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‘Uniquely Canadian’: Calgary Stampede begins with parade led by Shania Twain
Sportsnet
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July 4, 2025
Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket, sat on top of a white horse that clip clopped to cheers through the downtown Friday as she kicked off the Calgary Stampede and its signature parade. "It's exhilarating....
Music and Memories: Concert Organizer John Taylor Brings the World to Small Towns
River Cities' Reader - Iowa
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July 3, 2025
John Taylor doesn’t have to go far to hear first-class live music. Since 2014, the friendly Iraq war veteran and computer programmer has hosted concerts at his home in tiny Cambridge, Illinois, 31 miles southeast of Moline. Many artists, however,...
Shania Twain donating $25K at upcoming concert to fight hunger in Moose Jaw
Moose Jaw Today
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The funding will help rescue and redistribute 75,000 meals through six local non-profit partners, including the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank. MOOSE JAW — As Shania Twain’s tour rolls across Canada, the country music icon is giving back in a...
Elbows up: West Lorne celebrates Canada Day
West Elgin Chronicle
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Volunteers and enthusiastic crowds make for a celebration to remember Local firefighters thrilled the crowd at West Lorne's Canada Day celebrations with a brilliant fireworks display. Larry Schneider jpg, WE,...
Three Days Grace Enter Spotify Billions Club With 'I Hate Everything About You'
RTTNews
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July 4, 2025
Three Days Grace have officially entered the Spotify Billions Club, as their rock anthem "I Hate Everything About You" crosses 1 Billion streams on the digital streaming platform. The rock giants are the second band from Canada to achieve this...
Beloved Canadian family musician Fred Penner coming to Peach Fest in Penticton
Castanet
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Photo: Contributed Fred Penner is coming to Peach Fest. The one and only Fred Penner is bringing his timeless family music to Peach Fest. Sunday, Aug. 10 will be the Valley First Kiddies day, and Penner will take the stage from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m....
Hamilton, much of southern Ontario in for another heat wave, says Environment Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 4, 2025
Hamilton As of Friday afternoon, Environment Canada is forecasting highs of 31 C to 33 C this weekend, with humidity making it feel like 40 C. Temperatures to feel like 40 C Saturday and Sunday Torontonians embraced the heat at Woodbine Beach on...
Jaws screening, country night and comedy: 6 events happening in Squamish
The Squamish Chief
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July 7, 2025
From Mediterranean-inspired dinners with live music at the gondola to a country hits dance party downtown, here are six great reasons to get out and enjoy what Squamish has planned. While there’s always something going on in this busy town! Here...
Calgary Stampede, July 4: Parade coverage | Today's music picks | Stampede fuels tourism ambitions
Yahoo News - Canada
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July 4, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of spectators lined the streets of downtown Calgary for the 2025 Stampede Parade. This year, the parade was led by country music superstar Shania Twain as marshal. The parade prelude performances began at 7:45 a.m., and the...
County Stage launches new summer season
Intelligencer
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July 7, 2025
The Grange main reception room was filled to capacity Friday evening as The County Stage launched its 2025 summer season with samples from three main shows.Article content Heather Braaten, artistic director for the festival, commented: “This...
Devoted Black Sabbath fan flew from Germany to sit outside Villa Park Stadium
Birmingham Live
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July 7, 2025
A fan was so desperate to hear Black Sabbath's iconic final concert, he travelled all the way from Germany just to sit outside the stadium. Philip Quade, 33, was out of luck when he couldn't score tickets for Villa Park's Back to the Beginning...
"Nothing will compare to Shakira 2010" — Internet reacts to the rumor of The Weeknd and Beyoncé collaborating on a song for the 2026 World Cup
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
A rumor has been circulating on social media that The Weeknd and Beyoncé are collaborating on a new song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For those unfamiliar, the upcoming FIFA event will be held in Canada, the United States, and Mexico in mid-2026....
Hudson Hall Announces 2025 Hudson Jazz Festival, Oct 3-5
River Journal - New York
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July 4, 2025
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announced the return of the Hudson Jazz Festival, taking place October 3–5, 2025. Curated by creative producer Cat Henry and hosted by jazz media personality Keanna Faircloth, the festival invites...
Cross Canadian Ragweed to Headline Opening Night of CSU’s PBR Last Cowboy Standing
North Forty News - Colorado
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July 4, 2025
by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com FORT COLLINS, CO – Cross Canadian Ragweed, one of the most influential bands in the Red Dirt music scene, will return to Northern Colorado for a long-anticipated performance on Monday, July 21, as...
The Shania Twain Foundation Makes Another $25,000 Donation, This Time To Canadian Food Bank
Whiskey Riff
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July 4, 2025
It’s the summer of giving for Shania Twain. As the country music legend travels across the United States (and her home country of Canada) on her Shania Twain: Live In Concert Tour the next couple of months, she’s also prepping donations to be...
Ladysmith Museum turns up the volume with new music history exhibit
Ladysmith Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
The Ladysmith Museum is striking a chord with local history lovers as it welcomes visitors to its latest feature exhibit, The Beat Goes On: Ladysmith’s History and Music. The exhibit explores the community’s rich musical legacy, from pre-contact...
Art Beat: More free summer music on the Sunshine Coast
Coast Reporter
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July 4, 2025
Slow Sundays in the Creek concerts take place in the heart of the Creek, behind the community library. Adding to euphonious outdoor summer music offerings in Gibsons and Sechelt, the annual Slow Sundays in Roberts Creek series will launch this...
Guelph musician sorry, not sorry, for being proudly Canadian
Guelph Today
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July 4, 2025
In response to growing political tensions across the border, a Guelph band released a lighthearted anthem celebrating what it means to be Canadian A Guelph musician isn’t sorry about being Canadian — he’s proud of it, and shows his patriotism...
True Patriot Love: Agassiz-Harrison celebrates Canada Day
Agassiz Harrison Observer
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July 4, 2025
Thousands gathered throughout Agassiz-Harrison to celebrate Canada Day once again. The day's festivities featured prehistoric-themed fun in Agassiz and time-honoured traditions such as the pet parade, live music and a grand finale of fireworks....
Canada Day festivities draw thousands, as Carney says values are under pressure
Canada's National Observer
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July 2, 2025
Canadians took to parks and civic squares across the country Tuesday to show unity on Canada Day amid American threats, economic uncertainty and Western alienation. "We've decided not to pull apart and fight, but to come together and to build....