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Oxford University Group Out of the Blue Release Charity Christmas Song
Oxford University Group Out of the Blue Release Charity Christmas Song Out of the Blue, the highly regarded male a cappella group from Oxford University which reached the semi-finals on the 2011 edition of Britain's Got Talent, have released a new video on YouTube and charity song on Bandcamp for the holidays. "Sleigh Ride, " composed by Leroy Anderson…
Crowdfunding Campaigns for Oakland Warehouse Fire Victims Surpass $1.3 Million
Crowdfunding Campaigns for Oakland Warehouse Fire Victims Surpass $1.3 Million Vigil for victims of the Oakland warenouse fire — photo credit: Gray Area Foundation's YouCaring page.Two YouCaring crowdfunding pages dedicated to raising relief funds for victims of the Oakland warehouse fire have raised $1.3 million U.S. ($1.74M CAD) since the tragedy…
New Michael Schumacher Non-Profit Encourages People to Keep Fighting
New Michael Schumacher Non-Profit Encourages People to Keep Fighting Michael Schumacher — photo via Keep Fighting Initiative Facebook pageA new non-profit inspired by seven-time Formula One racing world champion Michael Schumacher is encouraging people to keep fighting. The Keep Fighting Initiative's goal is to "channel the positive energy received by…
Kiehl's To Support Four Canadian Charities During Holiday Season
Kiehl's To Support Four Canadian Charities During Holiday Season Kiehl's limited edition Jeremyville Creme de Corps — photo via Kiehl's CanadaKiehl's Canada has launched four charitable initiatives across the country just in time for the holiday shopping season. The cosmetic company will be selling one special limited edition skin care product for…
Unison Holiday Schmoozefest Raises $20K for Music Industry Emergency Fund
Unison Holiday Schmoozefest Raises $20K for Music Industry Emergency Fund Slaight Music's Derrick Ross; Mr. and Mrs. Claus; artist manager Bermie Breen — photo credit: Unision FB page.If you gathered dozens and dozens of the nation’s top music professionals in a room, you’d expect it to be a schmooze fest – and that’s how it was on Dec. 12 at the Spice…
Protest The Hero’s Tim MacMillar Promises to Shave Beard Onstage for Leukemia Fundraiser
Protest The Hero’s Tim MacMillar Promises to Shave Beard Onstage for Leukemia Fundraiser Protest The Hero's Tim MacMillar and his beard — photo courtesy of PMHF page.. Unlike the Movember campaign, where men grow facial hair to spread awareness about prostate cancer, guitarist Tim MacMillar of the Canadian progressive metal band Protest The Hero is going…
Dolly Parton Raises More Than $9 Million U.S. For Tennessee Fire Victims
Dolly Parton Raises More Than $9 Million U.S. For Tennessee Fire Victims Smoky Mountains Rise telethon promotional image — photo via DollyParton.comCountry singing star Dolly Parton's star-studded telethon to help Sevier County, Tennessee wildfire victims has raised more than $9 million U.S. ($12,031,897 CAD). The Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the…
FabFitFun Co-founder "Blown Away" by Starlight Brave Gowns, Partners with Charity
FabFitFun Co-founder "Blown Away" by Starlight Brave Gowns, Partners with Charity With 200,000 subscribers eagerly awaiting their surprise box full of lifestyle goodies, it makes sense to add some extra goodness in there. Women’s product box service FabFitFun teams up with a charity each season and this winter it’s the Starlight Children’s…
New 'Music ♥'s Everybody' Clothing Line By SOCAN To Support Unison Benevolent Fund
New 'Music ♥'s Everybody' Clothing Line By SOCAN To Support Unison Benevolent Fund "Music ♥'s Everybody" is the message being delivered by a new line of clothing created by the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Canada's non-profit performing rights organization, to support the Unison Benevolent Fund.…
Chantal Kreviazuk Auctioning Off Intimate Home Concert For War Child
Chantal Kreviazuk Auctioning Off Intimate Home Concert For War Child Chantal Kreviazuk supporting War Child — photo by Donald WeberSinger-pianist Chantal Kreviazuk is offering to perform a concert in someone's home to support War Child Canada to the highest bidder. The member of the Order of Canada and multiple Juno Award winner recently launched the…
Little Known Fact: The Rolling Stones Led Charity Initiative in Cuba for Musicians
Little Known Fact: The Rolling Stones Led Charity Initiative in Cuba for Musicians Ron Wood, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards in Cuba — photo credit: Dave Hogan.A little known fact about the Rolling Stones’ historic free concert in Havana, Cuba, for 1.2 million people back in March is that while the band was in town they led a musician-to-…
The Trews to Match Non-Perishable Food Donations Brought to Toronto Show
The Trews to Match Non-Perishable Food Donations Brought to Toronto Show The Trews promo photo — courtesy of Strut Ent.Canadian rock 'n' roll mainstays The Trews are setting an example by transforming one of their tour's biggest shows — at Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre — into a food drive. On Dec. 10, fans are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food…
Yoko Ono Shares Message on Anniversary of John Lennon's Murder
Yoko Ono Shares Message on Anniversary of John Lennon's Murder On the 36th anniversary of John Lennon’s murder, his widow Yoko, who has unfailingly kept his memory and plea for peace alive all these years, shared a message about gun control on her social media accounts. “Dear Friends, Every day, 91 Americans are killed with guns. We are turning…
Gord Downie Honoured by Assembly of First Nations in Emotional Ceremony
Gord Downie Honoured by Assembly of First Nations in Emotional Ceremony Gord Downie receives a star blanket — Photo via CPAC Facebook videoIn an emotional and powerful ceremony, The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie was honoured by First Nations chiefs for what he's done to raise awareness about indigenous issues and start a new relationship with…
Toronto Raptors Debut Four Limited Edition Caps for Charity
Toronto Raptors Debut Four Limited Edition Caps for Charity Raptors Norman Powell and Cory Joseph — photos courtesy Toronto RaptorsJust in time for the holiday season the Toronto Raptors, one of the hottest teams in the NBA, have released four new player-designed caps to support various charities. The second-annual player created collection of New Era…