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Canadian artists sharing a message of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Including inductees Sal Ferreras and Bill Sample, and sung by Dee Daniels. Because we are indeed stronger together.

Isy Walters owned and operated the State Theatre on Hastings Street. Mr. Walters is most known for his purchase and management of The Cave Supper Club, which he owned until 1958. It was during his time at The Cave that he brought his son Richard (“Richie”) into the business. In 1958, Isy sold The Cave…
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Singer Pat Walker made her debut on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Vancouver’s very first Variety television series “Parade” in 1954-55 produced by Daryl Duke which also introduced performers who were later to become regulars on CBC shows – Ernie Prentice, Betty Phillips and Chris Gage. Pat was a guest on the series “The Rhythm Pals”…
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Frank Vyvyan. Born on 22 Feb 1891,in Croydon, the youngest son of actor Herbert Vyvyan and his wife Alice. Frank was awarded MM Lfor his actions in September 1916. He was later a regular performer as a member of the Willies, the C Bn concert party. He continued to serve with the Company and later C Bn, for…
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At an early age, Les discovered his creative side writing music and singing in a band as a hobby. In 1960 he had a hit record “The Blamers” which knocked off Elvis’ “It’s Now Or Never” from the top of the Canadian charts and remained #1 for a record-setting 11 weeks. Shortly afterward, Les formed a partnership…
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