Fans gather across Canada to watch Tragically Hip’s last show

BOBCAYGEON, Ont. – Organizing a Tragically Hip viewing party in his hometown of Bobcaygeon, Ont., isn’t just about being a fan of the legendary Canadian band for Aaron Shaw.Shaw, who came up with the idea a couple weeks ago, has personal connections to cancer, which the Hip’s lead singer Gord Downie is also fighting.“I’ve had dealings with family, friends, my favourite teacher who had passed away of cancer who was probably one of the biggest impacts of my life,” Shaw said. Story continues below

READ MORE: Gord Downie calls out to Justin Trudeau during Tragically Hip’s final show of tour“I want to be able to give back to the community as well as the cancer society.”Bobcaygeon’s “A Concert under the Constellations” was one of many such events around Canada to be held Saturday.READ MORE: As it Happened: Tragically Hip’s final …