Festivals
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‘Funding restraints’ force Toronto Oktoberfest organizers to cancel 2025 eventThe notice was posted on its website, and organizers said the event – which began in 2012 as a nod to the famous festival in Munich, Germany – will be back next year.CanadaAug 26, 2025
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‘Ultimate celebration of diversity’: GlobalFest returns to CalgaryTouted as a celebration of cultures from around the world, GlobalFest kicks off at Calgary's Elliston Park Aug. 17 to 26 and features an international fireworks contest.CanadaAug 17, 2023
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Montreal a summer hot spot as tourism returns to pre-pandemic numbersTourist are flocking to Montreal once again, according to Tourisme Montréal's latest midway summer season report, bringing numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.CanadaAug 14, 2023
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Calgary kicks off #ExploreDowntownYYC to support local businessesThe city of Calgary is launching #ExploreDowntownYYC to encourage Calgarians and visitors to discover new places, businesses and opportunities in the heart of the city.CanadaAug 10, 2023
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Thursday kicks of Fringe Festival in Saskatoon Broadway DistrictThe festival will feature over 30 artisan vendors and over 50 outdoor performances including acrobats, jugglers and musicians which will be free to see.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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Should Calgary’s 17th Avenue S.W. become car-free?Around 26,000 people live in the Beltline. Some have been pushing the BIA to conduct a survey on making the avenue more pedestrian friendly.TrafficJul 8, 2023
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Edmonton festival organizers optimistic for record year despite challengesEdmonton, also known as Canada's "festival city," is gearing up for another fun-filled summer, despite inflation and concerns of possibly more wildfire smoke.CanadaMay 25, 2023
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Weekly survey: How was your summer of concerts? Did you even have one?It's not your imagination. There were more shows than usual scheduled in the summer of 2022. How much did you participate in the return of live music?EntertainmentSep 12, 2022
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Rural, northern Manitoba festivals to receive cultural funding from provinceMore than three dozen festivals across rural and northern Manitoba communities will be receiving a share of $215,000 in operating grants, the province announced Wednesday.EntertainmentAug 10, 2022
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COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Saskatchewan arts and entertainment industryArts and festival organizations in Saskatchewan say COVID has changed the game. 'Bounce back? I don't know if that is something that anybody is going to be able to do.'EconomyJul 29, 2022
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