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Six people report feeling 'sharp prick' in back of body at Montreal festival: police

Six people report feeling 'sharp prick' in back of body at Montreal festival: police

MONTREAL — Montreal police have opened a criminal investigation into reports that people at a music festival last weekend were allegedly poisoned without their knowledge.
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'I promise I will': Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

'I promise I will': Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

American pop star Chappell Roan is known to many as the "Midwest Princess" and now is promising to travel a touch north to the land of the living skies.
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Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour

Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour

TORONTO — Country singer Dallas Smith isn't looking to stir the political pot, but he admits it’s no coincidence that his upcoming Canadian concert tour is booked for 51 dates.
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Conservative calls on minister to apologize to Christian singer over cancellations

Conservative calls on minister to apologize to Christian singer over cancellations

A Conservative MP is calling on Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault to apologize to U.S.-based Christian musician Sean Feucht after the permits for recent concerts in venues overseen by Parks Canada were revoked.
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Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign

Tragically Hip offers helping hand to Canada women's rugby team fundraising campaign

The Tragically Hip is doing its bit to help support the Canadian women's rugby team ahead of this month's World Cup in England.
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'She should come here': Premier Moe on Chappell Roan's Saskatchewan name-drop

'She should come here': Premier Moe on Chappell Roan's Saskatchewan name-drop

American pop star Chappell Roan has stirred up quite the "Femininomenon" for fans in Saskatchewan, and the premier hopes it means she'll do a show in his province.
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Junos introduce Latin music category in effort to recognize more Canadian-made sounds

Junos introduce Latin music category in effort to recognize more Canadian-made sounds

TORONTO — The Juno Awards are adding a dash of Latin flavour to next year's festivities. Organizers at Canada's biggest music awards show say they plan to introduce Latin music recording of the year at the 2026 edition.
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Michael Wekerle out at Toronto's El Mocambo as venue sells to Brookfield exec

Michael Wekerle out at Toronto's El Mocambo as venue sells to Brookfield exec

TORONTO — Michael Wekerle's rock 'n' roll love affair with the El Mocambo has officially played its final note.
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