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In the news: Intelligence politics

Murray Dobbin of The Tyee talks to Intelligence creator Chris Haddock:

  • CBC Wants ‘Intelligence’ Dead, Says Show’s Creator
    “The plot thickens, as well, around whether the show will survive on the CBC (where it airs tonight at 9). Intelligence writer/producer Chris Haddock told The Tyee he believes the network is gunning to “bury” his program, despite its popularity in markets around the world.” Read more.
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In the news: Interview with Corner Gas star/writer Brent Butt

From the Canadian Press:

  • Corner Gas doesn’t need to keep waving flag
    “We’ve relied too much on Canadiana,” says [Brent] Butt, who created the irreverent CTV hit four years ago. “And I don’t think people want to see that all the time. People are proud Canadians — I know I am — but when you go out of your way to make something really Canadian, there’s an air of sad desperation to it.” Read more.
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