News by subject: ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT

The Toronto Waterfront Festival, formerly Redpath Waterfront Festival, announced today the huge news that the World's Largest Rubber Duck will finally return to the annual festival from September 16-17, 2023. In 2017, the World's Largest Rubber Duck...

Altea Active, one of Canada's most dynamic active-lifestyle brands, is expanding into the Vancouver area this Fall 2023 with its wellness and social club concept. Altea Active: West 6, located in Southeast False Creek at 425 West 6th Avenue (@Yukon...

Key moments from tonight's episode include: CYDNEE ABBOTT (Oakville, ON) creeped the judges out with her contortionist-style dance routine, Lilly called...

From Friday, April 7 to September 4, 2023, Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal's Archaeology and History Complex, will present French, a Language to Celebrate!, a unique experience of the world of Québec French. This exhibition also marks the 45th...

The Influence Agency, an award-winning digital and influencer marketing agency, is offering brands across Canada the exclusive opportunity to partner with Elevation Pictures and Pilot Light Entertainment to promote the release of PAW Patrol: The...

Key moments from tonight's episode include: XPOGO STUNT TEAM (Orillia, ON) shocked the judges with their pogo tricks, flips, and dips; Lilly said they...

Ontario's largest cannabis retailer, Tokyo Smoke, is hosting its second annual cannabis celebration on Thursday, April 20 at RendezViews (229 Richmond St W) in Toronto from 3:20 PM to 10:30 PM ET. The 19+ celebration is the largest legal 4/20 party...

Today Truepic, provider of authenticity infrastructure for the Internet, Revel.ai, an ethical leader in hyperrealistic and synthetic content, and author and generative AI expert Nina Schick, released the world's first digitally transparent...

Looking Glass Labs Ltd. ("LGL" or the "Company") (NEO: NFTX) (AQSE: NFTX) (FRA: H1N), a leading Web3 platform specializing in immersive metaverse environments, play-to-earn tokenization and blockchain monetization strategies, announces that, further...

Key moments from tonight's episode include: MAGIC BEN (Whitehorse, YT)'s sleight-of-hand magic tricks frightened Kardinal, had Lilly's heart racing, and...

The Feldman Agency (TFA) and Tourbo, Canada's leading live entertainment companies, are pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) to bring its new live event series, "AEW House Rules," to local venues across North...

Blender Bites Limited. (the "Company", "Blender Bites" or "Blender"), , an award-winning line of premium, organic and plant-based pre-portioned frozen functional foods, announces that it has signed a partnership with actress, performer and...

The Bridgespan Group today launched the second season of its podcast Dreaming in Color: Creating New Narratives in Leadership. Established in 2022 and hosted by Darren Isom, a partner in Bridgespan's San Francisco office, the podcast creates space...

BC's annual Scottish music, cultural and competition festival is expanding with several new events this year, including a Friday evening concert by one of the world's top pipe bands and a day-long world music festival.  Since the...

Key moments from tonight's episode include: GBA (Montreal, QC) wowed the judges with their flips, jumps, and incredible feats of strengthATSUSHI ONO (Calgary, AB) scared Kardinal off the #CGT set with an...

The Department of Culture and Tourism ? Abu Dhabi's new initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to commissioning public art for the emirate Three major long-term elements include Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, Manar Abu Dhabi, and direct artist...

Tether's B-Week brings together budtenders, retailers, and brands from across Canada for a week of events to show gratitude to budtenders, and celebrate their hard work and dedication to the cannabis industry.  Launched in 2021, Tether is a...

The Audain Art Museum (AAM) in Whistler, BC, which has acquired a noteworthy Emily Carr painting, revealed it to media in downtown Vancouver this morning. Titled ?Survival,' the 28 x 23-inch oil on canvas, signed by Emily Carr in 1940, had not been...

Actor's Corner Café and Santo Cervello announce New Study Of Art Images- "Time Gates - THE INTUITIVE ART OF SANTO CERVELLO" Volume I, II, III, IV, & V. Below is a short excerpt:"Before a child is born, the beating of its mother heart is its home....

Climb aboard North America's last operating Budd cars for a 480-kilometre journey through the heart of the northern Ontario wilderness. Premiering Friday, April 7, 2023, at 7 pm ET on TVO, TVO Today, YouTube and smart TV services, TVO Original...

AUGUST 4 TO 6, 2023 Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal SINGLE DAY TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 11 AT NOONosheaga.com The OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival presented by Bell in collaboration with Coors Light is fast approaching, and the lineup for 2023...

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, TVO Today Live will visit the Kitchener Public Library to host an on-stage debate about a timely and critical question: Is social media undermining democracy? Four esteemed debaters will join Steve Paikin of TVO Today's...

Automobili Lamborghini has nearly reached the end of "The Epic Road Trip", an 8-month journey that culminates in a momentous milestone: the legendary brand's 60th anniversary. Developed in partnership with INVNT.ATOMtm  and Web3 Pro, The Epic Road...

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Kitchener Public Library will host TVO Media Education Group for a day of activities, fun and learning at the Central Library location. Library customers and the public are welcome to take part in meet-and-greets with...

Format, the leading resource for creative professionals to build beautiful online portfolio websites, is now bundling its exclusive Workflow platform with all subscription plans. Effective immediately, all Format plans include Workflow studio...

Learn about champion runners impacted by mandates from international sport-governing groups that require certain female athletes to medically alter their bodies to compete. Premiering today?Tuesday, March 8 at 9 pm ET?to recognize International...

CannExpo Toronto, a consumer and retail cannabis show taking place March 24-26th, 2023 at the Enercare Centre, will feature three full days of exhibits and events for cannabis consumers, licensed retailers and budtenders. Visitors can discover new...

CANADA'S HOTTEST COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL'S 2nd EDITION OFFERS THE BEST OF THE BEST INCLUDING:  HEADLINERS CHRIS STAPLETON AND KANE BROWN PLUS  JAKE OWEN, BROTHERS OSBORNE, ELLE KING, JADE EAGLESON, LES HAY BABIES AND MUCH MORE! AUGUST 18 & 19,...

Irwin Cotler, Canada's former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, has committed himself to defending political prisoners and human rights activists against intolerant regimes. Premiering Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 9 pm ET on TVO, TVO Today,...

îLESONIQ, Canada's one-of-a-kind dance party, presented by Bell, is back for its 8th edition, and this year the festival promises a jam-packed weekend bursting at the seams with massive beats, hypnotic light shows, unique back-to-back sets, one of...

SweetWater Brewing Company, Atlanta's craft beer trailblazer and the 10th largest craft brewer in the U.S., announces details for this year's SweetWater 420 Fest, which will take place on April 22-23, 2023 at SweetWater's Atlanta brewery. The 17th...

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. ("Enthusiast Gaming") , an integrated gaming entertainment company, today announces that it has renewed its partnership with Xbox as a media sponsor for the upcoming NFL Tuesday Night Gaming ("NFL TNG") All-Star Game....

The Canadian Museums Association and Woodland Cultural Centre are excited to jointly announce that Janis Kahentóktha Monture has been appointed as the Executive Director & CEO of the Canadian Museums Association (CMA). Ms. Monture is currently...

In preparation for opening day May 5, Canada's Wonderland today said it plans to hire 4,000 seasonal associates for the 2023 season. The park anticipates filling the majority of those roles during a week-long hiring blitz to be held Feb. 18-24 as...

The famous "439-Oh-Oh-Oh-Oh Pizza Nova" jingle is now available on Spotify, Apple Music and the iTunes Store. The initiative kicks off Pizza Nova's 60th anniversary celebrations and National Pizza Day, which takes place annually on February 9. As an...

React Gaming Group Inc. ("React Gaming" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce Compete.gg's growth strategy for 2023 and beyond. "Since rebranding our Compete.gg...

Amcomri Entertainment Inc. ("Amcomri" or the "Company") (NEO: AMEN) , a global producer and distributor of independent movies, TV series and documentaries, has today confirmed that it's feature film production, ?Left Behind: Rise of the...

For a fourth year, Black Rock Coffee Bar, a national boutique coffee chain, is partnering with JoyRx, the mission delivery of Children's Cancer Association, to help bring joy to kids and teens around the United States who are facing pediatric cancer...

Last week, legendary journalist Bob Woodward appeared on stage in Toronto for a TVO Today Live event with Steve Paikin of The Agenda. The conversation focused on the disruptive impacts of Donald Trump's presidency, the prospects for the MAGA movement...

Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. ("Enthusiast Gaming" or the "Company") , an integrated gaming entertainment company, is pleased to announce that its most recent event, Pocket Gamer Connects ("PGC") London, drew record attendees. This show marked the...

Legendary journalist Bob Woodward will join Steve Paikin at TVO Today Live, which will feature a conversation on Mr. Woodward's new audiobook, The Trump Tapes, as well as an in-depth discussion on the state of American democracy and the impact Donald...

Porsche Canada announces the fourth edition of its Esports Sprint Challenge one-make series in 2023, which offers sim racers the opportunity to compete virtually on the iRacing.com platform to win prizes including getting behind the wheel of a...

The disruptive impacts of Donald Trump's presidency continue to wreak havoc in America while influencing politics in Canada and abroad. Two years after losing the presidency, is his influence behind him or is his MAGA movement still a force to be...

How does manipulating the truth serve people in power? The new TVO Original series Truth & Lies details recent and historical events where facts have been intentionally distorted to achieve influence and control. The six-part series premieres...

Today at CES 2023, AMD announced the AMD Radeontm RX 7000 Series Graphics for Laptops. Built on the groundbreaking AMD RDNAtm 3 architecture, the new GPUs are designed to deliver exceptional energy efficiency and performance to power 1080p gaming at...

Pet Partners, the leading therapy animal registry program in the United States, is proud to announce the national search for its 2023 Pet of the Year. The event is a six-week fundraising competition that will take place February 1 through March 15....

Segway, the global leader in electric micro-mobility, will be in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Consumer Electronics Show, Jan 4 - 7. The executive team will invite select business and media partners to private briefings for a look ahead at what's in...

Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the "Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations" will be held at Hong Kong's world-famous Victoria Harbour" on 31 December to welcome 2023. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is...

Global trendsetter Triller, an AI-powered open garden technology platform for creators; today announced the global expansion of their most successful live streaming IP, VERZUZ by Triller- created by legendary Hip-Hop producers Timbaland and Swizz...

When the dulcet tones of Ms Wu Man's Pipa permeated Vancouver's Orpheum Theatre at Image China: East/West Symphonic Concert, the audience was startled and astonished. How could such an instrument create such an inscrutable yet melodic sound? Such is...