AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndigenous Arts Loss: Juno-nominated Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen has died after a car crash, with reports saying she was returning from her father’s funeral—her work blended classical training with Indigenous roots and electronic experimentation. Big Pop Culture Moment: Drake’s surprise triple-album drop (Iceman, Habibti, Maid of Honour) is still dominating headlines, with Jaylen Brown saying he hasn’t formed a full opinion yet but sensing Drake may be “moving to whatever the next part of his career is.” Music on the Move: The Smashing Pumpkins announced the fall “Rats in a Cage Tour,” including an Oct. 14 stop at Chicago’s United Center, with two-set shows built around Mellon Collie and their hits. Community & Culture: Kingston Yacht Club’s second annual Sock Burner kicked off the sailing season with a waterfront tradition and music. Local Spotlight: Halifax documents show Mayor Andy Fillmore met an Uber lobbyist before council delayed ride-hailing oversight—raising fresh questions about influence and transparency.
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