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Canada Day festivities held in Donalda

The Stettler Independent ·

The Village of Donalda celebrated Canada's 158th birthday in fine fashion on July 1. A pancake breakfast started festivities off at Sharon Free Church from 10 a.m. until noon. Following breakfast, the Donalda Drop-in Centre hosted a...

White Rock studio owner adds bass line to classic yacht rock

Abbotsford News · July 5, 2025

He's going to be rocking his own backyard. When nostalgic soft rock group The Crew sails back to Blue Frog Studios (1328 Johnston Rd.) Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16 for Yacht Rock The Dock, longtime White Rock resident and impresario Kelly...

Canadian pop artist Elijah Woods in Manila and Cebu this July

Manila Standard · July 4, 2025

Canadian singer and songwriter Elijah Woods is set to return to the Philippines this July with two concert dates in Manila and Cebu, following the success of his debut Manila show in 2024. The pop artist will perform at Samsung Hall in SM Aura...

One Day This Kid explores Queer identity through an Afghan-Canadian lens

The Ubyssey · July 4, 2025

Alexander Farah began his filmmaking journey in a film studies course that he enrolled in at UBC, despite his degree mainly being focusing on science classes. In a statement to The Ubyssey, Farah explained he “fell in love with the academic part...

Canadian boycott hits New Zealand apples labeled as U.S. products

Fresh Plaza · July 4, 2025

Canadian consumers have responded to trade developments under the Trump administration by boycotting US products, a move that has unexpectedly implicated New Zealand apple exports through market channels. Among these, T&G Global's Envy and Jazz...

Shania Twain Foundation Tackles Food Insecurity With Singer Donating $25,000 To Canadian Food Bank

American Songwriter · July 4, 2025

Celebrating her country music career, which included selling over 100 million albums, Shania Twain hit the road with her Shania Twain: Live in Concert Tour. Scheduling concerts throughout the United States and Canada, Twain wanted to do more than...

Canadian #socialwellness start-up Othership raises US$11.3 million to expand concept in the US @othership_us #spa

Leisure Opportunities · July 4, 2025

Job opportunities Contrast bathing and social wellness start-up Othership has raised US$11.3 million (€10.5 million, £8.94 million) to expand its presence across the US. The Toronto-based firm is known for its social sauna and ice bath...

Canada Legal Cannabis Market Report 2025 Expansion Of Cannabis 2.0 And 3.0 Products Reshaping Consumer Preferences And Driving Growth - Competition, Forecast & Opportunities To 2030

MENAFN · July 4, 2025

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Market opportunities in Canada's legal cannabis sector include increasing demand for recreational cannabis, the growth of medical cannabis usage, and the introduction of innovative Cannabis 2.0 and 3.0 products...

Canada keeps trying — and failing — to build. This is how Mark Carney should fix the problem

The Toronto Star · July 4, 2025

A half century ago, a pair of design theorists coined a new term for tough times: “Wicked problems.” It’s a type of problem, neither inherently good nor bad, that is hard to define. It calls for many possible solutions but makes it impossible to...

9 festivals you could hit up if you win the ultimate Canadian music festival experience

Narcity · July 3, 2025

Which Canadian music festival would you choose if you knew your tickets, travel and accommodation were all paid for? It's a fun hypothetical question, but for the winner of the Brita Drop contest, it'll be very real. Entries are open now for the...

Concertgoers Cheer Muslim Terrorists Killing Them

FrontPage Magazine · July 4, 2025

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RavenWood Music Festival spotlights Western Canadian talent for its seventh year

Drayton Valley Western Review ·

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Edmonton-based country band, the Prairie States, will close out the 2025 RavenWood Music Festival on Saturday evening, July 12. Photo supplied The 2025 RavenWood Music Festival will not only be packed with...

Canadian progressive folk band Le Vent du Nord play Shoreham

Sussex World · July 4, 2025

The award-winning Le Vent du Nord, a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement, play the Ropetackle, Shoreham on July 26. Spokesman Richard Fryer said: “The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and...

Hard Rock marks opening of its first Canadian resort with guitar smash ceremony

Yogonet International · July 4, 2025

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa officially opened Thursday with its trademark guitar smash, introducing Canada’s first fully integrated Hard Rock resort. Executives, tribal leaders, and local officials took the stage to shatter guitars instead of...

Kelly Human memorial concert showcases family, cultural pride and community in Portage

The Graphic Leader ·

Hundreds of people gathered at Island Park Thursday, July 3 for the third annual Kelly Human Memorial Concert, a heartfelt tribute to a beloved Métis woman whose legacy continues to inspire community connection and giving.Article content The...

GENE HOGLAN Recalls 'Biggest Lesson' He Ever Got About Music Industry

Blabbermouth - California · July 4, 2025

At this year's Hellfest in Clisson, France, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan, who has played with TESTAMENT, DETHKLOK, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, FEAR FACTORY and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, among others, spoke about being one of the most in-demand...

Gwen Stefani coming to Churchill Park Music Festival

The Muse · July 4, 2025

Joining Def Leppard, Blake Shelton, and The Killers Churchil Park Music Festival have announced that Gwen Stefani will be headlining Sunday nights show at the festival. The Grammy-winning frontwoman of No Doubt is known for songs like Hollaback...

'Unsettling': Barrie resident questions downtown safety on Canada Day

Barrie Today · July 4, 2025

'To say we were shocked would be an understatement,' says man, who described person bragging loudly about doing drugs in front of child With the dust now settled on Canada Day events around Barrie earlier this week, the city’s new “enhanced...

This concert series in Toronto hosts mystery shows in unexpected locations

Toronto.com ·

Do you remember your first concert? Mine was Hilary Duff when she came to Toronto back in the “Metamorphosis” days. But have you ever thought about going to see a show without actually knowing who will be performing? I know it sounds like a weird...

Ottawa Canada Day highlights 2025: A Canadian love-in

Ottawa Times · July 3, 2025

Thousands gathered at LeBreton Flats Park to celebrate Canada Day with amazing evening of music, dance, and national pride! OTTAWA, ON – Tuesday, July 2 – Thousands gathered at LeBreton Flats Park and tuned in across the country to celebrate...