The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations on Downie’s advocacy for Indigenous peoples and his continuing legacy
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The gift of Gord Downie: ‘He gave everything he had to this world’
The Rheostatics’ Dave Bidini—a friend and tourmate of Gord Downie—reflects on the qualities that made the Tragically Hip’s late frontman so special
Gord Downie’s ‘Introduce Yerself’: What makes his last album so brave
Gord Downie’s ‘Introduce Yerself’ is the latest album by a dying musician to stare down death. But what insight do such works really provide?
Powerful Gord Downie memorial fills Kingston’s Springer Market Square with light and lyrics
“He put passion into everything he did.” Tragically Hip fans pay tribute to fallen frontman and Canadian musical icon Gord Downie in his hometown Kingston, Ont.
Gord Downie memorial: Fans in Kingston belt ‘Ahead by a Century’
Following news of Gord Downie’s death, Tragically Hip fans gathered and belted “Ahead by a Century” in the late singer’s hometown Kingston, Ont.
Gord Downie: Watch a special, two-hour tribute
Starting 5 pm ET, CityNews is crossing the country to speak to Canadians about what the Tragically Hip and its iconic frontman meant to them
Tearful Trudeau makes emotional statement about Gord Downie’s death
Watch Justin Trudeau’s heartfelt statement about the death of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie. The prime minister says he has drawn “inspiration and strength” from Downie’s devotion to making Canada a better place.
Gord Downie remembered: Tributes to the Tragically Hip frontman
Canadians remember the life and influence of the iconic artist
Gord Downie’s most memorable quotes
Gord Downie had a way with words. Here are some quotes to remember from the late Tragically Hip frontman, who passed away last night after a months-long battle with cancer.
Remembering the life and legacy of Gord Downie (1964 – 2017)
The frontman of The Tragically Hip was an indelible presence on the Canadian cultural landscape