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Quebec singer, songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of rock group Harmonium, dead at 73

MONTREAL — Quebec singer-songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of French-Canadian rock band Harmonium, died Tuesday at the age of 73.

Jun 24, 2025 5:09 PM Read more >

Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms

MONTREAL — A sea of blue and white took centre stage under a blazing sun for the annual St-Jean-Baptiste parade in Montreal on Tuesday as national pride was on full display to mark the provincial holiday.

Jun 24, 2025 4:51 PM Read more >

Kacey Musgraves, Reneé Rapp, to headline All Things Go fest in Toronto this fall

TORONTO — Kacey Musgraves and Reneé Rapp are among the headliners set for Canada’s first All Things Go music festival. The U.S. festival expands to Toronto this fall with Rapp topping the Oct. 4 lineup and Musgraves closing the weekend on Oct. 5.

Jun 23, 2025 3:22 PM Read more >

Don’t regulate us like radio, music streamer Spotify tells CRTC

OTTAWA — Music streamer Spotify says Canada’s federal broadcast regulator shouldn’t impose rules meant for radio on streaming services.

Jun 20, 2025 3:38 PM Read more >

Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks

TORONTO — Anne Murray is digging into the archives for a new album of previously unreleased songs. The singer announced news of the compilation, “Here You Are,” on Friday – her 80th birthday.

Jun 20, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show

TORONTO — Jagmeet Singh is saying sorry for attending one of Kendrick Lamar's Toronto concerts last week.

Jun 16, 2025 10:39 AM Read more >

Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame

TORONTO — Filmmaker Shawn Levy said his recognition on Canada's Walk of Fame is a tribute to how his Canadian roots are an ongoing part of his career.

Jun 16, 2025 10:38 AM Read more >

Brad Paisley to headline Friday night concert at 2025 Grey Cup Festival

WINNIPEG — Country star Brad Paisley will perform at the 2025 Grey Cup Festival in November. The Grey Cup game is scheduled for Nov. 16 at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium. Paisley will perform Nov.

Jun 16, 2025 8:44 AM Read more >

Kendrick Lamar gets two-minute ovation after 'Not Like Us' in Drake's hometown

TORONTO — Kendrick Lamar stepped onto Drake’s turf on Thursday, playing his first concert in Toronto since the rift between the music superstars went into hyperdrive last year.

Jun 13, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

For Celine Song, some things in life can’t be strategized; they must play out on their own terms.

Jun 12, 2025 10:13 AM Read more >