From Sheri Levine of Canwest News Service:

• Priestley true to Canada
  “Jason Priestley is a fan of Canadian television, so it makes perfect sense for him to host this year’s Gemini Awards. The Geminis honour the best in Canadian television; at one time, putting the words best and Canadian television together would have garnered several jokes at the expense of Canada’s TV industry. Today, it’s a different story. The Canadian television landscape has changed dramatically since The Beachcombers and The Littlest Hobo.” Read more.

From Cassandra Szklarski of The Canadian Press:

• Young actors vie for Gemini prize
  “Amid the seasoned star power will be two youngsters vying for the title of best actress: 11-year-old Rachel Marcus and 14-year-old Jordy Benattar. The kids are up against industry veterans Megan Follows, Natasha Henstridge and Erica Durance, but say the formidable competition has done nothing to diminish excitement for their first big Geminis bash.” Read more.

From Raju Mudhar of the Toronto Star:

• Jason Priestley coming home to host Geminis
  “‘I’ve really made an effort as a Canadian actor and director to stay connected to the Canadian television industry,’ he says. ‘So for me to come back to host this show, to see so many people that I continue to work with to this day, it’s really going to be a lot of fun for me.'” Read more.

From Brian Gorman of the Sudbury Star:

• Open Letter
  “In its continuing struggle to attract an audience, the Gemini Awards appear to be working on the principle that if you hide it, someone may find it. The Geminis, airing Friday, Nov. 28, have little or no profile – a situation that doesn’t promise to get better with this year’s televised gala.” Read more.

From Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun:

• Set to coast as Gemini host
  “Jason Priestley figures he has this hosting thing down to a science. ‘Well, I’m no Terry David Mulligan, but you know … ,’ Priestley said. Only a Canadian kid would reference Terry David Mulligan. Gotta love it. Priestley’s pending hosting gig is the Gemini Awards in Toronto a week from tonight. The Geminis, which honour the best in Canadian TV, will be televised on E! and Showcase.” Read more.