Category: Red Around Town

  • Red Around Town: May 24

    The Canadian Cancer Society‘s annual fund raiser at the Hotel Vancouver saw 500 guests attending the Diamond Ball, which raised an amazing $700,000. The event was co-hosted by two of CTV‘s best: Mike Killeen and Colleen Christie, who my spies tell me did a wonderful job of keeping the evening moving forward… Another local broadcast…

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  • Red Around Town: May 17

    Country singer Blake Shelton has recorded Michael BublĂ©‘s Home, a song that took Michael to the top of the charts in 2005. Shelton’s country version is climbing the Hot Country charts. The country crooner said he found the song on his iPod and put it on his album. Any artist who travels a lot can…

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  • Red Around Town: May 10

    It was a treat to meet Clara Ann Fowler, better known as Patti Page, backstage at the Bell Centre in Surrey. It was amazing to hear the singer who is now 80 years of age. With few exceptions, she is still able to hit the notes. She didn’t disappoint when it came to her list…

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  • Red Around Town: May 3

    It was great seeing Wayne Newton, the King of Las Vegas, at the Red Robinson Show Theatre. He is the consummate performer, and the 18-piece band was outstanding. During my interview for Global TV, Wayne mentioned his memories of the Cave Theatre Restaurant, where he appeared in April of 1965. How do I remember that…

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