Brazilian nuns become social media stars with dancing and beatboxing
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CBC
6 hours ago
- CBC
CBC SETS FALL 2025 PREMIERE DATES FOR MORE THAN 30 NEW AND RETURNING ORIGINAL CANADIAN SERIES ON CBC GEM AND CBC TV
THE PASSIONATE EYE premieres with highly anticipated documentary LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY (September 17) following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival DRAGONS' DEN (September 25) celebrates its landmark 20th season by revisiting memorable entrepreneurs and deals from the past two decades, and welcomes Celebrity Dragon Drew Scott New factual series LOCALS WELCOME (October 5) hosted by food writer Suresh Doss dives deep into Canada's diverse food scene Based on the hit international format, new series THE ASSEMBLY (November 6) features authentic conversations between autistic interviewers and Canadian celebrities Heather Hiscox celebrates her 20th anniversary as host of CBC MORNING LIVE and her farewell broadcast on November 6 Returning audience favourites include THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (September 16), MARKETPLACE (September 26), HEARTLAND (October 5), THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (October 5), MURDOCH MYSTERIES (October 6), THE FIFTH ESTATE (October 10), THE NATURE OF THINGS (October 29) and FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (November 28 on CBC Gem) Original kids programming includes the new CBC Kids Studio series HEY JOOJO! (September 1) with special guests Mike Myers and Patty Sullivan and new tween drama THE UNSTOPPABLE JENNY GARCIA (September 5 on CBC Gem) from Catherine Hernandez CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 30 original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country. The first episode of all series will be available to stream on CBC Gem starting at 9 a.m. ET on their premiere dates noted below with a new episode available weekly at the same time, unless otherwise specified. CBC TV local broadcast times are noted in parentheses (for Newfoundland and Labrador, please add half an hour to all times). *Images from CBC fall 2025 titles are available here.* Please credit Courtesy of CBC. New Canadian Original Series LOCALS WELCOME *New Factual Series* (10x30) - Premieres Sunday, October 5 (9 p.m.) LOCALS WELCOME is a celebration of the lesser-known food places that make up the fabric of Canada's rich and diverse communities. Hosted by food writer Suresh Doss, the series puts food back where it belongs: in a take-out container. Outside a strip mall. On the hood of a parked car. From his home base of Scarborough, Suresh will zig zag across Toronto, explore Montreal and even journey to Richmond, BC - all in service of helping Canadians understand the fascinating and transformative power of the foods that connect us all. Featured special guests include Matty Matheson, Ann Pornel and David Schwartz. THE ASSEMBLY *New Factual Series* (6x30 on CBC Gem, 3x60 on CBC TV) - Premieres Thursday, November 6 (9 p.m.) In each episode of this unique entertainment series based on the hit international format, one of Canada's most popular celebrities and public figures faces a group of 30 atypical interviewers, all on the autism spectrum. Featured celebrity guests include Jann Arden, Allan Hawco, Howie Mandel, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, with more to be announced. Returning Series CORONATION STREET - ongoing (weekdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.) THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (21x30) *Season 33* - Premieres Tuesday, September 16 (8 p.m.) JUST FOR LAUGHS GAGS (11x30) - Premieres Tuesday, September 16 (8:30 p.m.) THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP *Season 6* (4x30) - Premieres Tuesday, September 16 at 9:30 p.m. on CBC TV (all episodes available beginning Friday, August 29 on CBC Gem) THE PASSIONATE EYE (9x60 + 1x120) - Premieres Wednesday, September 17 (8 p.m., 9 p.m. beginning September 24) THE PASSIONATE EYE returns with a new season of thought-provoking original documentaries, beginning with LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY, telling the story of and challenges faced by the groundbreaking music festival started by iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan and her team in the late 1990s. DRAGONS' DEN *Season 20* (12x60) - Premieres Thursday, September 25 (8 p.m.) In this milestone 20th anniversary season, DRAGONS' DEN welcomes Celebrity Guest Dragon, Drew Scott, Property Brother and Co-Founder of Scott Brothers Global, and revisits some of the most memorable deals from the past two decades, spotlighting exciting new innovations and sharing stories from entrepreneurs that represent the best of Canada. PLAN B *Season 3* (6x60) - Premieres Thursday, September 25 at 9 p.m. on CBC TV (streaming now on CBC Gem) HEARTLAND *Season 19* (10x60) - Premieres Sunday, October 5 (7 p.m.) THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW *Season 9* (8x60) - Premieres Sunday, October 5 (8 p.m.) FAMILY FEUD CANADA - (64x30) *Season 7* - Premieres Monday, October 6 (7:30 p.m.), airing four nights a week, Monday to Thursday MURDOCH MYSTERIES *Season 19* (21x60) - Premieres Monday, October 6 (8 p.m.) THE NATURE OF THINGS *Season 65* (14x60) - Premieres Wednesday, October 29 (8 p.m.) FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS *Season 2* (6x60) - All episodes available beginning November 28 on CBC Gem CBC News ABOUT THAT WITH ANDREW CHANG (11x30) - Premieres Friday, September 19 at 8:30 p.m. on CBC TV (Available weekday mornings on CBC Gem and the CBC News streaming channel) MARKETPLACE *Season 53* (15x30) - Premieres Friday, September 26 (8 p.m.) THE FIFTH ESTATE *Season 51* (14x60) - Premieres Friday, October 10 (9 p.m.) THE NATIONAL - ongoing (live at 10 p.m. weekdays and Sundays on CBC TV and CBC Gem) CBC's flagship national newscast with Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault (Monday - Thursday), guest hosts on Friday and Ian Hanomansing on Sunday. After 20 years of bringing Canadians the news they need as they start their day, on November 6 Heather Hiscox bids farewell in front of a live audience at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. More details to be announced soon. CBC Sports CBC SPORTS PRESENTS - ongoing (live on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on CBC TV and CBC Gem) Looking ahead to Team Canada's participation at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, CBC SPORTS will continue to follow high-performance winter sport athletes including at Skate Canada International (Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 in Saskatoon) and IBSF Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cups (Nov. 21 - Jan. 18 across various European venues). The fall season also includes the World Boxing Championships (Sept. 4-14 in Liverpool), 2025 World Athletics Championships (Sept. 12-21 in Tokyo), World Rowing Championships (Sept. 20-28 in Shanghai) and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup (Oct. 23-25 in Toronto). CBC SPORTS will once again offer coverage of the U Sports Championships (Oct. 29 - Nov 22 and March 5-22), including the Vanier Cup (Nov. 22 in Regina), showcasing Canada's top university and college athletes, as well as the remaining games of the Northern Super League inaugural season, including the first-ever NSL championship game (Nov. 15 in Toronto). CBC Kids Originals HEY JOOJO! *New Live-Action Series* - Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC TV A brand new live-action short-format series for kids aged 4-6 that peeks into the everyday adventures of Joojo (Joojo Paintsil), his cousin Gary the Unicorn, and their friendly neighbours in their funky apartment home, with guest stars including Canadian icon Mike Myers, and kids TV veteran Patty Sullivan. THE UNSTOPPABLE JENNY GARCIA *New Tween Series* (8x12) - All episodes available beginning Friday, September 5 on CBC Gem Written by Catherine Hernandez (novel Scarborough and its film adaptation) for a tween audience, THE UNSTOPPABLE JENNY GARCIA follows a 13-year-old hip-hop dancer as her life is disrupted by the news that she has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and she must navigate a new path full of treatments and hospital stays while trying to make room for friends and fun. TOOPY & BINOO - FABULOUS ADVENTURES *Animated Series Reboot* (39x7) - Premieres Saturday, October 25 on CBC TV and CBC Gem A reboot of the iconic Canadian preschool buddy comedy for CBC/Radio-Canada brings back the delightful duo of Toopy, the clumsy mouse, and Binoo, the quiet cat. This 2D-animated series will introduce new imaginative stories and whimsical adventures to a fresh generation of viewers, continuing the legacy of the original. DINO RANCH: ISLAND EXPLORERS *New Animated Series* (26x22) - Premieres Saturday, November 8 on CBC TV and CBC Gem This DINO RANCH spinoff sees the Cassidy Kids, also known as The Dino Ranchers, embark on the adventure of a lifetime on legendary Dino Island, a lost world teeming with undiscovered dinosaurs and mysterious locations. IT'S ANDREW! (formerly known as ANDREW THE BIG BIG UNICORN) *New Animated Series* (40x7) - Premieres Friday, December 5 on CBC Gem and Wednesday, December 10 on CBC TV This new animated series for CBC/Radio-Canada and ABC Australia follows Andrew, a wide-eyed, joyful young rhino bursting with creativity as he navigates life as a big BIG unicorn in the ever-surprising world of Hornsby Downs. Returning Kids Series MINI-JON AND MINI-MAPLE *Season 3* (36x4) - Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC Gem and Monday, September 8 on CBC TV JEREMY & JAZZY *Season 3* (22x2) - Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC Gem and Monday, September 8 on CBC TV PLAYING WITH STU *Season 2* (11x1) - Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC Gem and Monday, September 8 on CBC TV GO TOGO *Season 2* (31x5) - Premieres Monday, December 1 on CBC Gem and CBC TV -30- About CBC Gem CBC Gem is Canada's streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 400 documentary features, more than 700 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 400 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at and on connected TVs via Roku, Samsung, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, LG, Google Chromecast, Android TV and Xbox, as well as TV service provider Rogers Xfinity. About CBC/Radio-Canada CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada's trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Globe and Mail
Weeds in a bouquet? Why not?
This isn't a how-to manual. It's a 'why not?' manual. The purpose here is to untether beauty from a price tag. In the past few years, we've re-evaluated plenty. Things like kale and ripped jeans. Running shoes as business attire. Macaroni and cheese on Michelin-starred menus. Orchids? Yawn. After a long exile, the ignoble carnation is making a comeback. The humble has been venerated; the exalted, depreciated. When it comes to fashion, nothing is etched in stone. And that includes bouquets. Let's look at floral arrangements in a new way. Not what's possible with imported Ecuadorean roses, but what can be achieved with what's at hand. Or underfoot, as the case may be. Call them what you will – roadside bouquets, rubble arrangements – they're made of things you've seen all your life without ever really seeing them. The Erin Brockovich, Karate Kid and Slumdog Millionaire of the floral world. Losers … but only at first blush. In other words: weeds. Whenever land is disturbed, weeds will crop up. In the botanical world, they're known as pioneer species, or ruderal plants, meaning flora that flourishes in the nastiest of conditions. These gardens of the misbegotten flourish at the perimeters of construction sites, roadway verges, vacant lots – essentially at the intersection of traffic and neglect. Consider the dandelion … and doesn't every homeowner with a lawn or garden consider the damned dandelion? It was introduced to North America in the 1600s, brought over, some say, on the Mayflower for its medicinal properties. Given its remarkable ability to disperse seeds, it only took a few years for the dandelion to weasel its way into every landscape of the New World. Along the way, we forgot all the reasons that brought this useful plant here in the first place. And we have grown blind to its humble beauty, be it in brilliant yellow or delicate puffball form. Now is the time to right that wrong. The same forces that are driving up the cost of kiwis and cauliflower are affecting the floral industry. Every aspect of production and shipping has gone up. Everyone is having to get more resourceful. And that includes you. Stems of Queen Anne's lace can be found in florists selling for $3.50 each … or you can pluck a few for free from alongside the train tracks. A thoughtful agglomeration of weeds can make for a spectacular bouquet without costing you one red cent. Take your clippers with you while walking the dog. Cutting weeds is the botanical equivalent of picking up litter: No one will stop you and there'll be just as many when you pass by the area the following week. Just be mindful that one person's 'weed' can be Mother Nature's special child. Take milkweed, for example. The magnificent monarch butterfly depends upon the native species as a food source and as a host plant for its larvae. And the aggressive goldenrod, unfairly maligned by allergy sufferers, is actually a keystone species in North America. Using a plant ID app can help avoid upsetting the ecosystem. In the years ahead, I suspect we'll all be learning more about weeds. We'll be eating them, using them therapeutically and relying more and more upon their hidden environmental benefits. And perhaps, one day, thrifty brides will walk down the aisle carrying a cheerful armload of purple toadflax instead of costly, imported calla lilies. Dandelions and cranesbill are among the weediest of weeds, but they also happen to make a grand display when massed together in an appropriate vase. Or bucket, as in this case. This particular variety of cranesbill, which is not native, is sometimes called Herb Robert, or Stinky Bob, as it has a nasty odour when uprooted. The pops of yellow are, of course, the cursed dandelion. This bouquet lasted for more than a week but a note: Dandelions close up for the night, which diminishes, but does not destroy, the effect of this bouquet. You wouldn't naturally find together the two principals happily cohabitating here. Given their druthers, long-stemmed clover prefers damp soil and Queen Anne's lace leans toward arid conditions. Nonetheless, the frothy white filigree handsomely offsets the fragrant, mauve punctuations of clover in this old green ewer. Use caution when foraging Queen Anne's lace, lest you mistakenly pick one of its doppelgangers – poison hemlock (used by Socrates to end his life) or common yarrow (a native food source for many insects). A week later this bouquet still looked foyer-worthy. Something about this bouquet suggests the work of American abstract artist Cy Twombly. The scribbly buttercup, the graffiti of the tall grasses, little purple explosions from the toadflax – it's a floral rendering of abstract expressionism. This arrangement surprised me: It remained unchanged for more than a week … a claim lilies and snapdragons could never make. A line of these would look grand on the Thanksgiving dinner table. Sheaves of wheat are emblematic of autumn and, luckily, there's an abundance of tall grasses to be found growing along most fencelines or in alleyways. You'll need a good fistful of grass for each sheaf. The trick is to tie the bundle quite high so as to create a wide, stable base. Raffia is ideal for this but twine could work, too. Cut the base evenly with clippers. The bigger the bundle, the more stable the bouquet. You're done! Jane Macdougall is a writer based in Vancouver.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Alberta pros share how working in film and television has changed how they watch
'The Last of Us' was shot in about 180 locations across Alberta, including Calgary, Edmonton and Waterton, over the span of more than a year. Inevitably, if you work in the film and television industry, it will warp how you watch other productions 'just for fun.' At the panel 'How to get into the motion picture industry in Alberta' on the Calgary Comics and Entertainment Expo's final day Sunday, laughs were had as five professionals considered how working in film and television has impacted how they watch film and television. The short answer is, 'Greatly.' On the panel were Ivona Reis, second assistant camera, with ICG 669; Mohammad Qazzaz, locations manager, with DGC AB; Pardeep Sooch, actor, with ACTRA AB; James Reckseidler, independent director and producer, and representing the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers; and Chase Cardinal, makeup artist, with IATSE Local 212. 'People are making choices, and you don't know what the choices were, but it goes to, 'What happened at the start of the day on set?'' Reckseidle said. 'What happened in the wardrobe trailer? What happened with the camera? What happened with the blocking that you would never see? 'It's all choice-making and you hope that it looks seamless and that it's magical for the audience. ... But that's all we're watching. As a director, I'm just like, 'That's an interesting choice.'' Qazzaz said everyone will zone in on something specific and what that is for you will usually depend on what department you're coming from. 'Actors look at actors, directors look at directing,' he said. 'I look at a scene in Times Square in New York and I cringe. ... What did they have to do to get that location?' Reis agreed, saying she has to remind herself not to look at productions from a technical standpoint. 'A lot of times, I can kind of guess how they did it but if I can't, I really like to go down a rabbit hole and watch how they did it and what-not,' she said. 'Something my wife and I do, because we both went through the background phase, is look at background and extras in the background,' Sooch said. 'It is hilarious. 'On set, everyone is silent but they fill it in, so you see people miming weird things and there's fake talking and it's so comical.' Cardinal's takeaway? Film is not so glamorous. 'I liken it to camping, basically, except for me, it'sI'm going camping, I bring my chair, my gear and everything but then I also have to powder people's faces,' he said. 'It's fun and it's awesome, but anytime I watch a movie and I see them in a super hot desert or I see them on a mountain in the snow ... I cringe because I know how miserable everybody probably was out there, waiting for them to get those shots.' Reis has worked on Ghostbusters: Afterlife and multiple seasons of Fargo, among other productions. Qazzaz has worked on the last season of Fargo,the first season of The Last of Us and more. Sooch's credits include The Last of Us and Heartland. Reckseidler's latest film, The Ties That Bind, is about to open. Reckseidler's work with the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers involves helping others on a similar path to his get a leg up in the industry. Cardinal has recently worked on The Last of Us and the fifth season of Fargo.
