Taylor Swift surprises fans with double album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, featuring 16 tracks, was officially released at midnight, but two hours later she revealed a second instalment with an extra 15 songs.
Entertainment
Apr 19
International artists’ visa fees to tour the U.S. rise by 250%. What it means
On April 1, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services instituted a 250 per cent visa fee increase for global musicians hoping to tour in the U.S.
U.S. News
Apr 16
What’s behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year’s music festivals?
The public sentiment about this year's crop of music festivals is an overwhelming "meh." There are good reasons for this.
Entertainment
Apr 21
April Wine’s Brian Greenway, marshal of Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade, reflects on career
April Wine's Brian Greenway will be grand marshal of the Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16. He took the opportunity to reflect on his career.
Entertainment
Feb 29
Remembering the golden era of bootleg albums
Once upon a time, there was a trade records and CDs no one was supposed to have. It was a glorious time for hardcore fans.
Entertainment
Mar 17
Billionaire Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged for 6th time
Rupert Murdoch's office confirmed that the 92-year-old is engaged to Elena Zhukova, a 67-year-old retired Russian molecular biologist.
Trending
Mar 8
Debunking the Kurt-Cobain-was-murdered conspiracy once and for all
It's been 30 years since Kurt Cobain took his own life. And let's be clear: That's exactly what happened.
Entertainment
Apr 7
Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson has dementia, family seeks conservatorship
One of Brian Wilson's doctors said in the conservatorship documents that Wilson is "easily distracted" and "often makes spontaneous irrelevant or incoherent utterances."
Entertainment
Feb 16
We now live in a music microculture, even when it comes to Taylor Swift
It a world where music is niche, how can you measure success?
Entertainment
Feb 25
Parti Québécois leader promises referendum, claiming Ottawa poses ‘existential threat’
PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon told some 500 party members that Quebecers have one 'ultimate' chance to secure their language and culture.
Politics
Apr 15
Motorist in life-threatening condition after southeast Calgary rollover
One adult is in life-threatening condition after a crash in southeast Calgary on Tuesday afternoon.
Traffic
Apr 23
Atlantic Superstore defends use of plexiglass to prevent ‘organized crime.’ Shoppers unconvinced
New measures aimed at preventing shoplifting at Loblaws-owned Atlantic Superstore locations are stirring debate in the Halifax area, and beyond.
Consumer
Apr 22
ANALYSIS: Nothing fancy in Monahan’s Jets debut, but he’s the right guy for the job
As far as debuts are concerned, Sean Monahan’s first game with the Jets on Tuesday in Pittsburgh was to be expected: nothing fancy, nothing extraordinary. Just a starting point.
Sports
Feb 7
Sobeys won’t reopen grocery store in Colborne, Ont., following May 2023 fire
An early morning fire on May 24, 2024, destroyed the village's only grocery store and also damaged adjoining businesses.
Economy
Apr 25
Indigo nears privatization but experts warn turnaround won’t be ‘quick fix’
As Indigo nears a plan to take the struggling retailer private, experts warn there's a long road ahead for the iconic Canadian bookseller.
Consumer
Apr 19
Starbucks looks likely to win U.S. Supreme Court case involving pro-union workers
Justices noted during oral arguments that Congress requires the National Labor Relations Board to seek such injunctions in federal court.
Consumer
Apr 23
Woman, 22, found dead of blood loss, neck wound in abandoned Italian church
Auriane Nathalie Laisne's body was found in the fetal position inside a deconsecrated church in northern Italy. Her boyfriend has been arrested for her murder.
World
Apr 11
BC United holds Vancouver campaign rally amid low polling numbers
BC United held a campaign rally in Vancouver on Saturday. According to a recent poll, the party is third in popularity for the next B.C. election, which takes place in October.
Politics
Apr 7
Mischief trial begins for 3 men charged in Alberta COVID-19 border blockade
The protest over COVID-19 pandemic health restrictions ground traffic through Alberta’s main border crossing with Montana to a halt for more than two weeks in 2022.
Canada
Apr 3
Liberals having ‘very good’ budget talks with NDP, says Freeland
Freeland was asked if the Liberals were willing to go to polls if the NDP doesn't vote to support the federal budget through the House of Commons.
Canada
Apr 22