After the Flood: On Canada Live
When the floods raged in Manitoba this year, the story was at the top of every newscast and on the front page of every paper. Then, as the waters drained away, so did much of the reporting… and the thoughts of many Canadians who weren’t waterlogged in Winnipeg. And even though the actor and singer was not one of the Manitobans whose home was left with more than just memories of the water levels, it was Tom Jackson who spearheaded Rise Again 2009:The Red Cross Manitoba Flood Relief Concert.
Top court to hear Globe’s appeal over ‘adscam’ confidential sources
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear the Globe and Mail’s appeal of a lower court’s order aimed at uncovering the identity of a confidential source used by the reporter who broke the story of the federal sponsorship scandal.
It’s a First! Tonight on Canada Live
First steps. First words. They all get enough attention. But let’s not forget about another pretty great first: First concerts! Shari Ulrich, Tom Taylor and Barney Bentall had all been kicking around the Bluebird North song circles for a while. They all had their own ideas and their own sounds and their own decades of experience in the music community. But, like chocolate and strawberries and… a third tasty topping (whipped cream, anyone?)… the three began to wonder if their individual ingredients might not be even more extraordinary if they were presented all together…
Today On Radio 2 18/05/09
Victoria Day, you say? P’shaw. Here at Radio 2, May 18 is Handel-Palooza Day! Tune in as host Julie Nesrallah today as Tempo marks the 250th anniversary of old George Frideric’s death with five hours of the naturalized Brit’s best loved music… and also some of the music he inspired others to write! Joining Julie will be Montreal broadcaster Kelly Rice as they take a listen to a sampling of Handel celebration concerts from across the pond. A little thing we’re calling Tempo Live: World Edition. It’s Messiahs and Water Music and so much more… on Handel-Palooza! Now THAT’S a cause for fireworks!
Several Manitoba GM dealerships to close
At least four Manitoba GM dealerships are being shut down, including one of Winnipeg’s largest and one of the province’s oldest.
Two Starlets, One Day
We’ve been telling you all about a certain young jazz starlet who’s been stealing the international scene and is gracing our airwaves tonight on Canada Live (and don’t forget about the two ways to win!)… But first, today on Sunday Afternoon in Concert we meet a lady who could be her Operatic doppleganger: an equally young, powerful, talented, sultry (I could go on…) vocalist who is taking the Classical world by storm. Join us this afternoon for a concert with Simone Osborne as we feature highlights from the BC Scene program at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre.
City grieves as police continue search for Victoria Stafford’s body
Grief counsellors returned to Oliver Stephens Public School in Woodstock, Ont., on Thursday hoping to help the grade school students deal with the emotions over the death of their classmate, Victoria Stafford.
Winning ticket in $50M Lotto 6/49 jackpot bought in Edmonton
The sole winning ticket of an almost $50-million lottery payout – believed to be the second-largest jackpot in Canadian lottery history – was bought in Edmonton.
