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The joy of gay, smutty TV
After helping make some of the most successful TV shows out of Canada ever — “Letterkenny” and “Shoresy” — Jacob Tierney figured he was done telling …
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Meadowlarks is a family drama about the 60s Scoop
In the new film “Meadowlarks,” four Cree siblings separated at birth as a result of the Sixties Scoop reunite for a week in Banff, Alberta. Tasha Hub…
6 months ago
Why Nia DaCosta wants to see Black women behaving badly on-screen
When the filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple) was growing up, she says she only saw Black women portrayed i…
6 months ago
The Barr Brothers had to get honest with themselves
The Barr Brothers are a Montreal band who are back with their first new album in eight years, “Let it Hiss.” Brad Barr joins Tom Power to share how g…
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Joe Hill’s new novel is in conversation with dad Stephen King’s work
Acclaimed bestselling horror writer Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box, NOS4A2, Locke & Key) is back with his first novel in nearly a decade, “King Sorrow.” …
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Remembering Jimmy Cliff
Today, we’re remembering Jamaican musician and trailblazer Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81. A few years ago, the Grammy-winning reggae legend joi…
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Gerry Dee’s dad was obsessed with serial killers
Gerry Dee was a Toronto high school teacher when he started moonlighting as a comedian more than a decade ago. Now, he’s the host of “Family Feud Can…
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Meredith Moon found her voice busking
When she’s up on stage, Meredith Moon comes across as a confident, powerful performer. But when she was growing up, she struggled with stage fright. …
6 months ago
William Prince on his new music, the Opry and all things Winnipeg
On his latest album, “Further From the Country,” William Prince moves away from his usual country sound into new sonic territory. Known for his intim…
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Tom Allen’s new book is an almanac for classical music lovers
For decades, Tom Allen has been boosting the nation's knowledge of classical music. He’s the host of the CBC music show “About Time,” as well as a mu…
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