Live Music & Safety: Toronto ordered Live Nation to repair storm-damaged Rogers Stadium before AC/DC’s Sept. 16 show, with a seven-part compliance plan tied to safety checks and permits. Canadian Country Spotlight: The CCMA will induct The Wilkinsons into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame during Country Music Week in Saskatoon (Sept. 16–19). Jazz & Local Culture: Austin Di Pietro’s Windsor-set concert “Live at Mackenzie Hall” highlights a cross-border jazz quintet with original ballads and standards. Classical Leadership: Étienne Lemieux-Després named Artistic Director and conductor of Münchner Studienstiftungsorchester starting in 2027, with a Strauss-focused first program. Community & Music: Winnipeg’s Sikh community held its annual Nagar Kirtan with music, prayers and a parade despite hateful graffiti. Labour Day, With Sound: Waterloo Regional Labour Council’s Ed Weidinger Memorial picnic returns Sept. 7 with free live music and family activities. Tech & Privacy: LG smart TVs were reported to log audio with the screen off and scan nearby devices, raising new concerns for connected-home users. Mental Health Through Music: “All We Need Is Love” launches for National Suicide Prevention Month, with proceeds aimed at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Big Tour News: Pearl Jam announced the Dark Matter world tour, kicking off May 4 in Vancouver.