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Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Martin Boys will put it ‘all on the line' in national competition
Here's how to vote for the Woodstock country duo on Canada's Got Talent airing at 9 p.m. Atlantic on Citytv, Tuesday, May 13. The Martin Boys plan on giving everything they've got during the finale of Canada's Got Talent (CGT) on Tuesday. To win the competition, brothers Macauley and Micah from Red Bridge will need to garner the most votes from across the country. Here's all you need to know about CGT's voting process. The season five finale of CGT airs Tuesday, May 13, at 9 p.m. Atlantic time on Citytv and Citytv+. The voting is online only and must be done during the episode's voting window. First, tune in to the program and watch. The audience will be told how to vote during the show. Voting will be done on their website, . That page will be live once voting is open. You first need to create a Citytv account or log in. If you don't have an account, you can set that up beforehand to save yourself time. Once logged in, you must find the 'Vote Now for CGT' option on the homepage. Then, choose your favourite finalist. Lastly, you must submit your vote by pressing 'VOTE.' You can vote up to ten times and will receive a notification when you have reached your voting limit. The winner of the cross-Canada talent contest walks away with $1 million, compliments of Rogers. There is also a free viewing party at Atlantic Cinemas in Woodstock on Tuesday, May 13. The doors open at 8 p.m., and concessions will be available for purchase. The tickets are first-come, first-served, and no advance ticket purchasing is available. Wi-Fi will be available for voting.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A welcome taste of spring: Five things to do this weekend in Regina (May 2-4)
It's a rite of spring in Regina. Prairie Mobile Taste of Spring continues its tradition on Friday and Saturday night with a feast of the senses at the Conexus Arts Centre, adding some extra flavour to a weekend of warm weather and festivities in the Queen City. Taste of Spring is a once-per-year opportunity to 'sip, savour and sample' adult beverages from around the world, along with food samples from Regina eateries. The event offers 'a vibrant showcase of the newest and most exciting spirits, ready to drink cocktails and beer of the year. From bold craft creations to refined classics, there's something to tantalize every palate,' says the venue's website. 'For years, Taste of Spring has been the go-to event for spirit enthusiasts and foodies alike. With unparalleled variety, engaging vendors, and a festive atmosphere, Conexus Arts Centre is the premiere venue for anyone who loves to indulge in great food and drink.' Learn more at The Great Benjamin Circus is presenting seven shows over three days 'under the big top' in the Brandt Centre parking lot. The cross-Canada tour includes Regina shows on Friday (4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.), Saturday (1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.) and Sunday (1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.). The Florida-based circus runs across North America and is hosted by John Davenport, a third-generation circus performer, along with his brother Jairo. It features 'circus superstars from all around the world' — including clowns, acrobats, aerialists, and daredevils — who 'entertain and thrill children and adults alike.' According to an online preview, the show is a 'traditional circus that offers amazing acts of international quality while being true to the traditional circus roots.' For more information, go to The Regina Symphony Orchestra is striking a different chord with its next performance on Saturday night at the Conexus Arts Centre. 'The musicians of the orchestra are in the spotlight with golden hits from the silver screen – music written for the movies and music from the classical world that has become a part of movie magic,' says an online preview. Learn more at This male stripper parody and improv comedy show brings some serious belly laughs to the Regina Performing Arts Centre on Friday night amid a Western Canadian tour. The adults-only performance is for all genders. 'Warning! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity,' says an online preview. 'A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada's best improvisational comedians) perform sexylarious improv comedy shows. They try to be sexy … it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes, they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they 'dance' and they are ready to make you laugh.' The Comic Strippers are a former winner of best live production at the Canadian Comedy awards. More info at The Regina Farmers' Market opens its 50th season on Saturday with the first outdoor event of the year (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Confederation Park in Real District. The outdoor market, which also returns to Victoria Park next Wednesday, features a wide variety of local vendors and products. Learn more at Honourable mentions: Regina Lyric Musical Theatre is presenting Sister Act on Thursday and Friday night before wrapping up Saturday afternoon (1:30 p.m.) at Darke Hall. The show is based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg, who plays a lounge singer forced to hide in a convent after being placed in witness protection … The Volksliederchor Harmonie is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a special performance on Sunday (2:30 p.m.) at the Regina German Club. Tickets available at the door. If you have an event to be featured in Five Things, please send details to gharder@ The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
CBC
11-03-2025
- Politics
- CBC
'IDEAS for a Better Canada' explores democracy from the ground up
Social Sharing We live in an era of eroding democracy where polarization is increasingly fracturing our sense of a shared reality. With another federal election approaching, there's a growing sense that our political system prioritizes short-term gains over the long-term health of our democracy. To address this, the CBC program, IDEAS will host a series of cross-Canada discussions that focus on local solutions with the potential to inspire national change. Moderated by Nahlah Ayed, the discussions will take place in Burlington (March 20), Charlottetown (March 26), Edmonton (April 1) and Nanaimo (April 3). Local innovators/thinkers/storytellers in each community will come together for conversations that explore the next chapter of Canada's democracy. The series is part of CBC Collab fund and in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy. All events are free and open to the public. March 20 | Burlington, Ontario Your Library is Open (and Believes in Democracy) Libraries are a target in the culture wars raging across the continent. Yet they define themselves as a place to give all people access "to the widest possible variety of expressive content." As upholders of intellectual freedom, can libraries remind Canadians what democracy is all about, and which values are still worth fighting for? Join Nahlah Ayed's discussion with author Ira Wells (On Book Banning), librarians themselves, and a community audience at the Burlington Public Library. March 26 | Charlottetown, PEI Where Confederation Began, and Where Democracy Could Go In an ideal democracy, every citizen has a voice. Critics of Canada's first-past-the-post electoral system have long decried what they say is unfair representation in our halls of power. And for that and other reasons, voters are increasingly disengaged. As residents of Confederation's birthplace, Prince Edward Islanders have thought hard about the democratic exercise, engaging its citizens, and what can be done to reinvigorate our democracy. Join Ideas host Nahlah Ayed in conversation about how we might get the most out of our parliamentary system. April 1 | Edmonton, Alberta Why can't we be friends? In a politically polarized world, conversation across divides can go one of three ways: screaming from our silos, retreating into them, or patiently building bridges between them to allow for civil debate. From fostering deep empathy to role-playing games to re-defining community, we explore how to nurture healthier democracies by encouraging conversation. Join Ideas host Nahlah Ayed as she hears from Edmontonians about how they make it work. April 3 | Nanaimo, British Columbia Do I count? A Canada that leaves no one behind It's clear: our democracy is struggling to meet the needs of some of our most vulnerable. Cities like Nanaimo are dealing with a collision of crises: homelessness, lethal street drugs, and unaddressed mental health needs. As calls for more involuntary care increase, how does society balance a community's safety with the rights of individuals? How does the visibility of these crises affect our faith in governance? And are there new solutions to these seemingly solution-less problems? Join Ideas host Nahlah Ayed for a discussion on the urgent challenges facing urban communities across Canada, and what these issues mean for the future of public policy and community well-being.
CBC
05-03-2025
- Politics
- CBC
CBC's Nahlah Ayed moderates free public event in Edmonton
Social Sharing We live in an era of eroding democracy, where polarization is increasingly fracturing our sense of a shared reality. With another federal election approaching, there's a growing sense that our political system prioritizes short-term gains over the long-term health of our democracy. To address this, the CBC program Ideas will host a series of cross-Canada discussions that focus on local solutions with the potential to inspire national change. Moderated by Ideas host Nahlah Ayed, the discussions will take place in Edmonton on April 1 at the Stanley A. Milner Library. Local storytellers and thinkers will come together for conversations that explore the next chapter of Canadian democracy. The event will be recorded and will air on Ideas at a later date. The series is part of CBC's Collab fund, and in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy. The event is free and open to the public, but you need to register in advance. The details: For any questions, please contact
