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Singing It Forward: Dear Rouge, K-OS, Five Alarm Funk and more at the Vogue

I call myself a music enthusiast, but I am beyond embarrassed that this was my first year attending the 5-year-running benefit festival Sing It Forward, hosted by the Vogue Theatre this week. The...

Vancouver’s photographers urged to get snapping: photo contest

Novice and seasoned nature photographers in Vancouver are urged to get out their cameras and get snapping to be in with a chance of winning a new photo contest that kicks off on April 6, 2013....

Said the Whale, The Sheep Dogs, Rich Aucoin, and more at the SXSW Canadian Blast Showcase

We couldn’t help but feel proud of our Canadian musicians who were showcasing their sound at SXSW this year. Here’s a photo recap of some acts we managed to catch at the Canadian Blast BBQ presented...

Vancouverites Said the Whale and Lil'Bit take home JUNOS

Highlights from last night's JUNO Gala Dinner and Awards.

JUNO Fest with D-Sisive, Said the Whale, and Silver

Photos of Friday night's JUNO Fest.

Jeremy Fisher unleashes Flood

Jeremy Fisher is one of Canada's finest folk singer-songwriters. Four albums into his career, he is still flourishing. Jeremy's Fisher's new album, Flood was produced by Canadian rock/pop star ...