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Music Notes

Ellen McIlwaine, blues singer and slide guitarist, dies at 75

Jun 23

McIlwaine spent most of her later years in Alberta. Born in Nashville, McIlwaine moved to Toronto in 1987, but spent most of her later years in Alberta.

Music Features

TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: Diverse mix diva DJ Kookum triumphs against all odds

Jun 22

Growing up off and on a reserve in northeastern Alberta, she found solace and inspiration in music.

Television

Annie Murphy makes meta-comedy Kevin Can F**k Himself a must-watch

Jun 18

AMC's dramedy struggles with its concept, but the Schitt's Creek Emmy-winner gives two great performances as a sitcom wife breaking bad.

Commentary

Gurpreet Singh: Actor Sonia Mann advances struggle of her slain father by becoming a voice for Indian farmers

Jun 17

She has put her principles ahead of her career in supporting a farmers protest in India.

Arts Features

Allegra Chamber Orchestra’s amplifies female voices from across Canada in their latest event: FestivELLE

Jun 17

The all-woman ensemble is offering three nights of brand-new classical music, arranged by emerging and celebrated musicians across Canada.

Straight Talk

Search underway for 54-year-old Surrey woman who disappeared from Centennial Beach in Delta

Jun 15

Wenyan Lan is believed to have gone crabbing or digging for clams either late in the morning or in the afternoon of June 14.

Health Features

Dr. Jen Gunter demolishes popular myths in The Menopause Manifesto

Jun 13

One of them involves pregnancy—in fact, the final menstrual period doesn't end the possibility of conception.

Commentary

Gurpreet Singh: Hindu Right’s doublespeak exposed by its criticism of Kareena Kapoor Khan for accepting role of Sita

Jun 12

Obviously, Kapoor Khan doesn’t suit them and won’t ever be their poster girl like Kangana Ranaut.

LifeStyle Features

Carnations and roses and tulips, oh my!

Jun 11

In support of breast cancer research, over 50 pop-up floral installations are in full bloom across Downtown Vancouver.

Home Theatre

HBO’s Hacks will make you stand up and cheer

Jun 11

Carefully crafted new series starring Jean Smart as a legendary Vegas stand-up working with a Gen Z upstart delivers comedy gold.

Television

We Are Lady Parts is the feminist Muslim punk-rock comedy we all need

Jun 10

Nida Manzoor's warm, pointed sitcom is full of cinematic style and entertaining as hell.

Straight Talk

Update: 43-year-old woman swept away in river near Keremeos has been found dead

Jun 7

A search for a woman who was swept away by a river in B.C.’s Southern Interior has ended with a tragic discovery.