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Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

Escalating costs for fans and venues strain Canadian live music industry: report

An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which shows they go to and spending less money when they get there, posing “a worrisome trend” for an industry facing economic uncertaint
Sum 41 reflects on the ups and downs of their rock music legacy

Sum 41 reflects on the ups and downs of their rock music legacy

TORONTO — Sum 41's members have experienced the highs and lows of the music industry over their nearly three-decade career. And as the band prepares to hang up their instruments, they're sharing a few surprising memories from their incredible run.
'I guess I thought we'd never end': Sum 41 on coming to terms with their breakup

'I guess I thought we'd never end': Sum 41 on coming to terms with their breakup

TORONTO — Winding up a rock band is never easy, but for members of Sum 41, the experience has been an odd mixture of confusion, camaraderie and ultimately acceptance.
Soderbergh's fear in shooting a ghost's roaming POV: 'Don't fall down the stairs'

Soderbergh's fear in shooting a ghost's roaming POV: 'Don't fall down the stairs'

TORONTO — A haunted house story, told from the perspective of the ghost: that's the elevator pitch for Steven Soderbergh's new film, "Presence.
Bryan Adams, Matty Matheson set for inaugural Departure Festival + Conference

Bryan Adams, Matty Matheson set for inaugural Departure Festival + Conference

TORONTO — Bryan Adams, Matty Matheson, Mustafa and Death From Above 1979 are among the stars set to appear at the inaugural Departure Festival + Conference.
After years of secret pain from cancer, Tom Green finds peace in rural Canadian life

After years of secret pain from cancer, Tom Green finds peace in rural Canadian life

At the turn of the millennium, just as he was reaching the peak of his fame, Tom Green hit one of the lowest points of his life.
Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League

Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League

Canadian Darren Owen is no stranger to thinking big. In 2011, he and fellow Victoria entrepreneur Jason Heit appeared on "Dragon's Den" to pitch for help to grow their regional mixed martial arts promotion.
Jully Black sets first national tour in more than a decade

Jully Black sets first national tour in more than a decade

Jully Black is heading back on the road, and bringing some emerging talent with her. The singer-songwriter kicks off her “Songs and Stories” tour Feb. 7 in Oakville, Ont.
Multi-instrumentalist, member of The Band Garth Hudson dies at 87

Multi-instrumentalist, member of The Band Garth Hudson dies at 87

Garth Hudson, a masterful Canadian multi-instrumentalist whose prowess on the organ and roots-rock hits with the Band helped define an era, has died. Hudson died early Tuesday morning at age 87 in a nursing home in Woodstock, N.Y.
'Nothing to hide': Sum 41 singer says he's ready to defend memoir in court after legal notices filed

'Nothing to hide': Sum 41 singer says he's ready to defend memoir in court after legal notices filed

TORONTO — Sum 41 lead singer Deryck Whibley says he's prepared to battle in Ontario court with his former manager over their sexual relationship, which he alleges took advantage of him as a rising young musician.