The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie dies of cancer at 53
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The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie dies of cancer at 53
Description
October 18, 2017
Gord Downie, the lead singer and lyricist of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, succumbed to brain cancer on Tuesday night. He was 53.
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The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie dies of cancer at 5302:44 | October 18, 2017
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-
Opening weekend for treetop trekking in 1000 Islands01:34 | May 15, 2022
-
Federal MP Charlie Angus brings his new book on the history of Cobalt, Ont. to Kingston.01:09 | May 14, 2022
-
Seasonal tours of Kingston Penitentiary getting ready to resume.02:15 | May 12, 2022
-
“Our Dark Skies” exhibit at Museum of Lennox and Addington in Napanee, Ont. take visitors on a heavenly trip.01:58 | May 6, 2022
-
Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market returns to outdoors01:38 | May 1, 2022
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Kingston artist adds colour to Easter holiday with liquid glass eggs01:33 | April 14, 2022
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Kindness Kart spreads joy at Amherstview Catholic school02:02 | April 13, 2022
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A new museum in Trenton has the dirt on dinosaurs02:30 | March 30, 2022
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The uncertain future of Kingston’s only comedy club causing at least one comedian to find other places to perform.02:06 | March 16, 2022
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The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie dies of cancer at 5302:44 | October 18, 2017
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Broadcast veteran looks back at career ahead of new radio show for Ontario listeners03:53 | 9 hours ago
-
Rock Band The Sheepdogs Tells Us What Separates Them from the Pack09:00 | March 15, 2024
-
Tips and Trends to Keep in Mind While visiting Orlando, Florida02:58 | February 26, 2024
-
Kingston Canadian Film Festival is Back for its 24th Season05:06 | February 14, 2024
-
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Great Ideas for Happy and Stress-free Holiday Season02:59 | December 19, 2023
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Jeffrey Archer on his new book ‘Traitor’s Gate’ and royal revelations08:49 | November 16, 2023
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Global News Morning chats with musician Rory Dyck of Life In Polaroid05:07 | November 15, 2023
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The Morning Show: October 2844:43 | October 28, 2022
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Kingston, Ont. initiative promotes local film industry01:54 | October 2, 2022
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Annual superhero window wash brightens day at Kingston General Hospital01:48 | September 29, 2022
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Global News Morning chats with Viewistic’s Rob Tosh06:06 | August 24, 2022
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Sheep Dog Trials returns to Kingston, Ont. after two year hiatus02:01 | August 5, 2022
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New basketball court, signature Hamilton show put Arkells back in community spotlight01:47 | June 24, 2022
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-
A Kingston high school concert band continues to impress including on the national stage.02:14 | June 6, 2022
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Federal MP Charlie Angus brings his new book on the history of Cobalt, Ont. to Kingston.01:09 | May 14, 2022
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Seasonal tours of Kingston Penitentiary getting ready to resume.02:15 | May 12, 2022
-
“Our Dark Skies” exhibit at Museum of Lennox and Addington in Napanee, Ont. take visitors on a heavenly trip.01:58 | May 6, 2022
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Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market returns to outdoors01:38 | May 1, 2022
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Kingston artist adds colour to Easter holiday with liquid glass eggs01:33 | April 14, 2022
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Kindness Kart spreads joy at Amherstview Catholic school02:02 | April 13, 2022
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A new museum in Trenton has the dirt on dinosaurs02:30 | March 30, 2022
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The uncertain future of Kingston’s only comedy club causing at least one comedian to find other places to perform.02:06 | March 16, 2022
The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie dies of cancer at 53
Description
October 18, 2017
Gord Downie, the lead singer and lyricist of Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, succumbed to brain cancer on Tuesday night. He was 53.
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