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Artist Charles Okah shares his inspiration for ‘The Great Beaver Quest’ sculpturesBeaver fever has officially arrived in Toronto. The Great Beaver Quest is an interactive public art crawl featuring 51 uniquely painted beaver sculptures scattered throughout the Old Town Toronto neighbourhood. Liem speaks with Old Town Toronto BIA’s Robyn Posner, artist Charles Okah, and STEPS Program Director Anjuli Solanki about how the project combines public art,...Jun 4
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Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculptureAn ice sculpture teasing Drake’s new album is shrinking by the second, as fire crews work to melt it over safety concerns. The publicity stunt has taken up a lot of city resources over the last few days, with police and fire called in to deal with crowds of fans. Nicole Di Donato has more...Global News at 6 TorontoApr 22
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Drake’s album release date revealed after it’s broken from ice sculptureAfter hitting a bit of an icy patch as part of the promotion for his new album release, the date of Drake’s next record is known. Nicole Di Donato has more on the latest stunt for the rapper’s new album.Global News at 6 TorontoApr 21
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The Great Beaver Quest: Giant beavers take over Old Town TorontoGlobal News Morning’s Liem Vu chats with STEPS’ Anjuli Solanki and Old Town Toronto BIA’s Robyn Posner about The Great Beaver Quest, a free public art scavenger hunt transforming Old Town Toronto with 51 larger-than-life beaver sculptures inspired by countries from around the world. The playful installation celebrates Toronto’s diversity while welcoming all the nations...EntertainmentJun 1
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Drake drops triple album release with ‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’Drake fans woke up to a major surprise Friday morning with the Toronto rapper releasing three new albums overnight. The rollout for “Iceman” included a giant ice sculpture downtown, fireworks along Toronto’s waterfront and the CN Tower lighting up Thursday night. Alongside “Iceman,” Drake also dropped two surprise albums titled “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”EntertainmentMay 15
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Drake’s publicity stunt prompts large police presenceToronto rapper Drake’s icy album rollout has a release date now thawed out. After days of buzz around a massive ice sculpture downtown, Drake confirmed on Instagram that Iceman will drop on May 15 after a Twitch streamer discovered it. Nicole Di Donato has more on the mayhem that prompted a large police response.CanadaApr 22
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Drake’s publicity stunt heating up as Toronto Fire Services begins melting iceThe massive 25-foot ice sculpture that drew in excitement and chaos this week is melting and it’s at the hands of Toronto Fire Services, after public safety concerns. It was placed as a marketing tactic for rapper Drake’s album rollout. As Victoria Femia reports, there are questions surrounding the use of emergency response resources and...EntertainmentApr 22
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Science News Now: Making a 3D Moon sculpture, Northern Lights returnsThis week on Science News Now, researcher-programmer Rachel Ward-Maxwell from the Ontario Science Centre joins Miranda Anthistle to break down some of the latest developments in science and space including, using lunar dust to 3D-print structures on the Moon, to the equinox that could boost northern lights displays this March, and new research aimed at...Global News Morning TorontoMar 9
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West Island resident marks Lunar New Year with stunning snow sculpturesOne Kirkland resident has once again transformed his front yard into a stunning spectacle drawing visitors from across the city, eager to see his latest creation. For the 2026 Year of The Horse, the Montrealer’s creature does not disappoint. Felicia Parrillo reports.CanadaFeb 16
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Titanic-themed statue depicting Trump and Epstein appears on National MallA new art installation by the anonymous collective Secret Handshake appeared on Washington’s National Mall this week. The sculpture depicts figures representing Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein recreating an iconic scene from the film Titanic.EntertainmentMar 11
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Annual Ice Festival returns to Downtown DartmouthDowntown Dartmouth is breaking the ice on winter. People packed the streets on Saturday as part of the community’s annual ice festival, which offers cool activities from ice sculpture carving to family friendly fun. Skye Bryden-Blom has the scoop.EntertainmentJan 31
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Internationally featured sculptor avoids homelessnessAs homelessness continues to rise, seniors are emerging as one of the fastest growing and most vulnerable groups affected.CanadaJan 28
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China prepares for biggest snow festival with giant ice castles, snow sculpturesVisitors were enjoying Harbin’s Ice and Snow World, in China’s Heilongjiang province, on Sunday, ahead of an official opening ceremony on Monday night, the 27th edition and the largest yet of the annual Ice and Snow World.WorldJan 4
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Weather warmup creating challenges for winter festivals in EdmontonWarmer temperatures are creating challenges for winter events that depend on the cold. Some outdoor rinks are unusable, the downtown Ice Castle is temporarily closed, and Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival on Alberta Avenue is doing what it can to preserve events like ice sculpture carving. Sarah Komadina reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 13
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Son Keeps Promise to Late Father with Art ExhibitionA new exhibition highlights the works of a late Montreal artist who isn’t very well known, but the story behind this exhibition is what truly makes this story wonderful and unique. Here to talk about the first-ever retrospective of sculptor Mario Bartolini is his son Dino Bartolini. He sits down with Global News Morning’s host...Global News Morning MontrealAug 26, 2025
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Indigenous public art piece installed at South Granville Station buildingA 12-metre-tall Indigenous art piece has been unveiled at a new development in Vancouver. The sculpture is located outside The Stories at South Granville Station Building.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 14, 2025
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Renowned Kelowna sculptor Robert Dow Reid dies at 91An artist whose work became synonymous with the Okanagan has died. Robert Dow Reid was a fixture in Kelowna for decades. As Travis Lowe reports, even if you don’t recognize his name, you’ve likely seen his creations.CanadaApr 24, 2025
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – April 24Interior Health’s CEO announces she’s retiring after years of service that changed healthcare delivery in the interior. Plus his work is well known and celebrated, now his life is being honoured. Kelowna sculptor Robert Dow Reid is remembered.Apr 24, 2025
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Big Boyd and Proud Flowers: New sculptures on display at Edmonton Expo CentreThe Edmonton Expo Centre is now home to two new permanent art installations: a giant moose called “Big Boyd” and a floral display called “Proud Flowers.” The sculptures are collaborative projects made by artists with developmental disabilities. Nicole Stillger has more.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonApr 4, 2025
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Art exhibit features talents of Durham Catholic studentsA new exhibition at Oshawa’s Robert McLaughlin Gallery is putting the artistic talents of local Catholic students on display. “Into the Horizon” features artwork by kindergarten to grade 12 students. They were submitted by schools across the Durham Catholic District School Board. There are more than 100 pieces of various mediums, including paintings, sculptures, mixed-media,...EntertainmentMar 6, 2025