National anthem performances ahead of sporting events have always been a point of contention and division for sports fans. Some love the idea, some could go without, but there's one sentiment most ...

It's been a subtle change but a noticeable one for those hearing the Canadian national anthem, O Canada, a couple of times this year: Switching a lyric to make a statement against United States ...

Some Canadians are outraged by the performance of "O, Canada" at Game 5 of the 2025 World Series on Wednesday night. Both the U.S. and the Canadian national anthems were performed prior to Wednesday ...

World Series singer Rufus Wainwright sparked outrage on Wednesday night after changing the lyrics of the Canadian national anthem to throw shade at American President Donald Trump. Before the Toronto ...

A lot of baggage was unpacked on the international stage through these performances, disclosing the complexities, traditions, frailties and fervour surrounding Canada’s national anthem. As a song, O ...