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On my Spotify Wrapped for 2025, the algorithm informed me that, according to my tastes, I have a listening age of 65. What can I say: I love music from the ’70s. Mixed in with my classic yacht rock are some of Canada’s biggest names: Justin Bieber’s “Yukon” was on heavy rotation, as was almost everything from The Beaches. Jully Black - 2026 Juno Awards A friend of mine was at this year’s Junos , taking place in Hamilton on March 29th, and it was fun to see how many Juno-awar

Spring in Oshawa? Yes, an amazing time, a time of wonder, a time to once again enjoy what grows so well here. And in Oshawa, that means music. We grow music in this city. Always have. Always will. Something in the Shwater, maybe. City of Oshawa And what Oshawa is growing is showing up downtown as the Shwarock City becomes one of the go-to music destinations in the Region and East GTA. Multiple venues where one can experience the murmurings of emerging bands, the blossoming of

Long before the world filled with cards and candy hearts, St. Valentine’s story was one of quiet rebellion and tender courage. In a time when love faced limits and boundaries, he offered gestures of care, small acts of devotion, and notes that carried the weight of the heart. That spirit of gentle, patient love lives on if we pause long enough to notice it, and in Oshawa , even in the deep marrow of winter, something begins to shift. The days grow marginally brighter and the

Dear Gentle Reader, It’s a new year! Perhaps it is because I was born in January that I have always felt it a time of luxury, indulgence and resetting. As we go back to work adorning all of our holiday gifts, there is newness in the air. January is also when we can look forward to the latest season of the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton. Divided into two parts, the worldwide release of Season 4’s A-side is scheduled for January 29th, with the back half becoming available on Feb

Oh yes, it's the most beautiful time of the year in Shwa Rock City! Make a list, check it twice, and head down to downtown Oshawa for some holiday cheer; there’s enough for all, and all ages are welcome too. And of course, if you are coming into Oshawa, then why not check out what only Oshawa has, and what it has, which is a pretty broad and deep music scene with many local musicians playing over the season, including Sacha, Seagrave, The Stables, and Blue Rodeo, whose co-fo