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Ode to Grimes, Vancouver, BC's international sensation: congrats on the Juno!

Grimes. Her long, matted coils of hair dance in the night sky, as she freely moves to the calming, mysterious music, like a flame. The car's headlights come into view. She turns her back to the...

Vancouver artist Grimes' "Oblivion" top song of 2012

The end-of-the-year lists are popping up like Christmas trees, and Grimes is the star tree topper. Of the music charts, that is.

Justin Bieber Vancouver "Believe Tour" tickets go on sale

While the Canadian boy wonder Justin Bieber recovers from his Paris concussion (sniff-sniff), thirteen-year-old Beliebers across the country are in danger of suffering the same fate when they, likely...

Juno exclusive: Carly Rae Jepsen talks about big dreams and small pleasures

In the blowing, snowing streets of St. Johns, we ventured to Velma's Restaurant and Lounge where the locals told us we could find traditional Newfoundland food.  We had the good fortune to meet...

Nerina De Jager Sparks Hollywood's Interest

Vivacious international television host Nerina De Jager has sparked Hollywood's interest. Her charisma and natural hosting talents have caught the eye of a major television network, and the gorgeous h