• Jana Sinyor (Dark Oracle, Being Erica)

Please forgive Diane – she had just met Rick Mercer and was a little giddy. Maybe a lot giddy. Anthony patiently guides us through news such as:

• CBC’s 2012-13 season
• Murdoch Mysteries June 6 premiere on Citytv
• The Listener starts up again May 30
• Picnicface and every other comedy in Canada is cancelled (almost)
• The Rosie awards were announced
• The Geminis and Genies are combining
• Canadians watch more web video than television, maybe, depending on survey design
• Is programming for a broad audience smarter than a niche audience?

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Your hosts

• Anthony Marco can be found at anthonymarco.com, and on Twitter here and here.
• Diane Wild can be found here at TV, eh? and on Twitter here and here.

Canada Sings, Global – Season premiere
Host Matte Babel and judges Vanilla Ice and Jann Arden return this season and joining them is creative director and choreographer to the stars, Laurieann Gibson. This one-hour original series challenges Canadians to form glee clubs with their co-workers and compete in a head-to-head battle against another workplace glee team for their charity of choice. This week, Ontario Provincial Police “OPP Project Glee” competes against West Jet “Cabin Pressure.”

buy.o.logic, OWN Canada – “Gumballs Galore”
Isla and Dr. Dave give cold sores the kiss off as they examine its various causes and treatments. We help a woman suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome find a way to enjoy gluten-free bread. We have our eyes on an easy test for anemia. Our flash mob testers get their hands dirty to find the best kitchen cleansers. And why our shopping experts Anna and Kristina say Holy Basil is the answer to their prayers.

From a media release:

AND THE WINNER IS… TRADITIONAL DANCE TRIO SAGKEENG’S FINEST TAKES THE TOP SPOT ON CITYTV’S CANADA’S GOT TALENT

Three teenagers from Fort Alexander, MB, danced their way into the hearts of Canadians across the country, as Sagkeeng’s Finest was named the first-ever winner of Canada’s Got Talent earlier this evening on Citytv. By a clear majority, the traditional dance trio was the country’s highest vote-getter and will take home the grand prize of $100,000 (Cdn), a brand new Nissan GT-R, tickets for an all-inclusive trip to the island of Tobago, a spot in Citytv’s New Year’s Bash, a chance to perform in a Las Vegas show, and the title of Canada’s Most Talented Act.

Members of Sagkeeng First Nation, Vincent O’Laney (17), and brothers Brandon (18) and Dallas Courchene (17) formed Sagkeeng’s Finest when they heard about Canada’s Got Talent. Their journey began in Winnipeg at the casting tour in September 2011, followed by the Live Theatre Audition Tour (December 2011) and live semifinals (April 2012). In last night’s Live Finals, Sagkeeng’s Finest performed to a mash-up of Raghav’s “Fire” and Metro Station’s “Shake It”, with a fusion of traditional clogging and tap. The performance earned them the title of ‘most improved’ from judge Stephan Moccio, and ‘biggest risk-taker’ from judge Measha Brueggergosman, while fellow judge Martin Short said the group represents “pure joy.”

“Sagkeeng’s Finest is a uniquely-Canadian talent that struck a chord with communities across the country. The First Nation’s traditional dance trio are outstanding role models – not only for their community, but for all Canadian youth,” said Ed Robinson, Executive Producer, Canada’s Got Talent, Rogers Media. “Their spirit captured the hearts of the nation, and their story is a testament to what hard work, dedication and commitment can achieve. We are proud to bring this unique act to a national stage.”

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