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A Labour Day playlist
Jim Reyno Whether it’s a coal mine, a dysfunctional office or the highway, working has long been “celebrated” in song. In honour of Labour Day, here are some memorable takes on being a working-class...
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The spookiest musical moments in honour of Halloween
Jim Reyno In honour of Halloween, here’s a look at some chilling, creepy — and fun — musical moments through the years. Scariest album cover: Black Sabbath, Black Sabbath (1970). Looks like the Blair...
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Chasing Trane documentary captures spirit of John Coltrane
Jim Reyno It’s the reverence. That’s one of the lasting impressions from John Scheinfeld’s documentary on John Coltrane, the reverence people have for the legendary jazz saxophonist. In Chasing Trane,...
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12 perfect winter songs (plus one super-cool band)
Jim Reyno With this winter now officially the coldest winter of all time on any planet in any galaxy ever (or so it seems), here’s a look at some chilly records over the years. Simon & Garfunkel,...
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15 Valentine’s Day songs for couples and singles
Jim Reyno Love is soft as an easy chair, a many splendored thing, what you want it to be. And love is a rose — but you’d better not pick it. For Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at some memorable love...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about the Vancouver Jazz Festival
The Vancouver Jazz Festival is quite the festival — it attracts more than half a million visitors during its 11-day run with some of the entertainment world's best-known and loved performers. Read More
View ArticleFive under $50: Calgary on a budget
Calgary is one of North America's top cities, with an increasingly hip downtown and tons of things to do. Here are five things to try that cost less than $50 per person. Read More
View ArticleSloan is rock music’s Cinderella story
Sloan, consisting of Chris Murphy, Jay Ferguson, Patrick Pentland and Andrew Scott, got their start in Halifax during the early ‘90s. The band played around the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design...
View ArticleA coronavirus lockdown music playlist
Musicians have been writing tracks about heartbreak, loneliness and unrequited affection so long that you don’t have to look far to find a song that matches your current isolation mood. Read More
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