Gord Downie

Opinion: Downie’s career was that of an amateur historian. He knew history as more than names and dates; for him, it was a conversation.

Opinion: What the Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie meant to his hometown—a place of contrasts, of potential, and of hope

"He put passion into everything he did." Tragically Hip fans pay tribute to fallen frontman and Canadian musical icon Gord Downie in his hometown Kingston, Ont.

Opinion: Ahead By A Century is a song in which the Hip asks us to shed what holds us back, and to imagine a future that sets us free

Following news of Gord Downie’s death, Tragically Hip fans gathered and belted "Ahead by a Century" in the late singer’s hometown Kingston, Ont.

Starting 5 pm ET, CityNews is crossing the country to speak to Canadians about what the Tragically Hip and its iconic frontman meant to them

Watch Justin Trudeau’s heartfelt statement about the death of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie. The prime minister says he has drawn “inspiration and strength” from Downie’s devotion to making Canada a better place.

Canadians remember the life and influence of the iconic artist

Gord Downie had a way with words. Here are some quotes to remember from the late Tragically Hip frontman, who passed away last night after a months-long battle with cancer.

’It was a communal experience of religious proportions.’ Canada’s musical luminaries remember the Tragically Hip’s final show.