From Lee-Anne Goodman of the Canadian Press, includes Rick Mercer Report, Intelligence, Corner Gas, Jozi-H:
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In the news: Mark Critch hits top 100 list
From CBC Arts Online, a top 100 of 2006 list includes one item related to Canadian TV:
44. Mark Critch on This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Although he inhabits many comic guises, the Newfoundlander was at his best skewering Liberal leadership candidates throughout the year. Critch refuses to cozy up to politicians — a refreshing change, given the current back-scratching climate of so-called satirical TV shows.
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Canadian Idol Seeks Musicians as Audition Rules Changed
From CTV:
- In a North American first, competitors can play instruments while auditioning
- Mall Tour format continues as auditions hit 10 cities in search of the next Canadian Idol
- Specific venue details soon to be announce
As Eva Avila finalizes plans for her 2007 national concert tour, CTV announced today details on the search for the next Canadian Idol. As revealed on eTalk last night, Canadian Idol’s Season 5 Audition Tour begins Saturday, January 27 in Vancouver before hitting malls in nine more cities across the country through mid-April. eTalk also revealed a new approach to the audition process that will now provide Canadian Idol hopefuls with the option of playing musical instruments while auditioning for the vocal competition, broadening the scope of the search for the winner.
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