MONTREAL — Howie Mandel says Montreal’s Just For Laughs will move forward without founder Gilbert Rozon, stressing the comedy festival is not about one person. The Canadian−born comedian led an investor group that acquired the festival in March after it was put up for sale. The new owners include U.S. talent agency ICM Partners. Just…
Pink Fan, 12-Year-Old BC Girl, Gets to Sing With Idol
VANCOUVER — A 12−year−old girl admits she’s still in shock after getting the chance to sing for Pink at the performer’s concert Saturday night in Vancouver. Victoria Anthony says she had been dreaming of the opportunity since winning praise for a recent appearance at her elementary school’s talent show, when she performed the Pink song…
Dennis DeYoung to Play Burton Cummings Theatre
WINNIPEG – A founding member of STYX and the lead singer, Dennis DeYoung, will make his way to the Burton Cummings Theatre, August 16th. It was 1977 when DeYoung and his bandmates made history with the release of The Grand Illusion album. Dennis DeYoung and the music of STYX celebrate that history by performing the…
Local Artist Featured at Pavillion Gallery
WINNIPEG – The local animals of Assiniboine Park Zoo have jumped to canvas in a series of paintings that local artist Cori Jaye Elston has created for their Pavillion Gallery. Mystical Furry Friends opens May 20 and runs until August 23, 2018. “For this showcase, I wanted to bring family and community together to the…
Hollywood Remembers Canadian Actress Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder’s sister says the Canadian−born actress shared a courageous spirit with Lois Lane, the tough−as−nails journalist she played on screen. Kidder, best known for her role opposite Christopher Reeve in the “Superman” films of the 1970s and 1980s, has died at age 69, a Montana funeral home confirmed on Monday. Annie Kidder said her…
Hilarious Clips and Memories at SCTV Reunion
TORONTO — Fans of “SCTV” were served a heaping dish of nostalgia on Sunday as cast members of the Canadian sketch comedy series gathered to share memories for an upcoming Netflix special. Seemingly every popular character from the influential show — including Johnny LaRue, Alex Trebel and Edith Prickley — had a moment to shine…
Do You Know These Famous Manitobans
WINNIPEG – We never hear about the many successful daughters and sons of the our province. There are hundreds of Manitobans who have made a positive impact in the world, attained international recognition for sports, music, acting, arts and more. We want to change that with our weekly feature titled, “Do You Know These Famous…
More Bands Announced for Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa
WINNIPEG – The annual summer party, Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa, that already includes an impressive list of rockers including Burton Cummings, announced the latest additions to the 2018 lineup: Headpins, formed in the late 70’s and having had a string of hits they continue to provide fans with an energetic show of pure classic…
Celebrate Music Month in May
WINNIPEG – May is Music Month and to celebrate the province will be highlighting student accomplishments through the 2018 Celebrating Music in Manitoba Schools: Music Month Concert Series at the Legislative Building. “Music plays a significant role in our schools, enriches the lives of our students and contributes to the well-being of all Manitobans,” said…
WSO performs with Sistema Students
WINNIPEG – The Sistema program is an intensive music program developed for children with limited resources and the kids in this program are getting a huge treat on May 8, 2018. Sistema Winnipeg students will play alongside the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) at the Michael Nozick Family Spring Concert at Maples Collegiate, Tuesday, May 8.…