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Dinner at SIX brings Tudor queens and modern pop to The Loft
Young performers from Algoma Conservatory’s Broadway Bound program will present Dinner at SIX, a one-night-only dinner theatre event on Thursday, Aug. 14 at The Loft. The evening will feature a musical revue inspired by SIX, the internationally...

Carney’s government decision is breaking with the Canadian culture of peace
During the last decades and during the cold war, all the Canadian government choose not to increase the expenses in defenses has NATO demanded. The existential threat posed by the possibility of a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the...

How to get tickets to KATSEYE’s sold-out ‘Beautiful Chaos’ tour
Breakout girl group KATSEYE is heading on their debut headlining tour, titled “Beautiful Chaos." The sold-out tour, named after their chart-topping EP of the same name, kicks off on November 15 in Minneapolis and includes 16 dates across the U.S.,...

Trump’s tariff shifts baffle countries still trying to negotiate
The Blueprint Trump raises tariffs on Canada to 35% effective Aug. 1. New 30% tariffs announced for EU and Mexico trade goods. Brazil faces 50% tariff amid political dispute over Bolsonaro. Tariff hikes spark global uncertainty for key U.S. trade...

Canadians are cool to Carney government forcing through 'national interest' projects unilaterally: poll
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics A large number of respondents said that such projects should require the support of federal and provincial governments as well as impacted First Nations Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to...

WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of July 13, 2025
JULY 12-13 Studio Tour San Pareil/Parksville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists in and around the communities of Parksville, Qualicum Beach are opening up their studios for two days to allow you the opportunity to chat with them about how they create...

At Club World Cup Final, Trump marks anniversary of failed assassination plot
Trump and first lady Melania Trump were greeted with cheers as they arrived at MetLife Stadium just ahead of the pre-match performance by musical artists Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini President Donald Trump on Sunday marked the one-year...

Hockey legend Bobby Orr slams Ron MacLean for making massive claim about Don Cherry's health and controversial HNIC exit
Hockey legend Bobby Orr criticized Ron MacLean for comments made on Don Cherry in a recent interview with the Kingston Whig Standard. MacLean suggested that Don Cherry used his 2019 "Poppygate" controversy as an "exit" strategy from Hockey Night...

James Ivor and Eryk Lenartowicz team to direct indie feature ‘Storm Bird’, starring Anthony Phelan
Anthony Phelan and Canadian musician Serena ven Sandalwood lead the cast of indie Storm Bird, the feature debut of co-directors James Ivor and Eryk Lenartowicz. Described as “poetic and provocative”, the film is soon to wrap a four week shoot in...

Canada launches Professional Audio Visual Society
A not-for-profit organisation has launched in Canada to support professionals across the country’s AV industry, with the Professional Audio Visual Society of Canada (PAVS.CA) aiming to “elevate AV professionals in Canada through networking,...

How N.J.’s Sister Nancy, Jamaican dancehall star, became ‘Bam Bam’ legend and queen of samples
If you’ve heard music, there’s a good chance you’ve heard Sister Nancy. That’s how much her song “Bam Bam” has saturated the globe over the past 43 years. The opening horns signal that for the next 3 minutes and 17 seconds, the very rhythm and...

North Bay mom shares joy over son's military service in Latvia
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Corporal Stanley James of North Bay had a remarkable experience serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Latvia. His mother, Crystal, thinks its career other young Canadian should pursue North Bay native...

Officials search for black bear following attack on 69-year-old Wisconsin woman
Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers attempted to coax a bear down from a tree by playing loud music, specifically Black Sabbath. Despite their efforts, the bear remained unresponsive and was the stakeout subject in Golden near the Colorado School...

We’re hiring: Culture & Society Editor
The Conversation Canada is seeking a dynamic and thoughtful Culture & Society Editor with a background in critical race scholarship to join our editorial team. This remote, full-time, 10-month contract position is ideal for an experienced editor...

Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy against D.C. United
By Canadian Press on July 11, 2025. DC United (4-10-7, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. LA Galaxy (2-13-6, 16th in the Western Conference) Carson, California; Saturday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Los Angeles -175, DC United +406,...
Culture Friday: Speaking boldly
Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. MYRNA BROWN, HOST: It’s Friday, July 11th. Glad to have you along for today’s edition of The World and...

Bill C-5 cuts red tape in service of capitalism
During a time of wildfires, threats to democratic process, the Liberal government adds to the problem By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer In recent years, Canada has experienced record-breaking wildfires and heat waves. Climate change has caused global...

Canadian groups inspired by American pro-life victories
Pro-life organizations in Canada are applauding the American federal government’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood for the next year, and they hope to emulate this success up north. The “Big Beautiful Bill,” which drops all federal funding...

Wildlife groups raises alarm after seal pup ‘kicked into water’ in Victoria
Moving a seal, or enticing or causing it to move, and swimming with a marine mammal are both illegal acts under Canada’s marine mammal regulations. A wildlife conservation group is reminding the public to leave seal pups alone after recent...

Tessella Biosciences develops new bioink to 3D print realistic lung tissue
Want to speak at AMA: Energy 2025 or AMA: Automotive & Mobility 2025? Submit your application now! Canada-based McMaster University-spinout Tessella Biosciences has developed a new bioink that allows scientists to 3D print soft lung tissue capable...