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LONDON, Ont. — Corey Hart didn't call it a comeback, but at the Juno Awards on Sunday the 1980s hitmaker proved his lengthy break from performing hasn't stalled his stage presence.

LONDON, Ont. — Shawn Mendes emerged the big winner at Saturday’s Juno Awards pre-telecast as the heartthrob picked up four wins across several major categories. The Pickering, Ont.

The first round of headliners for the TD Victoria International Jazz Festival has been announced, and they include a member of Herbie Hancock’s band, a retro-soul act from Houston, Texas, a 15-year-old piano prodigy, and several Grammy and Juno Award

Victoria’s David Foster was recognized for his charity work at Saturday’s Juno Awards. The musician, songwriter and record producer was presented with this year’s humanitarian award during the pre-telecast ceremony in London, Ont.

It’s hard to believe, but the Belfry Theatre’s Spark Festival has reached the 10-year mark. This worthwhile annual endeavour aims to provide Victoria with smart, innovative, eclectic and, well … sparky theatre from across Canada.

Young people from around the world who are studying at Pearson College will take a break from their studies to perform in One World, a performance showcasing their artistic talents, Friday and Saturday at the McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Sq.

MUSIC What: Valdy Goes Big Band Where: Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave. When: Saturday March 16, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7) Tickets: $37 ($32 for students and seniors) at 250-386-5311 and alixgooldenhall.

Pianist Bruce Vogt, a longtime professor in the University of Victoria’s School of Music, has covered a wide range of repertoire in his recent solo faculty concerts at UVic — Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, Debussy — and he will expand tha

Sidney’s G.K. Aalborg has won a Spur Award from the Western Writers of America for his novel River of Porcupines. Past Spur Award winners include Larry McMurtry for Lonesome Dove and Michael Blake for Dances with Wolves.

ON STAGE What: Ballet B.C. Where: The Royal Theatre When: Friday and Saturday (March 15 and 16), 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29-$99 from the Royal McPherson box office, by phone at 250-386-6121, or online at rmts.bc.