May 24 Weekend Notice To Readers

We return with a full complement of news and columns on Wednesday and updates to the website will be added at various times tomorrow (Tuesday, May 22).

By David Farrell

Please note the FYI team is taking a break this long weekend and returns with a full newsletter on Wednesday, May 23.

Tomorrow, we will add posts to the website, which will include an up-dated obituary for former entertainment lawyer Bernie Solomon who passed away late last week.

- Appreciatively and sincerely - David Farrell

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Toronto Nightclub The Guvernment Announces Reunion Lineup With Carl Cox, Mark Oliver and More

To commemorate its 30th anniversary, the iconic venue and nightlife hotspot will reopen on Nov. 28 at Rebel with the two DJs and Toronto DJ Carlo Lio and others, to celebrate “the artists and sounds that played a pivotal role in shaping Toronto's nightlife history.”

The Guvernment has announced the lineup of artists who will help celebrate its 30th anniversary at Rebel on Nov. 28.

It’s been just over a week since the former venue’s parent company, INK Entertainment, revealed the nightclub would reopen for one night.

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To commemorate its 30th anniversary, the iconic venue and nightlife hotspot will reopen on Nov. 28 at Rebel with the two DJs and Toronto DJ Carlo Lio and others, to celebrate “the artists and sounds that played a pivotal role in shaping Toronto's nightlife history.”

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