Many Canadians have a cherished memory of The Tragically Hip. Whether it was a chance conversation with Gord Downie or their music that provided a soundtrack to happy or sad moments in life, the band has touched these people's lives in memorable ways. But because of the courage of Gord Downie getting on stage with his diagnosis, I went to the Aug. 5 concert in Winnipeg. — Noreen Luptak​Canadians have been sharing their memories of The Hip and Gord Downie as their tour winds down. (Chad Hipolito / The Canadian Press)When I came to Canada 20 years ago, my friends played The Tragically Hip all the time while we camped.

Source: CBC News August 20, 2016 09:00 UTC