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Pierre Juneau (1922-2012)

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 11:29

Pierre Juneau, the first chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), has passed away at the age of  89.

As chair of the CRTC, Juneau was instrumental in the creation of can-con laws that govern the amount of Canadian content on radio and TV.

Gordon Lightfoot Inducted to Songwriters Hall of Fame

Wednesday, 22 February 2012 10:38

Canadian Folk legend, Gordon Lightfoot, is getting some recognition south of the border as the New York-based Songwriters Hall of Fame have announced that Lightfoot will be inducted.

My Three Would Be... Bill McBirnie

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 11:18

Every Week as part of Dani Elwell's "Sunday Afternoon Jazz," Dani asks notable personalities from all walks of life what their top three jazz tunes are.

This week we asked Legendary Canadian flutist, educator, woodwind columnist Bill McBirnie.

Coltrane: The Graphic Novel

Monday, 20 February 2012 10:15

A recent trend has seen a number of graphic novels based on the lives of jazz musicians hit the shelves. Books on Buddy Bolden and Louis Armstrong have been published while one centred around the life of Eric Dolphy is on its way after a kickstarter campaign last year.

All-Star Tribute at Whitney Houston's Funeral

Friday, 17 February 2012 13:05

Whitney Houston will receive an all-star tribute at her funeral on February 18th. The service, taking place at New Hope Baptist Church, will feature performances by Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin.