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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, The Nutcracker. December 5-8. Dancer: Felixovich Morante. © Sasha Onyshchenko
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Irresistible Neighbourhoods Volume 2: Walking On Water

Introducing the second volume of radio stories exploring imagined possibilities for two distinct Canadian neighbourhoods.

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    Want to be a BIG BANG Ambassador?

    We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing young people, aged 10 to 14, to act as super hosts and spokes-champions of the Big Bang… We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing young people,… We are looking for enthusiastic and outgoing young people, aged 10 to 14, to act as super hosts and spokes-champions of the Big Bang Festival!

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    Hétu’s final symphony

    The NAC Orchestra’s powerful new recording with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir captures Symphony… The NAC Orchestra’s powerful new recording with the… The NAC Orchestra’s powerful new recording with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec and the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir captures Symphony No. 5 by the late Jacques Hétu.

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    Spectacular new season of Resident Chefs

    Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists, we invite you to savour an eclectic fusion of flavours, techniques, and cultural inspirations.… Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists,… Showcasing a stellar lineup of remarkable culinary artists, we invite you to savour an eclectic fusion of flavours, techniques, and cultural inspirations.

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