From CBC:

• Doyle a boost to tourism in St. John’s
  Republic of Doyle has begun shooting its third season in St. John’s, and while the CBC-TV series has certainly helped the local economy by employing a lot of people, it has also helped in other ways. Read more.

From Tara Brandbury of the Telegram:

• ‘Republic of Doyle’ could have array of guests in Season 3
  Local native Shannon Tweed will make a cameo as a villain with a connection to Linda Boyd’s character, Rose, this season, filming next week, when she’s in the province with husband Gene Simmons for the KISS concert in Grand Falls. There have also been rumours about “Gladiator” and “A Beautiful Mind” star Russell Crowe making an appearance, although Hawco wouldn’t confirm it. Read more.

From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:

• It’s our Republic – and we like it
  There’s no point in overanalyzing the show. But it is a hit and a rare homegrown one at that. It’s the drama equivalent of Corner Gas, I think – it’s us, our show and we like it for that. While set firmly in St. John’s, it’s set in a Canada of the mind. Read more.

When Tinny and Des are snatched from the safety of the Doyle home in broad daylight, Jake is forced to confront a dangerous man from his past (Paul Gross) to get them back; Leslie loses something else very precious to her; Jake makes a decision about his future with Allison.

From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:

• Gross guest stars on Republic of Doyle
  Paul Gross is headed Due East – as opposed to Due South – for the second-season finale of CBC’s Newfoundland-set series Republic of Doyle. The episode, titled Family Business, airs Wednesday, April 6. Gross, of course, has been a staple on the entertainment scene since his breakout role on Due South in the early 1990s. Read more.