Hundreds show up for official re-opening of Kingston’s Breakwater Park
A big turnout descended on Kingston’s waterfront on Thursday, as the newly-renovated Breakwater Park had its official re-opening. Continue reading
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A piece of The Tragically Hip has hit the real estate market
The home that was the setting for The Tragically Hip’s music video ‘Poets’ has hit the real-estate market, advertised as a piece of Canadian music history. Continue reading
The Tragically Hip talk life after Gord Downie: ‘We’re all still adjusting’
“When I say The Tragically Hip doesn’t exist as a performing unit anymore because a key member is gone, I think [fans] understand that,” Rob Baker said. Continue reading
Local residents among honourees to be appointed to the Order of Canada in 2018
Two Kingston area residents have been added to a long list of honourees of the Order of Canada. Continue reading
‘We need to reject cynicism’: Paul Dewar issues call to action at youth initiative launch
Paul Dewar, a former NDP MP recently diagnosed with incurable brain cancer, launched his new grassroots initiative Youth Action Now at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa Tuesday night. Continue reading
Former MP Paul Dewar says his brain cancer is terminal
Paul Dewar announced in February that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumour but did not give details of his prognosis. Continue reading
Full house for Downie Wenjack Benefit Concert in Peterborough
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Tickets for the benefit show sold out well before the Market Hall opened its doors Friday. Organizers were hoping to raise at least $10,000 for the Downie Wenjack Fund. Continue reading
7 big recent wins for Canadian music artists
There’s so many major accomplishments coming from Canadian artists, it’s hard to narrow down just a few. Continue reading
Juno Awards 2018: An emotional tribute to Gord Downie, plus a complete winners list
The 2018 Juno Awards featured a lot of surprises and heavy, emotional moments, including a tribute to late Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie. Continue reading
Countdown is on to 2019 Junos in London
The countdown is now officially on until London hosts next year’s event on March 17, 2019 at Budweiser Gardens. Continue reading
