Sunday, June 29, 2025

CBC's free outdoor concerts return this summer!

MUSICAL NOONERS | WEDNESDAYS AT NOON

Guess what's back after a five-year hiatus? CBC's free outdoor concert series, Musical Nooners! It's the ultimate summer lunchtime destination at our CBC outdoor plaza in Vancouver that's free, fun, and family-friendly.

Every Wednesday from July 2 to August 20, join us at 700 Hamilton St. (between Robson St. and W Georgia) from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the perfect midweek break filled with tunes, talent, and good times. Hosted by your favourite CBC personalities, Musical Nooners will offer an array of different artists and musical styles each week, celebrating the diverse sounds of British Columbia.

Whether you're a downtown office worker on your lunch break, local resident, or a strolling tourist looking for something to see, we've got a spot for you on the plaza!

Beyond the tunes, audience members can enjoy artist Q&As, chances to win some CBC swag, and so much more!

Are you ready for the sounds of summer? Check out our weekly lineup at cbc.ca/musicalnooners. It's time to make Wednesdays even more exciting!

CBC's free outdoor concerts, Musical Nooners, return after five years

A CBC News special on Canada's deadliest attack

40 years after the Air India bombing, most Canadians say they know little or nothing about the bombings that had their origins in their country. On June 23, 1985, a bomb exploded on an airplane carrying 329 passengers and crew, mostly Canadians. There were no survivors.

A CBC News special uncovers the long term impact of the attacks by reconstructing a minute-by-minute account of the bombing of Air India 182.

Watch Two Suitcases: Anatomy of the Air India Bombing free on CBC News’ YouTube channel and CBC Gem now.

Stories and truth from Indigenous creators

June may be coming to a end but it's still National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate and commemorate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of Indigenous Peoples from coast to coast to coast.

Monique Gray Smith is an author and storyteller of Cree, Lakota and Scottish heritage who often writes and speaks about the resilience of Indigenous communities.

The Victoria-based Smith is known for her children's books which take a gentle approach to empathy, resilience and informing young Canadians of the legacy of the residential school system in Canada.

In 2021, Smith spoke with CBC Radio's The Next Chapter after the devastating confirmation of unmarked graves at several former residential schools in Canada. She talked about how books by Indigenous creators encourage children to show love and support for each other.

In a follow up to that interview, Smith curated a list of 45 books featuring Indigenous authors and illustrators who identify as women and/or two-spirit. Stay booked and busy and browse the list at cbc.ca/radio/thenextchapter.

Learn how to refresh your space for summer

Summer is finally here, and after so many cold and wet months, many of us are ready to shed some layers and freshen things up beyond just our clothing. But chances are we're not hiding a set of summer furniture under the bed, ready to be swapped in like a wardrobe.

So to help anyone looking to lighten up their rooms for warm-weather living and entertaining — without buying a bunch of new things — CBC Life recruited the advice of designers and stylists Sean Symington, Paige Wassel and Kaela Shaw.

From embracing vintage finds in dining areas to adding sparking to living spaces, find all the achievable and low-cost styling tips for breathing fresh life into our homes this summer at cbc.ca/life.