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Corner Gas returns Sept. 24

From a CTV media release:

Corner Gas Returns to the Pumps with Funniest Season Ever, Sept. 24 on CTV

  • New writing team amps up the laughs in Season 5
  • Corner Gas to follow Dancing With The Stars Mondays in new timeslot
  • U.S. premiere slated for Sept. 17 on Superstation WGN
  • Corner Gas Season 4 DVD to be released Sept. 18

As sneak previews of Corner Gas begin airing this week in the United States on Superstation WGN, CTV announced today that Canada’s favourite comedy series returns to CTV on September 24 for its fifth, hilarious season in a new timeslot, Mondays at 9:30 p.m. ET following Dancing With The Stars. And four seasons, 69 episodes and 13 Gemini Award nominations later, Corner Gas is funnier than ever with an all-star writing team featuring Corner Gas veterans Brent Butt, Kevin White, Mark Farrell and Andrew Carr and introducing Emmy Award winner Norm Hiscock along with the highly-acclaimed Gary Pearson. Corner Gas will also air Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT beginning Sept. 29 on The Comedy Network.

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In the “news”: Saskatchewan reels in the awards ceremonies

From Defamer (so not to be taken seriously):

  • Awards-Friendly Saskatchewan Setting Its Sights On Next Year’s VMAs
    “Sure, Toronto might still be lightheaded from a TIFF visit from a dreamy-eyed Jake Gyllenhaal, but we think we already know where the center of the Canadian universe will be this time next year, as the glittering stars of Little Mosque on the Prairie, Rent-A-Goalie, and Corner Gas descend upon the prairie capital for a night celebrating the biggest and best Canadian comedy talent that has yet to head down to the States to actually make it big.” Read more.

CBC brings us the real news:

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In the news: Canadian Idol wrap up

From Lindsey Ward of Sun Media:

From Tim Lai of the Toronto Star:

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Upcoming series: ‘Da Kink in My Hair, Global, Oct. 14

From a Global media release:

Global Television Presents – ‘Da Kink In My Hair
An All-New 13-Part Original Series

  • Based On The Award Winning Play Embraced By Canadian And International Audiences Alike
  • Premieres Sunday, October 14 – 7:30 Pm ET/PT
  • With Special Appearances & Music By: Jully Black, Keshia Chanté, Jarvis Church, Jelleestone, Farley Flex, Kardinal Offishall

Forget about a girl’s best friend, a woman’s hairdresser is her REAL therapist…Global Television presents ‘da Kink in my Hair, a 13-episode, half-hour comedic drama about the commotion-filled days inside a beauty salon, a place where women let their hair down — in more ways than one.

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Keshia Chanté as Dahlia, Episode 4. Photo credit: Ian Watson.

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