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In memoriam: Tom Petty (1950-2017)
It was reported early, but now it is confirmed: Tom Petty has died at age 66. Thomas Earl Petty was born in Gainesville, Florida on... -
Gordon Lightfoot biography methodically recounts a life spent hard at work
LIGHTFOOT by Nicholas Jennings (Viking Canada), 336 pages, $36. Rating: NNN Telling the story of a performer who for much of his life did not... -
Peter Perrett’s How The West Was Won marks the return of a true rock ‘n’ roll anti-hero
In 1978, Peter Perrett started his best-known song with the statement, “I always flirt with death.” Almost 40 years later, on his first and somewhat... -
The Waitresses’ Chris Butler picks his favourite holiday songs
Originally released on A Christmas Record by ZE label in 1981, the Waitresses’ Christmas Wrapping endures when other holiday music sounds dated. Songwriter Chris Butler... -
Remember MuchMusic’s Christmas tree toss? Intimate And Interactive? All those great Canadian videos?
MUCHMUSIC RETRO MIXTAPE and IS THIS LIVE? BOOK LAUNCH at the Royal Cinema (608 College), Friday (November 4), 8 pm. $12, adv $10. universe.com/rs-much. Every... -
Michel Pagliaro, Montreal’s rock ‘n’ roll cult hero, finally returns to Toronto
MICHEL PAGLIARO with TOMI SWICK at the Phoenix (410 Sherbourne), Thursday (September 29), doors 8 pm. $10.70-$25. ticketmaster.ca. See listing. Michel Pagliaro is Canada's rock... -
Where to study: Schools all over the province offer courses on campus and/or by distance
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Ottawa, distance) More than 175 programs including victimology, teaching English as a second language, library and information technician, police foundations and esthetics. algonquincollege.ca... -
Where to study: Business studies
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Ottawa) Bachelor of applied business: $3,200/year (plus fees) business management and entrepreneurship business administration: $1,305/term (plus fees). algonquincollege.com ALLIANCE FRANCAISE (Toronto) Business French... -
Where to study: Stage Artist
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Ottawa) Theatre arts: $1,305/term (plus fees). algonquincollege.com BROCK UNIVERSITY (St. Catharines) Applied theatre, drama in education, performance, production and design, theatre praxis: $6,277/year.... -
Where to study: Continuing Education
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Ottawa) More than 100 online courses in areas including autism and behavioural science, contemporary Canadian issues, global warming concepts, oceanography, investment planning, nutrition... -
Where to study: Elder Care
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Perth) Personal support worker, $1,267/term (plus fees). algonquincollege.com CAMBRIAN COLLEGE (Sudbury) Personal support worker, $3,577/year. cambriancollege.ca CENTENNIAL COLLEGE (Toronto) Personal support worker occupational... -
Where to study: Business
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Perth) Business: $1,684/term (plus fees). algonquincollege.com CENTENNIAL COLLEGE (Toronto) Business business administration: $3,810/year. centennialcollege.ca CONESTOGA COLLEGE (Waterloo) Business and hospitality: $3,622/year. conestogac.on.ca DEGROOTE... -
Redd Kross
REDD KROSS at the Horseshoe (370 Queen West), tonight (Thursday, April 11), 8:30 pm. $15. RT, SS. See listings. Almost a year ago, during a... -
Options unlimited: Changing your life through Continuing Education
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE (Ottawa) Over 250 online courses in areas including abuse and family violence, documentary scriptwriting, environmental laws and regulations, taxation, stress and performance and... -
CMF Roundup
CANADIAN MUSIC FEST at various venues, Tuesday (March 19) to March 24. Most showcases $10, wristbands $60-$120. canadianmusicfest.com. Canadian Music Fest attendees may be feeling...
