From a media release:

Bryan Baeumler is all business this fall as HGTV Canada’s all-star contractor straps on his toolbelt to deliver two new seasons with the return of hit series Leave It To Bryan and House of Bryan. Leave It To Bryan, premiering with back-to-back episodes Mondays at 10pm ET/PT beginning August 31, enters its fifth season as homeowners leave their keys, cash and renovation in Bryan’s hands. Fresh off the tremendous success of House of Bryan: In The Sticks, the #1 series ever on HGTV Canada*, Bryan and his wife Sarah return to complete their forever home in House of Bryan: The Final Straw, premiering with back-to-back episodes Sundays at 9pm ET/PT beginning October 11.

The fifth season of Leave It To Bryan follows the veteran contractor as he tackles everything from a 100-year-old house to homeowners with small budgets but big demands, and more than a few speed bumps along the way on each project. It might not be his house, but the power is in Bryan’s hands as he gives the homeowners the renovation they really need. As the new season of Leave It To Bryan wraps up on October 12, Bryan launches straight into House of Bryan: The Final Straw a day earlier on October 11.

With the stunning addition to their country home finally complete, Bryan is anxious to keep the renovation momentum going. In House of Bryan:The Final Straw, Bryan begins renovating the interior of the untouched original home while Sarah reprises her role as designer. After the long and arduous task of building their dream addition, Bryan and Sarah are hoping for a smoother journey but with a shorter timeline and a tighter budget, it could be anything but clear sailing. Despite the huge task at hand, Bryan can’t help but escape the rigors of the indoors to take on side projects around the property, including the addition of a chicken coop and finally completing the treehouse.

Leave It To Bryan and House of Bryan: The Final Straw are produced by Si Entertainment in association with HGTV Canada. Bryan and Sarah will also be featured in the recently green-lit Canadian original series Bryan Inc. (WT).

From a media release:

Corus Entertainment’s W Network announced today the start of production on a new spin-off of the hit franchise Love It or List It. Produced by Big Coat Productions, in association with W Network, Love It or List It Vacation Homes (13×60) features a series of unique vacation homes and breath-taking vistas in and around Ontario and British Columbia. Hosts, designer Dan Vickery(HGTV’s Design Star) and realtor Elisa Goldhawke will face off against each other, armed with their list of “must-haves” to sway the vacation homeowners final decision to either keep their renovated property or sell. Production begins on Love It or List It Vacation Homes at the end of August and the series is scheduled to air in Spring 2016 on W Network.

In Love It or List It Vacation Homes, the homeowner’s love affair with their vacation property has fizzled and they are faced with the dilemma of whether they should love it or list it. And so begins the rivalry between designer and realtor. It’s up to creative designer Dan, to renovate and re-design the homeowners’ current vacation property so that they will “love it” and stay. Whereas fearless realtor Elisa must pull out all the stops to find the homeowners a beautiful new vacation property that checks all the boxes on their wish list, persuading them  to “list it” and put their current property on the market.

While showcasing unique architectural designs and fantastic real estate properties, each episode takes the viewers on an emotional roller coaster ride as Dan and Elisa battle it out for the homeowners’ allegiance. Dan will have to overcome the hidden surprises that come with every reno and deliver a breathtaking transformation. Meanwhile, Elisa will have to do everything in her power to find a beautiful vacation home for clients with high expectations and zero tolerance for failure. Whether Dan has to deal with a septic tank calamity or Elisa has to track down that perfect waterfront location, each episode ends with that all important question – will they love it or list it?

About Realtor/Co-Host Elisa Goldhawke:
Originally from Nottingham, England, Elisa immigrated with her family to the United States in the 1990s and  moved to Canada in 2006. Happily residing in Southern Ontario, Elisa has been practicing real estate in the beautiful areas surrounding Toronto for the past six years.

As a top realtor, Elisa is committed to making the real estate experience as effortless as possible, for first time buyers to experienced investors. Elisa finds clients are drawn to her “love of life” attitude and the boundless energy she brings to every real estate transaction. Elisa won’t rest until her clients are completely satisfied.

She’s an animal lover who considers walking her German Shepherd “Ramsey” her “zen time”.  Elisa also loves to sing and is ready to break into song any time she can talk friends into a night of karaoke.

About Designer/Co-Host Dan Vickery:
Born and raised on a farm in Portland, Oregon, Dan arrived in Los Angeles, California with a hands-on work ethic, a degree in architecture and a love of design. As an interior designer, Dan and his design company have successfully transformed residential and commercial spaces in LA for the past six years.

Dan finds design inspiration everywhere, but as a former “farm boy”, he especially loves the abundance of texture, colour and beauty found in nature. This LA lad is never so happy as when he can roll up his sleeves and turn raw elements into works of art. Dan’s clients love the fact that he always goes the extra mile to ensure their total satisfaction with his finished design.  Dan was a former contestant on HGTV’s Design Star and Design Star All Stars in the U.S.

From a media release:

All the fashion do’s and don’ts of today’s hottest celebrities are covered in Season 2 of E!’s original series CELEBRITY STYLE STORY, premiering Monday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 p.m. ET. From Calgary-based Pyramid Productions, the 40-episode, 30-minute series explores the style evolution of today’s most sought after stars, charting their path from humble beginnings to ‘wow’ moments on the red carpet. This season CELEBRITY STYLE STORY panellists analyze the style progression of A-list talent including Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Watson, Kerry Washington, Bradley Cooper, Channing Tatum, and many more. This season also features multiple themed episodes, such as the funny ladies of Hollywood (including Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig), and the fresh faces of Hollywood (including Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner). On hand this season to dish on all things fashion are E!’s Tyrone Edwards, Fashion blogger Stephen Dimmick, YouTuber Gigi Gorgeous, and more.

In the Season 2 premiere (Monday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 p.m. ET) the panellists delve into the fashion of THE OSCARS^{® Â} throughout the decades. This episode covers everything from Audrey Hepburn’s unforgettable 1954 Givenchy dress, Barbara Streisand’s risqué Arnold Scaasi pantsuit in 1969, Cher’s revealing Bob Mackie ensemble in 1986, to the looks of the original ‘Bennifer’ – Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck in 2003, and ‘Brangelina’ – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2012.

CELEBRITY STYLE STORY features a panel of expert fashion stylists, designers, comedians, and fashion journalists who weigh in on the celebrity’s looks and transformation from each stage of their red hot careers. Season 2 panellists include:

• Comedian and writer Amanda Brooke Perrin
• Comedian and writer Ann T. Donohue
• Canadian television host Elissa Lansdell
• Fashion YouTube personality Gigi Gorgeous
• Fashion writer and blogger  Heather Cocks
• Television personality Jenny Steele
• Fashion and accessory designer Jessica Biffi
• Celebrity stylist Lindsay Albanese
• Co-founder and Creative Director of Bustle Clothing Shawn Hewson
• Fashion blogger Stephen Dimmick
• Fashion commentators and designers The Style Guys
• Style expert, stylist, host, and blogger Sydne Summer
• Host of E! and Much Tyrone Edwards

From Caroline Aksich of Post City:

Cory Vitiello makes the jump from Harbord Street to television this month
The young chef is in the throes of filming a new cooking show called Chef in Your Ear. He — along with five other chefs (Rob Rossi (Bestellen), Craig Harding (Campagnolo), Devin Connell (Delica Kitchen) and Jordan Andino (Harlow Sag Harbor) — will be coaching initiate cooks through complicated recipes. The catch? They can only communicate to their proteges via an earpiece. Continue reading.

From a media release:

Following a landmark two decades of science programming with its most-watched-ever season and showing no signs of slowing down, Discovery’s flagship science magazine DAILY PLANET launches its 21^st season with“Extreme Machines Week”, Monday, Aug. 31 – Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. ET. On the hunt for the most  outrageous, quirky, and  “must-see” machines, Co-Hosts Ziya Tong and Dan Riskin track down everything from two-storey-tall mining machines to the world’s most powerful skateboard. And it doesn’t end there! DAILY PLANET looks at a gyrocopterchasing a world record to circumnagivate the globe, and even a pogo stick on steroids!

The 21^st season of DAILY PLANET comes fresh off the heels of the series’ highest rated season ever. Final data from Numeris (BBM Canada) confirms last season was the third consecutive year the program established a new audience high, and the fifth in a row of year-over-year growth (P2+, A25-54, and A18-49). In the key A25-54 demographic, audiences were up 13% over the previous season, having increased by 60% since 2009/10.

Highlights from DAILY PLANET’s “Extreme Machines Week” include:

“Gyrocopter World Record”
Featured in the 1967 James Bond film You Only Live Twice, the gyrocopter was said to be the only aircraft never to circumnavigate the globe. But that’s about to change as Norman Surplus takes to the sky to make aviation history. The autogyro pilot will cross 26 countries, flying more than 43,000 kilometres over deserts, jungles, mountains, and oceans. DAILY PLANET meets Surplus prior to the last and most treacherous part of the journey – crossing the Atlantic Ocean. If he makes it, the world record is his.

“Suction Brake”
Tired of bad drivers on the road? Fear no longer! Swedish automotive safety developerAutoliv could change the way drivers come to a complete stop. Using a massive suction cup below the car which helps the vehicle brake faster in emergencies, the Torricelli Brake  decreases stopping distances by almost half. DAILY PLANET is in the driver’s seat to find out how this technology could revolutionize traffic safety.

“Bicycle Fishing”
Amsterdam might house some of the world’s most beautiful canals, but people should probably think twice before taking a dip in one. Every year, up to 15,000 rusty bicycles are fished out of the canals by special dredge boats equipped with fishing cranes. DAILY PLANET Co-Host Dan Riskin dives alongside “bicycle fishing” experts who remove bikes from the canals for a living.

“Vurtego Pogo Stick”
Lucas Cochran, DAILY PLANET’s Tech Correspondent, is bouncing off the walls…literally! Testing out the latest in pogo stick technology, the V4 from Vurtego, Cochran bops around with inventor Ian Britt, who demonstrates how this pogo stick is a real game changer. To prove it, Britt attempts a high-flying trick he’s never done before exclusively for DAILY PLANET.