Manitoba artists up for four junos

Advertisement

Advertise with us

Homer Simpson could count on one hand the number of Manitoba artists nominated for Juno Awards this year — four.

Read this article for free:

or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Subscribe and receive a limited-edition Free Press branded hat or tote.

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $205*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 07/02/2012 (5295 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Homer Simpson could count on one hand the number of Manitoba artists nominated for Juno Awards this year — four.

Doc Walker’s 16 & 1 is up for country album of the year; Bruthers of Different Muthers’ Speakers of Tomorrow is nominated in the aboriginal album of the year category; Bright Morning Stars by the Wailin’ Jennys is up for roots & traditional album: group; and Ken Mode’s Venerable is nominated in the new category, metal/hard music album of the year.

Additionally, several expats were nominated for awards including James Ehnes (classical album of the year: large ensemble or soloist(s)); Twilight Hotel (roots & traditional album: group); Dave Young Quintet (traditional jazz album); Bob Rock (producer); and the late Ann Southam (classical composition).

John Ulan / THE CANADIAN PRES
Doc Walker are among the Manitoba acts nominated for Junos this year.
John Ulan / THE CANADIAN PRES Doc Walker are among the Manitoba acts nominated for Junos this year.

City and Colour, Dan Mangan, Drake, Feist, Hedley and Nickelback lead all nominations with four apiece.

Close behind with three nods each are Avril Lavigne, Deadmau5 and Michael Buble.

CTV announced the nominations Tuesday morning while also revealing that Star Trek icon William Shatner will host the awards April 1 in Ottawa. The majority of the awards will be given out on March 31 during a non-televised industry gala.

Feist, Deadmau5, Nickelback and City & Colour are among the scheduled performers.

Report Error Submit a Tip

More Stories

Mayoral race lineup grows to 10 candidates

Joyanne Pursaga 2 minute read Preview

Mayoral race lineup grows to 10 candidates

Joyanne Pursaga 2 minute read Yesterday at 1:50 PM CDT

An electrical contractor has become the 10th candidate to register for the race to become Winnipeg’s next mayor.

Zac Uminski has thrown his name into the competition, after Scott Gillingham signed up to seek re-election as mayor and eight other candidates previously registered.

The father of four said concern about homelessness and addictions sparked his interest in politics.

“My campaign will focus on practical solutions to improve public safety, support families and strengthen the city services,” Uminski said. “We need safer communities.”

Read
Yesterday at 1:50 PM CDT

Family hopes police alert will bring missing woman home

Morgan Modjeski 3 minute read Preview

Family hopes police alert will bring missing woman home

Morgan Modjeski 3 minute read Yesterday at 6:59 PM CDT

The family of Ashley Arason has made a desperate plea for her to come home.

The 41-year-old last had contact with her family on April 6, 2019, which was her 34th birthday.

“I’ve got a place for her,” said her older sister, Pamela Arason, through tears on Thursday. “She has a place to go, a home to come to.”

On Thursday, Winnipeg Police Service renewed the call for help from the public to solve the missing person case.

Read
Yesterday at 6:59 PM CDT

Local medical scrubs retailer feeling abandoned by U of M, RRC Polytech nursing programs

Maggie Macintosh 4 minute read Preview

Local medical scrubs retailer feeling abandoned by U of M, RRC Polytech nursing programs

Maggie Macintosh 4 minute read Yesterday at 7:01 PM CDT

A Winnipeg uniform store is appealing to medical students to shop locally for scrubs this back-to-school season as it grapples with growing competition online and an apparent shutout by local campuses.

Unimor Healthwear has long ordered uniforms in bulk in navy blue, burgundy and pewter, as nurses-in-training are required to wear those colours based on where they’re enrolled in the province.

“It’s not like it used to be,” Evan Schwartz said about customer traffic to his store at 98 Sherbrook St.

The company’s director estimated he spent about $15,000 to stock up on scrubs in pewter in preparation for the launch of Red River College Polytechnic’s upcoming nursing intake.

Read
Yesterday at 7:01 PM CDT

Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Preview

Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read 2:00 AM CDT

MOON ALERT: After 1:30 a.m. there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Gemini.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

This is a fantastic day to schmooze with others. A sudden change of plans might cause you to see new places and meet new faces. Stay light on your feet and be ready for anything. People are warm and friendly. Enjoy yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Read
2:00 AM CDT

Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Preview

Today’s horoscope

Georgia Nicols 4 minute read Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping (except for food and gas) and important decisions after 6 p.m. After that, the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Discussions about home repairs and family matters, especially with respect to project costs, might occur. It’s an excellent day to make plans about the education and care of your kids. Some however, will plan out a vacation — every detail.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Read
Yesterday at 2:00 AM CDT

Asian supermarket T&T to open at Polo Park

Gabrielle Piché 5 minute read Preview

Asian supermarket T&T to open at Polo Park

Gabrielle Piché 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 4:30 PM CDT

Live seafood, more than 150 varieties of baked bread and rows of Asian produce are being promised for CF Polo Park — in two years time.

Read
Updated: Yesterday at 4:30 PM CDT