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Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority

Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival said security is their top priority in the wake of the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy that killed 11 and injured dozens more in April.
Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration

Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration

Canadian musician Matthew Good says he's cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald Trump's government. The "Load Me Up" rocker is pointing to Canada's cancellation of the digital services tax as a main factor in the decision.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto's Rogers Stadium

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto's Rogers Stadium

TORONTO — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn't mean to insult Toronto's newest concert venue when he called it a "weird stadium in the middle of nowhere.
Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated 'Swag'

Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated 'Swag'

A reflective Justin Bieber is baring his soul on a surprise album that has the pop star contemplating fame, fatherhood and faith, as well as mental health and his fractious relationship with social media.
Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value

Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value

TORONTO — Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa, alt-pop singer Nemahsis and electronic experimentalist Marie Davidson are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, which carries a slimmed-down cash reward this year.
Paul McCartney set to be the inaugural performer at Hamilton's new TD Coliseum

Paul McCartney set to be the inaugural performer at Hamilton's new TD Coliseum

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul McCartney will be the inaugural performer at the newly transformed TD Coliseum in Hamilton. The hitmaker takes the stage Nov. 21 as part of his career-spanning Got Back Tour.
'Cultures mixed together': South Asian music festival filling gap during Stampede

'Cultures mixed together': South Asian music festival filling gap during Stampede

CALGARY — For those who don’t necessarily want to kick up their cowboy boots at the Calgary Stampede, there's Stampede Mela.
Negative stories about Rogers Stadium are 'branding poison' for the sponsor, marketers say

Negative stories about Rogers Stadium are 'branding poison' for the sponsor, marketers say

TORONTO — As a marketing expert, Markus Giesler was aghast after hearing Coldplay frontman Chris Martin blast Toronto's brand new Rogers Stadium onstage.
Madeline Merlo, Sacha, and Dallas Smith lined up as 2025 CCMA Awards performers

Madeline Merlo, Sacha, and Dallas Smith lined up as 2025 CCMA Awards performers

TORONTO — Country singers Madeline Merlo, Dallas Smith and Tyler Joe Miller are among the performers set for this year's CCMA Awards.
Transgender-owned, LGTBQ-run music label Errant Records launches in Canada

Transgender-owned, LGTBQ-run music label Errant Records launches in Canada

TORONTO — A transgender-owned and LGBTQ-operated record label has launched with goals of supporting "left-of-centre" Canadian musicians.