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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Amazing Race Canada' Maker Insight Productions Promotes Trio To Co-Chief Content Officer Roles
EXCLUSIVE: Canada's Insight Productions has promoted a trio of execs to Co-Chief Content Officer. Erin Brock, Lindsay Cox and Mark Lysakowski have all assumed the role, effective immediately, with the three overseeing the Amazing Race Canada and Big Brother Canada producer's output. Alongside CEO and Chairman John Brunton, they will also steer strategic planning and expansion plans. All three continue to report to Brunton. More from Deadline 'Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent' Producer Cameron Pictures Hires Karen Tsang From Pier 21 From Wrexham To The Rink: Edmonton Oilers Docuseries 'The Great Ones' Coming From Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort David Bezmozgis Sets Principal Photography For Film Adaptation Of Crimea-Set Novel 'The Betrayers' - Cannes Market Between them, the trio oversee the likes of Big Brother, now in its 12th season; The Amazing Race (11 seasons of Canada's highest-rated Canadian series of all time); Canadian Idol; Canada's Ultimate Challenge; The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration; The JUNO Awards; Battle of the Blades; Stronger Together and Tous Ensemble. In further news, Alison Popowich, who assists with corporate strategy and planning, has been named Director of Corporate Affairs. 'With heartfelt thanks to the best, most dedicated team in the business, these promotions position Insight to do our best work domestically as we continue to expand our international development and production slates, and our business around the world,' said Brunton. Insight recently announced casting is underway for Paramount+ series Canada Shore (working title), the local version of MTV's Jersey Shore. Brock is serving as showrunner. Today's news also follow Brunton and Michel St-Cyr, executive producer and founding shareholder of Groupe Fair-Play, partnering their companies to develop and produce projects in both official Canadian languages across multiple genres including formats, variety, live specials, competition reality, and social experiment, potentially shooting English and French versions concurrently. The partnership, initiated and overseen by Brunton and Cox, sees the two companies developing original content to expand their footholds domestically and internationally. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Irish Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Two key symptoms to look out for if you think you have shin splints
As marathon season kicks off, runners are lacing up and hitting the streets in droves, chasing that runner's high. But with increased mileage comes the risk of injuries, including the dreaded shin splints. Physiotherapist and ultrarunner Danny Brunton warns: "Shin pain, often known as 'shin splints', can be a very common injury for runners." He adds that in medical circles it's referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome or MTSS, which is essentially inflammation of the outer lining of your Tibia (shin) caused by overuse. Brunton, who is also an ambassador for Enertor running insoles, advises that distinguishing between simple inflammation and a more serious condition like a stress fracture is crucial. He notes: "With MTSS there would be a wider spread of pain (on the inside border of your shin) when pressing the area and when carrying out higher impact activity." Conversely, he points out: "Whereas with a stress fracture there would be a pain more specific/focal to a particular point.", reports Surrey Live. It's not just runners who need to watch out for this painful condition, says Kristy Thomas, a physician at Prowise Healthcare. High-impact dancers, military recruits, and other athletes are also at risk of developing shin splints. Thomas highlights that "improper form and inadequate footwear" can increase susceptibility, especially for beginners. Shin splints can flare up when you ramp up your activity or switch up your training routine, according to Sarah Campus, a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She pointed out that this increase in activity could strain the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue. She also mentioned that "anyone who has flat feet or high arches" might be more prone to shin splints, as well as those who run on hard or "uneven terrain". If you're struggling with shin splints, Thomas advises that the first step is to take a break. Applying "Ice packs placed on the shin for 15-20 minutes at regular intervals during the day can help bring down inflammation of the area," she recommended. She also suggested that "Controlled ranges of motion of stretching and strengthening of the calf region and foam rolling can decrease tension." It's crucial to consider your footwear, as shoes that absorb shock and provide support can make an "incredible difference". But if these strategies don't cut it, she warned: "When you have tried these measures to no avail, you should consider seeing a doctor to ensure there are no other injuries, such as stress fractures." Brunton chimed in on the importance of strength exercises to prevent future bouts of shin splints. He recommends easing back into running only after you've managed to walk without pain for five straight days, can sustain a 30-minute walk pain-free, pass impact tests like single-leg hopping without discomfort, and can jog for three-to-five minutes pain-free. "Running can slowly be built up with the focus on being pain free and the volume being built slowly (quicker running/intensity to follow only once volume built at slower pace). It is also important to plan recovery and allow adaptation such as running with rest days in-between," he said. However, not all shin pain will be shin splints. Thomas explained: "Other forms of shin pain include stress fractures, which are small cracks along the bone, compartment syndrome or powerful pressure within muscles, tendonitis, and nerve entrapment. "Shin pain stemming from these needs to be diagnosed accurately, as they require an entirely different treatment plan."
