringe festival at random and are now about to be presented at venues throughout the city for an entire week.
Lifestyle
Jan 29
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
Calgary’s Arts Commons gets $103M commitment from province for transformation work
Arts Commons CEO Alex Sarian said the dual projects are two-thirds of the way to their fundraising goals, and the $420 million raised has enabled the first phase of the project.
Canada
Mar 22
Mayor Sohi to ‘dig deeper’ to find ways to help Edmonton festivals facing financial struggles
The mayor says he will be looking into what the city can do to help Edmonton festivals stay afloat amid ongoing financial struggles coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment
Mar 19
Brand New Stages Festival brings 3 professional shows to Peterborough, Ont.
"So, we are mixing up this idea of ‘Brand New Stages’ to create a new festival in Downtown Peterborough.” said artistic director Mark Wallace.
Entertainment
Feb 15
Peterborough Musicfest generates $4.3M annually for region, study shows
Of the 110,000 in attendance during the 2023 Peterborough Musicfest season, the assessment says 63 per cent were considered local (within a 40-kilometre range).
Economy
May 1
Saskatchewan tourism sector optimistic about 2024 events
Steph Clovechok said the work they've done in other communities to promote Saskatoon is starting to bear fruit.
Canada
Apr 16
Calgary film community concerned over possible loss of another local theatre
Calgary's film community is concerned with the possible loss of another independent theatre as the Globe Theatre continues to be up for sale.
Entertainment
5 hours
Burt Block Parties to return to downtown Winnipeg with very Canadian lineup
The Burton Cummings Theatre in downtown Winnipeg will once again host a popular outdoor concert series, the Burt Block Party, this August.
Entertainment
Apr 16
Louis Riel Cup in Saskatoon looks to build reconciliation through hockey
The Louis Riel Cup is being held in Saskatoon with the aim of building reconciliation.
Sports
Apr 20
Carimas festival in Montreal replacing Carifiesta with month-long celebration
For some people this summer's Caribbean carnival, now known as Carimas, can't come soon enough.
Canada
Apr 19
Kevin Hart to headline this summer’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival in Edmonton
Kevin Hart will bring his "Acting My Age" standup tour to Kinsmen Park in Edmonton on July 13.
Entertainment
Apr 16
Thousands attend first-ever Lapu-Lapu Day in South Vancouver
A little bit of rain did not stop the thousands of people attending the block party in South Vancouver.
Entertainment
Apr 28
The Good Games return to University of Guelph in July
The Good Games will see former Olympians and amateurs compete in a multi-sport event on July 6 and 7. The event is free to attend.
Sports
May 1
11th annual Spark Photo Festival features 26 exhibits across Peterborough area
The annual Spark Photo Festival in Peterborough, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes showcases the work of local photographers, and aims to make their art more accessible.
Entertainment
Apr 5
Thousands gather for Eid al-Fitr in London, Ont.
Thousands of Muslim Londoners gathered at the BMO Centre in Old East Village Wednesday to celebrate Eid al-Fitr and mark the end of Ramadan fasting.
Canada
Apr 10
