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CBC
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Artist draws 100 symbols of Canadiana
From classic symbols like the beaver, to more niche Canadian references like bagged milk, Calgary-based artist Lynne Rennie is piecing together a "cultural mosaic" of Canadian-ness — one drawing at a time.
Washington Post
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘Kim's Convenience' is a comfort watch — onstage and on TV
As you walk into the theater at a new production of the play 'Kim's Convenience,' the hallway briefly becomes a Toronto sidewalk, with crates and trash strewn about, the sign for the shop glowing in the darkness like a marquee. Then, at your seat, the convenience store's racks and shelves splayed out before you on the set by Deb Sivigny, it's hard not to scan the array of enticing, Canadian-specific treats: ketchup-flavored potato chips, Passion Flakie pastries, Billot Log cakes. Miniature Korean and Canadian flags stand side by side behind the counter. The wall holds fliers for both a 'Gangnam Style' dance event and the Toronto International Film Festival. It's like Andy Warhol's soup cans or an Andreas Gursky photograph, the everyday elevated into art and imbued with meaning.
CBC
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
2025 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo celebrates Canadian identity
The annual Tattoo kicks off Friday night in Halifax, celebrating what it means to be Canadian. Amy Smith chats with executive producer Scott Long about this year's event.
CTV News
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame
Producer Shawn Levy is photographed on the red carpet of the TIFF Tribute Awards gala fundraiser, during the Toronto International Film Festival, in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov TORONTO — Director Shawn Levy, rock band Our Lady Peace and golf star Mike Weir were among the famous Canadians honoured Saturday with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. The induction gala also celebrated the accomplishments of guitarist Liona Boyd, actress Tonya Williams, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Tirone David, War Child Canada founder Dr. Samantha Nutt and hotelier Isadore Sharp. The Toronto International Film Festival is also receiving a star while celebrating 50 years of shaping Canada's film industry. The nine inductees walked the red carpet ahead of the ceremony with friends and family while highlighting their shared pride in being Canadian. The 2025 inductees will join more than 230 Canadians who have been honoured on Canada's Walk of Fame in areas including entertainment, humanitarianism, philanthropy, sports and entrepreneurship. Stars each mark a permanent place of tribute on the streets of Toronto's Entertainment District. 'What's wonderful and different about this year is that we have such unique voices from such unique people,' said Jeffrey Latimer, CEO of Canada's Walk of Fame. 'The connective tissue is that they're all the best at what they do in their professions.' A televised version of Saturday's Walk of Fame induction ceremony will air on July 1 at 7 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 14, 2025. The Canadian Press
Travel Daily News
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Daily News
Fairmont Pacific Rim unveils Suite X
Fairmont Pacific Rim debuts Suite X, an immersive art-meets-hospitality experience created with Douglas Coupland, celebrating Generation X and contemporary Canadian culture. VANCOUVER, BC – Fairmont Pacific Rim, has debuted Suite X – a one-of-a-kind concept designed in collaboration with internationally acclaimed Canadian visual artist and author, Douglas Coupland and the hotel's co-owner and developers, Westbank and Peterson. Inspired by Generation X, Coupland's novel that helped define and popularize an entire generation, this immersive experience pays tribute to the demographic that reimagined identity, technology, and art. Blurring the lines between art, design, and hospitality, Suite X is a vibrant extension of the newly renovated Fairmont Gold experience, offering guests an exclusive opportunity to step inside Coupland's world – a living gallery inspired by his fascination with contemporary culture, technology, and Canadian identity. Drawing on his signature pop-art aesthetic, the suite integrates bold visuals, custom-designed furniture, an in-suite bar, and unexpected design moments that invite introspection and spark conversation. 'I'm very much a product of the late 20th century, and this suite reflects my deep love for that era.'says Douglas Coupland. 'When I was growing up, Vancouver felt like nowhere – and then, post-Olympics, it suddenly became somewhere. I never expected to witness such a transformation, but I've had the privilege of being part of the city's full evolution.' Located on the Fairmont Gold floor and offering sweeping views of Vancouver's waterfront and mountains, Suite X features original works by Coupland and curated literature from the artist's own personal collection and the TASCHEN library. The experience evokes the feeling of sitting in Coupland's own living room – every detail has been thoughtfully considered by the artist himself. Suite X marks a bold evolution in Fairmont Pacific Rim's ongoing mission to celebrate local art and culture while offering guests next-level experiences rooted in creativity and design. It also expands on the hotel's reimagined Fairmont Gold offering, which now offers a nature-inspired sanctuary featuring elevated amenities and bespoke services tailored for the discerning traveler. 'Suite X represents the intersection of hospitality and artistry, a place where inspiration lives and guests can connect with a truly unique Vancouver story.' says Jens Moesker, Regional Vice President and General Manager, Fairmont Pacific Rim. 'Collaborating with Douglas Coupland has been an incredible creative journey.'
