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Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Blue Rodeo 40th anniversary tour in Vancouver: Here's what you should know
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Canadian rock band Blue Rodeo is hitting the road to celebrate its 40-year career. The Toronto band, which started in 1984, will kick off its Blue Rodeo 'Lost Together' – The 40th Anniversary Tour this fall in Western Canada before making its way across the country for a planned 27 concert dates. The tour will reflect on the 12-time Juno Award-winning band's four decades of music. The shows will pull from Blue Rodeo's impressive catalogue of music, which includes 16 full-length studio albums, a greatest hits album, and more. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Success seemed real when we were entertaining people in The Horseshoe in our hometown of Toronto. That was the top of the heap for us,' Jim Cuddy reflected in a news release about the tour. 'When you look back, you realize it's just been this beautiful dream.' The band will be joined for all dates on the tour by Canadian singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin. Here are a few things to know about the upcoming concerts. The Blue Rodeo 40th Anniversary Tour kicks off Oct. 1 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. The tour wraps with two nights at the Massey Hall in Toronto on Jan. 24, 2026. Blue Rodeo is set to take the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on Oct. 7 and 8. Following the two dates at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Blue Rodeo will play two additional dates in B.C. The band will head to Vancouver Island for a show at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria on Oct. 9. Then, they will head to the Okanagan for a date at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Oct. 11. See the full list of tour dates below: Tickets for the upcoming tour are available now for presale for Blue Rodeo Fan Club members on . Additional presale tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster throughout this week with general tickets sales going live on June 6 at 10 a.m. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Vancouver Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver concerts: Chan Centre's new season includes Grammy winners Esperanza Spalding, Arooj Aftab, Natalia Lafourcade
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has just announced its 2025/2026 season, the biggest in the Chan Centre 's 28-year history. The upcoming season will offer new diversified programming streams and a new membership model, as it showcases a mix of internationally acclaimed artists and emerging talent. 'I'm thrilled to be returning to the Chan Centre as part of its upcoming new season!' said in a statement Grammy-winning Pakistani-American singer, composer, and producer Arooj Aftab who will be at the Chan on Oct. 25. 'Performing here is always unforgettable — Vancouver's vibrant energy, welcoming audience, and the venue's world-class acoustics make it a truly special experience.' Featuring an expanded roster, the season includes a diverse range of music, conversation, and interdisciplinary performances, showcasing both internationally acclaimed headliners and emerging voices, fostering inclusivity and enhancing cultural relevance. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'We're thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of performers who inspire, challenge, and bring people together, celebrating artistic excellence and global perspectives. This year's focus is on bringing unique, first-time performances to the city,' said Jarrett Martineau, head curator at the Chan Centre in a statement. One of those debut artists is two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Montreal's Dominique Fils-Aimé. 'I'm overjoyed to be making my debut at the Chan Centre in Vancouver as part of their 28th season,' said Fils-Aimé. 'This venue has long been on my dream list, and sharing this moment with my West Coast family in such a stunning space fills me with gratitude. I can't wait to connect through the music.' With an entertainment landscape that is always growing and shifting the ongoing challenge for live venues like the internationally acclaimed Chan Centre is getting people in the seats and keeping membership coming back year after year. The Chan hopes the new three-tired model will help to increase engagement and further foster a sense of community among members. 'With our ever-expanding programming, this new membership model will be the best way for our patrons to take advantage of all we have to offer at the Chan Centre,' said Pat Carrabré, director of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in an email. 'Membership means getting closer to the Chan Centre, creating community with fellow arts enthusiasts who not only recognize the value of what the Chan Centre does, but the value of the arts in our lives.' Basic Membership: The basic tier is free for University of British Columbia's students and those under 30. A $50 introductory offer will be available until September. Members get 10% off up to two tickets per event, early ticket access, and 20% off at the Michelin-recommended Wildlight Kitchen + Bar, and free ticket exchanges. Membership Plus: New members can join for $100 until September, then $200. Benefits include 20% off up to two tickets per event, exclusive event promotions, 25% off concessions (excluding alcohol), lounge access, and invites to exclusive events. Premium Membership: At $1,000, membership perks include up to two complimentary premium tickets to any show of the season, an exclusive private tour of the Chan Centre, and lunch with a curator. Note: Current subscribers will be automatically upgraded to Membership Plus and can begin purchasing tickets on June 4, 2025. Basic Members can access tickets starting June 10, 2025, with general sales opening June 13, 2025. This season includes the following series: Esperanza Spalding Aug. 29 Grammy-winning American bassist, vocalist, and composer known for her unique mix of jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and funk influences. Natalia Lafourcade — The Cancionera Tour Sept. 27 Multiple Grammys and Latin Grammys award-winning Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer known for blending pop, rock, jazz, and traditional Latin folk music makes her Vancouver debut. Carminho Oct. 2 Blending Brazilian bossa nova and pop the Portuguese singer is recognized as a standout voice in contemporary and traditional fado, Arooj Aftab Oct. 25 Grammy-winning Pakistani-American singer, composer, and producer whose music blends jazz, folk, pop, and Urdu poetry into global soul soundscapes. Ray Chen Nov. 2 The Taiwanese-Australian violinist was a winner of the 2008 Yehudi Menuhin and 2009 Queen Elizabeth competitions and has performed with top orchestras worldwide. Tim Hecker and Fennesz Sept. 17 Hecker, a Canadian electronic musician, and Fennesz, an Austrian guitarist and composer, are renowned for their innovative ambient sounds. ganavya Nov. 18 A vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and scholar who weaves South Indian classical traditions, jazz, and contemporary music makes her debut in Vancouver. Dominique Fils-Aimé March 7, 2026 Inspired by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, the two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter from Montreal blends blues, jazz, and soul to explore African American history and social realities. An Evening with Louise Penny Oct. 29 Canadian author renowned for her award-winning mystery novels set in Quebec. This event will be an evening of conversation in celebration of her latest novel, The Black Wolf. Susan Aglukark and PIQSIQ April 12, 2026 Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark and throat-singing duo PIQSIQ join forces for a night of performances, blending Aglukark's mix of Inuit folk, country, and pop with PIQSIQ's modern twist on traditional throat singing. GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat Oct. 16 An Iranian-American chef, author, and educator, renowned for her James Beard Award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, which was also a Netflix documentary series, comes to Vancouver for the first time. An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi Feb. 25, 2026 Israeli-born British chef, bestselling author, and culinary innovator is known for vibrant, vegetable-focused, Middle Eastern-inspired creative cuisine. ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) Festival Sept. 20 and 21 Presented in partnership with Musqueam First Nation, this festival celebrates music, dance, storytelling, film, poetry and food and invites all to experience and support Indigenous voices and creativity. The artist roster is scheduled to be released in June.
Cision Canada
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
TORONTO TEMPO MARKS ONE YEAR TO TIP-OFF WITH IMMERSIVE TEMPO LIVE EVENT
TORONTO, May 16, 2025 /CNW/ - The countdown is on! For the first time ever, the Toronto Tempo is giving fans the chance to come together in person at Tempo LIVE, a can't-miss celebration at STACKT Market on May 24 & 25. The event kicks off a countdown to tip-off - the team is just one year away from making its WNBA debut. Tempo LIVE, presented in partnership with Destination Toronto, will feature a collection of immersive and interactive fan experiences, including: Tempo Fan Camp, presented by founding partner CIBC – the ultimate rally spot where visitors can make their own pennant flags, get Tempo airbrush tattoos, and sign a banner that will hang at future Tempo home court Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Tempo Talks Speaker Series, presented by founding partner Sephora Canada – featuring an array of conversations on the beauty of basketball culture. Scheduled speakers include General Manager of the Toronto Tempo, Monica Wright Rogers, Juno Award-winning artist, Jully Black, VP of Product of October's Very Own (OVO), Michael Kerr, and the newest addition to the Tempo ownership group – Canadian actress, writer and advocate, Lilly Singh. Merchandise pop-up shop featuring Peace Collective, Roots, and Nike. An interactive and inclusive basketball skills course called the "Tempo Drill," where fans can show off their hustle on the court to win a pair of tickets to a future Tempo game. Fans will be able to place a deposit on season tickets and memberships on-site. Deposits can also be made online at "Our fans are at the heart of this team," explains Whitney Bell, Chief Marketing Officer, Tempo Basketball Club. "There's no better way to mark a year to tip-off than by bringing that community together and letting them experience the Tempo brand in person. We can't wait to get a first taste of the passion, energy and excitement that is going to power this team into 2026 and beyond." The team is also marking a year to tip-off with the release of a :60 film centred on the concept of 'tempo' – the heartbeat of competition and the unseen force that drives the game. Set to the rhythm of our city and the pace of the game, the spot captures the unstoppable energy and diversity of a team—and a country—on the rise. Tempo LIVE is taking place on May 24 & 25, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. EST at STACKT Market (28 Bathurst Street, Toronto). Fans can sign up for more information about the event and RSVP to panels at Entry will be subject to capacity. While registering doesn't secure a spot, registrants will be kept close to event details as they unfold. About Toronto Tempo In May 2024, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced its expansion into Canada by awarding Toronto an expansion team, the league's first outside the United States. The new team, owned by Kilmer Sports Ventures, will begin play in the 2026 season as the WNBA's 14th franchise. Sephora Canada and CIBC are the team's first announced founding partners. Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures and a 30-year veteran of building championship-caliber teams, is also Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors and Chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns the NBA's Toronto Raptors, NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, MLS' Toronto FC and other professional sports franchises. Under his leadership, the Raptors won their first NBA championship in 2019.
Winnipeg Free Press
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Here's how some prominent candidates performed in this federal election
OTTAWA – Voters across the country have cast ballots in a federal election that saw some tight races in many ridings. A large number of high-profile federal candidates are current and former politicians, or had prominent roles before they took the leap into federal politics. Here is how some of those candidates have fared in this election. David Myles, Fredericton—Oromocto A newcomer to politics, New Brunswick musician and Liberal candidate David Myles won the riding of Fredericton—Oromocto. Myles is a Juno Award-winning artist and is well-loved in New Brunswick. The riding was previously held by Jenica Atwin, who did not run in this election. Michelle Ferreri, Peterborough Conservative incumbent Michelle Ferreri was defeated in the Ontario riding of Peterborough, losing to Liberal Emma Harrison. Ferreri is the only incumbent who was opposed by a third-party group — called No More MP Ferreri — that registered specifically to campaign against her. Ferreri introduced Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a campaign event in Keene, Ont., on Sunday. Amarjeet Sohi, Edmonton Southeast Former Liberal cabinet minister Amarjeet Sohi was defeated in Edmonton Southeast by Conservative candidate Jagsharan Singh Mahal. In 2021, Sohi became Edmonton's first visible minority mayor. Nathalie Provost, Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville Nathalie Provost won the new riding of Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville. Provost is former spokesperson for the group PolySeSouvient and survivor of the École Polytechnique massacre. Aaron Gunn, North Island—Powell River Aaron Gunn has won the riding of North Island—Powell River. Gunn came under fire last month when he was accused by some First Nations leaders of denying the effects of residential schools. Poilievre said at the time that Gunn is aware of the impact those institutions had on families and communities and a Conservative government would move forward in the spirit of reconciliation. Leslie Church, Toronto—St. Paul's Liberal Leslie Church has won the riding of Toronto—St. Paul's. Church defeated Conservative Don Stewart less than a year after he was elected in an upset byelection win. That loss, in what is typically considered a safe seat for the Liberals, sent shockwaves through the party and pressure immediately began to mount on Trudeau to resign. Kamal Khera, Brampton West Kamal Khera has been defeated in the Ontario riding of Brampton West. Khera has been the MP for Brampton West since 2015 and joined cabinet in 2021. She was sworn in as health minister just before the election on March 14. Evan Solomon, Toronto Centre Former journalist Evan Solomon has won the riding of Toronto Centre. The riding was previously held by former Liberal minister Marci Ien, who won by about 12,000 votes in 2021. The riding has been held by the Liberals since 2015. Peter Yuen, Markham—Unionville Liberal candidate Peter Yuen was defeated in the riding of Markham—Unionville by Conservative candidate Michael Ma. Accused of being linked to pro-Beijing groups, Yuen replaced Paul Chiang, who stepped down as the federal party's candidate in the Ontario riding after he suggested to a media outlet that a political opponent could be turned over to Chinese officials for a bounty. Andrew Lawton, Elgin—St. Thomas—London South Right-wing media personality Andrew Lawton has won the riding of Elgin—St. Thomas—London South. Lawton, who has written a biography of Poilievre, defeated the Liberals in a new riding that largely replaces Elgin-Middlesex-London. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. Conservative Karen Vecchio opted not to run again and did not endorse Lawton. Ya'ara Saks, York Centre Former cabinet minister Ya'ara Saks has been defeated in the Toronto riding of York Centre. Conservative Roman Baber, who ran for the party leadership, is projected to win. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2025
CBC
29-04-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Liberal David Myles projected to win Fredericton-Oromocto
The projected Fredericton-Oromocto federal election results were music to the ears of Liberal newcomer David Myles. The Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and former CBC radio host is expected to defeat Conservative candidate and former MLA Brian Macdonald, with more than 60 per cent of the votes, as of around 11:30 p.m. "This is entirely surreal, my friends," he told supporters at the Crowne Plaza on Monday night. "Ottawa is beyond a dream for me," he said as they chanted, "David! David! David!" Myles, 43, a married father of two, said he decided to join the race because he has travelled across the country for the past 20 years and believes in Canada and the ability of Canadians "to work together in spite of our differences." After five weeks of knocking on more than 17,000 doors and lots of conversations — "If you know me, you know I love a good chat" — he believes more than ever, he said. "I'm more filled with hope." Premier Susan Holt had endorsed Myles, a long-time friend, as the Liberal candidate for the riding, which saw the closest race in the province in the last federal election in 2021. Previous Liberal MP Jenica Atwin won with 37 per cent of votes, narrowly beating the 35.9 per cent of votes won by Conservative candidate Andrea Johnson. Atwin, originally elected as a Green MP in 2019, announced in January she wouldn't run again. The riding covers Fredericton, Oromocto, New Maryland, parts of rural Hanwell and three First Nations. It includes 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown, which directly employs 6,000 service members and 1,000 civilians. Liberal Leader Mark Carney has said he'd bring defence spending up to two per cent of Canada's GDP — in line with the NATO benchmark — by 2030. Myles also beat Green Pam Allen-LeBlanc, who ran for the Green Party in Fredericton-York in the 2024 provincial election, New Democrat Nicki Lyons-Macfarlane, who was the NDP candidate for Fredericton South-Silverwood in the 2024 provincial election, and Dominic Cardy of the Canadian Future Party, who was the leader for the New Brunswick NDP in 2014, moved to the Progressive Conservative Party in 2017, where he was elected as Fredericton-Hanwell MLA and served in Blaine Higgs's cabinet, before he resigned in 2022 and served as an Independent until 2024. Other candidates included June Patterson of the Communist Party, who was the candidate from Fredericton for the Communist Party of Canada in the 2021 federal election, Brandon Ellis of the Centrist Party, and Heather Michaud of the People's Party of Canada.
