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CBC
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
The long-awaited return of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling
Social Sharing Maple Leaf Wrestling was a major and historic player in Canada's pro wrestling industry for over half a century, until it folded in the '80s. Recently, the brand was bought and renamed Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling, and this Saturday marks the return of the franchise to its original home base, the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto (formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens). Today on Commotion, guest host Ali Hassan speaks with wrestling fan Sarah Kurchak about the history of the Maple Leaf wrestling brand, and what its return might signal for the future of wrestling in Canada. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube (this segment begins at 11:00):
CBC
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Why everyone's talking about Love on the Spectrum
Love on the Spectrum is a reality dating series unlike any other. Instead of being set on an island, or asking people to connect through a wall, or focusing on whether people are "there for the right reasons," this show brings a decidedly warmer energy to the genre. Now in its third season, the series follows people on the autism spectrum in the U.S. as they navigate the world of dating and relationships. The new season lands at a particularly crucial time for autistic people in the U.S., as U.S. Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently made troubling and scientifically inaccurate comments about the condition. Some of the cast have even spoken out about these comments, and suggested the U.S. Health secretary might benefit from watching the show. Though it's won multiple Emmys and earned a loyal fanbase of viewers, some point out that the series isn't without its faults. Can a reality show change people's perceptions — and is this the show to do it for the autistic community? Today on Commotion, author Sarah Kurchak and culture critic Glenn Sumi join host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to discuss the popular Netflix reality dating series, and what it can tell us about mainstream television's perceptions of autistic people.
