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K-pop sensation BTS returns with a comeback concert in Seoul after a 4-year hiatus
March 21, 2026 - 10:59 AM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with a massive, free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police locked down a central boulevard for the Netflix-exclusive spectacle that drew tens of thousands of fans.
BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark
March 19, 2026 - 2:11 AM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — BTS will stage its long-awaited comeback concert on Saturday night at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, one of South Korea’s most famous landmarks that represents its royal heritage and political and cultural life.
Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president
March 13, 2026 - 3:14 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Richard Grenell, an ally of President Donald Trump who oversaw far reaching changes at the Kennedy Center that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue, will step down as the institution's president.
Trump says he won't tear down the Kennedy Center arts venue but it needs to be closed for repairs
February 02, 2026 - 1:32 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he's “not ripping down” the Kennedy Center but insisted the performing arts venue needs to shut down for about two years for construction and other work without patrons coming and going and getting in the way.
How realistic are Canada's prospects of joining the Eurovision Song Contest?
November 06, 2025 - 6:37 AM

TORONTO — Canadian fans of the Eurovision Song Contest have reason to hope that a homegrown act might one day take part in the outlandish music spectacle.
A timeline of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' career and legal problems
October 03, 2025 - 2:28 PM

For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop's most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a TV network, deals with liquor companies and a key role in a reality TV show.
Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour
August 11, 2025 - 2:29 PM

TORONTO — Country singer Dallas Smith isn't looking to stir the political pot, but he admits it’s no coincidence that his upcoming Canadian concert tour is booked for 51 dates.
A timeline of the rise of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and his legal troubles
July 03, 2025 - 8:55 AM

For more than two decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop's most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a TV network, deals with liquor companies and a key role in a reality TV show.
Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2025 - 4:03 PM

OTTAWA — Hundreds gathered Saturday at events across Canada to mark Indigenous Peoples Day, with messages of optimism about future reconciliation mixed with criticism thatthere remains much to be done.
All 7 BTS members are now done with mandatory service
June 20, 2025 - 3:19 AM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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K-pop sensation BTS returns with a comeback concert in Seoul after a 4-year hiatus

BTS will stage a long-awaited comeback concert at a Seoul landmark

Trump ally Ric Grenell stepping down as Kennedy Center president

Trump says he won't tear down the Kennedy Center arts venue but it needs to be closed for repairs

How realistic are Canada's prospects of joining the Eurovision Song Contest?

A timeline of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' career and legal problems

Country singer Dallas Smith winks at Trump's annexation threats with 51-date tour

A timeline of the rise of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and his legal troubles

Events taking place across Canada Saturday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

All 7 BTS members are now done with mandatory service

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