March 29th, 2026
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Rush says the late Neil Peart would be ‘very pleased’ with Junos comeback performance

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Rush frontman Geddy Lee says the band’s late drummer Neil Peart would be “very pleased” with their comeback performance at Sunday’s Juno Awards. The Toronto prog-rock legends opened the ceremony with their first performance at an awards show since 1978. They played “Finding My Way” from their debut album. Fans were also introduced ... Read More »

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Drake pays tribute to Nelly Furtado at Junos, making first appearance since 2011

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Drake moved Nelly Furtado to tears with a video speech toasting her at the Juno Awards, marking his first appearance at the ceremony since 2011. The Toronto rapper paid tribute to Furtado as she was being inducted into the Canadian Hall of Fame. Reading from a piece of paper while sitting in a ... Read More »

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Rush kicks off Juno Awards where Mark Carney, Joni Mitchell are seated together

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Joni Mitchell are sitting side-by-side at the Junos, where the folk legend is set to receive a lifetime achievement award. Host Mae Martin quipped that their “parents” were at the ceremony before the camera cut to the duo. “I’m just kidding, those are not my parents,” the comedian ... Read More »

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Mark Carney, Joni Mitchell seated together at the Juno Awards

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Joni Mitchell are sitting side-by-side at the Junos, where the folk legend is set to receive a lifetime achievement award. Host Mae Martin quipped that their “parents” were at the ceremony before the camera cut to the duo. “I’m just kidding, those are not my parents,” the comedian ... Read More »

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Juno Awards soon to get underway as Mark Carney, Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado pose for pics on orange carpet

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — The Juno Awards are soon to get underway, with a star-studded guest list that includes Prime Minister Mark Carney, Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado. All three posed for photos — separately — on the orange carpet ahead of this evening’s televised ceremony. Mitchell will receive a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony, where ... Read More »

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Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at Juno Awards where Joni Mitchell will receive lifetime achievement award

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Mark Carney has arrived on the Junos orange carpet. He’s expected to attend the televised ceremony, where Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush teased they would take the stage. Meanwhile, Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and Joni Mitchell will receive a lifetime achievement award. Mitchell ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives at Juno Awards

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived on the Junos orange carpet. More coming. Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Joni Mitchell makes brief stop on Junos carpet ahead of ceremony

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

HAMILTON — Joni Mitchell has brought her star power to the Junos’ orange carpet. The 82-year-old folk legend was among the early arrivals to the ceremony, where she’s due to accept a lifetime achievement award. Mitchell stopped on the carpet for photos, but left without taking questions from media. She’ll be celebrated at the ceremony ... Read More »

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Disney’s new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

CHESSY, France (AP) — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities. World of Frozen, an immersive ... Read More »

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‘Project Hail Mary’ flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — “Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far. The Phil Lord and Chris Miller sci-fi adventure, starring Ryan Gosling, dipped only 32% after notching the best non-franchise ... Read More »

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Spain begins Holy Week with processions, palm branches and familiar faces

By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Actor Antonio Banderas joined the crowds in dozens of Palm Sunday processions, marking the official start of Holy Week in Spain, a country with a fervent Catholic tradition. After singing a hymn inside the church of Saint John, Banderas, dressed in a traditional penitent’s robe in bright beige with dark green ... Read More »

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