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July 12, 2020
Illustration of Fiona Apple

How Fiona Apple’s “Heavy Balloon” tapped into the zeitgeist of living during a pandemic

A review of a key track from Fiona Apple's 2020 album, "Fetch the Bolt Cutters"

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December 6, 2017

Author David A. Robertson shares his favourite Winnipeg cultural spots

The Governor General's Award-winning Indigenous author talks up Winnipeg's best and brightest local arts and culture

Feature
June 26, 2017

One-on-one with Global National anchor Dawna Friesen

The Winnipeg-born journalist talks candidly about sexism, news bloopers, and the fine line between family and work

Feature
May 24, 2016

Behind the lens with food photographers Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott

The Toronto photography team and couple shot six issues of 'Bon Appétit' and share the stories behind their delectable photos

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May 9, 2016

Album Review: RY X – Dawn

Australian singer-songwriter Ry Cuming, who now goes by the stage name RY X, has always had one hand on his guitar and the other wiping away a tear

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April 11, 2008

‘Corner Gas’ not refilling pumps

Final episodes air in spring 2009

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November 15, 2007

Album Review: Róisín Murphy – Overpowered

Murphy starts off her solo major label career off with a bang

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May 21, 2007

Album Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Trip the Light Fantastic

As inferred from the title, Ellis-Bextor spends most of the record in the dance-pop arena. It's a perfect match with her distinctive voice, which retains a mannered Brit accent, and she fitfully preens and pouts to great effect

Feature
September 18, 2006

Everybody Loves George Stroumboulopoulos

Now that his program is on the main CBC network, 'The Hour' and its host prepare for a new set of challenges

Feature
May 8, 2004

Susan Aglukark returns with a new album, attitude

The Inuit pop star talks about her new album 'Big Feeling' and reveals how her wide acclaim took a personal toll, leading to a breakdown

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