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The Tragically Hip: Rockers Receive Hometown Honour, 'Tragically Hip Way'

If you're driving through Kingston, Ontario, keep an eye out for Tragically Hip Way. The rockers have been awarded a block of Barrack Street in their hometown. ... Read More »

The Tragically Hip Ring in Canada Day With Weezer and Broken Social Scene

As fireworks erupted, even the most hardened cynics had their arms around their neighbour, singing a peon not to Canadian music but to Canada itself, as the Tragically Hip closed down the night. ... Read More »

Tragically Hip Discussed 'Fully Completely' in 'Have Not Been the Same' -- Excerpt

Read Spinner's exclusive excerpt from 'Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995,' this chapter focusing on Canadian icons the Tragically Hip. ... Read More »

'Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995' -- Excerpt

Read an excerpt from 'Have Not Been the Same: The CanRock Renaissance 1985-1995,' a book that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. ... Read More »

Michou Beat Out Arcade Fire for Verge's Best Artist of the Year Award

XM Verge Music Awards The XM Verge Music Awards celebrated the best in Canadian music on March ... Read More »