Week in Review – March 16
New Host Named for CBC’s Q
After conducting a lengthy search of over 200 applicants, Juno Award winning rapper MC Shad has been named the new host of CBC Q. The cultural affairs program had been looking to hire a permanent replacement following the dismissal of former host Jian Ghomeshi. Though the name of the show will remain the same, Q intends to promote a more conversational tone, as well as feature more musical performances.
![CBC Q - New Host Shad](http://www.lauramurraypr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/meet-shad-on-thursday.jpg)
TED Returns to Vancouver
In Vancouver for the second year in a row, TED Talks will be in town from March 16-20. Featuring art exhibits, tech demos, and of course intense conversations and lectures, this year’s TED is being described as the most provocative, invigorating, and mind-shifting experience to date. Aptly named Truth & Dare, this years guests include Marina Abramović, Bill Gates, and Monica Lewinsky among many other accomplished speakers.
![TED2015](http://www.lauramurraypr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ted.jpg)
CBC to Host National Talent Contest
CBC Music and Radio One have teamed up to launch Searchlight 2015, a talent contest searching for Canada’s best music artist. Musicians of any genre are permitted to enter the nation-wide competition, with their talent subjected to the votes of viewers and opinions of judges Dan Boeckner, Saukrates, and Jenn Grant. The winner of Searchlight 2015 will receive $20,000 in Yamaha Canada Music equipment and a gig at the CBC Music Festival in Toronto.
![Searchlight 2015](http://www.lauramurraypr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cbc-music.jpg)
Architects Design No-Shadow Towers
International architecture firm NBBJ has presented a solution to the darkened streets of todays cities – ‘no-shadow towers’. Designed to diffuse light onto the streets instead of casting shadows, the blueprints were created using a year-long algorithm that tracked the angles at which sun-rays hit the earth. Developers hope to use this design to help improve the quality of urban living.
![Skyscraper](http://www.lauramurraypr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/tumblr_kp894pSUwh1qzb7gjo1_500.jpg)
Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock Take Over The Chan
Piano icons Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock stopped in Vancouver for a sold out show Sunday, March 15 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Proving their Jazz mastery to the full crowd, the music legends – both in their 70’s – received a standing ovation and glowing reviews.
![Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock](http://www.lauramurraypr.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/FullSizeRender2.jpg)
LMPR loved the concert!
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