From Brad Frenette of the National Post:

• Five reality show franchises that should replace Canadian Idol
  “To fill the void in the breaking hearts of reality television fans across the country, allow me to present five franchises that someone really should bring to Canadian television (Global, call me – I’m in the directory!)” Read more.

From Murtz Jaffer in the National Post:

• Canadian Idol cancelled for 2009
  “The official word on Canadian Idol is in and you will not be seeing it in 2009. ” Read more.

From CTV:

• Theo Tams will ‘Sing’ as the next Canadian Idol!
  “The 23-year-old music student from Lethbridge, Alta., was crowned the winner on Wednesday night’s star-studded finale, beating out Mitch MacDonald, a 22-year-old carpenter and musician from Port Hood, N.S., after four million votes were cast.” Read more.