Okay, okay, okay! I hear you! Lemme make some amends here.
In spring 2026, I set out to explore alt-rock one-hit wonders. It was a five-episode series in six parts (very Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, that) on the biggest songs of that sort since 1976, which is year zero for the whole alternative thing… more or less. Let’s not get bogged down here.
The first five episodes covered ten songs each, all ranked using a complicated logarithmic formula designed by my friend, Walter the mathematician. A lot of effort went into that top 50 list—but it wasn’t enough.
That’s where the sixth episode came in. It was an addendum, an erratum, really, of songs that maybe should have made it into the original top 50 list. Fine. I’m big enough to admit when I’ve made an error or left something out.
I did the sixth episode, and I thought, “Well, that’s over. We’re done here.” But apparently not. In the weeks and months that followed, I got hundreds of emails and DMs from people pointing out even more alt-rock one-hit wonders that should have made the cut.
This left me uneasy. The job wasn’t done, and I hate loose ends. So let’s do the one-hit-wonder thing one more time, incorporating some of those missed tracks. And I’ll explain why several acts who are thought to be one-hit wonders really aren’t.
So, clean-up on aisle three, I guess. Here we go…
Songs heard on this show:
Voice of America, The Story of Love
When in Rome, The Promise
4 Non-Blondes, What’s Up?
Tripping Daisy, I Got a Girl
Jars of Clay, Flood
Primitive Radio Gods, Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly (12) throws against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL football action in Winnipeg on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
After a start where it look like they wouldn’t be stopped, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers fell flat on both sides of the ball and it cost them in the end.
The Bombers blew a 14-point first-half lead and fell 30-28 to the Toronto Argonauts in front of another sold-out crowd at Princess Auto Stadium.
It was a tale of two halves as the Bombers were able to put up 21 points in the first two quarters, but settled for just seven in the final 30 minutes.
The Argos actually struck first when Sergio Castillo missed a 45-yard field goal and former Bomber Janarion Grant took the ball from one endzone to the other, returning the missed kick 128 yards for the touchdown.
But after that hiccup, the Bombers took over the game in the first quarter, as their offence moved the ball with ease finding the endzone twice on a 22-yard touchdown pass from Dru Brown to Tim White, and then a six-yard run from Brown on the next drive.
That dominance continued early into the second quarter as Brown found rookie receiver Dorian Singer for a 17-yard touchdown and the Bombers led 21-7. Singer continues to prove he could be a mainstay on this roster, picking up 113 yards on six catches in just his third start.
The Argonauts high-octane offence had trouble moving the ball to begin, but when you have the CFL’s leader in passing yards and touchdowns in Chad Kelly, that’s bound to change.
Midway through the second quarter, Kelly aired one out to a wide-open Tyler Kahmann for a 56-yard touchdown to cut the lead in half.
And then early in the third quarter, Kelly and the offence connected on an even bigger play as he hit Damonte Coxie for an 84-yard major to tie the game.
In typical Kelly fashion, he also threw two interceptions, giving him 24 on the season which leads the league, but his 290 passing yards helped him become the first quarterback to surpass 5,000 yards this year.
The Bombers offence was shut out in the third quarter and the Argos would move back into the lead early in the fourth on a 19-yard Liam Hajrullahu field goal.
However, the Bombers jumped back in front thanks to a third-down sneak that turned into a 76-yard touchdown from short-yardage quarterback Bryce Perkins.
But that was the only big play the Winnipeg offence could muster all half. The Argos cut the lead to one on another field-goal and after a Bombers two-and-out on offence, Toronto once again stormed down the field and set up Hajrullahu for a go-ahead 36-yard kick with 29 seconds left.
Brown would toss his second interception of the game on the next drive, sealing the game for Toronto, who picked up their fourth straight win and moved to 9-6.
The Bombers had another tough time protecting the passer as Brown was sacked four times, but the offensive line did a much better job blocking for the league’s leading rusher Brady Oliveira, who had 139 yards on 18 carries, the most yards he’s picked up in one game this season.
Bombers defensive end Jake Ceresna left the game with what appeared to be a foot injury and did not return.
Winnipeg will hit the road for their next game when they take on the East Division-leading Montreal Alouettes on Saturday October 3, with kickoff set for just after 6 p.m.
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly (12) throws against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during first half CFL football action in Winnipeg on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
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WINNIPEG – Lirim Hajrullahu booted a 36-yard field goal with 27 seconds remaining to lift the Toronto Argonauts to a 30-28 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday that extended their win streak to four games.
Argos quarterback Chad Kelly upheld his reputation as a gunslinger when he threw touchdown passes of 56 yards to Tyler Kahmann and 84 yards to Damonte Coxie.
Kelly completed 22 of 31 pass attempts for 290 yards with the two TDs and two interceptions to boost the Argonauts’ record to 9-6.
Toronto receiver Janarion Grant ran a missed Sergio Castillo field-goal attempt 128 yards for a touchdown.
The Bombers looked like they were going to hold on for the win when backup quarterback Bryce Perkins turned a third-down, one-yard push into a 76-yard touchdown run at 8:50 of the fourth quarter that put the home side up 28-24.
Kelly then used a 38-yard pass to Coxie and a Winnipeg pass-interference penalty to march the Argonauts down the field, but settled for a 34-yard field goal from Hajrullahu to squeeze the score 28-27 with 2:38 remaining.
When Toronto got the ball back, Grant took Winnipeg’s punt and threw a lateral to Dave Ungerer, who gained 32 yards. Toronto got the ball back and marched down the field enough for the winning field goal.
Coxie led all receivers with seven catches for 149 yards.
Dru Brown, making his fifth start of the season in place of injured Zach Collaros, was 16-of-28 passing for 193 yards with two touchdown passes and two picks. He also ran in a six-yard TD.
Winnipeg dropped to 7-7 in front of a sold-out crowd at Princess Auto Stadium.
Aside from Brown’s touchdown run, Tim White and Dorian Singer had TD catches for Winnipeg.
Castillo made three converts, but missed field-goal attempts from 45 and 55 yards.
The 45-yard wide kick was costly, as Grant took the ball in for the score four minutes into the first quarter.
Grant’s TD return was the fourth-longest missed field-goal return in CFL history. The longest was 130 yards by Ken Hinton with the B.C. Lions in 1977. Two players had 129-yard TD returns, including Tristan Jackson with Saskatchewan in 2012 and Bomber Trey Vaval in July this year.
Hajrullahu went wide on a 52-yard field-goal try, made a pair from 19 and 34 yards and was good on three converts.
Winnipeg led 14-7 after the first quarter, 21-14 at halftime and it was tied 21-21 heading into the fourth quarter.
Castillo’s miss on the game’s opening drive ended his stretch of 26 consecutive field goals.
Winnipeg responded on its next possession with a four-play, 69-yard drive capped by White’s 22-yard TD catch.
The drive was aided by a 25-yard run from Brady Oliveira, who finished with 79 yards rushing in the first quarter and 139 yards on 18 carries for the game.
Kelly’s penchant for the long pass went awry early in the second, when the ball bounced off the hands of intended receiver Kevin Mital and into the gloves of Bombers defensive back Deatrick Nichols. It was Kelly’s 23rd interception of the season.
The turnover led to Singer’s 17-yard TD catch at 5:36, but Kelly wasn’t daunted.
He returned to the field and tossed a 56-yard TD bomb to Kahmann to make it 21-14. Hajrullahu went wide on the 52-yarder with a minute left in the first half.
After being sacked to open the second half, Kelly heaved a long pass to Coxie, whose catch-and-run went 84 yards for the TD and tied the game after Hajrullah’s convert.
Interceptions made fans’ heads turn early in the third. First, Brown was picked off by Alex Teubner, then a Kelly pass was grabbed by Vaval in the end zone. A Winnipeg unnecessary roughness penalty wiped that out, but Toronto’s reprieve was short lived when Evan Holm intercepted Kelly in the end zone.
The Argos went ahead for the first time in the game with Hajrullahu’s 19-yarder 3:12 into the fourth that made it 24-21.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 25, 2026.
Watch: The Quebec election campaign has entered its final stretch with just 10 days to go before the October 5 vote. Party leaders focused on government accountability and transportation Friday. But the campaign was also hit by new questions surrounding possible foreign interference. Elizabeth Zogalis reports.
Allegations of possible U.S. interference dominated the Quebec election campaign Friday.
This prompted Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette to seek a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and contact the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) as the province heads into the final 10 days before the Oct. 5 vote.
The controversy follows reports that an American think tank published proposals to weaken Canadian unity, including supporting and financing the province’s sovereigntist party, the Parti Québécois.
Quebec Solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal, left, and Parti Quebecois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon participate in a leaders debate in Montreal on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. Quebec votes in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
The report by Quebecor media quoted two unnamed sources from Fréchette’s government who said American government officials had attempted to negotiate tariffs with Quebec directly. It also noted how a U.S.-based think tank, the Defense Analyses and Research Corporation, published an essay in February calling for Americans to destabilize the Canadian federation.
The essay urged Americans to support the election of sovereigntists in Canadian elections and to “weaponize” reconciliation between Canada and First Nations to “slowly nudge” the country on a path toward the end of history.
Fréchette, who spoke twice about the allegations during a campaign stop Friday, said the issue was serious and that Quebecers alone should decide who forms the next provincial government.
“I want help from the federal government to shed light on the issue,” she told reporters Friday morning.
From left, Québec solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal, Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Frechette, Quebec Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime and Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard pose before the start of a leaders debate in Montreal on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. Quebec votes in a provincial election on Oct. 5, 2026.
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Later Friday, Fréchette’s office issued a statement saying her team informed her last Saturday about the essays published by the U.S. think tank. The statement said the CAQ contacted CSIS on Tuesday, leading to a meeting with the federal intelligence agency on Wednesday.
The statement added that Fréchette’s team had received no information confirming interference in the election campaign. Fréchette also confirmed that American officials contacted her government in the spring regarding sectors related to CUSMA.
CSIS did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
“When my team told me about it, I shut the door on it right away. Because, as far as I’m concerned, it’s unthinkable that Quebec could sign an agreement with the United States,” Fréchette said.
“The information revealed about potential foreign interference is serious and the truth will come out,” Fréchette said, adding that Quebecers alone should determine who forms the next provincial government.
Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon questioned both the allegations and the timing of their release, saying he has not seen proof of interference.
“There was an obligation to act promptly if there is a genuine risk; it was not done by the CAQ…and then if there is no risk and that’s why they didn’t do anything, why are they sending out this information two days before voting?” he said.
St-Pierre Plamondon noted that advance voting begins Sunday and said the timing of the allegations was “weird.” “I’m told the information was available as of January. We’re talking about events that might have taken place in early September,” he said. “And we’re only hearing about this two days before voting begins.”
Earlier in the campaign, the PQ leader accused the federal government of electoral interference by strategically announcing major investments in Quebec and of “anxiety-inducing” messaging concerning the trade war with the United States.
But St-Pierre Plamondon urged Quebecers on Friday to head to the polls “with peace of mind” and to not allow the federal and American governments to “kidnap” the election.
The PQ leader has promised to hold a referendum on sovereignty if his party forms a government — but not before President Donald Trump leaves the White House.
Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard said that if he had been aware of the information, he would have made it public and argued Fréchette should have been more transparent.
“If I had known this information before, I would have used it; I would have shared it, as you know, the premier of Quebec. This is not what happened… I think it’s a question of leadership,” he said.
Milliard also said Trump would benefit from political instability in Canada and that all party leaders should have been informed when the allegations first surfaced.
Québec solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal said Quebecers alone will decide the outcome of the election and called for greater transparency.
“What is she telling us? After she meets Carney, it’s crucial that she informs all Quebecers of the nature of the interference, if there was interference,” said Ghazal.
“It’s not for Americans to tell us if they want PQ or another political party in Alberta to be elected,” she said.
Ghazal suggested the American government could have an interest in separatist movements in both Quebec and Alberta, adding that it is not up to Trump to decide who is elected in either province.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa is taking the allegations seriously. “Protecting our democracy is of the utmost importance to our country,” she said.
Anand said she does not believe there is currently anything affecting Canada’s democracy but added that she raises concerns with her counterparts, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, when issues arise.
“Right now I do not have proof,” she said.
The foreign interference allegations emerged as party leaders continued campaigning on other issues, including government accountability and transportation.
Quebecers who want to cast a ballot before election day can vote at advance polls Sunday. Polling stations will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Additional information, including polling locations and other advance voting dates, is available online.
Five parties are expecting to win seats in the Oct. 5 election: Fréchette’s CAQ, the Parti Québécois, the Quebec Liberals, the Quebec Conservatives and Québec solidaire.
Watch: Ontario man pleads guilty to manslaughter after fellow arsonist accidentally dies
Two years after a deadly arson fire at a Greek restaurant in Scarborough, one of three men responsible has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson after his fellow arsonist was accidentally killed while setting the establishment on fire.
Shiloh Norton admits that on June 21, 2024, at 11:42 p.m., he left his home and took an Uber to a parking lot near Martin Grove Road and Eglinton Avenue, where he got into a stolen Acura RDX. It had been reported stolen to Peel Regional Police the day before.
Norton, who was 21 at the time, picked up 26-year-old O’Brien Todd and a 16-year-old before driving to a restaurant located at 1176 Kennedy Rd. called Molon Lave Taverna.
The stolen Acura RDX reversed into a parking lot adjacent to the restaurant around 1:35 a.m. on June 22, 2024. Video surveillance shown in court captured Todd and the 16-year-old exiting the vehicle while Norton remained in the driver’s seat.
Todd was carrying a “club”, used to prevent vehicles from being stolen, and walked towards the restaurant’s front door while Norton can be seen exiting the driver’s seat and helping the 16-year-old open the rear hatch of the Acura.
Norton then returns to the driver’s seat while the 16-year-old can be seen removing three jerry cans from the trunk. According to the facts, those jerry cans were filled with gasoline. The teen walks to the front door of the restaurant before Todd breaks the glass door of the restaurant with the club. Todd and the 16-year-old then climb through the broken glass.
Deputy Crown attorney Melissa Mandel told court that video cameras from inside Molon Lave Taverna captured Todd and the teen pouring gasoline all over the interior of the restaurant.
“Todd eventually moves into the kitchen area while pouring one of the cans. Todd throws gas on the gas stove which has a pilot light and ignites a fire and an explosion almost immediately,” says Mandel.
Court heard that Todd attempted to run out the front door of the restaurant but fell while still inside. The 16-year-old was temporarily trapped but eventually found his way out through the broken glass panel where they entered and crawled out of the restaurant, which was on fire.
Todd did not make it out of the restaurant. The teen ran to the waiting Acura and got in before Norton drove away, leaving Todd inside the burning restaurant.
Court heard that an employee with the security company that arrived responding to a broken-glass alert arrived to find the working fire. She called 911.
Norton drove the stolen Acura back to the area of Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue West and parked it behind a building before he and the teen got into the Uber. Both then returned home.
Todd was later found dead inside the restaurant. His cause of death was smoke inhalation. The 16-year-old suffered injuries to his wrists, including what appeared to be significant burns.
A motive for the arson was not given in court.
The facts state that at the time of the arson fire, Norton was bound by a release order dated June 4, 2024. One of the conditions of his release was that he abide by a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Norton was also bound by a probation order dated June 30, 2023 from Napanee. He was not permitted to possess car keys without permission from the owner and also received a two-year driving prohibition starting June 30, 2023.
At the time of the fire, he was also bound by a probation order dated June 22, 2023, to keep the peace and be of good behavior.
A sentencing date for Norton has yet to be set.
The 16-year-old was found guilty after a trial last fall on all counts he was charged with, including manslaughter, arson with disregard for human life, and possession of incendiary material for arson.
The teen, whose identity is protected by a publication ban, will return to court in October to be sentenced.
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The Winnipeg Jets moved even closer to their opening night roster by making five more cuts ahead of their pre-season finale later on Friday.
The Jets placed four players on waivers for the purpose of loaning them to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose and assigned another directly to their top farm club.
The Jets put defenceman Isaak Phillips, and forwards Nikita Chibrikov, Parker Ford, and Noah Gregor all on waivers. If they clear they’ll be loaned to the AHL team. Goalie Thomas Milic didn’t require waivers and was sent straight to the Moose.
With the moves, it leaves the Jets with 26 healthy players left in training camp, including 15 forwards, nine defencemen, and two goalies. The Jets will need to make only three more cuts to get down to the 23-man limit by Monday.
The San Jose Sharks placed former Jets goalie Eric Comrie on waivers on Friday with the Jets likely still in the market for a backup netminder for Stuart Skinner following the suspension of Connor Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp.
The Jets play their fourth and final exhibition game against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night, now exactly one week away from their season opener.
The RCMP reminding drivers to stop for a school bus when it's loading or unloading students. This after two children were hit by a vehicle Thursday after getting off the bus in Kelowna. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.
Two elementary school students were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Kelowna’s Upper Mission Thursday.
“I thought it was my own kid because he gets off that bus as well,” said witness Kevin Dalman.
The incident happened on Arbor View Drive after the students got off the bus.
“The school bus had just dropped off the students,” said Kelowna RCMP Col. Steven Lang. “They were in the process of crossing the street and that’s when they were struck by the SUV, which was coming head-on towards the school bus in an opposite direction.”
Both students were taken to hospital with what police describe as serious injuries.
Arbor View Drive was closed for hours while police investigated.
One person was taken into custody but has since been released.
Police say no charges have been laid at this point.
“Alcohol is not considered to be a contributing factor. The other part of the criminality or related factors are under investigation,” Lang said.
Police are also investigating whether the school bus had activated its flashing red lights at the time of the incident.
The collision is prompting RCMP to remind drivers of the law when approaching a school bus.
“Drivers are required by law to stop on both sides of the school bus, remain stopped until those stop sign and lights are turned off, at which point they can proceed,” Lang said.
Several other students were still on the bus and witnessed the incident.
Central Okanagan Public Schools Superintendent Jon Rever issued the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened at this incident, and our thoughts are with the family and all those affected. Currently, our focus is supporting students and families. Our Post-Critical Incident Response Team is supporting students, staff, and conversations at home and school to ensure the safety and well-being of students.”
Fear and anger for the family of a 10-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted and murdered almost 26 years ago, as her killer is about to get unescorted temporary absences from prison. Shane Ertmoed is serving a life sentence for first-degree murder but he's being allowed out for 60 days to attend a cooking program. Aaron McArthur reports.
Convicted child killer Shane Ertmoed, who is serving a life sentence, has been granted a 60-day unescorted temporary absence from prison to take cooking classes.
Ertmoed, then 24, was convicted in 2002 of the sexual assault and killing of 10-year-old Heather Thomas.
Thomas disappeared on October 1, 2000, while riding a bike outside her father’s townhouse complex in Cloverdale.
Her body was found three weeks later in Alouette Lake.
Heather’s mother, Jody Aspin, told Global News she was outraged to learn of the parole board’s decision.
I’m afraid and I’m afraid for the children, because I know what he did to my daughter and I know he will do it again,” she said.
“And no one should have the life that I have because of him.”
The Parole Board acknowledges the seriousness of Ertmoed’s crime and his history of sexual behaviour involving children, but stated he has made progress in treatment, has been taking medication to reduce sexual arousal, and has completed previous escorted temporary absences without concern.
Under the plan, Ertmoed will live at a community residential facility under 24-hour supervision. He will work four-and-a-half hours a day, five-days-a-week with a Red Seal Chef.
He will also continue counselling and other rehabilitation programs.
Ertmoed will be under strict conditions that include him not being allowed to return to the Lower Mainland, including Surrey, or visit the provinces of Alberta, Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario.
He also cannot have unsupervised contact with girls under 18 years old and his internet and electronic devices will be subject to strict restrictions and monitoring.
Aspin said the decision is just another example of how Heather’s family is made to continuously suffer at the hands of her daughter’s killer.
“Everyone always says, ‘it can never happen to you,'” she said.
“Well, it did happen to me. Be near your kids; walk them to school, know where they are at all times. Just treasure every moment you have with your kids. Because otherwise, you’re gonna end up like me. I go and visit my daughter in a graveyard.
That’s not how life is supposed to be.”
The 60-day temporary absence was authorized on Sept. 2, with Ertmoed slated to start his release on Sept. 28.
That date has now been postponed, but the reason is unclear.
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