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Happy Canada Day! Here is a listing of Canada Day events/fireworks!   Fireworks typically start around 9:45pm. Listings are for July 1st, unless specified. Hamilton: Bayfront and Pier 4 Parks. Fireworks begin at dusk! (Free shuttle bus from...

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For as long as the Internet has been around, people have been video taping themselves do stupid things and posting them online! I'm thankful that they do! I give to you the best of June...Epic Fail Style!  -Mike

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Lots of new music this week at KX 94 7 !!   The Zac Brown Band - The Wind debut single from ZBB's new cd 'Uncaged', which is in stores July 10th. Zac is on tour all summer and KX 94 7 presents the band at The Amphitheatre on Friday,...

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We now have a contender in the Country Music Festival summer lineup!  This past Saturday was the Ontario festival of Cider at Puddicombe Farms in Winona and it was amazing!  A HUGE congrats to Brock and the rest of the Puddicombe family for...

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There's nothing like great country songs to go along with your summer fun.  Whether it's a road trip with the windows rolled down or being lakeside at the cottage, a good soundtrack of country tunes just adds to the feel of the season. I've put...

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This past weekend was the Hamilton Air Show, and it was my first chance to visit this particular air show.  I have in the past been to the Brantford and Oshawa air shows so I have seen the Snowbirds numerous times, and actually on occasion,...

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I picked up Jana Kramer's debut cd for a listen after hearing her debut single 'Why You Wanna' the other day. You might know Jana from the tv show One Tree Hill, the actress is now making her mark in Nashville with the release of her self-titled...

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Miranda Lambert's pups have nothing on Pancho! Pancho is a cute Goldendoodle puppy that Kenny Chesney was spotted with this week. Kenny is a first time dog owner has already taken Pancho for a ride on the water, check it out!   Chesney, who...

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Just when you thought your Elvis collection was big enough, there's more to choose from! Coming real soon....Elvis as Precious Moments, Mr. Potato Head and even Hello Kitty. Precious Moments specializes in figurines of cute kids with big eyes...

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Today I am writing inspired by a couple of things.  This week Hamilton is about to celebrate Pride week and there are many events planned.  And I am also inspired by Carrie Underwood.  When you are in the spotlight like Carrie Underwood or even...

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Imagine....mind your manners and you can lose weight! Dutch researchers recently found  that big bites and fast chewing can lead to overeating. How many of us remember our mom saying 'slow down' when we would scarf down that pizza or bowl of...

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I LOVE being Canadian!  And I love Canada Day.  I always make plans to do something for Canada Day.  My kids get new t-shirts every year to wear for whatever Canada Day celebrations we are attneding and I don my red and white as well.  But it is...

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This years Capital Howdown in Ottawa, which takes place August 10-12 is taking hit after hit and is in Jeopardy of being cancelled all together. Aside from Taylor Swift most of the headliners have back out of the festival. Ronnie Dunn set the...

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I was simply amazed when my son Eric introduced me to this you tube video. Amazing talent in a fun, fascinating twist with the simplicity of 4 chords. They call themselves Axis of Awesome. It truly is awesome! See how many songs you can pick...

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Thomas Rhett - Something To Do With My Hands This is Thomas' debut single. He has been writing songs in Nashville for a few years and helped write the song "I Ain't Ready To Quit' whcih was recorded by Jason Aldean on his award winning 'My...

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I'm not sure if it is a necessary evil for this single mom or a sense of accomplishment but I get a great deal of satisfaction from cashing out a transaction and saving money. I have started clipping coupons and it is very satisfying.  I am not...

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Love finding new music out in the sticks. This week I have been listening to up and comer Chase Rice! Chase's journey to the stage would take some turns, a lot of left ones! After graduating from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill,...

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'Tis the season and for allergy sufferers, you know exactly what I mean. Runny nose, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and dry cough are among some of the symptoms many of us face every allergy season. Here are a few things to do to keep your home...

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