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CSCE and ASCE to unveil plaque marking U.S.-Canada boundary surveys
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The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and the American Society of Civil Engineers will unveil a historic landmark plaque on Aug. 22 at Mulholland Point Lighthouse in New Brunswick.
High Times returns with Wiz Khalifa cover and cannabis culture issue
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High Times Magazine released its Summer/Fall 2026 print edition featuring Wiz Khalifa on the cover, with newsstands in the U.S. and Canada getting copies in early September.
Rare petroliana and Canadian advertising headline Miller & Miller September 6 sale
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Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will offer 393 lots of petroliana, soda advertising, general store memorabilia and tobacciana in two online sessions on September 6 in New Hamburg, Ontario.
Nayarit spotlights Indigenous heritage, food and artisans beyond the beach
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Nayarit is promoting cultural and community tourism across the Pacific coast state as travelers look for deeper, more local experiences.
Culture Advisory Group names Pamela Horvatis COO
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Culture Advisory Group has appointed Pamela Horvatis as chief operating officer as the Toronto-based advisory firm expands its support for food, beverage and dietary supplement companies.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
ITZ Art pitches custom prints for Canadians’ summer travel photos
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ITZ Art is encouraging Canadians to turn their favorite vacation photos into wall art instead of leaving them on their phones.
Toronto Caribbean Carnival joins WIDAFEST for Windsor debut
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WIDAFEST 2026 opens Aug. 20 in Windsor with the Toronto Caribbean Carnival joining for the first time, adding mas, steelpan and J’Ouvert to the four-day festival.
EVEGOPLAYON expands from hard-surface art into a balanced character work pipeline
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EVEGOPLAYON says it has reached an even split across hard-surface, character and environment art in two years as game studios consolidate more work with a single vendor.
LoanOrigination.ca launches Canadian loan platform for community lenders
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LoanOrigination.ca is rolling out a multi-tenant loan management system for Canadian community lenders, including Community Futures groups, Indigenous Financial Institutions and community development lenders.
Canadian Armed Forces makes inclusive reflections policy permanent
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Humanist Canada and the British Columbia Humanist Association are welcoming a new Canadian Armed Forces policy issued July 29 that makes inclusive, religiously neutral reflections permanent at public military ceremonies.
Canada-backed biodiversity grants deliver gains in Southeast Asia and beyond
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Canada’s CA$20 million investment through the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund supported 100 conservation grants across Southeast Asia and South America in 2025, helping reduce threats to biodiversity while advancing women’s leadership and…
Steve Barakatt to compose official anthem for Canada Games 2027
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The 2027 Canada Games Host Society has tapped Canadian composer and pianist Steve Barakatt to create COURAGE, the official anthem for the winter Games in Québec City. The song is meant to reflect the event’s 60th anniversary, feature musicians…
Steve Barakatt to write 2027 Canada Games anthem
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The 2027 Canada Games Host Society has tapped Canadian composer Steve Barakatt to create COURAGE, the official anthem for the Games in Québec City. The project aims to give the 2027 edition a lasting musical identity as the event returns to the…
MADELINE’s “You Like” breaks into Apple Music’s global New in Punk Top 5
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Independent Newfoundland singer-songwriter MADELINE has landed her self-released single “You Like” at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist, with the placement also live in Japan.
Madeleine breaks into Apple Music's top 10 global punk playlist
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Newfoundland pop-punk singer-songwriter MADELINE landed at No. 4 on Apple Music’s global “New in Punk” playlist with her self-released single “You Like,” while also appearing on the U.S. “New in Rock” list.
ART SPOT brings Under $100 Art Show to Saskatoon
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ART SPOT will stage the Under $100 Art Show in Saskatoon for the first time Aug. 6-9 at the CN Curling Club, featuring nearly 70 local and emerging artists.
Betano study ranks Canada's fiercest sports rivalries
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Betano’s new study says Canadian teams are central to some of North America’s most intense rivalries, led by CF Montréal in MLS and Roughriders-Argonauts in the Canadian League.
Thomas H. Hipps releases revised book for working musicians
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Thomas H. Hipps has released a revised edition of For Those Who Don’t Get Famous, a guide for aspiring musicians who want to build sustainable careers without chasing mainstream fame.
ART SPOT brings Under $100 Art Show to downtown Winnipeg
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ART SPOT will host its inaugural Under $100 Art Show in Winnipeg from Aug. 13-16 at Portage Place Mall, featuring nearly 70 local artists and original work priced under $100. The event is designed to make collecting art more accessible while…
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