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February 17, 2017
by Kim Hughes
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February 10, 2017
by Karen Bliss
The Tragically Hip's frontman Gord Downie turned 53 on Feb. 6.
February 3, 2017
by Karen Bliss
THIS STORY IS FROM THE 2014 VAULT
January 27, 2017
by Aaron Brophy
Arcade Fire have released the new protest song "I Give You Power" to support the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
January 20, 2017
by Karen Bliss
CARAS announced this week that the legendary folk singer and activist will be the recipient of the 2017 Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at the Junos in Ottawa this spring. Here's an interview from the 2015 vault of Samaritanmag.
January 13, 2017
by Aaron Brophy
The Kingston Frontenacs will honour their hometown's rock 'n' roll heroes with a special fundraising game on Jan. 28. They will wear custom-themed jerseys to mark the occasion.
January 6, 2017
by Aaron Brophy
The award-winning country group is supporting the cause of music education in US schools by sharing their experiences with students at a Disney workshop.
December 23, 2016
by Perry Stern
The Parachute Club singer and activist has compiled a soundtrack for an acclaimed documentary on homeless musicians.
December 16, 2016
by Karen Bliss
Upon exiting Havana, the rock legends left equipment behind to benefit local players, Keith Richards reveals to Samaritanmag.
December 9, 2016
by Nick Krewen
Few actors and singers have a heart as big as Tom Jackson, who has dedicated his life to philanthropy and raised over $200M in combined cash/in-kind donations staging events such as the annual Huron Carole.
December 2, 2016
by Aaron Brophy
Veteran indie rockers to play a benefit show to assist an animal rescue charity.
November 25, 2016
by Aaron Brophy
The giants of thrash metal will play a fundraising show for The Daily Bread Food Bank on Tuesday at a comparatively small venue. They've performed at similar benefits in the US and UK.