From Stephen Uhler of the Daily Observer:

• Mercer visits annual giant pumpkin weigh-off
  “The well-known Canadian comedian, the star of The Rick Mercer Report since 2004, was up for the weekend taping a segment of his television show, covering both the giant pumpkin weigh-off on Saturday, and taking part in the fourth annual Giant Pumpkin Boat Races Sunday afternoon.” Read more.

From Judith Klassen at Movie Entertainment:

• Rick Mercer Judecast
  “Jude and Robyn hang with Rick Mercer at the CBC fall launch. Rick talks about the new season of The Mercer Report, our regional divide, the Prime Minister Poutine scenario, life before the Internet revolution, and why he turned down the big yankee dollars to stay in Canada.” Listen here.

From Paul Terefenko of Now Magazine:

• Interview: Rick Mercer
  “With The Rick Mercer Report entering a new season, Mercer sat down with NOW in a cavernous CBC studio to chat about the prospect of covering a fourth election in seven seasons, dropping Rick Hansen 160 feet, why politicians still agree to come on his show, and why it’s important not to stay in the closet – even if you’re a Conservative cabinet minister.” Read more.