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Corus Entertainment is Canada’s entertainment specialty programming leader with 2026/2027 slate of Canadian originals

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From a media release:

With more top 20 networks than any other broadcaster and owning 100 per cent of the top 10 most watched entertainment specialty programs this past fall3, Corus Entertainment dominates Canada’s entertainment specialty programming landscape1. With a powerhouse slate of star-studded dramas and comedies, premium lifestyle and factual storytelling, and family fun entertainment premiering across its networks and streaming on STACKTV, Corus’ 2026/27 lineup solidifies its position as the leader in Canada’s entertainment specialty programming space1. Reinforcing its commitment to Canadian storytelling, Corus will also deliver an upcoming slate of 11 Canadian Original titles spanning lifestyle, factual, and entertainment programming.

Corus Entertainment presents its 2026/27 roster of new and returning series across its specialty networks below. For more details on all specialty programming, please click here.

SCRIPTED DRAMAS & COMEDIES

W Network

Hit holiday whodunnit series Mistletoe Murders3 (6×60) returns for Season 3 with more mystery and intrigue unfolding in Fletcher’s Grove. From Lionsgate Canada and Headspinner Productions, the Canadian-created, written and produced series by Ken Cuperus stars Sarah Drew as Emily Lane, a small-town shop owner with a secret past, alongside Peter Mooney as local detective Sam Wilner. Executive producers include Jocelyn Hamilton (Lionsgate Canada) Michelle Melanson (Headspinner Productions) and Sarah Drew.

LIFESTYLE AND FACTUAL

Home Network

Home Network, Canada’s #1 Lifestyle Network2, announces a sizzling slate of five new and returning Canadian Original series.  

The network announces the greenlight of Love It or List It West (8×60), bringing one of the world’s longest-running and most popular television franchises to Calgary.  Set against a distinctly Western backdrop – from modern urban skylines and vibrant cityscapes to expansive prairies, dramatic badlands, and the breathtaking Rocky Mountains – the series blends aspirational real estate with stunning landscapes and unique homes, giving the franchise a bold new visual identity. Introducing new hosts, interior designer Amanda Hamilton and real estate agent Robbie Kamaleddine, the duo helps a fresh batch of homeowners decide whether to renovate the house they have or sell and move to a new dream home. Love It or List It West is produced by Big Coat Media for Home Network.

Brand-new series Property Pursuit (18×60) sees designer Debra Salmoni helping ambitious homeowners level up, with episodes debuting this winter. From cramped condos to starter homes, Debra guides determined buyers through the emotional journey of climbing the property ladder in search of more space, more function, and a home that fits their next chapter. Property Pursuit is produced by MEM in association with Corus Studios for Home Network.

Beer Budget Reno (10×60) returns for a second season this winter, with Kristen Coutts delivering more transformational renovations for homeowners who have been told their dream home is out of reach. Beer Budget Reno is produced by Blue Ant Studios for Home Network and A+E Global Media.

Rock Solid Builds, a top 20 specialty entertainment series during its third season11, returns for Season 4 (8×60) this fall, following Randy Spracklin and his team who bring heart, community, and tough renovations in Newfoundland’s notoriously harsh weather and rugged terrain. Rock Solid Builds is produced by Cineflix in association with Corus Studios for Home Network.

House of Ali returns for a second season (8×60) this fall, as luxury designer Ali Budd and her team take on more epic builds and big-budget renovations across North America. House of Ali is produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency in association with Corus Studios for Home Network.

Flavour Network

Flavour Network, Canada’s #2 lifestyle network2, announces a mouthwatering lineup of new and returning Canadian Original series and upcoming acquisition titles.

Top Chef Canada: The Dessert Table (6×60), a new spinoff of the esteemed, long-running hit series Top Chef Canada, will bring together Canada’s best professional pastry chefs to compete in the country’s most prestigious dessert competition. Hosted by Eden Grinshpan, who is joined by two revered judges, each episode will spotlight sweets through culinary excellence and artistry in a showdown that will push the pastry chefs to create never before seen desserts. Top Chef Canada: The Dessert Table is produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company) in association with Flavour Network. The Top Chef format is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Top Chef Canada, last fall’s #1 Lifestyle specialty program3, returns for a landmark 13th season (8×60) this fall. Hosted by Eden Grinshpan, the nation’s most prestigious culinary competition will see 10 of the best up-and-coming professional chefs from coast-to-coast fight for the title of Canada’s Top Chef. Top Chef Canada is produced by Insight Productions (A Blue Ant Studios Company) in association with Flavour Network. The Top Chef format is licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group.

As previously announced, the second season of the Canadian original series Halloween Bakeshop (7×60) – last fall’s #1 new lifestyle series3 – and Holiday Bakeshop (7×60) premiere this fall. Hosted by Lauren Ash, who is joined on the judging panel by Kareem “Mr. Bake” Queeman and Colin Asuncion, these seasonal baking battles bring fun, festive flair and fierce competition, with eight talented bakers competing for sweet victory and a $25,000 prize. Halloween Bakeshop and Holiday Bakeshop are produced by Nikki Ray Media Agency in association with Corus Studios for Flavour Network.

The HISTORY® Channel

The HISTORY® Channel, Canada’s #1 factual network2, has two upcoming Canadian Original series as well as new and returning acquisition titles that include proven ratings hits, premium factual storytelling, and star power.

Brand new co-production Mountain Men: Wild North (10×60) brings the long-running franchise to Canada’s vast and unforgiving terrain. This new series follows a rugged cast of individuals who have chosen to live entirely off the land – on remote traplines in the boreal forest, along frozen Yukon rivers, and deep in the wilderness where the nearest help can be hundreds of miles away. Mountain Men: Wild North is produced by Blue Ant Studios Company for The HISTORY® Channel and A+E Global Media.

Countdown to Disaster (8×60) will premiere this winter, unraveling the sequence of events that transforms ordinary days into catastrophes, both natural and man-made. Each episode plunges viewers into the heart of the calamity: volcanic eruptions, nuclear meltdowns, plane crashes, bridge failures, floods, infernos and earthquakes that devastated cities and stunned people everywhere. Countdown to Disaster is produced by Cream Productions for The HISTORY® Channel and A+E Global Media.  

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There are animals and interviews to discover on Crave’s The Tom Green Farm

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By Scott Campbell

“I was on a farm,” Tom Green says during a phone interview. “I thought, ‘We should do a show here.’ And then it just unravelled from there.”

The one thought led to the newest Crave original series, The Tom Green Farm, produced by Tom Green Productions Canada Inc. in association with Crave, premiering on Friday.

The 10-episode first season is set in rural Ontario, on a 150-acre lot that features Green’s farmhouse, built in 1857.

“I think the biggest surprise is the fact that I have these amazing big animals now that are part of our family,” he says.

“My wife and I look after this giant 1,500-pound mule and horses. It’s a whole new experience I never really, frankly, imagined growing up. I would have these big donkeys and horses living with us,” he continues. “They’re so friendly, and they sort of become kind of connected with you, it’s not an inanimate object that’s there. They actually know you, and I know them, and we trust each other, and we spend time with each other.”

“It’s really a kind of moving experience every day when you realize these animals are our friends, and we all love each other.”

Green was born in Pembroke, Ontario, but remembers living in Petawawa—calling himself a “military brat”—and going to school there. He noted his father was a captain in the Canadian Armed Forces, so the family moved around a lot.

The time in Petawawa has led to Green’s induction into the Petawawa Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame, scheduled for June. This is thanks to a suggestion by singer Jason Blaine made to Mayor Gary Serviss.

“We’ll be going up there and having a fun time in our old stomping grounds for sure,” he says.

The mention of Jason Blaine is because he is also one of the guests who visits The Tom Green Farm in Season 1. The media release mentions guest names such as Amber Marshall, Jay Baruchel, Michael Cera (pictured above), Chantal Kreviazuk, The Tragically Hip’s Paul Langlois, Steven Page, Priyanka, Jessie Reyez and George Stroumboulopoulos.

Priyanka and Tom Green

“We had Tony Hawk [and Kevin Stabb] on the show,” said Green. “We built a skateboard ramp that was sort of an incredible experience for me, being a skateboarder growing up. We had Dan Aykroyd on the show, a legendary entertainer, and it was just sort of an honour to have him come out to the farm.”

Really, all the guests surprised Green because they made the effort to show up in the middle of the wilderness.

“I think it really bleeds into the interviews and the show because people are having fun and excited to be out in nature and exploring the rural countryside,” he says.

Green has gained a few interview experiences through the years. He mentioned being a guest host for David Letterman on The Late Show, a guest host for Larry King and, of course, hosting The Tom Green Show, and he built a studio in his living room for a show called Webovision.

Green is happy with the completion of this current project, now that it’s all put together and ready to be unleashed into the world. A lot of work was put into it, as it’s been a labour of love.

“It’s almost like a cinematic film shoot type thing,” he says. “There are really a lot of technical aspects of it, and now that we have everybody to see life on the farm and all of our amazing guests that came out.”

The Tom Green Farmcast is also launching on iHeartRadio Canada the same day the series premieres, serving as a companion piece.

“If you want to watch the show in its entirety, you should watch it on Crave,” Green says. “But if you’re driving in your car and it comes on iHeartRadio, you can hear a great interview with Dan Aykroyd or one of our guests, and hopefully that’ll make you go get Crave. If you don’t have Crave already, watch the show because it’s a lot of fun.”

The Tom Green Farm debuts Friday on Crave. Following the debut, two episodes will be released every Friday.

Images courtesy of Bell Media.

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Season 2 of Queen of the Castle reclaims its throne on Crave, beginning May 29

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Revelry and renovations reign once again in Season 2 of the CTV Original docuseries QUEEN OF THE CASTLE as the full season drops on Crave, Friday, May 29. The series also airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Life Channel beginning June 3.

The 10-episode, hour-long lifestyle series follows Ann Kaplan Mulholland, who returns to rule her ever-expanding and ambitious plan of transforming a historic medieval castle in Kent, England, into a luxurious, world-class destination fit for modern royalty – this time with bigger events, bolder ideas, and even more pressure, as renovations, new businesses, and extravagant celebrations collide.

Following an inaugural season filled with sweeping renovations, lavish weddings, and the debut of the castle’s bar and bistro, Ann’s vision only grows more ambitious as she sets her sights on expanding her queendom. In Season 2, no turret is left unturned, as Ann hosts opulent wellness retreats and high-fashion spectacles, all while steering Lympne Castle toward its ultimate coronation as a fully realized luxury hotel. But ruling a castle is no small feat. Behind the grandeur lies a court of dedicated staff navigating tight timelines, shifting priorities, and Ann’s ever-expanding decree of ideas. With her husband Dr. Stephen Mulholland — a world-renowned plastic surgeon — by her side, the pair continue their quest to breathe new life into the storied estate, proving that even centuries-old walls can bend to a bold, modern vision.

On the Season 2 premiere of QUEEN OF THE CASTLE, “Rosé Rodeo”, as heritage council delays stall major renovations at Lympne Castle, Ann throws her energy into bold new décor − from custom carpets woven with the castle’s coat of arms to lavish drapery fit for royalty. With the first big event of summer on the line, Ann and her team race to deliver a one-of-a-kind “Rosé Rodeo” birthday celebration complete with wall-to-wall pink decor, a mechanical bull, and cowboy-inspired flair. Between Chef Tony’s high-stakes debut in the kitchen and Ann’s constant surprises, the castle staff have their work cut out for them to deliver an epic event for a group of wild ladies.

Viewers can also catch up on Season 1 of QUEEN OF THE CASTLE available for free on Crave’s YouTube™ channel and streaming on Crave.

QUEEN OF THE CASTLE is produced by Blink49 Studios and Nest Productions. Executive producers include Blink49’s Toby Dormer, Allison Brough, and Vera Lubimova, along with Ann Kaplan Mulholland, Stephen Mulholland, Jeff Copeland, and Bell Media’s Justin Stockman, as well as co-executive producers Marisa Erftemeijer-Strowger and Derek Drennan from Nest Productions. Series Producer is Annelies McConnachie-Howarth.

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Rezervations for Two brings rez humour, real chemistry and Indigenous love stories to reality TV

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From a media release:

APTN audiences have been asking for an Indigenous dating show that reflects real life, and now it’s here! Rezervations for Two, produced by APTN, Animiki See Digital Production and Media Rendezvous, premieres June 15 on APTN and APTN+. To celebrate the debut, APTN is also making the first episode available on YouTube. Equal parts hilarious, heartfelt and hot mess, the series brings together lovable Indigenous singles of diverse genders, sexualities, ages and nations for a dating experience that throws the reality TV rulebook out the window.

Season 1 unfolds in Winnipeg, in the heart of Turtle Island, with dates set in and around The Forks — a gathering place for thousands of years and the perfect setting for modern Indigenous connections to take shape. From fireside chats by the river to hands-on creative dates in the central market, each meet-cute is grounded in place, history and community while still leaving plenty of room for unexpected chemistry.

At the centre of the drama (and the commentary) are iconic hosts Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano. The besties send each dater on two blind dates and then watch in real time, reacting to every awkward silence, flirty exchange and spicy pickup line with their signature “fairy god-auntie” energy. Their charm, wit and zero‑filter reactions are as much a part of the show as the dates themselves.

“We’re really excited to bring Rezervations for Two to APTN audiences,” said Crystal Dubois, APTN’s Development, Factual and Special Events Executive. “This show is about finding your forever snag and keeping it real while you do. Nothing is scripted. It’s packed with rez humour and heart, and it’s a true celebration of love in all its forms. We want Indigenous and non-Indigenous viewers alike to see us as we really are: vibrant, funny and full of life. This is us — unfiltered, unapologetic and totally fabulous.”

While reality TV continues to dominate screens, Indigenous voices are still rarely given space to be funny, raw, romantic or vulnerable on their own terms. Rezervations for Two changes that. By centring real people and real connections, the series portrays Indigenous relationships as layered, joyful and deeply human — pushing back against stereotypes and showing that there’s no single way to be Indigenous, or to experience love.

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Three-part docuseries Our Ocean Table launches in May

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Jugaad Sisters Inc and Plankton Productions announced today that Our Ocean Table, the three-part TELUS original series, will launch nationally on Friday, May 1, available to watch free on demand on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, and to stream on TELUS Stream+ and CBC Gem. The docuseries is hosted by marine biologist and filmmaker Sonya Lee and former MuchMusic host Hannah Sung – friends who connected over their love of Korean pop culture. 

At a time when everything Korean is experiencing a global surge of popularity, Sonya and Hannah dive into their personal and professional experiences, and into the Pacific Ocean, to learn more from the natural world.

To celebrate the broadcast and streaming launch of the series, there will be special screening events across the country in honour of Asian Heritage Month. Our Ocean Table begins its national launch event series in Toronto on May 1, 2026 at CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto. Additional screenings will take place on May 2, 2026 in Calgary as part of FascinAsian Film Festival, and on May 7, 2026 in Vancouver, bringing the series to audiences across the country.

In Our Ocean Table, marine biologist and filmmaker Sonya Lee sets out to rediscover her Korean roots through the ocean that has always called to her. Together with journalist Hannah Sung, she explores how traditional Korean seafood dishes carry an intimate reverence for the sea. From sustainable prawn fishing, oyster farming, to the quiet power of kelp, their journey uncovers the deep links between cultural identity and ocean conservation. Over spicy meals and simmering stories, Our Ocean Table connects the generations through taste, tradition, and a call to protect our waters.

“Our Ocean Table is the most personal thing I’ve ever made. It’s a love letter to the Korean immigrant experience, to our food, to the ocean,” says Lee. “It’s an honest conversation about what it means to care for both our culture and our planet at the same time. I spent years telling other people’s ocean stories without understanding where my own love for the ocean came from.”

Co-director and co-host of the series Sonya Lee is a Korean-Canadian filmmaker based in Victoria, BC. She is a National Geographic Explorer dedicated to stories that intersect science, nature, people and culture. Her work can be seen on CBC, NFB, PBS, National Geographic Channel, Disney+, Hulu, ARTE, Love Nature and TELUS Optik TV. Lee directs alongside Jon Chiang an award-winning Chinese-Peruvian filmmaker based in Vancouver whose first feature film, Spring After Spring launched to sold out screenings in 2026 and is currently streaming on Knowledge Network. Rounding out the creative trio is Hannah Sung, a culture journalist based in Toronto who started her career at MuchMusic and has written about arts and culture for the New York Times, Globe and Mail and Toronto Star. 

“The experience of making this series was such a dream. Being Korean Canadian, our food and culture is very specific but universal at the same time. I loved exploring themes of family, food and culture with everyone we met,” says co-host Hannah Sung. Chiang continues, “Having the chance to release Our Ocean Table during Asian Heritage Month is especially wonderful. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our stories, pioneers and of course, foods that shape the fabric of this country.”

Each episode of Our Ocean Table features Korean-Canadian chefs, sustainable harvesters and community leaders including: Fraser McDonald (Spot Prawn Fisher, Good Fish Co.), Chef John Lim (Horang Restaurant), Chef Jinhee Lee (JinBar), Anna Ko (President, Korean Women’s Association & Calgary Korean Cultural Centre), Spencer Serin (Scientist, Spoitz Enterprises, Cascadia Seaweed Technical Advisor), Rob Hamilton (Hamilton Farms), Chef J (Jinmi), Alex Munro (Fanny Bay Oysters). The series was shot in Vancouver, Nanaimo and Calgary. 

Our Ocean Table is created, co-directed, co-hosted and produced by Sonya Lee (Jawsome), co-directed by Jon Chiang (Spring After Spring), co-hosted by Hannah Sung, produced by Priyanka Desai (Not Your Butter Chicken) and Joanna Wong (House Special), edited by Milk Ritland-Tam (Violet and June) and director of photography is Kate Smith (The Interceptors).

The Toronto event at CBC Glenn Gould Theatre is presented by Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, and supported by the Korean Consulate in Toronto and Ocean Wise alongside community partner RepresentASIAN Project™ a media platform covering the stories, culture and issues shaping the Asian diaspora. The Vancouver event is presented by the Vancouver Asian Film Festival. 

This project was developed with the support of Creative BC, certified by the Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO), and produced with the assistance of the Province of British Columbia Film Incentive BC tax credit.

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