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Hamilton Spectator
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Summer McIntosh on track to make swimming history. Here's how you can watch her quest for 5 golds at World Aquatics Championship
Toronto, Ontario's Summer McIntosh is on the verge of making history this week at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The 18-year-old swimming phenom added two gold medals to her resume, winning the 400 metre freestyle on Sunday, July 27, followed by the 200 metre individual medley the very next day. With three more individual gold medal events scheduled for this week, McIntosh can achieve a feat that has only been done once before in swimming history. A post shared by Summer McIntosh (@summerrmcintosh) McIntosh is on a quest to win five individual gold medals in a single world swimming championship, and could put her name on an exclusive list with American swimming legend Michael Phelps. Her next event is the 200-metre butterfly final that is scheduled for Thursday, July 31 at 7 a.m. local time. An 800-metre freestyle on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 8:17 a.m. and a 400-metre individual medley on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 8:13 a.m. are on deck after that. If successful, McIntosh would become the second swimmer after Phelps in 2007 to win five individual world championship gold medals. A post shared by Summer McIntosh (@summerrmcintosh) 'I think I'm at my best. I'm in the best shape of my life. So now I just have to act on that and put it into all my races,' McIntosh told the Associated Press . McIntosh started making waves in the swimming world as a 14-year old at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and is now a three-time Olympic champion, six-time World Aquatics champion, and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Live coverage of every race can be streamed at and CBC Gem, with coverage beginning at 7 a.m. daily. You can create a free account by visiting and you can watch on CBC Gem with the same login credentials. The full schedule for the World Aquatics Championship can be found at . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
ITV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
ITV Studios inks four-title scripted deal with CBC in Canada
ITV Studios today announces a series of significant sales to CBC across its world-class drama slate. Picked up by Canada's national public broadcaster for exclusive Canadian premieres on the free CBC Gem streaming service are Optics, Four Years Later, the second series of Showtrial and the final series of hit comedy Brassic. The deal was brokered by Craig Bohland, VP Sales, Canada, ITV Studios and Jenna Bourdeau, Senior Director, Acquisitions, at CBC. Optics and Showtrial will launch on CBC Gem in Canada this fall, Brassic in 2026, and Four Years Later is available now. 'CBC is always looking for top-tier series to further build CBC Gem's library of acclaimed international titles, and these strong comedies and dramas from ITV Studios offer audiences in Canada a range of memorable characters and engaging storytelling that they can't find anywhere else,' said Jenna Bourdeau, Senior Director, Acquisitions, CBC. Katie Buchanan, EVP Sales, Americas at ITV Studios, said, 'These four titles exemplify the breadth and ambition of ITV Studios' scripted offering - bold, compelling stories with broad international appeal. CBC is a broadcaster that truly values premium content and is the perfect home for this collection. We're excited for Canadian audiences to discover these standout titles.' Optics (6 x 30 Easy Tiger and Chaser Digital) follows two whip-smart 20-something women (Jenna Owen and Vic Zerbst) who are unexpectedly promoted to run crisis management PR firm Fritz & Randell, after the death of office patriarch Frank Fritz. As they battle weekly public relations crises from celebrities, sports stars and corporate titans, and power challenges from veteran PR flack Ian Randell (Charles Firth), they slowly come to realise that their firm might have a scandal brewing of its own, and start to wonder: have they been set up to fail? Four Years Later (8 x 30, Easy Tiger Productions) stars award-winning actress Shahana Goswami (Bombay Begums, A Suitable Boy) and Akshay Ajit Singh (24: India), as Sridevi and Yash, who have to endure four years apart right after their wedding when Yash lands a medical traineeship in Australia. The intoxicating romantic drama from the makers of Colin From Accounts and The Twelve. follows Yash and Sridevi's turbulent time apart and their reconnection - two timelines, two worlds, using both English and Hindi languages - through dual perspectives, explores the changing nature of love, intimacy and belonging as you change within yourself. Showtrial (5 x 60, World Productions) is an anthology legal drama, in which each series tells a new story of a criminal case that grips the media and divides the nation. In the second series, high-profile climate activist Marcus Calderwood is left for dead in a violent hit and run, he uses his dying moments to identify his killer - a serving policeman. But who is this unnamed 'Officer X'? What does his own history reveal about the nature of trauma and revenge, and was Marcus's death a careless accident or cold-blooded murder? Having acquired the previous six seasons of BAFTA-nominated hit comedy series Brassic, CBC has ordered the seventh and final series (6 x 30, Calamity Films). The unruly gang led by Joe Gilgun's Vinnie and Michelle Keegan's Erin Croft go out with a bang, with even more of the madness and mayhem that fans have cherished over the years. [ENDS] Notes to editors ITV Studios is a creator, producer and distributor of world-leading programmes that people can't get enough of. We connect millions of people every day and shape and reflect the world they live in. ITV Studios is home to some of the best creative minds, crafting around 7,500 hours of original programming across 60 production labels. Our global footprint spans 13 countries including the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, The Nordics, Italy and the Netherlands and our global distribution business sells our catalogue of 95,000+ hours to broadcasters and platforms around the world. ITV Studios has 160+ owned and operated channels in the social space delivering over 10bn views in 2024, as well as 20 FAST channels on 100+ channel feeds globally. It launched a new label, Zoo 55 dedicated to expanding its digital and gaming activity, in January 2025. ITV Studios is part of ITV PLC, which includes the UK's largest commercial broadcaster ITV and the ad-funded, free streaming home for ITV, ITVX.
The Province
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Groundbreaking music festival Lilith Fair star of upcoming documentary
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17 on CBC and the CBC Gem on Sept. 21 Singer/songwriter is seen here on stage during the Lilith Fair tour. The festival is the star of the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery from director Ally Pankiw. The film airs Sept. 17, on CBC and CBC Gem. Photo by Merri Cyr / Merri Cyr Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. CBC and ABC News Studios have announced the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17 on CBC and CBC Gem. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. 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REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors From director Ally Pankiw (I Used to Be Funny, Black Mirror, The Great), the feature-length documentary tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started in the late 1990s by Vancouver singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan, Terry McBride, Dan Fraser and Marty Diamond. Sarah McLachlan listens to answers from other artists during a press conference minutes before the start of the Lilith Fair concert held at UBC's Thunderbird Stadium in Vancouver in 1999. Photo by ARLEN REDEKOP / PROVINCE The successful festival ran during the summers of 1997-1999, with a one-off revival in 2010. The festival showcased female musicians and was a countermeasure to music industry standards that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back radio airplay. The artists appearing at Lilith Fair varied by date (with McLachlan and Suzanne Vega the only artists to play all dates). Artists on bills included Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Sinead O'Connor, The Chicks, The Pretenders, Brandi Carlile and many other bold type musicians. 'I'm so filled with pride and nostalgia watching this film,' said Sarah McLachlan in a statement. 'Ally and the team have beautifully captured the magic and strength of a community of women who came together and lifted each other up to create positive change in the world. I hope the film resonates with everyone and we can continue to strive to support and champion one another.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Inspired by the 2019 article, Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, from Vanity Fair and Epic Magazine and written by Jessica Hopper with Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly, the film draws from more than 600 hours of never-before-seen archival footage as well as new interviews and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists. While the film, which launches the new season of CBC's documentary series The Passionate Eye, celebrates the festival's legacy, it also addresses the backlash it faced at the time and discusses what Lilith Fair means in today's world. 'I am so proud to be a part of this beautiful doc — especially at what feels like a fitting time to highlight a story of resistance and radical joy in the face of systems that try to keep women and diverse voices small,' said director Pankiw in a statement. 'The collaborative effort of this film and what it took to make it mirrors the incredible underdog story of Sarah and her team and how they fought for Lilith to succeed against all odds.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lilith Fair stage at The Gorge Ampitheatre in Washington. The famed festival is the subject of the new CBC/ABC News documentary LilithFair: Building a Mystery which will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17, on CBC and CBC Gem. Photo by Shauna Gold / Shauna Gold Schitt's Creek star and creator Dan Levy is a producer on the project through his Not A Real Production Company. 'Lilith Fair holds a very special place in my heart,' said Levy in a statement. 'It was one of the first spaces where I remember feeling at home. The music, the sense of community, and the power of a group of women proving an entire industry wrong was a tremendous thing to experience. What Sarah built with that festival changed so much for so many people. And while it is now seen as an odds-defying success story, it was an uphill battle every step of the way. And there is a lot to be learned from that story. It's an honour to be working alongside Sarah on this and I am excited for everyone to understand just how revolutionary Lilith Fair really was.' In addition to the documentary premiere this fall, McLachlan will launch her first studio album of new music in over a decade, Better Broken will drop on Sept. 19. 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CBC
7 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
'Battle of the Titans': Summer McIntosh vs. Katie Ledecky in the 800m free
American powerhouse Katie Ledecky broke her own 800m free world record in May, and just a few weeks later at Canadian Trials Summer McIntosh came within .95 seconds of the record in her 800m final. On Day 7 of swimming worlds we will witness these two champions go head-to-head for what The Ready Room's Brittany MacLean Campbell is calling the 'race of the century'. Watch it live August 2nd on CBC Gem.
Vancouver Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Groundbreaking music festival Lilith Fair star of upcoming documentary
CBC and ABC News Studios have announced the new documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery will premiere in Canada on Sept. 17 on CBC and the CBC Gem on Sept. 21. From director Ally Pankiw (I Used to Be Funny, Black Mirror, The Great), the feature-length documentary tells the untold story of the groundbreaking music festival featuring only women artists, started in the late 1990s by Vancouver singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan , Terry McBride, Dan Fraser and Marty Diamond. The successful festival ran during the summers of 1997-1999, with a one-off revival in 2010. The festival showcased female musicians and was a countermeasure to music industry standards that limited women from playing together on a concert bill and getting back-to-back radio airplay. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The artists appearing at Lilith Fair varied by date (with McLachlan and Suzanne Vega the only artists to play all dates). Artists on bills included Bonnie Raitt, Tracy Chapman, Sheryl Crow, Indigo Girls, Diana Krall, Emmylou Harris, Sinead O'Connor, The Chicks, The Pretenders, Brandi Carlile and many other bold type musicians. 'I'm so filled with pride and nostalgia watching this film,' said Sarah McLachlan in a statement. 'Ally and the team have beautifully captured the magic and strength of a community of women who came together and lifted each other up to create positive change in the world. I hope the film resonates with everyone and we can continue to strive to support and champion one another.' Inspired by the 2019 article, Building a Mystery: An Oral History of Lilith Fair, from Vanity Fair and Epic Magazine and written by Jessica Hopper with Sasha Geffen and Jenn Pelly, the film draws from more than 600 hours of never-before-seen archival footage as well as new interviews and stories from fans, festival organizers, and artists. While the film, which launches the new season of CBC's documentary series The Passionate Eye, celebrates the festival's legacy, it also addresses the backlash it faced at the time and discusses what Lilith Fair means in today's world. 'I am so proud to be a part of this beautiful doc — especially at what feels like a fitting time to highlight a story of resistance and radical joy in the face of systems that try to keep women and diverse voices small,' said director Pankiw in a statement. 'The collaborative effort of this film and what it took to make it mirrors the incredible underdog story of Sarah and her team and how they fought for Lilith to succeed against all odds.' Schitt's Creek star and creator Dan Levy is a producer on the project through his Not A Real Production Company. 'Lilith Fair holds a very special place in my heart,' said Levy in a statement. 'It was one of the first spaces where I remember feeling at home. The music, the sense of community, and the power of a group of women proving an entire industry wrong was a tremendous thing to experience. What Sarah built with that festival changed so much for so many people. And while it is now seen as an odds-defying success story, it was an uphill battle every step of the way. And there is a lot to be learned from that story. It's an honour to be working alongside Sarah on this and I am excited for everyone to understand just how revolutionary Lilith Fair really was.' In addition to the documentary premiere this fall, McLachlan will launch her first studio album of new music in over a decade, Better Broken will drop on Sept. 19. McLachlan will also be touring across Canada this fall. For more information, visit Dgee@
