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Cool to Be Canadian

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As Canada turns the big 1-5-0, it's clear to see that people from around the world are starting to look at us (differently)  By Emil Tiedemann There was a time when Canada had a reputation as sort of the laid-back, blandish younger sibling of America and the UK, the one that the family loved with all their hearts, but had more important things to deal with than listen to what we had to say.  From left to right: Tory Lanez, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Justin Trudeau, Justin Bieber, Shane Smith, Grimes, and Joe Zee. This collage of Canucks was put together by 'The New York Times,' which wrote an article in 2016 about just how "hip" Canada has become. Because we're just too damn nice to speak up, we tolerated their patronizing ways for decades, but I mean, what choice did we have? When they offered the sounds of Johnny Cash and The Beatles , we gave 'em Terry Jacks and Anne Murray . When they put out shows like Cheers and Monty Python , we re...

Localities

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Some of the latest happenings in Edmonton... BY EMIL TIEDEMANN E DMONTON'S flourishing hip-hop scene has just gotten a major boost, with the recent concert announcement for the Edmonton Event Centre . Drake ( see his latest video "Over" below ), who's one of the most sought-after acts in the world right now, will make his way to our city on Saturday, July 24 , as part of his Away From Home Tour . Tickets for the Toronto-born rapper (& actor) go on sale this Friday ( May 21 ). This Sunday ( May 23 ) the EEC will also host a no-minors concert by hip-hop legends Public Enemy , at 8PM. Contact Ticketmaster (780-451-8000) for tickets. There are a limited amount of half-price tickets ($19.99) available for Public Enemy until Friday at 10PM. S PEAKING of hip-hop, the Louise McKinney Riverfront Park (9999 Grierson Hill Road) will welcome thousands of locals this Saturday ( May 22 ) for the third annual 'Hip-Hop in the Park' concert. Mostly local rappers and DJs...