From a media release:

W Network’s Love It or List It Vancouver Green-Lit for a Second Season

• New Episodes Premiere Monday September 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Big Coat Productions and W Network are thrilled to announce that Love It or List It Vancouver has been renewed for a second season. The series, hosted by interior designer Jillian Harris and realtor Todd Talbot, showcases families in B.C.’s largest metropolitan city who are struggling with homes that no longer suit their needs. Production on Season 2 of the west coast spin-off of Love It or List It is scheduled to begin late summer. New episodes of the first season of Love It or List It Vancouver premiere Monday, September 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Every episode takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster as Jillian and Todd battle it out for the homeowners’ allegiance. It’s up to designer Jillian to put a stop to the wandering eyes of homeowners, armed with their list of “must-haves to love it” and a design she hopes will persuade them to stay. Meanwhile, realtor Todd is determined to get homeowners to relocate by taking their list of “must-haves to list it” and finding them new digs. With renovation there are always setbacks and sometimes it means the homeowners must lose one of their “must- haves” on their list to stay. On the realtor’s end, finding everything the homeowners want in their dream home can be more difficult than originally anticipated. The stakes are high as the homeowners make their final decision—will they love it enough to stay or is it time to list?

From a media release:

Top 6 Finalists Revealed on Season 6 of YTV’s The Next Star

Last night on YTV’s top-rated series The Next Star, the judges had the difficult task of whittling down the talented pool of finalists to six. In last week’s episode, (Monday, August, 5) a wild card contestant was introduced bringing the total number of candidates to 13, which was then narrowed to nine remaining hopefuls. Kat, Dante, Alicia, Jaden, Paige and Alex have been chosen as the Top 6 and will participate in an array of challenges that will help them master their original sound, style and stage presence.

Starting now, viewers will be able to vote via text or online at nextstar.ytv.com and ultimately help Canada choose the Next Star winner.

The Next Star finalists were chosen from thousands of hopefuls who auditioned across Canada. Their hometowns include Belle River, Ontario (Kat), Amherstburg, Ontario (Dante), Toronto, Ontario (Jaden), St. Lazare, Quebec (Alicia), St. Albert, Alberta (Alex) and Winnipeg, Manitoba (Paige).

The final six will be mentored throughout the remaining episodes, but in the end, only one will win the coveted title and receive the grand prize at the series’ finale on Sunday, September 22 at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast live from Canada’s Wonderland. Fans will be able to tune in at 6:30 p.m. ET for an exciting pre-show leading up to the finale broadcast. While only one will ultimately take the crown, each of the six singing hopefuls will record an original song – which will be available on iTunes – and also star in their very own music video. The finalist who wins the title of “The Next Star” will also receive a $5000 Sears Shopping Spree, a 1 Song Recording Deal distributed through Sony Music Canada, and an Epiphone Masterbilt Guitar.

Produced by leading Toronto distributor and producer Tricon Films and Television in association with YTV, The Next Star airs Mondays at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

From Katie Underwood of The Grid:

Reality bites: An oral history of The Lofters
8 twentysomethings. 21 cameras. One hot tub. Zero privacy. The story of Canada’s first reality show, from the people who lived it. Continue reading.

From a media release:

08-29-13: OLN Unlocks Broadcast Details for New Original Series Storage Wars Canada

• The 36-episode, half-hour original reality series premieres Thursday, Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on OLN
• Storage Wars Canada makes its exclusive Canadian debut with a sneak-peek screening at Fan Expo Canada 2013 on Saturday, Aug. 24 in Toronto
• OLN.ca features premium Storage Wars Canada extras including live chats and exclusive webisodes

A modern-day treasure hunt based on the smash-hit Storage Wars franchise, Storage Wars Canada cuts its inaugural lock Thursday, Aug. 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT (check local listings) on OLN. The half-hour homegrown reality series follows six professional bidders who use their combined knowledge, expertise, and wit to bid on the contents of abandoned, repossessed, and forgotten storage containers. In each of the of the 36 uniquely Canadian episodes, watch as the auction-goers attempt to outbid each other – uncovering everything from grand pianos and rare antiques, to sex toys and vintage riding crops.

The battle for the biggest payout heats up this August with the previously announced Storage Wars Canada cast, including: self-taught, veteran auctioneer Don Reinhart, no-nonsense buyer Roy Dirnbeck – “The Instigator,” fashionista Ursula Stolf – “The Knock-out,” long-time bidders Cindy Hayden and Rick Coffill – “The Veterans,” and father-and-son duo Paul and Bogart Kenny – “High-roller and the Kid.”

In the series premiere entitled “Northern Lights. Northern Fights,” the buyers travel to Aurora, where they hope to uncover a wealth of treasures. Roy spots something unusual that may give him the upper hand, and Rick and Cindy find something that needs closer inspection. Father-and-son duo Paul and Bogart are played for suckers, and Ursula quickly learns “there are no friends at auction.”

In advance of the eagerly awaited series debut on August 29, Fan Expo 2013 attendees can be the first to watch the Storage Wars Canada world premiere at an exclusive sneak-peek screening on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the super fan event in Toronto. Held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the screening will be followed by a panel and autograph session with the cast. Additional details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Ensuring super fans don’t miss a single find this season, OLN.ca will feature a comprehensive episode guide, live chats with series stars, photo galleries, and exclusive webisodes. Plus, the Storage Wars Canada cast will be live tweeting with fans and giving behind-the-scenes scoops on their best finds throughout the season.

From a media release:

Animal Planet’s Funniest Home Videos! Canadian Original Series MY PET’S GONE VIRAL Spotlights the Funniest, Fuzziest, and Furriest Online Stars, Premiering August 20

• Canadian original features hilarious pet video clips that have gone viral online, registering millions of views
• The #MyPetsGoneViral experience continues online on Animal Planet’s Twitter

Animal Planet’s MY PET’S GONE VIRAL is the perfect summer treat! The Canadian original series premieres Tuesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and spotlights cute-as-can-be behind-the-scenes stories about now-famous pets – and their owners – who star in the world’s most ridiculously entertaining and popular internet videos. Some videos show pets doing impressive tricks, some are overwhelmingly funny, many are irresistibly cute, and some even capture a unique pet moment.

In each episode of the eight-part series, viewers spend a fun day with pet stars and their owners. Like any celebrity, find out the most interesting and loveable things about these pets, why the owners decided to make the video, and how the video has changed their lives.

MY PET’S GONE VIRAL highlights include:

Doberman Puppy Scared – 11 million clicks
Tessa, a one-year-old Doberman, is scared of a squeaky rubber toy.

Linus, The Boxer Loves His Baby – 30 million clicks
People think Linus looks scary, but he is a big softie when it comes to his infant sidekick!

Seeing my dog the day I got back from Afghanistan – 17 million clicks
Heart-felt and heart-warming story of a major stationed with Canadians in Kandahar.

Denver the Guilty Dog – 30 million clicks
Someone ate the kitty treats, but who’s the culprit?

Henri Le Chat Noir – 8 million clicks
This award-winning, French speaking existential feline stars in a series of noir comedies.