From Lindsay Ward of Sun Media:
- Blade stars set to do Battle
“At last, there’s a way for retired NHL players to release all of their pent-up energy. And it involves very tight pants.” Read more.
In the news: Battle of the Blades lineup
The Guard returns Oct. 23 on Global
From the Global website:
Season 3: This one-hour drama with all new episodes follows the search and rescue (SAR) team of the Canadian Coast Guard. Canada’s favourite Coast Guard rescue specialists are back to embark on new challenges while continuing to endure the daily dangers of life out on the Pacific Ocean.
Cast: Steve Bacic, Sonya Salomaa, Jeremy Guilbaut and Zoie Palmer.
Friday October 23 at 8 pm PT/ET
Ratings: Sept. 21-27
From BBM Canada:
- Top Programs – Total Canada
#12 Flashpoint (1.882 million)
#26 So You Think You Can Dance Canada performance (1.272 million)
In the news: Athena Karkanis of The Border
From Bill Harris of Sun Media:
- Karkanis more than a familiar face
“When you see Athena Karkanis on The Border this season, just don’t say she has a familiar face, OK? Karkanis is the newest regular cast member on the CBC series, which returns for its third season on Thursday, Oct. 8. She seems a natural for the role of Khalida Massi, but getting the part was an ordeal.” Read more.
In the news: Graham Wardle of Heartland
From Ian Johnston of Metro:
- Heartland heartthrob dishes on his fan mail
“Playing hunky stable boy Ty on CBC’s horsy drama Heartland has added a new element to Graham Wardle’s career  fan mail. And it’s not just the usual preteen girls crushing on the young actor.” Read more.
