Q: How are Canadian Mac fans like Red Sox fans?
A: We've had our hearts broken many times in the past.

On the other hand, maybe this is our year --
just like the Red Sox.

On the eve of the U2 iTunes event, iTunes has locked Canadians out of the American iTunes store. Previously, the software allowed Canadian users to browse the U.S. store after displaying a warning; now it just displays the flags of the four current iTunes stores (i.e. USA, UK, France and Germany).

Update: You can still browse using the "Browse" button, but you can't enter other iTunes store(s) the old way.

Will the iTunes store go worldwide tomorrow? Will Canadians be able to buy music from their own iTunes store? My hopes are high, but it's probably better to brace for another heartbreak.

Stay tuned...