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This weekend marks the end of CBS News Radio

May 22, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 4 Views

About a hundred years ago, when big New York-based companies operated national radio networks, CBS was one of the biggest. One of the most important services it delivered was its radio news. Hundreds, maybe thousands,

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Radio

The CRTC had a real chance to update things for broadcasters, but…

May 22, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 58 Views

The CRTC has been studying how the landscape for traditional broadcasters has changed in the digital age. Canadian radio has essentially been operating under the same rules for 30 year with only slight

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Concerts

Photos and a review of The Fray at the Hard Rock in Ottawa

May 22, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 51 Views

[Ross MacDonald took the photos and Nicoholas Wrixon-Wood wrote the review, – AC] The Fray’s Summer of Light Tour came to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Ottawa on May 16th, featuring

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Ongoing History daily: The mad manure bomber of Calgary

May 22, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 50 Views

This is one of the weirdest stories about Canadian music you have ever heard. Cal Cavendish was a country and folk singer from Calgary. He was pretty good, but he was very frustrated

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Random music news for Friday, May 22, 2026

May 22, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 51 Views

Have you noticed the change to Google Search? Thoughts? What about music news for May 22, 2026? BONUS: Sure. Okay.

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Music Industry

This is your weekly Canadian CD and vinyl sales report (21 May 2026)

May 21, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 97 Views

What have we got for CD and vinyl sales in Canada this week? I also have the streaming numbers from Luminate.   Streaming numbers:

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This woman set the record for oldest crowd surfer. She’s 99.

May 21, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 96 Views

Pauline Kana was born in 1926, meaning she’s just a few months short of her 100th birthday. She’s lived a full life, which included becoming a TikTok star as Gangster Granny. She and

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Which member of the Foo Fighters can eat the hottest wings? Let’s find out.

May 21, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 92 Views

Hot Ones Versus is one of those web shows that combines an interview with chicken wings dosed with ever-spicier hot sauce. In this case, the band asked questions of each other. Anyone who

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Music News

We knew this was coming: Bruce Springsteen adds extra security because of Trump zealots

May 21, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 104 Views

Bruce Springsteen has never minced words with his opposition and disgust with Donald Trump. He hasn’t held back on this current Land of Hope and Dreams Tour, either. Springsteen has used his platform

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Ongoing History daily: When East Germany tried to kill rock music

May 21, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 86 Views

The Commies who ran Eastern Europe were terrified of rock’n’roll. Rebellion of any kind was not only to be discouraged but stamped out and killed with fire. Authorities reacted with everything from counterpropaganda

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Music News

Random music news for Thursday, May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 103 Views

This is a real headline: “AI-Created Vintage Adult Film Unveiled at Cannes.” We’re doomed. Send in music news for May 21, 2026. BONUS: Hoping for new alien overlords? Here’s why that might be

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This illustrated book explores how music and the ways we experience it has transformed over the years and the science behind all of it. It starts with the basics — how does sound work? and what, exactly, is music?

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