Ottawa Arts Disruption: Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe is closed after Canada Day storm damage, with shows and rentals cancelled until end of 2026 as staff assess water infiltration to stages, seating, studios and lobby. Indigenous Screen Spotlight: Cape Breton’s Mi’kmaw actors are gaining momentum as shows like Sullivan’s Crossing keep pushing more authentic representation on East Coast TV. Vinyl & Legacy: Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark gets fresh audiophile attention with a Rhino High Fidelity AAA remaster review, keeping the album’s “test track” status alive. Music Rights Deal: SOCAN is acquiring CMRRA from SoundExchange, aiming to streamline Canada’s reproduction-rights licensing for publishers and creators. Community Music Events: Cadboro Bay Festival returns Aug. 9 with indie, Indigenous/queer-led and swing-jazz acts plus food trucks and family activities. Safety at Festivals: Toronto police will add officers and use drones at Caribbean Carnival after a deadly shooting at another summer festival. Chart/Industry Buzz: BTS says it won’t submit for the Grammys’ new Asian pop category, sparking debate about recognition and whether other artists will follow. Local Hit Story: Ireland’s Sarah Hession’s “My Last Goodbye” is a worldwide social-media hit with 15M+ views.