Get ready, Wasaga Beach! Canadian Olympic medalists Elizabeth Manley and Elvis Stojko, along with four-time World Champion Kurt Browning, are hitting the ice at the brand-new Wasaga Stars Arena on June 8, 2025.

These legendary figure skaters will dazzle audiences on one of the Town’s new NHL-size ice pads as part of Champions on Ice, hosted by Canada’s sweetheart 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist – and local skating sensation – Elizabeth Manley. It's an unforgettable lineup of champions you won’t want to miss!

And there’s more — on June 7, skating fans can purchase tickets for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Elizabeth Manley, Elvis Stojko, and Kurt Browning. Hear personal stories from their incredible careers, ask your burning questions, and get an insider’s glimpse behind the scenes — including a sneak peek at the Champions on Ice rehearsal!

Plus, stick around after the big show on June 8 for a special meet and greet and autograph session with the stars.

Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Champions on Ice and the exclusive Fireside Chat with Beach BOOSTER Media Group. See page 2 of the April issue of beach BOOSTER (#226) for all the details. www.beachbooster.com/publications 

Dianna was delighted to welcome back via ZOOM, 1988 Olympic Silver Medalist and local skating sensation, Elizabeth Manley.

For more information on Elizabeth visit her social media platforms. Tickets are available at wbse.ca - don’t miss your opportunity to experience the magic up close!

Special thanks to Karla Findlay from the Town of Wasaga Beach for making this interview possible.

She’s a gifted psychic, accomplished author, and seasoned tarot reader with over fifty years of experience. Tammie Whalen Buckler blends intuition and deep wisdom to uncover powerful insights into life’s greatest mysteries.

Her lifelong passion for helping others tap into their inner guidance continues to shine through in every reading she offers.

In 2014, Tammie published her first book, Vibrations – A Psychic Journey, stepping boldly out of the psychic closet to share true stories of psychic phenomena and extraordinary events.

A decade later, she released Echoes Between Realms, inviting readers to journey deeper into uncanny premonitions, time-shifting experiences, and the unseen energies that surround us all.

Join Tammie on June 15 in Wasaga Beach at Grandma’s Beach Treats from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Stop by to meet her in person and purchase a copy of her book.

Dianna was delighted to welcome via ZOOM, psychic and author Tammie Whalen Buckler. For more information visit tammiebuckler.com or her social media platforms.

Canadian folk icon Sylvia Tyson once again has been honoured for her extraordinary contributions to music, earning a JUNO Award nomination for Traditional Roots Album of The Year with her latest and final studio album “At The End of the Day”.

Her nomination is the latest milestone in a legendary career that includes inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2003), the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2019), and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (1992 – alongside Ian Tyson). Sylvia is also a recipient of the Order of Canada (1994).

Her latest album “At The End of The Day” reaffirms her place as one of Canada’s most cherished songwriters as she looks back on a lifetime of music. Her newest nomination stands as a well-earned tribute to a career that has helped define the landscape of folk and roots music.

It was a true honour to welcome back via ZOOM, Canadian folk legend, Sylvia Tyson. For more information visit quartette.com.

Special thanks to Eric Alper for making this interview possible. The JUNO Awards will take place on March 30, 2025, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where music fans and industry members will celebrate the best in Canadian music. 

Montreal-born singer/songwriter, playwright and musical entrepreneur, Barry Stagg spent the first 29 years of his life his hometown before moving to Nova Scotia. In 2008, he relocated to North Carolina, where he now resides with his wife, Barbara.

A prolific composer, Barry has written six full-length modern operas, numerous film scores, and mini-operas. As the playwright-in-resident for NOSCO Academy of Theatre Arts, he created an impressive 90 musicals.

His talent has taken him to the international stage, performing at the prestigious MIDEM in Cannes, France, as well as in Sweden, and as a featured showcase artist at Toronto’s Indie Week.

Barry’s latest single “Shine A Little Light” part of his upcoming album titled “The Pilgrim” set for release late spring, is about looking back on a time when he was beginning his life as a musician and a songwriter.

Dianna was delighted to welcome via ZOOM singer/songwriter, musician, playwright and musical entrepreneur, Barry Stagg.

For more information visit barrystaggmusic.com or his social media platforms. Special thanks to Sandy Graham from Entertainment Music Group (EMG) Canada for making this interview possible.

She’s a multi-talented artist, a singer, and former professional wrestler, best known as Goldy Locks the powerhouse frontwoman of The Goldy lockS Band (yes, that’s how she spells it).

Fans may recognize her from her time with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where she made her mark as an interviewer and manager. These days, she’s captivating audiences as the host of TLC’s eye-opening and entertaining show, Call in the Cheapstakes.

Her music video of her song “Just Say Yes” has earned multiple awards, including Asian Talent International Film Award as well as the European Cinematography Award in Amsterdam. Her latest single, “I Didn’t Know”, features eleven-time women’s Wrestling World Champion in WWE and TNA Wrestling, Mickie James as well as country rappers The Lacs.

Beyond the worlds of music, television, and sports entertainment, she also expresses her creativity through photography with her portrait series of women in their forties, fifties, sixties and seventies.

Dianna was delighted to welcome via ZOOM singer/songwriter and former wrestling personality, Goldy Locks.

For more information visit goldylocksband.com or her social media platforms. Special thanks to Eric Alper for making this interview possible.

Ontario-based folk roots, singer/songwriter and guitarist, John Dawson has worked in areas of the music industry ranging from education to performance. Over the years, John has played with Juno and Grammy nominated artists.

A graduate of the Humber College music program and holds degrees in music and education from York University.

In 2024, John launched his debut album titled “Outlier” also available on a vinyl record featuring nine songs inspired by his life. Early in the year, he released “Under All the Lights” a love song about a pro-wrestler and his wife

When he is not creating music or enjoying time with his family, John co-hosts a weekly pro-wrestling radio show called “Ringside Heat”, where he has the honour of interviewing some of the sport’s biggest names.

Dianna was delighted to welcome via ZOOM Ontario-based folk roots, singer/songwriter and guitarist, John Dawson.

For more information visit his Instagram @johndawsonmusic. Special thanks to Eric Alper for making this interview possible.

The Bowie Lives is a dynamic musical tribute to the legendary David Bowie, starring award-winning vocalist, Michael Bell. Renowned for his remarkable ability to capture Bowie’s distinctive voice and electrifying stage presence, Michael brings authenticity and passion to every performance.

This must-see show celebrates Bowie’s iconic career, featuring timeless hits from Space Oddity to Lazarus and everything in between.

You can catch The Bowie Lives at Toronto’s Duke Tavern on March 22 and closer to home at the Gravenhurst Opera House on May 30 and at the Opera House in Orillia on September 19.

With his acclaimed creation of the hit theatrical production The Bowie Lives, Michael is expanding his tribute repertoire! Coming to Roselawn Theatre in Port Colborne on March 29, Michael brings stunning new shows honouring Michael Bublé and Adele. Fans can also look forward to Parallel Lines: Nothing but Blondie and Stop Making Sense: A Talking Heads Revue set for April 11 at Ground Control Bar on Queen Street West celebrating even more legendary artists with Michael’s signature passion and authenticity.

Dianna was delighted to welcome back via ZOOM, multi-award-winning vocalist, founder and frontman, Michael Bell of The Bowie Lives.

For more information visit thebowielives.com or his social media platforms. Special thanks go to The Bowie Lives publicist, Dee for making this interview possible.

With five JUNO Award nominations and a CCMA Award win under his belt, Canadian country music singer-songwriter Tim Hicks has made a lasting mark on the industry. Boasting a double platinum single, four platinum singles, seven gold singles, and a gold album, he’s delivered an incredible seventeen Top 10 radio hits—including the chart-topping ‘No Truck Song’ and ‘What a Song Should Do’. This year, he released two new singles titled ‘Quits’ and ‘One More’.

Tim has captivated audiences around the world, performing in Germany, the UK, Latvia, and Australia. As 2025 shapes up to be another exciting year, we are thrilled to welcome him to Wasaga Beach as the first stop on his tour!

Tim is back in Wasaga Beach with his high-energy show at the new Wasaga Stars Arena this Friday, February the 7th! Hosted by Wasaga Beach Sports and Entertainment and presented by Stonebridge Building Group and Wasaga Distribution, the night will kick off with a special opening performance by The River Town Saints.

The last time Tim performed in Wasaga Beach as the headliner was in 2017 at Canada Day Festivities.

Dianna was delighted to welcome via ZOOM Canadian country music singer-songwriter, Tim Hicks. At the time of the interview, Tim was in Nashville where he was working on some new material. He will share his songwriting and upcoming show in Wasaga Beach. 

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and at wbse.ca  For more information visit timhicks.com or his social media platforms.

Special thanks go to Karla Findlay from the Town of Wasaga Beach and Joe Bickerstaff for making this interview possible.

Iconic musician and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Andy Kim returns to the legendary Massey Hall on Wednesday, December 4th with the Andy Kim Christmas. Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the season with performances from some of Canada’s top artists.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Andy Kim Christmas. Andy will bring together an incredible lineup, including Barenaked Ladies, Alex Lifeson, Broken Social Scene, Billy Talent, Dan Hill, William Prince, and Molly Johnson to name a few. All event proceeds will be donated to CAMH’s Gifts of Light program.

For decades, Andy Kim has entertained and united audiences through his music. Starting his career at just 16, Andy has earned numerous industry honours, including two JUNO Awards. He’s a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and Canada’s Walk of Fame. He also holds the Key to the City of Toronto.

In October 2024, Andy was appointed to the Order of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon in a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Andy Kim is known for co-writing the 1969 number-one hit "Sugar, Sugar" for The Archies and for his own chart-topping single "Rock Me Gently," which hit number one on the Billboard Top 40 in the fall of 1974.

It’s a true honour to welcome back via ZOOM, Andy Kim. For tickets and more information visit https://www.andykimmusic.com/ or his social media platforms. Special thanks to Eric Alper for making this interview possible.

Born in Romania and raised in Canada, Alex Bird has been immersed in jazz since he was a toddler, with early exposure to the music of legends like Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Mel Tormé, and Ray Charles at Toronto clubs.

Alex along with his song writing and piano partner Ewen Farncombe, gained national recognition with their song “The Sweetest Moments”—celebrated as Canada’s official Thanksgiving anthem, backed by a national ad campaign and major interviews on CBC and CTV.

Now, Alex and his band, The Jazz Mavericks, have set their sights on the holiday season with the release of Another Christmas Day, a vibrant 10-song album available on YouTube and Spotify. This album was recorded live at Toronto’s Canterbury Music Company, capturing a raw, classic sound by forgoing headphones and studio monitors.

In their short but impressive career, Alex Bird and The Jazz Mavericks have been nominated for Best Vocal Jazz album at the Juno Awards in 2022 and 2024.

An album release party is scheduled for Thursday, November 28th at the Jazz Bistro in Toronto.

Dianna was delighted to welcome via ZOOM Jazz singer, songwriter, actor and two-time JUNO nominee, Alex Bird.

For more information visit http://alexbird.net/ or his social media platforms. Special thanks to Eric Alper for making this interview possible.