Halifax Virgin Festival free after Tragically Hip cancel
The Tragically Hip, who were set to headline the first Virgin Festival in Halifax on Saturday, have out pulled because of a family emergency.

McCartney recalls 'fun-loving' Jackson
With just a week to go before his Halifax concert, Paul McCartney is busy rehearsing.

Potent sedative found in Jackson home
A law enforcement official speaking on condition of anonymity revealed Friday that the sedative Diprivan was found in the home the late pop star Michael Jackson was renting in Los Angeles.

Vancouver Symphony appoints Australian violinist as concertmaster
Dale Barltrop, an Australian-born violinist who trained in the U.S., has named as concertmaster of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday
A public memorial service for Michael Jackson will be held on Tuesday morning at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where the late pop star had been rehearsing for his London concerts.

Bombers' comeback falls short against Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos dodged a bullet on Thursday, escaping with a 19-17 victory almost spoiled by a fourth-quarter Winnipeg Blue Bombers comeback.

Lumsden reinjures shoulder in Eskimos' debut
Edmonton Eskimos running back Jesse Lumsden suffered a left shoulder injury with 33 seconds left in the first quarter of Thursday's season-opening 19-17 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Senators put Heatley trade on back burner
The Ottawa Senators confirmed Thursday that the Dany Heatley deal is off the table - for now, at least.

LaRose re-signs with Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Chad LaRose with a two-year deal.

Leafs' Komisarek ready for new 'villain' status in Montreal
Mike Komisarek is fully aware that most of the fans he made during his years with the Montreal Canadiens consider him the enemy now that he has joined the rival Toronto Maple Leafs.

Skrastins strikes $2.75M deal with Stars
The Dallas Stars inked free-agent defenceman Karlis Skrastins to a two-year, $2.75-million US contract on Thursday.

Leopold commits to play for Panthers
Defenceman Jordan Leopold agreed to a one-year, $1.75-million US contract with the Florida Panthers on Thursday.

Humane society demands end to Stampede broadcasts
The Humane Society of Canada has filed a formal complaint with Canada's broadcasting regulator, asking it to phase out airing of Calgary Stampede events.

Kings grab defenceman Scuderi
Another Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman has bolted after the team's Stanley Cup win, as free agent Rob Scuderi has signed with the Los Angeles Kings for four years, the team announced on Thursday.

Coyotes sign Adrian Aucoin to 1-year deal
The Phoenix Coyotes roster will be more experienced next season thanks to a $2.25-million U.S. contract signed Thursday with defenceman Adrian Aucoin.