Charity

Charity

April 21, 2021
by Karen Bliss

Canada is one of 40-plus countries streaming a simultaneous Climate Live Concert April 2

April 14, 2021
by FYI Staff

A new initiative uses new technology for a decidedly old-school goal, fundraising for worthy music industry charities. The concept’s brainchild tells us more.

Justin Bieber, Twitter pic.
April 7, 2021
by Karen Bliss

To coincide with the release of his new album, Justice, Justin Bieber is

Courtesy of Imagine Dragons' Instagram page.
March 18, 2021
by External Source

Four awards of US$2,500 will be given to first-generation refugee or immigrant students in the United States to commemorate the Grammy Award-winnin

March 11, 2021
by Karen Bliss

The Slaight Family Foundation, one of Toronto’s most wide-reaching and generous philanthropic family foundations, is divvying up $30 million to 19

Pic courtesy of Unison blog.
March 10, 2021
by Bill King

The charity assistance to out of work musicians and supporting actors in Canada's music industry has been under siege with requests for money f

Gary Slaight — photo credit: Evaan Kheraj.
March 9, 2021
by FYI Staff

MusiCounts has named Gary Slaight, president/CEO of the Slaight Family Foundation, as this year’s recipient of the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award.

Sam Danniels, a multi-sport professional athlete in three para-skiing disciplines, is subject of Beyond The Break — photo credit: screenshot
February 24, 2021
by External Source

The 24th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF), running through February 28, continues its mission to celebrate outdoor adv

Tragically Hip Instagram post.
February 24, 2021
by FYI Staff

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has announced that The Tragically Hip will be honoured with the Humanitarian Award, presented b

Photo provided.
February 17, 2021
by External Source

The Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival will look a little different this year without the usual frenzy of activity coming from the Rideau Canal.

Canada Post early communities honoured in 13th Black History Month Stamp, Amber Valley (CNW Group/Canada Post)
February 10, 2021
by External Source

February 2021 marks the 26th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada, and it presents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contrib

BC Place rooftop pic courtesy of Blueprint.
February 3, 2021
by External Source

With pandemic public health restrictions in place prohibiting live concerts with an in-person audience, Contact Winter Music Festival has come up w