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Battle of the Blades

In the news: Tuffy’s husband has slight Battle of the Blades bias

October 31, 2009 Diane Wild

ChristineandTie2 From Erin Dwyer of the NB Telegraph-Journal:

Tuffy and Tie on ice
“I thought Sandra Bezic hand-picked Christine (because) she has the patience and the drive to cast Tie in the best light possible… not to mention she lights up a room when she performs… do I sound like a proud and biased husband?” Read more.

Battle of the Blades, Flashpoint, Ratings, Rick Mercer Report

In the news: Homegrown shows showing ratings strength

October 31, 2009 Diane Wild

From Andrew Ryan of the Globe and Mail:

Homegrown shows and old standbys shine in the ratings
“In other signs of Canadian television’s strength this season, CTV’s Flashpoint led off last weekend with a Friday-night episode reaching 1.56 million viewers – the evening’s most-watched show, American or Canadian.” Read more.

Republic of Doyle

On-set with The Republic of Doyle

October 31, 2009 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

The View From The Republic of Doyle
“The Republic of Doyle is bloody awesome. Not just the upcoming CBC series–which looks as cool as the 1968 Pontiac GTO driven by the show’s private eye protagonist–but the jewel of a town where it all takes place, St. John’s, Newfoundland.” Read more.

Ratings

Ratings: The Border

October 31, 2009 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

Thousands Flee as Border Left Unprotected
“CBC’s The Border sank to its lowest audience level ever Thursday night, attracting just 410,000 viewers.” Read more.

Battle of the Blades, Dragons' Den, Flashpoint, Ratings

Ratings: Oct. 19-25

October 30, 2009 Diane Wild

From BBM Canada:

Top programs – Total Canada
#14 Dragons’ Den (1.717 million)
#15 So You Think You Can Dance Canada results (1.689 million)
#17 Flashpoint (1.560 million)
#18 Battle of the Blades performance (1.553 million)
#27 So You Think You Can Dance Canada performance (1.251 million)
#29 Battle of the Blades results (1.140 million)