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MOST COMMENTS: Weekly survey: Who is the greatest Canadian artist (solo or band) of all time?

It’s Canada Day on Wednesday–an awkward day for a national stat, but never mind–so our thoughts are naturally turning to

Canada turns 153 tomorrow. That calls for a song.

Okay, so we’re a little late with this. Or maybe we’re celebrating Canada Day on July 4 as a poke

[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] Despite being next to the largest exporter of popular culture in

It was 30 years ago this year–July 1, 1987–that the old crew at CFNY-FM decided that it was time

The demand to see the Tragically Hip on what will probably be their last tour is not letting up. In

On July 1, Studio Bell is finally opening its doors to the public. The National Music Centre plans to rock

As Brian Williams said on NBC, “This is as sweet as maple syrup.”

Research is behind every great story – Marc LeBlanc in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 008 October 19, 2020
As sports fans, we have historically been obsessed with the live match. Call it what you want, “appointment viewing” or “DVR proof”, the truth is, the live broadcast only showcases a portion of the overall story. Regardless of how and why you follow a player, team, match or competition, the stories that emerge both on […]
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AI democratizes sports data insights – Craig Buntin and Émilie Fournelle in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 007 October 14, 2020
Craig Buntin has spent most of his life on an edge. An Olympian and former 3-time Canadian pairs figure skating champion, Craig has made a name for himself by making bold moves on and off the ice. Fast forward to today, and his AI sports-tech company SportLogiq has already transformed how data is collected and […]
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The Ups and Downs of the Production Business – Don Young in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 006 September 29, 2020
Glamour and fame usually come to mind when we imagine a career as a tv producer. The truth, however, can be quite different. To reach the top of this field takes decades of sacrifice and commitment. Join us as Don Young shares his story and the lessons he has learned during his career as one […]
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