From Kevin Tierney of the Montreal Gazette:
Link: How the CRTC is like House of Cards
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is an unknown entity to most Canadians, and that is probably not a good thing.
In recent days it has come under increased scrutiny for a number of reasons, both policy and personal/personnel, but the discussion in the media is almost always within the Business section of newspapers.
In and of itself that says a lot. Continue reading.
Wow, what a day! Hundreds of Murdoch Mysteries fans filled the CBC atrium and Glenn Gould Theatre, in Toronto’s headquarters to experience Unlock Murdoch, a chance to celebrate the series, ask behind-the-scenes folks who work on the show, the writers and the cast about our favourite program and watch the Season 10 premiere, “Great Balls of Fire, Part 1.”
Greg David from TV, eh? was there, moderating the panels all day long and we had a blast chatting with fans and the people involved in the show. Did you miss the Facebook Live streamed sessions, or want to watch them all over again? Go to Murdoch Mysteries’ Facebook page, or click on the videos below.
Season 10 of Murdoch Mysteries returns Monday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. on CBC.
Behind the scenes with composer Rob Carli, hair stylist Shirley Bond, casting director Diane Kerbel and prop master Craig Grant
Q&A with Murdoch Mysteries‘ writers
In Conversation with Yannick Bisson
Post-screening cast Q&A
From Eric Volmers of the Calgary Herald:
Link: CIFF: Fans from across the globe gather in Calgary to celebrate Alberta-shot Heartland’s 10th season
There is roughly 14,000 kilometres between the scenic Alberta ranch where CBC’s Heartland is filmed and Briohne Sykes’s home in Brisbane, Australia.
But she sees the fictional Bartlett ranch as her home, or at least her sanctuary. She considers the wholesome Bartlett-Fleming clan her family. Continue reading.
Emily Osmond retired to her home community near Kawacatoose First Nation, Saskatchewan, after living a full life having run three different businesses and raising several children as her own.
Emily lived alone with her dogs, not wanting to be in a retirement home waiting to die. She kept track of her medication on a calendar; on September 13, 2007, Emily made her last entry on that calendar and vanished without a trace. Her family believes Emily was taken—her dogs were abandoned—she had told no one she was leaving and her purse was still in her home when the police investigated.
The family suspects there was foul play. It appeared to family members her things had been disturbed and unfamiliar tire tracks riddled her property. It was unlikely she could travel far from her home as she used a cane. To further create heartache for the family, Emily’s grand nephew, Cody Wolf, disappeared a few years later. As a result, the community and law enforcement agencies have come together.
Lloyd Goodwill, RCMP-retired, has a hard time understanding how one missing person case is somehow more important than another, as is the case with so many of the murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. The lack of that equity in the past is why we are now seeing an inquiry by the Canadian federal government. This case also raises awareness that Indigenous women and girls live with a higher risk of violence in their lives simply due to their Indigenity.
Taken is currently running a contest via Facebook. You could win a visit to the set in 2017 and be a part of the shoot. Interested participants can find details here. The name of the winner will be announced on Facebook following the airing of next week’s episode on October 14.
Taken airs a new episode Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ET on APTN.
From Anna Borowiecki of St. Albert Gazette:
Link: Heartland launches 10th anniversary season
I can’t see former St. Albert resident Mark Haroun’s face during our telephone interview from Calgary. But I do hear the smile in his voice. With good reason.
The co-executive producer and senior writer of Heartland has shepherded the popular CBC family drama through a decade of incredible growth, both in terms of storylines and audience. Continue reading.
