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q news: Spirit of the West's hometown farewell

q news correspondent Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep you in the know.
For three decades, it has been one of the West Coast's most beloved acts, and now Spirit of the West has announced its final shows. (Suzanne Strojwons/The Canadian Press)

q news correspondent Mitch Pollock scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep you in the know: 

  • Quebec director Xavier Dolan's new film Juste la fin du monde (It's Only the End of the World) is officially in the running for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
     
  • Beloved Vancouver group Spirit of the West plays their final shows this weekend, as lead singer John Mann's health deteriorates. Mitch sends them off with heartfelt words and a musical tribute.