Some thoughts.

Re: "special rooms."  I am just head-shaking incredulous.  What next?

Re: Gord Downie.  I don't care.

Re: " it was important to her family to make sure every Canadian learned about her brother’s heartbreaking story, even though it has been 50 years since he died." I'm not sure why it was "important to her family" (is it going to bring him back?  Not enough solace and comfort in the family circle? A familial guilt-trip?) But, OK. Whatever gets you through the night.  But here's the question: why is this important to ME?