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Francophone SOCAN gala to honour Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx

Francophone SOCAN gala to honour Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx

MONTREAL — Charlotte Cardin, Kaytranada, Banx & Ranx and Richard Séguin are among the music stars getting awards at a gala for Canada’s francophone music creators and publishers.
Michael Wekerle plans to fight for El Mocambo concert venue as it's up for sale again

Michael Wekerle plans to fight for El Mocambo concert venue as it's up for sale again

TORONTO — Toronto's legendary El Mocambo is back on the sales block.
David Foster wasn't attuned to Broadway, until he wrote the music for 'Boop!'

David Foster wasn't attuned to Broadway, until he wrote the music for 'Boop!'

TORONTO — David Foster is the first to admit he's a musical dictator. It would seem his authoritarian tendencies have served the Canadian producer well. Over his career, they've helped him collect 15 Grammy awards and the respect of his peers.

Rogers boardroom drama to hit stage as live theatre production in December

TORONTO — A bombastic boardroom battle for control of the Rogers telecom empire is hitting the stage as a live theatre production later this year. Crow’s Theatre says the play, “Rogers v.
Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'

Emmy-winning composer likens working with 'White Lotus' creator Mike White to 'toxic relationship'

Cristobal Tapia de Veer says he’s checking out of “The White Lotus” for good. After three seasons, the Chilean-Canadian composer whose trademark sounds helped define the hit HBO series, has said he won’t return for its fourth and final season.
Canadian Stage lineup offers a mix of domestic classics and provocative imports

Canadian Stage lineup offers a mix of domestic classics and provocative imports

TORONTO — Canadian Stage’s upcoming season includes a return of Robert Lepage, the Canadian premiere of the controversial “Slave Play,” and a reinvigorated “A Doll’s House” that took Broadway by storm.
Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members

Canada Post unveils Blue Rodeo stamp featuring current band members

“Lost Together” hit-makers Blue Rodeo are getting their own commemorative stamp.
Arkells frontman Max Kerman is hitting the road to promote his first book

Arkells frontman Max Kerman is hitting the road to promote his first book

Arkells frontman Max Kerman is hitting the road — this time to celebrate the release of his first book. Part memoir, part self-help book, “Try Hard: Creative Work in Promise” is due to hit store shelves on April 22.
'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

'We are not for sale': Michael Bublé sets patriotic tone at Junos as artists boast of Canadian pride

VANCOUVER — Michael Bublé handed Canadians a heartfelt dose of patriotism at the Juno Awards on Sunday, setting the tone for a night of not-so-subtle references to Canada's current tensions with the United States.
A list of winners announced at the Juno Awards bash Sunday night

A list of winners announced at the Juno Awards bash Sunday night

Here are the awards that were handed out Juno Awards broadcast on Sunday night: Group of the year: The Beaches. Country album of the year: "Complicated" by Josh Ross.