Women are marching again. It’s been a year since people gathered in Washington and cities around the world to advocate for issues such as women’s rights, racial equality, LGTBQ+ rights and reproductive justice. The rally was catalyzed by the election of the Trump administration and the hateful rhetoric being spread by many of its supporters. […]
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Mayworks paints a picture of worker’s rights
Mayworks Festival of Working People & The Arts various locations April 28-May 10 free-$25 (festival pass $50) Over 130 years after workers protested for an eight-hour workday at Chicago’s Haymarket Riot, the Mayworks Festival of Working People & The Arts is using art instead of picket signs to push for fair working conditions. While Mayworks […]
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Halifax women protest in solidarity with Washington
[Image-1]When Dawn Ferris first heard the results of the US election, she was devastated. “There’s equal concern here, north of the border,” says the Halifax activist. “If you’re not a white, wealthy, fully able-bodied male under the Trump reign—you’re gonna be negatively impacted over the next four years.” People who share Ferris’ unease are taking […]
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Down memory lane with The Tragically Hip
Think back. Before The Tragically Hip was an icon. Before Gord Downie’s brain cancer diagnosis became another reminder how hard 2016 has been on legendary musicians. And long, long before The Hip’s farewell concert in Kingston turned into a much-anticipated national live streaming event. Back in 1990, The Hip was just a good rock band […]
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Final Tragically Hip concert to be screened at Grand Parade
When The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie announced his terminal brain cancer last December, Canada’s musical consciousness exploded. News headlines wailed about our impending loss of a national treasure. All of a sudden, Hip hits like Ahead By A Century seemed to be playing on the radio a lot more—or maybe we were finally […]
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Tunes at Noon free concerts are back
Looking to liven up your lunch hour? The annual Tunes at Noon concert series is back for its 9th year, lighting up Grand Parade with sounds from a variety of genres. We’re especially excited for Zoe Leger’s spot on the stage, as her so-new-it-hurts album just dropped today so her audience is bound to be […]
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Grand Parade ready to remember
The cenotaph at Grand Parade should be ready in time for Remembrance Day, says city spokesperson Shaune MacKinlay. “But it’s up to the veterans’ group if they are going to have their ceremony,” says MacKinlay. “They’ll inspect it and make a decision in a few days.” During a routine maintenance of the structure this summer, […]