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Undercover Boss Canada returns Thursday

From a media release:

W Network’s Top Rated Series Undercover Boss Canada Returns with Grimier Tasks and Tougher Challenges

  • New episodes air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning September 6 

Corus Entertainment’s W Network announced the names of the 10 companies who will be featured on Undercover Boss Canada this fall. From fisheries to the oil and gas sector to hockey, viewers will have an inside look at iconic Canadian industries and meet the new bosses from Canlan Ice Sports Corp, Cooke Aquaculture, East Side Mario’s, Home Hardware, PJ’s Pets, Premiere Van Lines, Purdy’s Chocolates, Tervita Corporation, T&T Supermarket and the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), who are pushed to their limits with grittier and grimier tasks. From Alliance Films, produced in association with W Network, Undercover Boss Canada premieres on Thursday, September 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with Canadian owned and operated retailer Home Hardware.

Back with 10 new episodes, Undercover Boss Canada follows executives as they leave the comfort of their top floor offices to go undercover on the ground floor. Each episode features an executive who is transformed into a frontline worker with a covert disguise and a convincing back story. Working alongside their employees, each “boss” embarks on an often emotional journey as they struggle to learn new skills not required at the CEO level and discover the effects their decisions have on others, the perception of the company, and who the unsung heroes of their workforce are. Most importantly, they learn how to apply what they have gained from the experience – both for their company and for themselves.

Below is a list of the 10 companies and executives participating in the series:      

  • Home Hardware – The Executive Vice President and COO (Chief Operating Officer) Terry Davis returns to his roots working in the warehouse by making his own improvements on Thursday, September 6 at 9 p.m. 
  • Canlan Ice Sports Corp – CEO Joey St-Aubin goes undercover in the largest private owned sports facilities in North America, in an effort to win back cost-conscious customers on Thursday, September 13 at 9 p.m.     
  • Purdy’s Chocolates – The Director of Chocolate Merchandising and Marketing Kriston Dean goes undercover in Purdy’s Chocolates stores and factory floors to find out if she can boost chocolate sales on Thursday, September 20 at 9 p.m. 
  • Cooke Aquaculture – CEO Glenn Cooke spends a week working undercover at the Canadian leader in salmon farming, encountering the Maritimers who nurture his fish and their remarkable stories on Thursday, September 27 at 9 p.m.
  • Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) – CEO Judith Shamian works undercover to see first-hand the pressure that nurses and caregivers are under and quickly discovers that working in disguise is riddled with risks on Thursday, October 4 at 9 p.m.
  • East Side Mario’s – CEO John Rothschild works in disguise in his own kitchens in a bid to check on the front lines of his business. (Air date TBD) 
  • Premiere Van Lines – Vice President Kirsten Flynn sweats it out packing and moving during a heat wave and discovers some of her staff are lacking the tools that they need. (Air date TBD)
  • PJ’s Pets and Pets Unlimited – President Margaret Kordas tries to overcome her phobia of spiders when she goes undercover in one of the nation’s oldest pet store chains. (Air date TBD)
  • T&T Supermarket – Executive Director, Strategy & Operations Tina Lee is secretly searching for ways to attract more customers but struggled to work undercover in her stores while pregnant. (Air date TBD)
  • Tervita Corporation – Tervita specializes in dirty jobs, providing environmental cleanup for Western Canada’s booming energy and mining industries. Vice President Fory Musser works in disguise among his own workers to find out how to attract more employees. (Air date TBD)
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The Ron James Show taping tickets available

From the producers:

The Ron James Show is returning for a fourth season on CBC Television, and we want YOU to be part of our studio audience. Join us at the CBC studios in downtown Toronto for a behind the scenes night of laughter and witness The Ron James Show live and un-cut.  The best part … it’s completely FREE!

Tickets go fast so reserve yours today. You can visit our website at www.cbc.ca/ronjames/tickets or leave a message on our ticket hotline at 416-932-9890 ext 240. Make sure to include your full name, phone number, email address, preferred time and the number of tickets you want.

Friday, September 7, 2012, 6:30PM
Friday, September 7, 2012, 9:00PM
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 6:30PM
Saturday, September 8, 2012, 9:00PM
Thursday, September 27, 2012, 6:30PM
Thursday, September 27, 2012, 9:00PM
Friday, September 28, 2012, 6:30PM
Friday, September 28, 2012, 9:00PM

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New tonight: The Listener

The Listener, CTV – “The Bro Code”
Oz’s (Ennis Esmer) celebratory mood after completing his supervisor training program proves short lived when he’s visited by a troubled childhood friend with a serious problem. Tommy Nordett (guest star Jonny Harris, MURDOCK MYSTERIES) witnessed a murder and now fears the killer is after him too. Oz agrees to help him if he talks to Toby (Craig Olejnik), who confirms his story is true. (Encore episode airs Sunday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV)

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By the Rapids premieres Sept 8 on APTN

From a media release:

CANADA’S PRIMTETIME ANIMATED COMEDY “BY THE RAPIDS”DIVES INTO ITS FOURTH SEASON

  • Premieres Saturday, Sept. 8 on APTN

The quirky, hilarious, and outlandish lives of the Littlehorn family are back for a fourth season of “By The Rapids”. APTN’s first primetime-animated comedy series, takes a satirical look at what happens to an urbanized family that relocates from Toronto to a rural Aboriginal Mohawk community. New and returning fans will love the improved animation effects of “By The Rapids” season four – the best yet – as it continues to highlight real life issues with the help of lighthearted pop-culture references and witty wisecracks.

 “By The Rapids” was a vision that became a reality for me and I’ve loved every moment of creating four compelling seasons,” says Joseph Lazare, the young series creator, writer and director. “The animation in season four is the best yet and with even more fun pop culture references, it is sure to entertain.”

In the season four, Cory is forced to attend school for the first time and quickly becomes the target of bullies. He ends up running an elaborate campaign to become student president to compete with a new nemesis. In a hilarious move, Uncle Regis acts as the head of his secret service. Highlights from “By The Rapids” season four include Hazel, the Littlehorn’s beloved grandmother, coming out of Bingo retirement to defeat the prosthetic limbed Bingo bully who is stealing everyone’s luck, Karen and Derek getting crowned ‘Hickee King and Queen’ – and almost ending up married because of it.

Check out the brand new website at www.bytherapids.ca for news, episode teasers, season summaries and a fun interactive “By The Rapids” map.

“BY THE RAPIDS” – SEASON IVPREMIERES SEPTEMBER 8, 2012 ON APTN

Broadcast Saturdays at:

  • 7:30 p.m. ET on APTN East and HD;
  • 7:30 p.m. MT on APTN West; and
  • 7:30 p.m. CT on APTN North.
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Paul Shaffer to host Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards

From a media release:

Paul Shaffer Announced as Host of the 2012 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards

  • Awards Broadcast Airs on Sunday, October 14th – 8pm ET/PT on Global and Slice
  • Inductees Include: Randy Bachman, Phil Hartman, Russ Jackson, Sarah McLachlan, Sonia Rodriguez, Team Canada 1972
  • Plus, JUNO and GRAMMY® Award-Winning R&B Artist Melanie Fiona to Receive the 2012 Allan Slaight Award

Shaw Media and Canada’s Walk of Fame are proud to announce Paul Shaffer (@paulshaffer) as Host of the 2012 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards. Shaffer, a 2006 inductee, will emcee the prestigious Awards ceremony that introduces and honours this year’s roster of inductees from Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre on Saturday, September 22nd.

“It’s an honour to return home to Canada and host the Walk of Fame Awards. Like every other year, the lineup of 2012 inductees is outstanding and I look forward to learning their stories,” said Paul Shaffer, Host of the 2012 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards. Broadcast on Sunday, October 14th – 8pm ET/PT on Global and SliceTM, the annual star-studded gala event will showcase top tier talents being honoured by colleagues with inspirational performances and touching words. A list of presenters and performers featured in the show will be announced in the coming weeks. 

“Paul Shaffer is a familiar face to so many Canadians and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome this accomplished talent and past inductee as Host of this year’s Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards,” said Barbara Williams, SVP, Content, Shaw Media. “Paul’s musical genius and famous comedic timing will add volumes to the broadcast that’s all about celebrating the accomplishments of Canadians.”

Musician, actor, author, comedian, composer and Canadian, Paul Shaffer has enjoyed a robust and diverse career in entertainment. Before signing on as David Letterman’s musical director and sidekick more than 30 years ago, Paul wrote and directed music for theatre and television including the Broadway production of The Magic Show and Saturday Night Live. In addition to recording his own albums, Coast to Coast (1989) and The World’s Most Dangerous Party (1993), Shaffer has worked with a myriad of artists including Diana Ross, Yoko Ono and Robert Plant’s Honeydrippers. Shaffer composed the Late Show theme song and, with Paul Jabara, wrote the #1 1980s dance hit “It’s Raining Men.” In 2002, he received his first GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Instrumental and four years later he was awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame. In 2008, Paul received the Order of Canada – Canada’s highest civilian honor. Shaffer holds two honorary doctorate degrees and resides in the New York area with his wife and two children.

“Paul is a very proud Canadian and one of the great musical minds of our generation. He has also become a wonderful friend of Canada’s Walk of Fame. We are looking forward to having him back on our show,” said Peter Soumalias, Founding Director, Canada’s Walk of Fame.

The two-hour 2012 Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards honours a selection of internationally recognized Canadian luminaries for their lifetime achievements in the fields of music, sport, film, dance and television, as well as the literary, visual and performing arts, science and innovation. Tickets to the Awards show are available to the public and on sale now. To purchase tickets, go to www.ticketking.com or call 416-872-1212. Canada’s Walk of Fame is produced by Insight Productions.

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