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Chad Kroeger, Call Me Maybe, Jack Lenz To Be Feted At SOCAN Awards

The Nickelback leader (pictured), a global pop smash, and a prolific film composer are amongst those to be honoured at the 30th anniversary gala in Toronto on April 1.

Chad Kroeger, Call Me Maybe, Jack Lenz To Be Feted At SOCAN Awards

By FYI Staff

Anticipation is growing for the 30th anniversary SOCAN Awards on April 1 in Toronto. Announced as recipients of Thirtieth Anniversary Honours are Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, the global smash "Call Me Maybe," and screen composer Jack Lenz.


2019 Special Achievement Winners are Drake, Ed Robertson, Frank Dukes, Jessie Reyez, Murda Beatz, Keith Power, and Ralph Murphy.

The evening also features the induction of Buffy Sainte-Marie into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Performances from Dallas Smith, Barenaked Ladies, Meghan Patrick, Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine and Anders are scheduled.

The full list of this year's SOCAN Award winners will be released on the evening of April 1.

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Rogers Becomes the Sole Owner of MLSE after $4.3 Billion Buyout
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Rogers Becomes the Sole Owner of MLSE after $4.3 Billion Buyout

After buying its shares from Bell last year, Rogers has acquired the remaining 25% stake owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., gaining full ownership of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts as well as Scotiabank Arena and Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Rogers officially has full ownership of MLSE.

The telecommunications company has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 25% ownership stake of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment from Kilmer Sports Inc., becoming the company's sole stakeholder in a $4.35 billion dollar deal.

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