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The Friends of Semel Open Mind series returns with a dynamic lineup of acclaimed authors, mental health experts, neuroscientists, physicians, filmmakers, and thought leaders who are helping us better understand ourselves and the challenges of modern life.
The Friends of Semel Open Mind series returns with a dynamic lineup of acclaimed authors, mental health experts, neuroscientists, physicians, filmmakers, and thought leaders who are helping us better understand ourselves and the challenges of modern life. Through engaging discussions on topics ranging from anxiety, parenting, recovery, and chronic pain to optimism, motherhood, mindfulness, and the science…
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Billy Talent @RBC Amphitheatre -Sat.,July 18, 2026
By Wayne Baggs Billy Talent rolled into Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre on July 18, 2026, and if there was any doubt they can still put on one of the best live rock shows in the country, it disappeared about two songs in. The place was packed, the crowd was fired up before the band even walked…
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South Coast Jazz Festival Returns for 13th Year August 14-16 with Gene DiNovi Tribute Album Premiere and Canadian All-Star Lineup
August 14, 2026, Jazzin’ Juniors. Youth Showcase, Brantford , ON (Sold Out) August 15, 2026, Main Event, Port Dover Community Centre, Port Dover, ON, 5 PM August 16, 2026, Glenhyrst Gardens, Brantford, ON, 1 PM Website I Facebook I Instagram I Eventbrite South Coast Jazz Festival is marking thirteen years of bringing world class music to rural Ontario with a 2026 edition that…
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Sean Jones-Soul In The City @Casa Loma
By Sally Warburton Wednesday, July 15 was a really hot evening in Toronto. The heat increased with Sean Jones’ concert at Casa Loma! The Liberty Entertainment Group brought Soul in the City back! Set in the beautiful gardens of Casa Loma with its fountain, flower gardens and views of Toronto skyline from the castle. Guests…
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Toronto Argos vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats-Saturday, July 18, 2026, @Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario.
It was a spectacular game for Tre Ford.The Niagara Falls, Ont., native threw for 218 yards and a touchdown and ran for a game-high 109 yards as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won a squeaker over the Toronto Argonauts 24-23 on Saturday night. It was Ford’s first start for the Tiger-Cats and followed a week where poor…
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Here are the latest films coming to TIFF Lightbox!
Here are the latest films coming to TIFF Lightbox. The TIFF Press Office (proffice@tiff.net) can assist with distributor contacts and ticket requests. For screeners, please contact distributors.[CC] = Closed captioning[AD] = Audio description🍁 = Canadian film OPENS JUL 24Cielo, Juno Filmsdir. Alberto SciammaOn sale July 15 at tiff.netONE NIGHT ONLY! JUL 26The Golden Spurtle, Blue Ice Docsdir.…
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Montuno Cubano Releases “Baila Mi Guaracha,” a Global Invitation to Dance
Spotify I YouTube I Website I Bandcamp I Facebook I Instagram I TikTok Prince Edward Island based Latin outfit Montuno Cubano releases its new single “Baila Mi Guaracha” out now, ahead of a summer run of shows that includes headline appearances at Stratford Summer Music and Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre. Led by Santiago de Cuba born songwriter, singer and requinto player Jorge Luis Peña Acosta, the track draws…
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Pianist and Composer Rick Maltese Releases New Single “Just Like an Angel,” a Stirring Call for Kindness
The veteran singing pianist is joined by an acclaimed jazz trio on a melody-driven plea for compassion, drawn from his album ‘Rick Maltese & Friends Vol 2’ Website I Bandcamp I Apple Music I Spotify I YouTube Toronto pianist, composer, and songwriter Rick Maltese has released “Just Like an Angel,” a warm and melody-forward single that turns a simple idea into something quietly…
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A Lunar New Year Art & Culture Pop-UpPresented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Cry Baby Gallery February 17–22, 2026 @Cry Baby Gallery1468 Dundas Street West, Toronto
A BOLD START TO 2026 Chinese New Year, Fire Horse Club ignited Toronto with a five-day art, culture, and luxury pop-up celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Inspired by the glamour, ambition, and creative energy of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year, the experience brought the city’s distinctive spirit to life through contemporary art, elevated…
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Exhibit of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm
By Sally Warburton Now on at the Art Gallery of Ontario – AGO in Toronto. Exhibit of Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm displays photos between December 1963 and February 1964, a 10 week period of time.Taken with a 35mm Pentax cameraby Paul McCartney, these photos are mostly unseen photos.. It was the time when…
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The Cowboy Junkies at Koerner Hall – Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
By Sally Warburton It’s been 40 years! The Cowboy Junkies have been together 40 years! That’s an amazing amount of time for a band to be together and to have always stayed together. This was the celebration of the evening for the Cowboy Junkies concert at Koerner Hall, Toronto on Saturday, February 7th. A full…
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Buffalo Bill 27-Jacksonville Jaguars 24-The AFC Wild Card Game
The Buffalo Bills were on the road for their Wild Card game and defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in a see-saw battle. Josh Allen was the hero for the Bills, orchestrating a nine-play, 66-yard touchdown drive that resulted in the game-winning score with just over a minute remaining. On the first play of the Jaguars’…
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Week#17-Philadelphia Eagles 13-Buffalo Bills 12
It was a low scoring game, with the Buffalo Bills never getting their game together for a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the rain Sunday night at Highmark Stadium, and the New England Patriots’ easily beating the lowly New York Jets and this ending the divisional race with one week left in the…
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TRIUMPH ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR IN 30 YEARS WITH 50TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
Arena Rock Legends Return to the Road Following a Historic Year Honouring Their Legacy Triumph, one of Canada’s most revered and influential rock bands, proudly announces their first tour in 30 years with the Triumph 50th Anniversary Tour, produced by Live Nation – an expansive 2026 North American run celebrating five decades of musical excellence,…
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Web Summit Tech Conference Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2025
By Sally Warburton In its 10th year in Lisbon! Ten years! Announced CEO Paddy Cosgrave at the Opening Ceremonies at MEO Arena, Lisbon to a massive crowd. An eager crowd. A tech-loving, AI crowd! Paddy said “Ten years ago it already felt like the world was changing fast, but it’s nothing compared to how fast the…
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The Trews @The Danforth-Sat.,December 6, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Honestly, The Trews at The Danforth on December 6, 2025 was just a great night out. The kind of show you walk away from thinking, “Yeah, that’s exactly why I like live music.” No gimmicks, no nonsense — just a band that knows how to rock a room and have fun doing…
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APRIL WINE SET TO ROCK NORTH AMERICA IN 2026 AS SPECIAL GUESTS OF TRIUMPH !
Fans of classic Canadian rock n’ roll must be overjoyed with not only the announcement of Triumph’s first North American tour in decades, but that they will have another one of the Great White North’s top rock bands supporting these spring dates: April Wine. Running from April 22nd through June 6th, the tour will hit all…
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Coney Hatch @The Redwood Theatre-Fri.,Nov.14th,2025
By Wayne Baggs On November 14, 2025, Coney Hatch, the iconic Canadian hard rock band, delivered a truly special experience at The Redwood Theatre in Toronto. This wasn’t a typical high-volume rock show: the performance is billed as “Up-Close & Unplugged,” giving fans a rare, acoustic, and intimate encounter with the band. Where were you in 1982…
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After All @Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hal-Fri.,Oct.17th,2025
By Cara Branch “After All” had its Los Angeles premiere on Friday night, coinciding with its limited theatrical release before it becomes available for on-demand rentals on November 17th. Much of the cast and crew showed up at the Lumiere Cinema at the Music Hall to celebrate the film’s debut. This film was made on an…
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Corrosion of Conformity, Judas Priest &Alice Cooper @Budweiser Stage-Mon.,Sept.29th,2025
By Wayne Baggs Wow, what a night. Seeing Judas Priest and Alice Cooper share the stage in Toronto was like a holy trinity of heavy metal & theatrical rock. From start to finish it was loud, grand, crazy, and everything you want out of a classic rock show. Corrosion of Conformity opened things up with…
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