ARTS & CULTURE
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sponsoring the event. However, had there been other
offerings they too likely would have been hometown
stars such as Hoyne or Moon Under Water and not –
gasp – Molson or Bud with lime. I personally thought
the watermelon-mint salad topped with feta and
balsamic vinegar paired nicely with their raspberry
wheat ale. Aside from the drinks, the longest lineup
on the fairgrounds was found at Kid Sister, a Victoriabased ice-cream parlour that offered a variety of
handmade popsicles ranging from Vidal ice-wine to
fig custard. Overall, the range of culinary options was
enough to make any foodie satisfied both gastronomically and ethically.
Not even a last-minute cancellation by the
Wallflowers was enough to cast a shadow over the
glowing reviews of the festival. I would even say that
it served as a blessing as the empty set was filled with
an extra dose of Mother Mother. To close out what
Maida described as “a very special festival,” Our Lady
Peace performed their brand new song “Won’t Turn
Back,” so fresh that it wasn’t released until two days
later. Between that, the beautiful West Coast weather,
and the $40 worth of Phillips running through me, it
was a weekend full of nothing but love. ◆
Osheaga
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by huge cheers. The band showed poise and talent
beyond their yea