From a media release:

W Network’s Property Brothers Double the Fun with New Episodes and a Spin-Off Series 

This September, W Network’s Property Brothers are back with brand-new episodes of the popular real estate/home renovation series. Drew and Jonathan Scott continue to help potential homebuyers find, purchase and resuscitate run-down properties when Property Brothers airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT (new episodes begin September 4). Audiences who can’t get enough of the dynamic duo can also catch Drew and Jonathan on the new series Buying and Selling with the Property Brothers when it premieres on W Network in January 2013. 

On Property Brothers, real estate agent Drew Scott and his twin brother, contractor Jonathan Scott send buyers with limited resources on an expedition to find their ideal home among extreme fixer-uppers. Using CGI technology, deft negotiation skills and contracting muscle, Drew and Jonathan work with couples to find, buy and transform rundown real estate into the ultimate dream home. 

Beginning January 2013, viewers can join Drew and Jonathan Scott as they help homeowners sell their current home and buy a new property in the all-new series Buying and Selling with the Property Brothers. Contractor Jonathan tackles the renovation of the family home, transforming and staging it for a successful sale. Meanwhile, realtor Drew races against the clock to find the family’s a new house that that meets their needs, budget and deadline for moving out. This high-stakes series also highlights the anxiety and stress that families face when buying and selling their homes at the same time. Viewers will get an intimate look at the realities of living through a renovation from each family’s point of view as they capture and document their journey on family diary cameras.

From a media release:

CBC’S OVER THE RAINBOW REVEALS ITS JUDGING PANEL OF THEATRICAL LUMINARIES

• Arlene Phillips, Thom Allison and Louise Pitre (pictured) will help guide Canada to choose a Dorothy to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Canadian production of The Wizard of Oz

Who’s off to see the Wizard? Arlene Phillips, Thom Allison and Louise Pitre are, as CBC Television reveals its panel of renowned judges for its exciting new series, OVER THE RAINBOW. The talented trio will help Canada decide the fate of 10 Dorothy Gales, with Canada ultimately picking one to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new Canadian stage production of The Wizard of Oz. It opens at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto this December.

Dance choreographer and director Arlene Phillips is one of the UK’s most recognizable TV judges. Her celebrated career includes being a member of the original panel for Strictly Come Dancing and stints on prime time entertainment shows, including So You Think You Can Dance, DanceX and Strictly Dance Fever. On top of working in a number of world-famous theatre, film, television productions and music videos, she’s also sat in the director’s chair for productions including Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance.

Winnipeg born Thom Allison is one of Canada’s most popular leading men. He has been a mainstay at the Stratford Festival, having appeared in productions of Romeo and Juliet, Pericles, My Fair Lady, Threepenny Opera, The King and I, King Henry VIII and the Stratford Festival production of Into the Woods. Allison is a multi-award nominated performer of musical theatre, having been in the original Canadian companies of Miss Saigon, The Who’s Tommy and Rent. Following a yearlong run of his Broadway debut in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, he has received rave reviews for his current starring role as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime at the Shaw Festival.

Louise Pitre is Canada’s first lady of musical theatre, boasting a career that spans theatre, television and concert stages across North America and Europe. Pitre received a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in the smash hit Mamma Mia! and in addition to headlining the Toronto, Broadway and U.S. touring company casts of Mamma Mia!, her signature roles include Fantine in Les Misérables (Toronto, Montreal, Paris) and the title character in Edith Piaf.

OVER THE RAINBOW, hosted by Daryn Jones, is an exciting new series coming this fall to CBC, produced by Temple Street Productions. The winner will star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new production of The Wizard of Oz, opening at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in Toronto this December.

The series will kick-off with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, September 16 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT). The first episode chronicles the cross-Canada audition process with girls competing to play the iconic role of Dorothy, as well, the Top 10 will be revealed and viewers will see them perform live for the first time.

In each live performance show the 10 Dorothys will compete, singing a mixture of Broadway, standards and pop songs. The first results show airs on Monday, September 17 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) where the bottom two, (as determined by a telephone and online public vote) will faceoff and one contestant will be saved from elimination by the judges.

One contestant will be eliminated each week until only three remain in the final performance episode. The competition will culminate in a showdown between the final three, with Andrew Lloyd Webber himself in attendance, and Canada choosing the winner.

In addition, there will be a search for a dog to play the role of Toto in the finale episode of OVER THE RAINBOW. The hilarious duo, comedians Deb McGrath of Little Mosque on the Prairie and Colin Mochrie, star of the summer series, Trust Us With Your Life along with award-winning dog breeder, Mike Macbeth, form the judging panel that will help to select the 10 most lovable contenders. After being featured on Monday night results episodes, there will be a weekly elimination until the winning Toto is adorned with the coveted red ruby collar, performing live on stage with the Dorothy finalists.

From a media release:

CBC TELEVISON IS SEARCHING FOR CANADA’S NEXT FOOD STAR TO BE THE NEW HOST OF BEST RECIPES EVER

• Auditions for the new host of Canada’s most-watched daily food program, BEST RECIPES EVER, extended until Friday, August 17

CBC is looking for Canada’s next great food show host – a vibrant, passionate personality to join the network’s daytime television lineup. The successful candidate will replace the current host of BEST RECIPES EVER, Kary Osmond, beginning in January 2013.

“Kary has been a wonderful addition to the CBC daytime family, and we’d like to thank her for her contribution to the show over the past three incredibly successful seasons,” said Jennifer Dettman, Head of Factual Entertainment, CBC. “We wish Kary the best in her next endeavours, and we’re looking forward to working with our partners at Canadian Living to find a new face for the BEST RECIPES EVER brand.”

CBC Television’s hit daily food shows, BEST RECIPES EVER and IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEFANO FAITA, inspire Canadians from coast-to-coast to put delicious meals on their tables every day. Now the search is underway for a new face to join the family.

• Are you knowledgeable about food?
• Are you passionate about teaching others how to cook?
• Are you ready to share your infectious energy with the rest of Canada?

To apply – and for more information about this exciting opportunity – visit cbc.ca/foodhost. Selected candidates will be asked to audition in Toronto later this summer. Applications close Friday, August 17, 2012.

Returning for its fourth season on Monday, September 17 at 3 p.m, BEST RECIPES EVER shows viewers how to prepare the best Canadian Living recipes one “Tested-Till-Perfect” dish at a time, and is the most-watched daily food program in Canada.

Get your aprons ready. Happy cooking!

From a media release:

CANADA’S HANDYMAN CHALLENGE IS BACK FOR A SECOND SEASON WITH AN ALL-STAR CAST AND $25,000 PRIZE

• HGTV Canada’s Celebrity Carpenter Paul Lafrance Joins Bryan Baeumler and Scott McGillivray On The All-Star Judging Panel
• National Casting Call Now Open

The nationwide search for the best all around handyman is back for a second season and casting has begun! Canada’s Handyman Challenge puts contestants through a series of rigorous challenges to test their skills, ultimately awarding one contestant the coveted title of Canada’s Best Handyman – and new this season, a $25,000 prize. Teaming up as judges are powerhouse construction experts and HGTV celebrities Paul Lafrance (Decked Out, Deck Wars), Bryan Baeumler (Leave It To Bryan, House of Bryan), and Scott McGillivray (Income Property), who will be touring the country looking for talented handyman hopefuls in live auditions this September. Applicants must apply online at www.hgtv.ca/castingcall prior to live auditions. The series is scheduled to premiere in Winter 2013 on HGTV Canada.

The three HGTV stars will be appearing in Halifax, Vancouver and Toronto to select the top four contestants from each city, who will then progress to Toronto to compete and test their handyman talents. Joining as guest judge will be Mike Holmes (Holmes Makes It Right, Holmes Inspection) to help choose the winner and award the $25,000 prize.

Following their online application, Canadians are encouraged to join the casting calls in the following cities:

Halifax – Wednesday September 5
Vancouver – Monday September 10
Toronto – Saturday September 15

To compete on Canada’s Handyman Challenge, applicants must pre-register online. The winner this season will not only be crowned Canada’s Best Handyman by the most respected men in the business, but will also be awarded a $25,000 prize.

For more information and details on how to register, visit www.hgtv.ca/castingcall.