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When an immigrant family comes to Canada, you expect them to blend into the culture and customs of the country. Right? It’s just so much easier, everyone thinks.

Sandro Dominelli for Best Jazz Recording of the Year. Going into the Western Canada Music Awards, the former St.

Frothy and fun, MacEwan theatre arts and theatre production students launch their season with a lavish Cole Porter musical that promises to sparkle with the champagne drenched witticisms of a bygone era.

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has traditionally received a short shrift by Canadian audiences.

Linda Tillery is definitely not your California-massaged and botoxed singer incapable of forming an opinion without a spokesperson. Even in a telephone interview, her knife-sharp intellect comes across.

The classical masterpieces of bygone eras are much like old friends — reliable and comforting. However, music is dynamic. It constantly evolves and for a taste of contemporary classical music, Tonus Vivus is that breath of fresh air.

Despite a ton of education and new developments in pharmaceuticals, AIDS continues to thrive. One of the biggest hotbeds is in South Africa.

Alpha and Omega 3D (G) What makes for the ultimate road trip? Hitchhiking, truck stops, angry bears, prickly porcupines and a golfing goose with a duck caddy.

An ensemble cast of several incredibly likeable actors working with a seemingly compelling spec script has turned into a snoozefest the likes of which should catch the attention of sleeping pill manufacturers everywhere.

What makes for the ultimate road trip? Hitchhiking, truck stops, angry bears, prickly porcupines and a golfing goose with a duck caddy.