From Canwest News Service:

• A real Gem: Host Ron James vows Geminis will be light, humorous.
  “You can almost hear the wheels spin in Ron James’ head as he considers all the comedic gold found in the Wild Rose province. The reliably fast-thinking, fast-talking comedian will be in Calgary on Nov. 14 to host the Gemini Awards. To honour The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television’s decision to tour the TV award show to a new city each year, James figures he’ll offer the crowd at the Stampede Corral some playful skewering of the host city.” Read more.

From Shannon Montgomery of the Canadian Press:

• Star hopes cancelled show could find an audience after Gemini nod
  “Phyllis Ellis is hoping a Gemini award could have the power of a resurrection. Despite being cancelled after only 10 episodes, Ellis’s “Three Chords From the Truth” is up for two awards, including best comedy program, at the ceremony celebrating Canada’s homegrown TV talent this weekend.” Read more.

From Alex Strachan of Canwest:

• Struggling to remain relevant; Geminis walk fine line between nominating popular and critically acclaimed TV shows.
  “The ever-revolving door of new and old Canadian TV programs has resulted in a slew of first-time contenders for this year’s Gemini Awards. Will any of them pull off an upset win this weekend? And, more important for the future of the Geminis and for the state of Canadian TV in general, can it really be called an upset if you don’t know who any of the favourites are?” Read more.