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In Canada: Shania Twain, Les Cowboys Fringants & More Legacy Acts Enjoy Chart Bumps
It’s the week of Canada Day (July 1), and some of the nation’s favourite legacy artists are back on the charts. On the Billboard Canadian Albums chart dated July 5, L’amerique Pleure, the concert film soundtrack by Quebec rock band Les Cowboys...
Ludacris, Zac Brown Band to headline MLB All-Star Game performances
ExploreComing to Atlanta for MLB All-Star week? There’s fun outside Truist Park too.Dupri is also serving as a manager for Saturday’s celebrity softball game, which will feature Atlantans Quavo, Kandi Burruss and Druski. The Grammy-winning Zac...
Stockholm seeing a huge increase in Canadian travellers in July: Skyscanner trending destination
Entering the height of summer travel, Canadians are looking to Sweden for their July vacations. Information provided to Yahoo Canada from Skyscanner revealed that there has been a 79 per cent month-over-month increase in flight bookings from...

Canada Day 2025: Your guide to what's happening in the Halifax area
Nova Scotia To help you plan your Canada Day, CBC News has prepared a list of what's open, what's closed and what's happening across the Halifax region. Halifax Regional Municipality hosting a parade, fireworks and several concerts CBC News ·...

Kendrick Lamar Breaks Record with ‘Luther’ on Hot Rap Songs Chart
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Kendrick Lamar has made history by setting a new record on the Hot Rap Songs chart with his latest hit, “Luther.” Released as part of his album GNX, the track has remained at number one for 27 weeks, surpassing Lamar’s previous...

Rap punk band under scrutiny for antisemitism
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. LONDON -- British police launched a criminal investigation Monday into a televised performance at the Glastonbury Festival by rap punk duo Bob Vylan, who drew...

Toronto celebrates Canada's 158th birthday
The 158th anniversary of Confederation lands on a Tuesday this year and while there's a chance of showers this Canada Day, there's plenty of celebrating to be done. Here's a look at the festivities happening across Toronto and what will be closed...

Canada Day: These Are The Busiest Routes To Canada This Holiday Week
Canada Day 2025 is coming up! This upcoming Tuesday, July 1, the proud nation of Canada will celebrate 158 years since its founding. The shift toward domestic plans of the wider Canadian travel market has been in the headlines as the political...
Canada Day 2025: Here's what you need to know to celebrate the holiday across Windsor-Essex
School's out and Canada Day is here, Windsor-Essex. Whether you're planning on soaking in the air conditioning on your day off or taking the family out to enjoy some of the festivities, here's what you need to know across Windsor-Essex. Canada Day...
Calendar of events: July 9, 2025
Photo submitted Gratefully Yours will perform on July 11 as part of Long Lake’s Music by the Lake concert series from 6-8 p.m. at the Long Lake Town Beach. Gratefully Yours is a Grateful Dead inspired band. Coolers and lawn chairs are welcome....

On This Day, July 9, 1983: The Police hit #1 with 'Every Breath You Take'
On This Day, July 9, 1983… The Police landed their first and only #1 song with "Every Breath You Take," from their #1 album Synchronicity. The song spent eight weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and hit #1 in Canada and the U.K., spending four...

West Zwick’s Park hosts Midway on the bay this weekend
The World’s Finest Midway makes a stop in Belleville’s West Zwick’s Park for the weekend starting Thursday and running through Sunday.Article content “Dive into the fun with thrilling rides and exciting carnival games, then wander over to Pop-ups...

Canadian Singer & Songwriter Leith Ross Unveils New Single "(I Can See) The Future" Out Today
New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Following a recent announcement of their forthcoming new album I Can See The Future out this fall, critically-acclaimed Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Leith Ross (They/Them Pronouns) releases the album's...

Connect by Live Nation latest study reveals mass mainstream influence of country music in Australia
Leading sponsorship, creative and experiential agency in music - Connect by Live Nation - has released its latest study ‘Step Into Country’ unveiling the mass mainstream influence of country music in Australia - now the third largest country music...

Neil Young set WILL be shown live on BBC after Canadian musician initially banned broadcast
Neil Young’s headline set at Glastonbury Festival will now be shown live on the BBC on Saturday night, the BBC has announced. The corporation previously said that the Canadian rock veteran’s set would not be broadcast live 'at the artist’s...

Ricky Rap: What makes Canada so great
What other country has such a great relationship with just about every other country around the world? Ricky Rap is 10 thoughts and offerings in rhythmic form from Niagara’s own, Rick Mills. Retired from the steel industry, he continues pastoral...

Arijit Singh Beats BTS, Swift & Weeknd, Hits 151M Spotify Followers—India’s Soft Power Now Comes With a Spotify Badge
Move over Grammy memes and Eras Tour drama. Spotify just pressed play on India’s most melodious revenge arc. In what might be the most peaceful global takeover ever, Indian singer Arijit Singh has dethroned Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and BTS to...

Piano Recital: The students of Music Teacher Eiko Izeki
On June 28, 2025, students showcased their piano skills at a recital, celebrating music and community at St. Mary’s. Posted by ReyFort Media Piano Recital & Lunch Party, June 28, 2025. – The students of Music Teacher Eiko Izeki demonstrated their...

Canada Day 2025 Date, History and Significance: Here’s What You Should Know About Dominion Day, the Anniversary of Canadian Confederation
Canada Day is the National Day of Canada which is celebrated every year on July 1 with great fervour and enthusiasm. This annual event was formerly known as Dominion Day. This day celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred...

'We've never really wanted to be one of those bands that are disposable'
If you haven't heard of 54•40 before, you might be wondering: "what kind of a band name is that, anyway?" Turns out it's derived from American politics: specifically the slogan "54-40 or fight!" which once represented the unsuccessful expansionist...