From Jon Dekel of O.Canada.com:

Jay Baruchel may well be the last Canadian comedy star holdout – a prospect so conceptually absurd that his pals James Franco and Seth Rogen based their own $32 million film around it. But for all the well-meaning derision hurled in his northerly direction, the Ottawa-born, Montreal-based actor has no misgivings about wearing his Maple Leaf pride on his chest (literally), choosing to live and work as close to home as possible while still making a living. Most recently, he proved this steadfast allegiance to the producers of his Chicago-set FXX series, Man Seeking Woman. Continue reading.

From Jim Bawden:

There’s a lot of anticipation involved in the compelling new documentary Sex, Fame & Murder which premieres Friday night at 8 on Investigation Discovery.

Originally set to air last August the documentary was suddenly pulled when the broadcaster was slapped with a publication ban that also got it withdrawn from the Montreal World Film Festival.

Well, now the ban has been lifted and the trial of Luka Magnotta is over with Magnotta convicted of first degree murder. Continue reading.

From a media release:

Corus Entertainment’s W Network brings fans an all-new mini-series starring the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, with the premiere of Property Brothers at Home (4 x 60’). Fans can follow Drew and Jonathan as they take on their own Las Vegas home renovation project.Property Brothers at Home premieres Tuesday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

In Property Brothers at Home, the Property Brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott embark on their biggest challenge yet: completing a massive renovation of their Las Vegas home just in time for the Scott family reunion. Viewers can take an up-close look into the lives of W Network’s biggest renovation and real estate superstars as they take on their most difficult clients — themselves.

Episode 1: The Main House premieres Tuesday, February 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Jonathan and Drew Scott have only six months to tackle a whole house reno, inside and out, of the property they share in Las Vegas before they host the big Scott Family Reunion. First up is a stunning interior makeover of their 5,000 square foot home.

Episode 2: The Pool, Pool House and Movie Theatre premieres Tuesday, February 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Jonathan and Drew Scott completely transform their barren backyard by installing an infinity pool, hot tub, and an outdoor theatre as part of a whole house reno before they host the big Scott Family Reunion.

Episode 3: The Fun Zone premieres Tuesday, March 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

No party is complete without some ‘fun zones’ so Jonathan and Drew Scott install a basketball court, a putting green and an outdoor dining area for family to enjoy. The brothers have to keep in mind all of their property renovations need to be completed before they host the big Scott Family Reunion.

Episode 4: The Guest House premieres Tuesday, March 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Jonathan and Drew Scott build a two bedroom, two bathroom guest house in their backyard for their Mom and Dad to enjoy during their stay for the Scott Family Reunion.

From Richard Ouzounian of the Toronto Star:

Many ingredients in Roger Mooking’s success
If you tune into the Food Network any Saturday night at 9 p.m. to watch Chopped Canada and see someone brandishing a cleaver with a demonic gleam in his eye and a jack-o-lantern grin lighting up his face, relax. It’s not Sweeney Todd; it’s just Roger Mooking. Continue reading.