Charity

A pre-pandemic concert shot. Photo credit: Karen Bliss

Unison Needs Our Help: Using Social Media Can Bolster Donations

January 13, 2022

by Karen Bliss

With the live music industry still not up-and-running due to Covid-19 and its latest aggressive variant, demand for the financial and mental health

Adam "Bix" Berger before and afer diagnosis. Photo - Jack Sterling

Royal Mountain Records Co-Founder Celebrates Cancer Scare In Song

December 14, 2021

by Karen Bliss

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"I BEAT CANCER AND WROTE A SONG ABOUT IT!” begins a post by Adam “Bix” Berger, the co-founder of Toronto’s Royal Mountain Records, before posting a

Interior shot of Massey Hall. Pic by Bill King Photography.

Andy Kim & Friends Rocked Massey Hall For CAMH

December 13, 2021

by Bill King

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The much-loved Canadian pop veteran recruited a stellar cast of talent for his annual Christmas fundraiser for CAMH at Massey Hall. One of many highlights of the night was Toronto Mayor John Tory’s presentation of the keys to the city to Kim.

Screenshot of Ryan Reynolds watching Steven Page's tribute song to him, "Canada Loves You Back".

Steven Page Song To Ryan Reynolds Now Raising Funds for Reconciliation Canada

December 9, 2021

by Karen Bliss

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The personal tribute song Ryan Reynolds posted on his YouTube page with the caption “I’m not crying” is now available for sale on most streaming pl

David & Harry Belafonte - photo courtesy of Belafonte Family Foundation

Belafonte Family Launches Social Justice Foundation

December 5, 2021

by External Source

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The Belafonte Family Foundation (BFF) has been launched to create programs

Greg Godovitz' guitar with signatures and Triumph inset.

Greg Godovitz' BC Flood Victims Auction Pulls In Musical Friends

December 2, 2021

by David Farrell

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Greg Godovitz always has something up his sleeve. His latest project is to get as many musical signatures on a Fender guitar that is going up for auction to help victims of the BC floods. The list so far is impressive. He wants more, and he wants pledges. We have the details.

Leeroy Stagger and family - GoFundMe pic.

Leeroy Staggers From Flood Disaster

November 28, 2021

by External Source

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The devastation brought on by unnatural natural disasters on Canada’s east and west coasts has affected many.

Andy Kim Christmas Charity Show Back For Gifts of Light

November 25, 2021

by Karen Bliss

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Charlotte Command of Command Sisters with co-writer D-Sisive — screenshot.

Command Sisters Explain ‘Stories For Caregivers Song’ Project

November 18, 2021

by Karen Bliss

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Managed by Chris Smith at 21 Entertainment, Canadian sibling duo Command Sisters have just released their major label debut, Rouge, on 21/Unive

The Star-Studded Andy Kim Christmas Show Returns

November 10, 2021

by FYI Staff

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The highlight of the Toronto holiday concert season comes to Massey Hall on Dec. 8. A stellar grouping of Canadian talent will perform, and the CAMH Gifts Of Light charity is the big winner.