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The music of Elvis Presley soared over the sand and night skies
Rory Allen, an Elvis Presley impersonator, kept the beach packed audience entertained all evening during the Crystal Lake Beach Concert. CRYSTAL LAKE — Rory Allen, an Elvis Presley impersonator, kept the beach packed audience entertained all...

Musicians fight uphill battle as AI infiltrates streaming platforms, cutting into royalties
Musicians are calling for regulations and finding creative ways to fight back as AI "bands" climb the charts on streaming platforms, soaking up already meagre royalty payments. But as a major musicians' union works for legal change, a copyright...
Bluegrass Canada: Carlisle Bluegrass Festival 50 years on
Ralph Stanley and Keith Whitley with the Clinch Mountains Boys at the 1976 Bluegrass Canada Festival in Carlisle, ON – photo © Mike Higgins Thanks to Mike Higgins with Bluegrass Canada, the magazine of the Bluegrass Music Association of Canada,...
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Lord Jagannath Yatra pelted with eggs in Toronto: How Hindus are targeted in Canada
Hinduism is the third largest religion in Canada, as per the 2021 census. However, it appears that Hindus in the country continue to be victims of religiously motivated attacks. The latest instance — the alleged disrespect to Lord Jagannath’s rath...
Mercy's Dr. Rebecca Cerrato Recognized with American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society's 2025 Women's Leadership Award
Newswise — (Baltimore, MD – July 15, 2025) -- Rebecca A. Cerrato, M.D., FAAOS, board certified orthopedic surgeon at The Institute for Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center and Director of The Institute’s Fellowship Program, has...
Developer to scope potential for 700MW offshore wind farm off Canada’s west coast
Oceanic Wind, which could be Canada’s first offshore wind project, has obtained an investigative use permit (IUP) for a site in the Hecate Strait off the western province of British Columbia. The permit – awarded by the province – enables Oceanic...
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Egg hurled at Rath Yatra in Toronto; MEA calls it ‘regrettable,’ urges Canada to act against perpetrators
After a video surfaced online showing eggs being thrown at a rath yatra procession in Canada’s Toronto, India’s Ministry of External Affairs, in a sharp response, called the incident “regrettable” and “against the spirit of the festival” and urged...

India’s artist economy is booming — Warner Music India wants to be at the Centre
Film soundtracks, or Bollywood music, have long dominated the Indian music industry, as we call it. Tracks lip-synced by actors, with catchy tunes and lyrics, backed by popular labels, mostly coupled with a music video, enjoyed the most...

Inside Kate Bush Day – the most bonkers, beautiful Wuthering Heights tribute you’ll ever experience
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Exeter's Graham Bedard to perform at Lucknow's Music in the Fields
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Music News Local News Winner of the 2025 Emerging Artist Showdown, Graham Bedard takes the stage ahead of Jordan Davis and Tenille Townes in Lucknow on Aug. 23. Exeter singer-songwriter Graham Bedard was voted...

Copper-Gold Resource at Indigenous-Owned Minto Mine More Than Doubles
The copper and gold resource at the Minto mine in Yukon has more than doubled compared to its previous official estimate, according to a new report released by Venerable Ventures Ltd. (TSXV:VLV.H). The update marks a key development nearly a year...

The Canadian Government Just Slapped The World's Hottest Country With A Travel Advisory
The Canadian government's travel advisory comes in four levels: Level 1 (exercise normal security precautions), Level 2 (exercise a high degree of caution), Level 3 (avoid all non-essential travel), and Level 4 (avoid all travel). The U.S. is...

‘Canada is not your playground’: Gurpatwant Singh Pannu threatens Kapil Sharma
Kapil Sharma, the king of comedy, recently expanded his empire by opening ‘Kap’s Café’ in Surrey, Canada. But instead of laughter, the café has been met with gunfire and threats. What’s brewing behind the scenes of this unexpected drama? Let’s...

Fun for All -- RemarkABILITY Fest at Music in the Park
By Nadine Tremblay July 15th, 2025 A first of its kind event in Trail, RemarkABILITY Fest at Music in the Park celebrates inclusion and diverse community Join the Trail & District Arts Council, in partnership with Diverse Family Roots, on July 24...

MATT BARLOW Is Ready To Carry The Flag For ICED EARTH With ASHES OF ARES: 'We're Going To Honor The Music And Fans'
By David E. Gehlke Not to discredit the excellent Stu Block, but Matt Barlow has earned the distinction of being the voice of ICED EARTH. Casting aside founder and leader Jon Schaffer's legal travails, the long-running American melodic metal band...

What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood
On July 4, a horrific flash flood occurred in central Texas, mainly impacting Kerr County. The heavy rain started at about 3 a.m., resulting in rainwater surging down mountain slopes, causing the waters in the Guadalupe River to rise by eight...

Eggs Hurled At Devotees During Rath Yatra In Canada, MEA Calls Act ‘Despicable’
Last Updated:July 14, 2025, 20:34 IST Sangna Bajaj uploaded a video on Instagram showing eggs being hurled at Rath Yatra celebrations in Toronto, sparking accusations of racism and xenophobia. Eggs were hurled at devotees during Rath Yatra...

Kolkata Researchers Convert Potato, Fungi To Protein.
India may be one of the global's biggest manufacturers modern day legumes and other protein-wealthy vegetation, the usa is still alarmingly protein-deficient. According to a latest survey by using the indian market research Bureau, a stunning...

Fuelled by rising xenophobia, incidents of Hinduphobia continue to escalate in Canada
Toronto: From a rath yatra in Toronto pelted with eggs and a river ritual attracting attacks to temples being vandalised, incidents of Hinduphobia continue to escalate in Canada, fuelled by rising xenophobia in the country. The rath yatra or...

Country Thunder sees a muddy end to the 4-day music festival
By Kat Ludwig Global News Posted July 14, 2025 6:56 pm 1 min read Country Thunder has now come and gone from Craven, Sask., with mostly clear skies and sunshine throughout the four-day festival. However, rain crept in Sunday night turning much of...