The race continues as CTV orders Season 12 of The Amazing Race Canada

September 10, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

As Canadians gear up for the Season 11 finale of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, airing Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app, and streaming next day on Crave, the network announced today the early renewal of Canada’s favourite summertime adventure for Season 12. Hosted by Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is set to welcome a new group of racers to the starting line when it returns in 2026, with casting details to be announced.

“THE AMAZING RACE CANADA continues to be a powerhouse for CTV,” said Justin Stockman, Vice-President, Content Development & Programming, Bell Media. “Its unique ability to showcase the beauty of our country while also celebrating the resilience and diversity of Canadians makes it a standout series that resonates with viewers. Along with our incredible partners at Insight Productions, we’re ready to deliver another unforgettable journey across our extraordinary country.”

Customized and wholly integrated brand partnership opportunities for THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, including video, digital, social, radio, and OOH platforms with first in class data opportunities, are currently available for the upcoming season.

On the Season 11 finale of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. in all markets on CTV, CTV.ca and the CTV app, and streaming next day on Crave), titled “Double Roadblock,” the final four teams head to the picturesque town of Collingwood, Ont. for a heart pounding showdown, where the ultimate test of agility, skill, and teamwork awaits. In a world-wide franchise-first Double Roadblock, racers must split up and push their limits like never before. With only their wits and instincts to guide them, this final leg of the race tests both physical endurance and nerves of steel, as speed and coordination determine which team crosses the finish line first.

The winning team of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Season 11) receives the grand prize of two 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS, a trip around the world, a $250,000 cash prize courtesy of FUZE Iced Tea, and the coveted title of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA champions. The final four teams competing on the Season 11 finale of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA are:

Jesse & Jonathon – Friends from Sherwood Park, Alta. and Woodlawn, Ont.
Grace & Joe – Siblings from Prince George, B.C.
Skylene & Blair (a.k.a. Nipîy & Magoo) – Married couple from Edmonton
EB & Blake – Brothers from Toronto

With final data of the full complete season yet to be reported, Season 11 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is the #1 summer series overall (P2+ and A25-54), with a current season average of 1.3 million viewers. The series is also set to close out its eleventh year as Canada’s most-watched summer series among A25-54. To date, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA has amassed a total of 46 Canadian Screen Award nominations and 28 wins.

To coincide with the Season 11 finale, all previous seasons of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA are available for streaming on Crave, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16. Seasons 1-7 join those currently available, allowing viewers to relive the excitement of the race from the beginning. An encore presentation of THE AMAZING RACECANADA Season 11 finale airs Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV2, as well as Sunday, Sept. 21 at 12 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app.

THE AMAZING RACE CANADA is produced by Insight Productions Ltd. (A Blue Ant Studios Company) in association with CTV. For Insight, John Brunton is Executive Producer and Mark Lysakowski is Executive Producer and Showrunner.

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Bell Canada’s Fibe TV1 debuts enterprising new comedy, Charles™ Charles

September 9, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

Bell Fibe TV1 this week debuts Charles™ Charles, a Hamilton-set mockumentary comedy created by Jess Joy and Stephen James and starring Kevin Jollimore (pictured above), Shaeane Jimenez, and Adam Lupis.

The 8 x 10-minute series premieres Thursday, September 11, 2025 on Bell Fibe TV1, and will be available on Fibe TV, channel 1 and the Fibe TV app.

Charles™ Charles centres on Southern Ontario’s most confident but least successful business mogul. When trademarking his own name fails to jumpstart his career, he reluctantly agrees to mentor two young entrepreneurs in the hopes of finally earning the recognition he deserves.

“We set ourselves a challenge in the very beginning,” says Joy. “Could we embrace silliness and absurdity while still keeping it heartfelt and emotional? Our favourite comedies thread that needle so well and we wanted to emulate that.”

Joy and James produced the series under their banner, Adventurous Hermit Films. The series is funded by Bell Canada and supported by senior producer Paul Gardner. Filming took place in Hamilton, Ont., in January.

Joy and James both attended York University but they met through the screenwriting workshops that James runs at LIFT (Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto).

James is a graduate of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, a participant in the BBC’s new talent development program, Script Room 4, and a runner-up for the UK’s Red Planet Prize for new television writing. Joy wrote, directed, and produced the 2021 short film Lunachicks before partnering with James to develop comedy series formats for television and the web.

“Charles™ Charles has been a unique collaboration because Jess and I shared duties on every aspect of production. We co-wrote, co-directed, and produced as a team. The process worked remarkably well and felt very natural. We’re excited to do it again,” said James.

Image courtesy of Dustin Rabin.

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AMI-tv announces new and returning series to its 2025 fall broadcast schedule

September 3, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

The weather may be cooling off, but the AMI-tv schedule is heating up! Today, AMI-tv unveils new and returning original series to entertain and inform Canadians of all abilities in the coming months.

It all begins with the Season 10 return of Our Community; followed by the debut of Desert Racers, starring Bruce Cook (By Hook or By Cook); the Season 2 return of Game Changers, hosted by Dave Brown; and Season 2 of Got Game.

Highlights of AMI-tv’s upcoming fall programming include:

September

Our Community returns Thursday, September 4, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern to AMI-tv and AMI+
Celebrating its 10^th season on AMI-tv, the Golden Sheaf Award-nominated Our Community highlights the people, places and organizations that have made life more enjoyable for Canadians with a disability. Organizations featured in the 12-episode 10^th season include Vancouver’s All Bodies Dance Project, Ontario’s WindReach Farm and Saskatchewan’s Prairie Branches.

Desert Racers debuts Friday, September 19, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv
Bruce Cook, the star of AMI’s IndieFEST award-winning By Hook or By Cook, is back with the brand-new six-episode series Desert Racers, exclusively on AMI-tv! Jimmy Diaz, a small-town Baja dreamer, teams up with Bruce Cook, a daredevil who is paraplegic, to take on the most grueling off-road race in the world: The Baja 1000. Desert Racers is produced by Render Digital Media.

October

Game Changers returns Thursday, October 2, at 9 p.m. Eastern to AMI-tv and AMI+
Dave Brownis back for Season 2!Each episode of Game Changers finds Dave Brown in his element, visiting stunning locales while spending the day chatting with notable Canadians. Upcoming guests in the 20-episode season include Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Olympic gold medal-winning hockey goaltender Sami Jo Small, comedian Courtney Gilmour, Barenaked Ladies’ Kevin Hearn, hockey analyst and Internet personality Steve Dangle, Gavin Crawford (Because News) and professional race car driver Marie-Soleil Labelle. Game Changers is produced by FRANK Digital.

November

Got Game returns Wednesday, November 26, at 9 p.m. Eastern to AMI-tv and AMI+
Hosted by Joshua Ang (pictured with the cast above), the six-episode second season of Got Game explores coming-of-age in a board game café as six youths with disabilities share their stories in a round table discussion while playing inclusive tabletop games. Got Game provides an outlet for youth with disabilities to share their feelings, frustrations, triumphs, ambitions and general outlook on life with a disability. But it’s not about defining these individuals by their disability; it’s about recognizing the individualism of these youth aside from their disability. Got Game is produced by Mountain Road Productions.

All AMI-tv originals are available post-broadcast on demand at AMI+.

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Tiny Adventures, Big Lessons: Old Enough! returns to TVO for Season 2

September 3, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

TVO today revealed that Old Enough! (6 x 30) is back for a second season. The series, which follows Canadian kids, ages 3-6, as they take on real-world adventures, will premiere in Canada on TVO on Sunday, September 28.

Following the smash success of the series’ first season, Canadian comic and improv legend, Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it Anyway?) will return as the series narrator for season 2. Mochrie’s voice once again will guide viewers through heartwarming adventures, as a new group of kids take on even more exciting challenges.

From smoothie runs to clothing shopping, everyday tasks become extraordinary adventures when tackled by newly empowered kids who have just experienced their first taste of independence. Each episode offers a glimpse into how families nurture independence, while a dedicated safety team ensures the kids are supported every step of the way.

“The response to Old Enough! has been heartening,” says Natasha Negrea, Head of Programming at TVO. “This is a truly special show and we are excited to bring viewers even more stories showing how everyday experiences can build confidence, resilience, and life skills in young children. Old Enough! is a wonderful example of how the power of storytelling can support learning at every age.”

“We’re thrilled that TVO has brought Old Enough! back for its second season,” says Matthew Hornburg, Co-President, Blue Ant Studios. “The success of this series in Canada is a testament to how well the hit Japanese format travels, and we can’t wait to bring even more heartwarming content to Canadian homes.”

Old Enough! is based on Nippon TV’s hit Japanese format of the same name. The TVO Original series, Old Enough! is a Blue Ant Studios production and the first North American format of the show. Executive Producers for Blue Ant Studios are Matthew Hornburg, Mark Bishop and Donna Luke. Mitch Burman serves as Series Producer and Eva Filomena serves as Senior Producer.

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Heartfelt, haunting and everything in between: This fall on APTN

August 25, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

This fall, APTN brings viewers stories that echo — through laughter, through the spirit world, through the human-animal bond and through the voices of hope and change.

From the mysterious to the meaningful, these are the stories that stay with people long after they’re over.  

Chills and thrills  

APTN’s fall lineup is packed with explosive rivalries and chilling encounters that will keep viewers on the edges of their seats. They’re the adrenaline rush no one knew they needed.  

Horse Warriors (Season 2) 
APTN premiere: Sept. 4, 2025 
APTN Languages premiere: Sept. 1, 2025 (Blackfoot) 
Same-day streaming on APTN lumi 

Ghost Hunters of the Grand River (Season 4) 
APTN premiere: Oct. 22, 2025 
Same-day streaming on APTN lumi 

The Other Side (Season 10 — final season) 
APTN premiere: Oct. 22, 2025 
Same-day streaming on APTN lumi 

Comedy meets chaos 

Viewers will laugh, cringe and relate to the unexpected twists and turns of life captured in APTN’s fall programming. 

FX’s Reservation Dogs (Canadian linear TV premiere) 
APTN premiere: Sept. 2, 2025 (Season 1) & Oct. 28, 2025 (Season 2) 

Heartfelt healing 

In keeping with the coziness of autumn, APTN’s upcoming slate also features uplifting stories about animals and community to make viewers feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Think of these as TV therapy.  

Wild Rose Vets (Season 2) 
APTN premiere: Sept. 1, 2025 
APTN Languages premiere: Sept. 3, 2025 (Cree) 
Same-day streaming on APTN lumi 

Little Big Community (Season 3) 
APTN premiere: Sept. 1, 2025 
Same-day streaming on APTN lumi 

Unflinching truths 

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, viewers will encounter deeply personal stories from those affected by systemic inequities and from those working tirelessly for change. 

Remembering the Children (live special) 
APTN premiere: Sept. 30, 2025 
APTN Languages premiere: Sept. 30, 2025 (Cree) 
Streaming on APTN lumi Oct. 2 

The Good Canadian (APTN & CBC documentary)  
APTN premiere: Sept. 30, 2025
Same-day streaming on APTN lumi 

For complete APTN and APTN Languages schedules, visit
aptntv.ca. 