This week’s news cycle is exactly why I don’t try to keep up on this show. It’s literally impossible. From the Taylor Swift Super Bowl frenzy to the social media showdown in the US, and Doug Ford’s ongoing dismantling of public institutions in Ontario, it’s been a whirlwind. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more intense, Alberta’s… View Post
Canada’s own Seth Rogen and his wife enjoy the art of pottery. So who better to guest judge on the new reality series The Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown? He joins Schitt’s Creek’s warm and wonderful star turned host Jennifer Robertson and judges, expert potters Brendan Tang and Natalie Waddell. Rogen also executive produces the series. And will Schitt’s Creek be reupped for… View Post
Eating disorders in Canada stand as the third most common mental health condition, yet they remain among the most misunderstood within our society. This realm is fraught with stereotypes, mischaracterizations, and a pervasive lack of awareness. This often leaves those affected in the shadows of confusion and isolation. However, there’s a beacon of hope emerging on the horizon with Body… View Post
Supinder Wraich and Enrico Colantoni in CBC’s Allegiance Supinder Wraich is Sabrina Sohal, a top police academy achiever whose father, a federal Minister is arrested on treason charges on the day and at the place of her graduation ceremony. Suddenly under the media spotlight, she must keep her cool, and learn the ropes at work while battling thinly disguised sexism… View Post
By Anne Brodie The Canadian Reads 2015 book Ru, the dramatic true story of Kim Thúy whose family fled Vietnam for Canada, endured a nerve-shattering journey and adjustment to a strange culture has been adapted for the big screen. They were the so-called “boat people” fleeing a murderous regime. Their arrival in Quebec, to sponsors, freedom, and a new life,… View Post
Sir Lenny Henry, Britain’s beloved actor and producer remembers three strong women from his family, and all the others, who left Jamaica for better lives in England in the 50s in the BritBox series Three Little Birds. They were not prepared for the challenges they’d face including sexism, racism, and economic insecurity, but were buoyed with plenty of heart and… View Post