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Godspeed You! Black Emperor Pull Music From Spotify, Tidal and Amazon Music
Billboard
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August 18, 2025
Godspeed You! Black Emperor is the latest act to remove their music from Spotify. Over the past few months, many artists including Chad VanGaalen, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu have removed their music from Spotify. In...
Dijon Confirms UK, European And North American Shows For World Tour Supporting New Album 'Baby'
Stereoboard
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Photo: Zachary Harrell Jones Dijon has announced UK, European and North American shows for an extensive world tour supporting his sophomore album, 'Baby'. The Los Angeles singer will travel across North America between October 25 and December 12,...
Air Canada Strike: Operational Restart Disrupted As Return-To-Work Order Defied
Simple Flying
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August 18, 2025
Over the weekend, Air Canada's operations faced significant disruption as a result of planned industrial action taken by members of cabin crew at the Canadian flag carrier. The strike, which was issued last week with a 72-hour notice, had...
Sankofa Day to make Canadian history with massive celebration at Sankofa Square
Now
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August 18, 2025
One of Toronto’s most iconic public spaces is throwing a celebration like no other. On Saturday, Aug. 23, Sankofa Square, located at Yonge and Dundas streets, will host Canada’s first large-scale public Sankofa Day — a free, 13-hour festival...
Justin Bieber's 'Swag': the swoon-worthy album that captures his artistic evolution
IOL
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August 18, 2025
Justin Bieber asks, "Are you with me?" on "Yukon", one of the viral tracks from his latest album, "Swag". To answer your question, Justin, it's a resounding yes! Other "Bielebers" (fans of the singer) and I have been vibing to the "Love Yourself"...
Crowds fill downtown Saskatoon for Rock 102 Show & Shine event
980 CJME
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Downtown Saskatoon came alive on Sunday as more than 30,000 people filled 14 city blocks for the 43rd annual 43rd annual Rock 102 Show & Shine. One of the largest outdoor car shows in Western Canada, the event showacsed hundreds of classic and...
Air Canada Flight Attendants Ignore Federal Back-to-Work Order
Flying Magazine
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August 18, 2025
Air Canada called off plans to resume flights Sunday as its striking flight attendants announced they will defy a government-issued return-to-work order. The carrier, Canada’s largest, initially signaled it would restart operations Sunday...
DARK ANGEL's First New Album In 34 Years, 'Extinction Level Event', Gets Official Release Date
Blabbermouth - California
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August 18, 2025
California thrash metal pioneers DARK ANGEL will release their first new album in 34 years, "Extinction Level Event", digitally on September 5 via Reversed Records. Limited collectors' edition sets, including signed copies and a limited-edition...
Air Canada grounded by strike, suspends guidance
Ch-Aviation
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August 18, 2025
Air Canada (AC, Montréal Trudeau) expects to gradually resume flight operations starting on the evening of August 18, following two days of a network-wide grounding, after the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has ruled the ongoing cabin...
Flights attendants remain on picket line, as Air Canada suspends flight resumption plans
Travel Press
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August 18, 2025
Airlines By Bob Mowat August 18, 2025 The union representing Air Canada’s 10,000 flight attendants said at a press conference today that it will continue to support and standby its members in their fight for a new collective agreement. CUPE...
Area musicians strike a chord in support of friend battling rare cancer
The Kingston Whig-Standard
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August 18, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News “My experience is a reminder of the importance of pushing for answers when you know something is wrong, even if it means seeking multiple opinions,” Finnegan said. Demi Dorion and Jeff Finnegan announce their...
Air Canada suspends third-quarter and full-year guidance following 'unlawful' strike
NBC News
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August 18, 2025
Air Canada is suspending its guidance for third-quarter and full-year operating results after the union defied back-to-work orders, which further halted the airline's plan to resume flights. "Air Canada deeply regrets the impact the labour...
Air Canada Strike: A Major Disruption in Canadian Aviation
The Yucatan Times
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August 17, 2025
9 On August 16, 2025, Air Canada and its subsidiary Air Canada Rouge suspended all flight operations following a strike by over 10,000 flight attendants represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The strike, which began at 12:58...
Moment UK music festival descends into utter chaos as 'unruly' crowds throw bottles, storm the stage and scramble over fences - as others moan they 'couldn't hear' performers
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
A music festival in south London descended into chaos last night as people threw bottles and stormed the stage after security appeared to lose control of the crowd. Thousands had descended on Addingdon Park in Croydon over the weekend for the...
Vintage cars, music, camping celebrated in debut Door County festival
Green Bay Press Gazette - Wisconsin
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Door County plays host to plenty of weekend festivals, but probably never a festival like this one coming to the Peninsula. And it has a purpose besides having a good time. "Something like this has never been done in Door County," Alex Walker...
Air Canada suspends plans to restart operations after CUPE defies CIRB directive to return to work
Travel Daily News
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August 18, 2025
Air Canada delays flight resumptions after CUPE defies CIRB back-to-work order; 240 flights canceled ahead of planned restart tomorrow evening. MONTRÉAL – Air Canada said it has suspended its plan to resume limited flying by Air Canada and Air...
Recap: Week 1 of the 2025 Canada Summer Games
The Muse
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August 18, 2025
NL earns three medals in first week of the Games The first week of the 2025 Canada Summer Games is behind us. Week one of the Games saw great action, lots of medals awarded, and countless unforgettable memories. The week kicked off with...
“Album rollout going crazy”- Netizens react as Drake receives signed jersey from NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin aka The Iceman
Sportskeeda
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August 18, 2025
Drake recently received a signed jersey from George Gervin, who has the nickname, The Iceman. Notably, the rapper is set to release a new album named Iceman this year. Gervin is an NBA Hall of Famer who had a career spanning over 18 years. He...
Jennifer Lopez Concert in Almaty Generates $19 Million in Economic Impact
The Astana Times
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August 18, 2025
ALMATY – Jennifer Lopez’s first-ever concert in Almaty on Aug. 10 attracted 27,000 fans to the Central Stadium, including 7,000 international visitors from 35 countries, ranging from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Japan,...
Air Canada Delays Restart After Union Defies Back-To-Work Order
Routes
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Air Canada suspended plans to restart flights on Aug. 17 after the union representing more than 10,000 flight attendants told members to ignore a federal back-to-work order, extending a strike that has already disrupted hundreds of services during...