April 12, 2007

Sirius and Universal team up for Neil Young tribute

Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 11:42 AM

Neil YoungSirius Canada and Universal Music Canada are teaming up to produce “Borrowed Tunes II” - a musical tribute to Canadian legend Neil Young - featuring Canadian musicians each contributing their own versions of their favorite Neil Young songs.

Artists joining in the tribute include: Barenaked Ladies, Emily Haines, Finger Eleven, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dallas Green, Hawksley Workman, Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, Ron Sexsmith, Goldendogs, Quebec-based Dobacaracol, Jorane and many others.

Distributed by Universal Music in Canada, “Borrowed Tunes II” will be available at the end of the summer. Selected tracks from the “Borrowed Tunes II” recording will be featured on Sirius Canada’s Iceberg Radio (ch 95).

All proceeds from album sales will benefit two non-profit organizations selected by Neil Young: The Bridge School and Toronto-based Safehaven.

April 11, 2007

Sirius now standard for select VW models in Canada

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 11:05 AM

Volkswagon Touareg 2
Volkswagen will now be offering Sirius Satellite Radio as standard-equipment in 2 of their new vehicle models in Canada.

The new 2008 Touareg 2 (pictured) and the special edition Triple White New Beetle Convertible (not pictured) will be featuring Sirius as standard equipment. Both were unveiled at the 2007 Vancouver Auto Show as part of VW's North American premiere.

The factory-installed Sirius receivers are bundled with a 3-month subscription.

With the addition of the new Touareg and New Beetle Convertible Triple White, a total of 7 VW models (including the Rabbit, Jetta, New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible, Passat Sedan, and Passat Wagon) are now available with Sirius Satellite Radio in Canada.

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