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Pure, Schitt's Creek

Link: Pure, Schitt: CBC starts 2017 off with ye bang

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From Bill Brioux:

Pure, Schitt: CBC starts 2017 off with ye bang
It’s new year, Jacob, so walk away from ye (snow) plow; CBC has a barn full of new TV shows comin’ atcha. This week is especially big with the premiere of the Menonnite drug drama Pure Monday at 9 p.m. ET/PT. That’s followed Tuesday by the third season premiere of the hit comedy Schitt’s Creek and the series debut of Workin’ Mom’s; then it’s the third and final season of X Company Wednesday. Michael Every Day, the Lazarus-like re-boot of Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays, premieres Sun., Jan. 15. Continue reading.

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Hard Rock Medical

Link: Hard Rock Medical is us: True North and fun

From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:

Hard Rock Medical is us: True North and fun
Hard Rock Medical (Sunday, TVO, 8 p.m.) is also anchored firmly in Northern Ontario and it returns for another season this weekend. It isn’t as grand, as sweeping or as grim as Cardinal, but it’s a fascinating, sometimes fabulous little show that is a lopsided look at us – the Canada that isn’t usually the focus of TV drama. By the way, all episodes of Hard Rock Medical are streaming on TVO’s website starting Monday. You don’t have to be in Ontario to see it. Continue reading.

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Private Eyes

William Shatner among guest stars of Private Eyes season 2

From a media release:

Global announces Canadian icon William Shatner among list of guest stars joining season 2 of hit series Private Eyes

  • Additional Guest Stars Include ET Canada’s Sangita Patel, Race Car Driver James Hinchcliffe, Fashion Entrepreneur Jeanne Beker, Fashion Designer Stephan Caras, and Actor Anthony Lemke
  • Last Summer’s #1 New Series Returns to Global Spring 2017

Global is thrilled to announce award-winning Canadian actor, director, and writer William Shatner will guest star on an episode of original hit series Private Eyes. With a second season returning this spring, Shatner joins series stars Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson, and will play a P.I. and old nemesis of Angie Everett (Sampson).

Global’s detective drama also welcomes additional notable Canadian personalities including ET Canada’s very own Sangita Patel, renowned race car driver James “Hinch” Hinchcliffe, media personality and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker, top fashion designer Stephan Caras, and Canadian actor Anthony Lemke.

With an exciting 18-episode order, Season 2 picks up with Shade now Angie’s full partner in Everett Investigations, but are the two of them really ready for what that means? Team player Shade has grand plans to “grow the agency” – but lone wolf Angie’s used to things the way they are. Can these two ever reconcile their differences to succeed as a duo?

One thing’s clear: their contrasting skillsets yield results when it comes to solving cases. As their success grows, the cases that come their way get even bigger and more sophisticated, plunging them into the diverse worlds of auto racing, real estate, high fashion, and private school privilege. For all their bickering and disagreements, there’s no substitute for the adrenaline rush of taking down a bad guy or helping an innocent victim. And through it all, there’s the undeniable chemistry between the two – something they must acknowledge sooner or later.

In anticipation of the hit series’ return, viewers can catch up on the first season of Private Eyes on GlobalTV.com and Global Go.

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Degrassi

Degrassi: Next Class season 3 available on Family Channel app

From a media release:

School is back in session! Degrassi: Next Class returns for its third season, January 9 on Family Channel’s F2N

  • Full season available on The Family Channel app January 6

It may be the longest running dramatic series in Canadian history, but, much like high school, fans of Degrassi: Next Class can look forward to an unpredictable roller coaster ride of emotions when the critically acclaimed teen drama returns for its third season on Monday, January 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on Family Channel’s teen programming block F2N, the new season picks up immediately following season two’s cliffhanger finale – after the tragic bus crash which left many fans wondering whether or not their favourite characters survived. Those who can’t wait to find out what happens next, can watch all 10 episodes from season three ahead of the broadcast premiere when they are released exclusively on The Family Channel App tomorrow.

From unconventional love triangles to tackling serious subjects like abortion, to dealing with mental health issues and the introduction of Syrian refugees, season three of Degrassi: Next Class looks at many of the realities facing Canadian teens today. The season begins revealing the outcome of the devastating bus crash – many are injured and one student is left in critical condition. Degrassi opens its doors to an influx of Syrian refugees, but when some unexpected tensions arise, so do the student politics. Meanwhile, a post on Hastygram sparks a debate about social media etiquette and what is, or isn’t, appropriate to share publically.

Degrassi fans who can’t wait to binge-watch the entire season, can do so tomorrow when it is released in full on The Family Channel App. New users can find it in the F2N section and will need to unlock the F2N portal by clicking on the “Settings” menu and clicking on the check mark to make the content visible. For viewers who want to catch up on all the Next Class drama, both season one and two are currently available on The Family Channel App and Family OnDemand.

Those looking for the inside scoop can head to F2N.ca for a behind-the-scenes look at the series. The dedicated showpage features exclusive video content, information about the characters and the show’s complete schedule. Plus, fans can prove how well they know the show by testing their Degrassi knowledge with challenging episode quizzes.

The third season of Degrassi: Next Class introduces two new cast members, Dalia Yegavian and Parham Rownaghi as Syrian refugees Rasha Zuabi and Saad Al’Maliki, respectively. Also starring are: Amanda Arcuri as Lola Pacini; Amir Bageria as Baaz Nahir; Soma Bhatia as Goldi Nahir; Jamie Bloch as Yael Baron; Chelsea Clark as Esme Song; Reiya Downs as Shay Powers; Ana Golja as Zoe Rivas; Nikki Gould as Grace Cardinal; Ricardo Hoyos as Zig Novak; Ehren Kassam as Jonah Haak; Andre Kim as Winston Chu; Lyle Lettau as Tristan Milligan; Spencer Macpherson as Hunter Hollingsworth; Eric Osborne as Miles Hollingsworth III; Olivia Scriven as Maya Matlin; Dante Scott as Vijay Miraj; Sara Waisglass as Frankie Hollingsworth; Richard Walters as Deon “Tiny” Bell; and Stefan Brogren as Principal Simpson.

Degrassi: Next Class is produced by DHX Media, in association with Family Channel and Netflix. The series was co-created by Linda Schuyler who is also Executive Producer with Stephen Stohn, Sarah Glinski and Matt Huether.

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Family Channel’s premiere week includes Lost & Found Music Studios

From a media release:

Family Channel rolls out the red carpet for Series returns as part of premiere week featuring new episodes daily

  • Series returns as part of premiere week featuring new episodes daily

From Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 13 new programming floods the network with new seasons, new series and new specials airing daily at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT. The exciting week all leads into the main event, the eagerly awaited return of Lost & Found Music Studios on Friday, January 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Headlining Family Channel’s Premiere Week, Lost & Found Music Studios joins the network’s afterschool lineup on Friday, January 13 at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT. The tween drama follows the lives of aspiring musicians who are part of a unique music program. The series return will see new relationships blossom and musical collaborations form, alongside the typical drama that comes with being a teen. In next Friday’s new episode, Leia gets involved in a problem that isn’t hers and winds up hurting a friend in the process. New episodes will continue to air weekly Fridays at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT, with encore presentations at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Premiere Week officially kicks off on Monday, January 9 at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT with the season three premiere of Nowhere Boys, followed by the debut of the new sketch comedy show OMG on Tuesday. OMG will keep kids laughing for days with epic rap battles, bromances and more. On Wednesday, viewers can tune in to part one of the origin story of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir before watching a new Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street on Thursday.

Fans of Lost & Found can sing all the way to Family.ca where the music continues with brand new “Jam Sessions.” The weekly webisodes feature performances from the show, studio covers and music lessons taught by the cast. New episodes of Lost & Found Music Studios along with the other series debuting during Premiere Week will also be offered through Family OnDemand and on The Family Channel App as they become available weekly, beginning January 13.

Lost & Found Music Studios stars Shane Harte as Luke; Keara Graves as Leia; Alex Zaichkowski as John; Sarah Carmosino as Rachel; Deshaun Clarke as Jude; Ella Jonas Farlinger as Eva; Levi Randall as Theo; Maranda Thomas as Mary; Alyssa Baker as Maggie; Rakim Kelly as Isaac; Olivia Solo as Annabelle; Jeni Ross as Clara; Katrina Hachey as Hannah; and Matthew Bacik as Nate; Michael Torontow as Mr. T and Ali Milner as Parker. A companion to The Next Step, the series also features Trevor Tordjman as James; Victoria Baldesarra as Michelle; Jordan Clark as Giselle; and Brittany Raymond as Riley.

Produced by Radical Sheep Productions, a division of Boat Rocker Studios, in association with Family Channel, Lost & Found Music Studios is executive produced by creator Frank van Keeken (The Next Step, Wingin’ It), Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier (The Next Step, Wingin’ It) and Laura Harbin (The Next Step, Wingin’ It). Lost & Found Music Studios is also produced with financial assistance from The Shaw Rocket Fund and the Canada Media Fund. Boat Rocker Rights serves as the series’ worldwide distributor.

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