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\n<\/span><\/p>\nCanadian rockers Arcade Fire have won four prizes at the Junos this weekend as Canada’s leading music awards event celebrated its 40th anniversary.<\/p>\n
The Montreal-based outfit were named group of the year and won album of the year for their third disc The Suburbs.<\/p>\n
The band – who had been nominated in five categories – also won songwriter of the year and best alternative album.<\/p>\n
“We’re truly overwhelmed,” said band member Richard Reed Parry at the gala, held in Toronto on Sunday night.<\/p>\n
Arcade Fire won two Brit awards in January and were further feted in February at the Grammys, where The Suburbs was named album of the year.<\/p>\n
Canadian teen sensation Justin Bieber received a brace of Junos, winning pop album of the year and a fan choice award.<\/p>\n
“I want to thank everybody so much for believing in me,” said the 17-year-old video message.<\/p>\n
“Most of all, I want to thank my mom for raising me in Canada.”<\/p>\n
Bieber’s fortunes contrasted with those of Toronto native Drake, who had led the field this year with six nominations.<\/p>\n
Despite hosting the event, however, the 24-year-old rapper went home empty-handed.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere, veteran artist Neil Young was named artist of the year and received two additional prizes.<\/p>\n
“It’s just totally incomprehensible that I’m here,” the 65-year-old told the audience. “But it’s a great honour- I really appreciate it.”<\/p>\n
The evening also saw country star Shania Twain inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n
“This is just a very beautiful moment for me,” said the 45-year-old Ontarian. “I’m really so proud of Canada’s talent.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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