Organizers say fundraiser for Edmonton’s Fringe Festival is showing success
A campaign launched by the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is showing some success at a time when organizers say the event is struggling financially.
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‘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
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
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
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
Peterborough Musicfest 2024 lineup boasts Metric, I Mother Earth, Dwayne Gretzky and more
The lineup of Season 37 features free live music concerts every Wednesday and Saturday from June 29 to Aug. 17 at Del Crary Park.
Entertainment
May 14
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
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
May 3
Kelowna to host Canadian Premier League game between Calgary, Vancouver
Vancouver FC’s Season Members looking to purchase tickets for the match will have access to a pre-sale Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10.
Canada
May 8
Growing push to build Surrey stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup events
The Surrey Board of Trade has pitched the concept of a 12,000 seat pre-fabricated, modular stadium with the capability to be relocated.
Sports
May 14
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
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
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
City asking for feedback on re-imagination of Graham Avenue
A major downtown street will look very different in the years ahead, and the city wants your feedback on what the final design should look like.
Traffic
May 8
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