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Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

TORONTO — Toronto's open-ended production of "Come From Away" will wrap up in May. Mirvish Productions says it's ordered a final extension to the Gander, N.L.-set musical, which began its latest run in September.
'SNL at 50': Alessia Cara's on-air mishap and meeting Kate McKinnon

'SNL at 50': Alessia Cara's on-air mishap and meeting Kate McKinnon

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

TORONTO — Decades later, Mark McKinney says the pressure of writing comedy sketches for “Saturday Night Live” still haunts him.
'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he's not rushing to decide the fate of Buffy Sainte-Marie's many honours with the music organization, even after it was confirmed last week that she was stripped of her Order of Canada.
Country star Josh Ross says he's in good company leading Juno nominees with Tate McRae

Country star Josh Ross says he's in good company leading Juno nominees with Tate McRae

TORONTO — Country performer Josh Ross reached a personal Juno Awards milestone on Tuesday and he did it in good company with breakout pop singer Tate McRae.
'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

'SNL' at 50: Loverboy's Mike Reno remembers working weekend shift with Jerry Lewis

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press is looking back at some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
Police costs for Taylor Swift Vancouver concerts outweighed by economic impact: chief

Police costs for Taylor Swift Vancouver concerts outweighed by economic impact: chief

VANCOUVER — Vancouver's police chief says it cost $943,000 to police the three Taylor Swift concerts in the city, but that was much surpassed by the economic impact of her visit.
Invictus Games for wounded veterans kicks off in Vancouver with star-studded ceremony

Invictus Games for wounded veterans kicks off in Vancouver with star-studded ceremony

VANCOUVER — Entertainers and dignitaries led by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, officially kicked off the 2025 Invictus Games in British Columbia on Saturday in a star-studded opening ceremony.