Yearly Archives: 2015

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Link: You want a top-notch broadcaster, Canada? Show CBC the money

From Kate Taylor of The Globe and Mail:

Five years ago, Canadians were paying $34 each for the CBC’s services; today the combination of budget cuts and a growing population have whittled that number to about $29, and yet Canadians keep asking why the CBC doesn’t do a better job. Standing around in the CBC el-cheapo noodle shop waving the $20 bill that will pay for dinner as though they some kind of big spenders, Canadians demand to know why Susur Lee isn’t working behind the counter cooking up gourmet fusion. Continue reading.

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Vikings

Link: Kevin Durand joins ‘Vikings’ season 3

From Victoria Ahearn of Canadian Press:

With his strapping six-foot-six frame, Canadian actor Kevin Durand felt at home joining the cast of History’s hit series “Vikings.”

“We had always wondered in my family why I was such a giant,” said Durand. “I’m supposed to be French-Canadian but you don’t see too many French-Canadians with my features.

“When I went to Iceland, I looked like I was finally with my people. It was the strangest, most amazing thing.” Continue reading.

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Saving Hope

Link: Saving Hope’s game-changing finale

From Christy Spratlin of The TV Junkies:

Saving Hope Finale: Game Changer in Store
Consider this your official warning: watch this finale live. And if for some reason you can’t then stay far, far away from any and all forms of social media. Believe us when we say, straight up, this episode is a game changer. Now we’ve been sworn to secrecy about pretty much everything that goes down in the finale but here is what we can tell you. Continue reading.

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Sunnyside

Link: If Canadian TV does one thing right, it’s sketch comedy

From Ken MacLeod of the Cape Breton Post:

If Canadian TV does one thing right, it’s sketch comedy
And while it’s fair to say that Canadian TV hasn’t exactly hit one out of the park in recent years, I think City television at least hit one off the wall for a standup double this year with “Sunnyside,” a half-hour sketch comedy show that finished a six-episode run this week. Continue reading.

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Vikings

Link: Want to fight like Lagertha on Vikings?

From Tony Wong of The Toronto Star:

Vikings fans, start signing up now: shield maiden Lagertha wants to teach you how to release your inner warrior.

Canadian star Katheryn Winnick, who has a black belt in karate, told the Star she intends to start a school teaching classes in self-defence.

“Women should learn how to defend themselves in any situation. It’s something every woman should know,” said Winnick. “This is something where I really want to give back.” Continue reading.

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