There are promising studies about using marijuana as part of a patient's treatment for brain cancer. But is it the wonder drug some want it to be?
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Songs inspired by the Hip: Step to the mic and sing
The Hip didn't just inspire loyalty and admiration from their fans; they also inspired and supported artists along the way. Here are five songs with nods to one of Canada's greatest bands.
Picture This: Murals pay tribute to Gord Downie and the...
Music might be the art form most closely associated with the Hip but artists were inspired to pick up paint, chalk and other materials to show their appreciation, on sidewalks and the sides of...
Covers, my word: Bands take on the Hip
There's no question the Tragically Hip wrote incredible songs. Turns out, those songs make pretty great covers too.
Walk for Wenjack in Toronto
The organizers of the first Walk for Wenjack are bringing the spirit of the event to Toronto as part of Secret Path Week.
Secret Path event in Oshawa to honour Downie, Wenjack
It's been nearly two years since Gord Downie released "The Secret Path." To commemorate the one-year anniversary of his passing and the continued need to "do something," an aboriginal community in...
California signs strong net neutrality law; DoJ immediately sues
It's an ideological battle for the internet: No sooner had California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law protecting net neutrality, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit to stop it.
Time to honour Gord Downie’s ‘Legacy’
October 17 marks one year since Gord Downie's death. It's time for tribute concerts honouring not only his work, but his hope for real strides toward reconciliation.
Alex Jones banned from Twitter, Apple platforms
The good news is it'll be slightly more difficult to find Alex Jones online. The bad news is, he's already done the damage and others might step up to fill the void.
O’Riordan’s death ruled a “tragic accident” on what...
It might be of some comfort to learn there was no evidence of self-harm on Dolores O'Riordan's body when she died in January.
Rest well, Queen: Aretha Franklin has died at 76
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul and one of the most important women in music history, has lost her fight with pancreatic cancer.
Save Seattle’s Showbox Theatre — UPDATED!
We've lost other iconic music venues, but Seattle's Showbox doesn't have to be one of them. Some of the city's biggest names are working to prevent the theatre's destruction.
Facebook, YouTube, Spotify stand united against lunatic
Social media and podcasting sites are taking a stand against a vile, soulless cretin who doesn't deserve any platforms at all. They should ban him altogether.
Big Sugar bassist Garry Lowe dies after two-year fight with...
The Canadian music community is mourning the loss of longtime Big Sugar bassist Garry Lowe.