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TORONTO (September 14, 2026) – CTV News and Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina are pleased to announce that student journalist Anahadhbir Singh has been selected as the recipient of the annual Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship, in partnership with RTDNF Canada and Massey College at the University of Toronto. 

The Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship program is designed to support an emerging journalist who will produce a substantial and original piece that will be considered for publication on a CTV News platform, and will explore a subject or theme that is significant to Canada and Canadians. Throughout the reporting process, the Fellow will receive academic mentoring from faculty at Massey College, and from the leading team of journalists at CTV NATIONAL NEWS. More information on the Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship is available at CTVNews.ca.  

Based in Toronto, Singh currently attends the University of Toronto and is a candidate for a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. His work has been published in the Toronto Observer and Hindustan Times. His fellowship project focuses on Canada’s gig economy, examining the gap between everyday users of delivery platforms and the challenges that gig workers face. 

“We received a very impressive array of submissions for this year’s fellowship, and as the digital economy continues its rapid expansion, Anahadhbir’s proposal stood out for its relevance to the realities facing gig workers in Canada,” said Sachedina. “All of us at CTV NATIONAL NEWS, alongside our partners at RTDNF Canada and Massey College, look forward to supporting him as he develops this important story.” 

“I'm honoured to receive this year's Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship. It’s an incredible opportunity to further expand my reporting into the daily experiences of Canadian gig workers,” said Singh. “My hope is that this project sparks a deeper understanding of the people behind the popular delivery apps that Canadians rely on every day.”  

“Congratulations to Anahadhbir and his determination to dig deeper into the gig economy and its effect on a growing number of Canadians,” said Gina Lorentz, President, RTDNF Canada. “The Radio Television and Digital News Foundation thanks CTV News and Omar Sachedina for giving this remarkable opportunity to talented new journalists.” 

“As the digital revolution is reshaping journalism, it is also reshaping society,” said Dr. James Orbinski, Principal of Massey College. “Anahadhbir Singh’s work is an important window into the human impacts of our digital and (soon-to-be) A.I. revolutionary economy. Massey College looks forward to welcoming another outstanding Sachedina CTV News Fellow!” 

Canadians can continue to connect with CTV News to access all the comprehensive news they need by visiting CTVNews.ca, subscribing to the organization’s daily newsletters, and by downloading the official CTV News app.  

Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina and CTV News Announce 2026 Recipient of the Sachedina ∙ CTV News ∙ Fellowship

TORONTO (September 14, 2026) – CTV News and Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Omar Sachedina are pleased to announce that student journalist Anahadhbir S...

 TORONTO, ON (September 14, 2026) – Something wicked this way comes. Crave announced today that its eight-episode, half-hour drama, YAGA, a spellbinding mystery thriller which re-imagines the myth of Baba Yaga, premieres on Friday, October 23.

Following a captivating kickoff at San Diego Comic Con in July, momentum for YAGA continues to build. Before its highly anticipated debut, the series is set to have its world premiere on September 17 at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, followed by a panel at New York Comic Con on October 9, revealing exclusive content. The first two episodes drop on Oct. 23, followed by one episode on subsequent Fridays, until the two-episode finale on Nov. 27.

A sneak peek clip was also released today:

Additionally, in tandem with each episode of YAGA, Crave presents an original companion podcast to the series. Hosted by Canadian content creator and podcaster Carley Thorne, YAGA: THE OFFICIAL PODCAST, unpacks each episode, providing a deeper dive into key moments, theories, behind-the-scenes exclusives, and more. The podcast is available to stream on Crave and Crave’s Official YouTube account beginning Oct. 23, as well as on iHeart and all major podcast platforms.

YAGA is based on the hit play by Kat Sandler who also serves as writer, showrunner, and executive producer. It follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in the small coastal town of Whittock, to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.

Additional cast includes Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, Ezra Franky, Patrick Gilmore, Katharine Isabelle, and Hiro Kanagawa, along with Emilija Baranac, Georgia Acken, Anisa Harris, and Sam Krochmal.

David Frazee and Rachel Talalay serve as co-directors. Mackenzie Donaldson, Andrew Miller, and Carrie-Anne Moss are executive producers, and Charles Cooper is producer.

YAGA is produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures, in association with Bell Media, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund (CMF), the Rogers Series Fund, and the Bell Fund.

The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company. To date, it has been acquired by AMC Global Media for AMC+ in the U.S., Sky in the UK and Ireland, Sky in New Zealand, HBO Max in Europe (excluding UK and Ireland), and Foxtel Group in Australia. YAGA is available for international broadcasters as either four one-hour episodes, or eight half-hour episodes.

For Bell Media: Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development; Lauren MacKinlay is Development Executive; Rachel Ferguson is Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning; Brian Blazik is Head of Bell Media Sales, Sphere Abacus; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager; and Justin Stockman is Vice President, Global Content.

For Blink49 Studios: Pancho Mansfield is President, Global Scripted Television; Carolyn Newman is Executive Vice President, Global Scripted Television; Tashi Bieler is Senior Vice President, Head of Production; Mara Dunker is Production Executive.

Welcome to Whittock…The Crave Original Series YAGA Premieres October 23

 TORONTO, ON (September 14, 2026) – Something wicked this way comes. Crave announced today that its eight-episode, half-hour drama, YAGA, a spellbindi...

TORONTO (September 10, 2026) – From Jersey Shore to spirits galore! Reality television icon Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi trades beachside adventures for haunted halls in SNOOKI: THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE, a spine-tingling new Crave Original series that follows Snooki as she explores the stories, secrets, and spirits said to inhabit some of Canada’s most intriguing locations. The eight-episode, hour-long unscripted series launches October 2 with the first two episodes, followed by two all-new episodes released every Friday.

With no formal paranormal training, but a lifelong connection and unwavering belief in the unknown, Snooki joins an expert team of investigators to explore some of Canada’s reportedly most haunted locations. Alongside internationally acclaimed psychic medium Kevin Whitaker, occult expert and historian Missy Morrow, and paranormal tech specialist Todd Thomas, Snooki faces chilling encounters, unexplained phenomena, and startling discoveries that challenge everything she thought she knew about the spirit world.

Filmed across eight episodes at historic and reportedly haunted sites throughout Ontario, the team’s investigations include Tuckett Mansion in Hamilton, Fulford Place in Brockville, Huron Historic Gaol in Goderich, a heritage village in Peterborough, Old Fort Erie, and the Niagara Parks Power Station and Loretto Academy – a historic 19th-century convent and school in Niagara Falls. What begins as a curiosity-driven adventure quickly evolves into a deeply personal journey as Snooki develops her instincts and confidence in the field, transforming from a paranormal novice into an increasingly capable investigator.

Click here for a sneak peek at SNOOKI: THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE
On the series premiere, Snooki begins her paranormal journey at the infamous Tuckett Mansion in Hamilton, Ont., where a playful spirit soon gives way to evidence of a far darker entity lurking within the historic building. 

Episode 2 follows Snooki and the team as they descend into the Huron Historic Gaol in Goderich, Ont., where the ghost of a hanged prisoner, unexplained blood, and the presence of a young girl transform the investigation into a chilling encounter with the past.

SNOOKI: THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE is produced by Buck Productions in association with My Entertainment and Crave. Executive producers are Sean Buckley, Jim Kiriakakis, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, and Justin Stockman. Kyle Whitelaw serves as showrunner and director. Produced with the participation of the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.

For Bell Media, Danielle Pearson is Senior Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Heather Williamson is Sr. Development Executive, Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming;  Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning, Brian Blazik is Head of Bell Media Sales, Sphere Abacus; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Vice President, Global Content.

SNOOKI THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Explores Canada’s Most-Haunted Locations in Crave Original SNOOKI: THE PARANORMAL ROOKIE, October 2

TORONTO (September 10, 2026) – From Jersey Shore to spirits galore! Reality television icon Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi trades beachside adventures for ha...

September 10 – SUPERGIRL (2026) *Movie* 

 	In its inaugural flight into the new DC Cinematic Universe, SUPERGIRL reveals the origin of the interplanetary nomad Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, cousin of Kal-El, better known as Superman. Headstrong, worldly-wise, and often reckless, Supergirl exudes a brand of heroism all her own: truthful, relatable, and always on her own terms. But when an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion. Together they undertake an epic, interstellar journey, struggling to balance one’s need for vengeance with the pursuit of justice—and to save the life of Kara’s best friend, her dog Krypto. Starring Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, with David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa. 

 

September 13 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK *Season 2 Premiere*  

 	Academy Award‑nominated actor and global icon Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park, Wicked) will take to the stage as the first host of the new season, joined by acclaimed Irish singer‑songwriter and Brit Award nominee CMAT. The series once again welcomes a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode, alongside topical sketches, live music performances, and a British take on the iconic Weekend Update segment. New episodes of SNL UK stream Sundays on Crave, beginning Sept. 13.  

 

September 14 – 78TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS *Special* 

 	78TH PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS hosted by Mariska Hargitay (LAW &amp; ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT) airs live Monday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater at L.A. on CTV and streams on Crave. 

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 ***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

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Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of September 10 – 16 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

September 10 – HBO Original A KILLER STORY E1 (Series Premiere) 

 

Movies

September 10 – SUPERGIRL (2026) (Standard and with ASL) 

September 10 – THE LITTLE SISTER  

September 11 – ARMAGEDDON 

September 11 – LITTLE LORRAINE *Canadian Title* 

September 11 – DO NOT ENTER 

September 11 – DOIN' IT *Canadian Title* 

September 11 – CHEF 

September 11 – COLOURS OF TIME 

September 11 – YOU ARE HERE: A COME FROM AWAY STORY (Documentary) *Canadian Title* 

September 11 – TRIBECA 25 (Documentary) 

September 14 – MARC BY SOFIA (Documentary) 

 

STARZ

September 11 – MICHAEL 

September 11 – I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2 

September 11 – ARMAGEDDON 

 

Additional Highlights

September 10 – PÉNÉLOPE PARTOUT S1 (Series Premiere) 

September 10 – THE TRAITORS INDIA S2 E11 (Season Finale) 

September 10 – PROJECT RUNWAY USA S22 E10 (Season Finale)  

September 13 – SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE U.K. S2 E1 (Season Premiere) 

September 15 – JEOPARDY! S43 E1 (Season Premiere)  

 

Next Day on Crave

September 11 – ETALK S25 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

September 13 – HAUNTED HARMONY MYSTERIES #4: PRELUDE TO A WEDDING *following CTV Life 

September 15 – 78TH PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS (Special) *following CTV  

September 15 – APOLLO HAS FALLEN E1-2 (Season Premiere) *following CTV Drama 

September 16 – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA S12 E10 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

September 16 – R.J. DECKER S2 E1 (Season Premiere) *following CTV 

September 10 – 16: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview  

September 10 – SUPERGIRL (2026) *Movie*  In its inaugural flight into the new DC Cinematic Universe, SUPERGIRL reveals the origin of the interplanetar...

By BILL HARRIS

Special to The Lede

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What’s the key to growing the perfect, scruffy “Florida beard?”

That bristly question was posed to Canadian Scott Speedman, star of the Florida-set R.J. DECKER, which returns for its second season Tuesday, Sept. 15 on CTV (streams next day on Crave).

“I tell this to young actors all the time, I'm like, ‘get out of makeup!’” Speedman said. “I mean, I love makeup and hair, and I love those people personally, but you have to figure out some stuff on your own. You have to be willing to say ‘no,’ and sort it out.”

So the lead character’s signature Florida look in R.J. DECKER was all Speedman’s idea?

“That’s just me playing around, with the longer hair and the longer beard,” Speedman said. “Believe me, the makers of the show would probably not want any of that. They would probably want me looking more like I am right now.”

To clarify, Speedman was speaking during a trip to Bell Media headquarters in Toronto, where he was promoting Season 2 of R.J. DECKER. He was looking quite neat and spiffy, with shorter hair and a more closely trimmed beard than his character.

“Truthfully, I've been like that since the beginning,” added Speedman, who has a deep acting resumé that includes GREY’S ANATOMY, ANIMAL KINGDOM, FELICITY, and much more. “I remember going to my first wardrobe fitting for my second job here in Toronto. They put me in an outfit, and I said, ‘no, I'm not doing that, I'm not wearing this.’ And they could not fathom it. I was just a day player. So I've always been very controlling … well, not controlling, but I like trying to figure it out on my own.”

The title character in R.J. DECKER also tends to figure things out on his own, often by choice, but sometimes by necessity.

R.J. is a disgraced newspaper photographer and ex-con who has started over as a private investigator in the colourful-but-crime-filled world of South Florida. The series follows him tackling cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre, as he walks a fine line to keep himself from going back to prison.

“That’s a great thing to have hanging over a character's head, you know?” Speedman said. “You're always looking for a need, or an objective, or a want, or stakes. That’s what engages the character, which engages me as an actor, and then hopefully it engages an audience.”

Speedman certainly gets to showcase all his acting skills in R.J. DECKER, as there’s a dramatic element, a comedic element, an action element, and he has to be something of a romantic lead as well.

“I think that's all true, but when you break it down like that, I start to feel the pressure there, which can be sort of daunting,” Speedman said. “When I read the first script for this show, I just instinctually knew I could do something with it. But I also was aware that in my younger days, truthfully, I wasn’t ready to take on a true lead like this, covering all the bases you just talked about. Some of the bases, sure, but not all of them. And that means both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, to lead a show. So I’m at a certain place in my career, and in life, that I’m really ready to take all that on, which has been a cool thing.”

Of those four previously mentioned aspects – dramatic, comedic, action, romantic – which ones came naturally to Speedman, and which ones did he have to work on a bit harder?

“The drama stuff, the action stuff, the romantic lead stuff, I've been doing all that since I was a kid,” Speedman said. “But some of the comedic stuff … everybody who knows me personally has been close to begging me to lean more into that, because that's part of our relationship, and how they know me. But honestly, I’m not going to be the inventive one in that way. Some of my best friends are, you know, very famous, amazing, true comedians, and they are inventive. Like, they'll come to set, and none of it will be on the page, but they'll just rip the thing to shreds and be amazing, you know what I mean? That's not what I do. If R.J. is charming and funny and relaxed, it's in the writing, which allows me to do that.”

On the Season 2 premiere of R.J. DECKER, a reunion with an old prison acquaintance pulls R.J. into a string of daring bank heists, as the fallout continues from the shocking events that occurred at the end of Season 1.

“There are the obvious things about how the first season ended on a cliffhanger, which creates a bit of a whodunnit,” said Speedman, setting up Season 2. “I’m very excited to learn more about R.J.’s world, getting to know the character, his family, his past life, what led to him going to jail, all that stuff. But we also want to double down on more of the ‘Florida weird’ part of it.”

The beard is revered!

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billharristv@gmail.com

@billharris_tv

Scott Speedman Promises More ‘Hair-Raising’ Adventures in Season 2 of R.J. DECKER

By BILL HARRIS Special to The Lede &nbsp; What’s the key to growing the perfect, scruffy “Florida beard?” That bristly question was posed to Canadian...

Wednesday Programming  

 	4 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN1) 
 	7 p.m. ET – Football Night in America (TSN1/4) 
 	8:15 p.m. ET – New England @ Seattle 

 	TSN 1/4, CTV Network, and RDS2 



Thursday Programming  

 	4 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN1/3) 
 	6:30 p.m. ET – NFL Thursday Night Football Pre-Game (TSN1/4) 
 	8:35 p.m. ET – NFL International Series: San Francisco vs. Los Angeles Rams live from Melbourne, Australia 

 	TSN1/4, CTV Network, and RDS2 



Friday Programming

 	4 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN3) 

Sunday Programming 

 	10 a.m. ET – NFL Countdown (TSN1)  
 	10 a.m. ET – NFL Fantasy Football Now (TSN Premium) 
 	1 p.m. ET – NFL RedZone (TSN Premium, RDS.ca, and RDS App) 
 	1 p.m. ET – FanDuel Sunday (TSN1) 
 	7 p.m. ET – Football Night in America (TSN1/4) 
 	7:30 p.m. ET – NFL on CTV Live (CTV) 

Sunday 1 p.m. ET 

 	Buffalo @ Houston  

 	CTV Network and RDS2  


 	Baltimore @ Indianapolis  

 	TSN Premium 


 	Atlanta @ Pittsburgh  

 	CTV2 BC, CTV2 Alberta, CTV2 Ottawa, and CTV2 Atlantic 


 	New Orleans @ Detroit  

 	CTV2 Toronto, CTV2 London, and CTV2 Windsor 


 	Tampa Bay @ Cincinnati  

 	TSN1 



Sunday 4 p.m. ET 

 	Green Bay @ Minnesota – Kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET 

 	CTV Network and RDS2 


 	Washington @ Philadelphia – Kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET 

 	TSN1 



Sunday Night Football 

 	8:20 p.m. ET – Dallas @ New York Giants  

 	TSN1/3/4, CTV Network, and RDS2 



Monday Programming 

 	3 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN1/3) 
 	6 p.m. ET – NFL Monday Night Countdown (TSN1/3) 
 	8:15 p.m. ET – Denver @ Kansas City  

 	TSN1/3, CTV2 Toronto, CTV2 BC, CTV2 Alberta, CTV2 Ottawa, CTV2 London, CTV2 Windsor, CTV2 Atlantic, and RDS


 	8:15 p.m. ET – Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli (TSN Premium) 

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This page will be updated as any changes to NFL programming are confirmed. CTV games are available by region on Crave through the live CTV channel. 

NFL on TSN, CTV, Crave, and RDS – Week 1: Super Bowl LX Rematch as Seahawks and Patriots Clash in Seattle, 49ers and Rams Kick Off in Australia, and more

Wednesday Programming   4 p.m. ET – NFL Live (TSN1)  7 p.m. ET – Football Night in America (TSN1/4)  8:15 p.m. ET – New England @ Seattle  TSN 1/4, CT...

Tags: @CTV_PR, @CTV, @TheLede_ca, @TraitorsCanada, @KarineVanasse,
#TheTraitorsCanada
TORONTO (September 9, 2026) – The daggers are out as the Canadian Screen Award-winning original competition series, THE TRAITORS CANADA, returns for its fourth season, Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, beginning September 21, with extended cuts streaming next day on Crave. The cunning and charismatic Karine Vanasse is back with more twists up her fashionable sleeves, convening 22 Canadian players willing to do whatever is necessary for the chance to claim a cash prize of up to $100,000.

Set in the hallowed halls of a historic manor on the outskirts of Montréal, THE TRAITORS CANADA – crowned Best Reality/Competition Program or Series at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards – sees 22 Canadians take part in a series of thrilling missions that challenges their minds and bodies. While the group has one goal in common – building the prize pot one day at a time – suspicion and deceit keep them at odds with one another as a handful of Traitors hide amid the otherwise Faithful players. With the threat of murder and banishment looming, the Faithful must race to uncloak every Traitor before the Traitors manage to eliminate the Faithfuls one by one under the cover of darkness – because if even one Traitor survives until the end of the game, they walk away with the entire prize pot for themselves.

From reality favourites to professionals, performers, and personalities from across the country, the 22 Canadians who have secured a seat at THE TRAITORS CANADA’s roundtable are:

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 	Aisha
 	Hometown: Toronto
 	Occupation: Student







 	Bri
 	Hometown: The Blue Mountains, Ont.
 	Occupation: Medium







 	Cassandra
 	Hometown: Calgary
 	Occupation: Sports Media &amp; Communications Manager







 	Elan
 	Hometown: Toronto
 	Occupation: Content Creator / LOVE ISLAND USA (Season 7)







 	Felix
 	Hometown: Montréal
 	Occupation: Olympian / BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS (Season 6)







 	Icesis Couture
 	Hometown: Ottawa
 	Occupation: Drag Artist / CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 2) &amp; CANADA'S DRAG RACE: CANADA VS. THE WORLD (Season 1)







 	Jeremy
 	Hometown:Stratford, Ont.
 	Occupation: Strategic Advisor / The Biebers’ Dad







 	Jordan
 	Hometown: North Vancouver, BC
 	Occupation: Therapist







 	Kane
 	Hometown: Calgary
 	Occupation: Divorce Lawyer / SURVIVOR (Season 44)







 	Karen
 	Hometown: Vancouver
 	Occupation: Criminal Defence Lawyer







 	Katelyn
 	Hometown: Vancouver
 	Occupation: Family Physician







 	Keturah
 	Hometown: Vancouver
 	Occupation: Teacher







 	Kiki
 	Hometown: Burlington, Ont.
 	Occupation: Student







 	Kyle
 	Hometown: Cape Broyle, N.L.
 	Occupation: Christmas Tree Salesman







 	Nipîy
 	Hometown: Edmonton
 	Occupation: Actress and Motivational Speaker | THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Season 11)







 	Niroja
 	Hometown: Edmonton
 	Occupation: Senior Program Manager, Nonprofit







 	Ronnie
 	Hometown: : West Vancouver, BC
 	Occupation: Housewife / THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF VANCOUVER







 	Sherod
 	Hometown: Toronto
 	Occupation: HR Consultant







 	Spicy Vee
 	Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.
 	Occupation: School Social Worker / BIG BROTHER CANADA (Season 9 &amp; 12)







 	Taya
 	Hometown: Los Angeles
 	Occupation: AEW (All Elite Wrestling) Professional Wrestler







 	Ty
 	Hometown: Toronto
 	Occupation: Social Media Influencer / BIG BROTHER CANADA (Season 11) &amp; THE TRAITORS CANADA (Season 3)







 	Van Goth
 	Hometown: Toronto
 	Occupation: Drag Queen / CANADA’S DRAG RACE (Season 6)





In the Season 4 premiere, titled “The Spark” (Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and streaming next day on Crave), the embers of a new season are ignited as Karine Vanasse opens the doors of her manor to welcome 22 mostly new guests eager to play THE TRAITORS CANADA. But as a long and lethal night unfolds, not everyone will get the chance to set foot inside the hostess’ mysterious home, as the Traitors are tasked with committing their first murder.

For viewers hungry for more duplicitous content, exclusive extended cuts of each episode stream next day on Crave. Viewers can also follow the series’ official social accounts (see list below) and hashtag #TheTraitorsCanada for more exclusive content each week.

Pür &amp; Simple returns to THE TRAITORS CANADA as a sponsor for Season 4, with Bell back for a fourth season.

All past seasons of THE TRAITORS CANADA are available to stream on Crave alongside the ever-expanding collection of global versions from the franchise, including the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, France, New Zealand, Hungary, and India versions of THE TRAITORS. The French-language Québécois edition, LES TRAÎTRES, also hosted by Karine Vanasse, is set to return for a fourth season on in Spring 2027 on Noovo and Crave, with past seasons available to stream on Crave.

THE TRAITORS CANADA is produced by Entourage in association with CTV. Eric Young is Executive Producer; Nathalie Brigitte Bustos is Executive Producer and Showrunner; David Gauthier is Series Producer; Mathieu Ouellet is Missions Producer; Denis Savard is Producer; and Francis Côté and Alexandre Lepage are both Directors. For Bell Media, Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Alexis McLaren is Production Executive, Original Programming; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; Li Yeh is Director, Strategy; Justin Stockman is Vice-President, Global Content, Bell Media.

THE TRAITORS format, DE VERRADERS in Dutch, was created and developed by IDTV in cooperation with RTL Creative Unit and is distributed by All3Media International, part of media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment.

Treachery Returns to the Roundtable as Season 4 of THE TRAITORS CANADA Premieres September 21 on CTV

Tags: @CTV_PR, @CTV, @TheLede_ca, @TraitorsCanada, @KarineVanasse, #TheTraitorsCanada TORONTO (September 9, 2026) – The daggers are out as the Canadia...

TORONTO, ON (September 3, 2026) – The Crave Original series HEATED RIVALRY has cast Kevin Zegers (THE MADISON, Transamerica, GOSSIP GIRL) as Coach Wiebe, Paul Gross (Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway; TALES OF THE CITY) as Commissioner Roger Crowell, and Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil, The Fifth Element) as Dr. Galina Molchalina for its upcoming season, scheduled to premiere in Spring 2027.

Headshots are available HERE.

Previously announced cast includes: Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, Justice Smith, Charlie Gillespie, Daniel Diemer, Shaheen Jafargholi, Robert Naylor, Sophie Nélisse, Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova, Edvin Ryding, François Arnaud, Christina Chang, Dylan Walsh, Robbie G.K., Callan Potter, Benjamin Roy, Kamilla Kowal, Emily Hampshire, Sabrina Jalees, and Priyanka.

Produced by Accent Aigu Entertainment in association with Bell Media’s Crave, the critically acclaimed and award-winning series HEATED RIVALRY is created by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers books.

The series is commissioned by Bell Media’s Crave, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund (CMF). Jacob Tierney is writer, director, and executive producer. Brendan Brady and Jayme Alter Wilson serve as executive producers. Lori Fischburg and Liane Cunje are producers, with Rachel Reid as consulting producer. Mike Goldbach serves as co-writer on Season 2.

For Bell Media: Adam Feigen is Development Executive, Scripted Original Programming; Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development; Melissa Williamson is Senior Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning, Brian Blazik is Head of Bell Media Sales, Sphere Abacus; Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Vice President, Global Content.

The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company, and is available in more than 130 countries around the world.

Kevin Zegers, Paul Gross, and Milla Jovovich Join Crave Original, HEATED RIVALRY

TORONTO, ON (September 3, 2026) – The Crave Original series HEATED RIVALRY has cast Kevin Zegers (THE MADISON, Transamerica, GOSSIP GIRL) as Coach Wie...

September 3 – RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK *Season 8 Premiere* 

 	RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK returns with a fresh batch of twelve snatched and seriously talented queens ready to race for glory. From jaw-dropping runway looks to unforgettable lip-sync battles, they'll stop at nothing to snatch the crown, a £25,000 cash prize, and the ultimate title of The UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar. RuPaul leads an esteemed judging panel that includes regular judges Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, and Graham Norton, along with a  dazzling line up of celebrity Drag Race superfans. The twelve new queens hoping to sashay to victory are: Alik, Anita Piss, Coral-Hole Mandi, The Delta Quadrant, Flesh, KY Kelly, Lucky Roy Singh, ma_danni_x, Mocha, Naya Thorn, Paris Baby, and Tequila Thirst. New episodes stream Thursdays at 4 p.m. ET on Crave.

***Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here   

Programming Premieres and Key Finales for the week of September 3 –9 

*All Programming Subject to Change*    

 

HBO and HBO Max

September 3 – HBO Original MONSTERS OF GOD S1 E5 (Finale) 

 

Movies

September 3 – MURDER AT THE EMBASSY 

September 3 – YOU WILL BE FREE *Canadian Title* 

September 4 – SEVEN SISTERS 

September 4 – THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 

September 4 – AMISH AFFAIR *Canadian Title* 

September 4 – RUBY GILLMAN: TEENAGE KRAKEN 

September 4 – ELLA MCCAY 

September 4 – SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 

September 4 – RENTAL FAMILY 

September 4 – TRACY &amp; MARTINA: GOIN' OUT WEST *Canadian Title* 

September 4 – SPACE CADET *Canadian Title* 

September 4 – SEPTEMBER 5 

September 4 – BOB BISSONNETTE: ROCKSTAR. PIS PAS À PEU PRÈS *Canadian Title* (Documentary)  

September 9 – TRIPLE 9 

 

STARZ

September 4 – THE HOBBIT: AN UNEPECTED JOURNEY 

September 4 – THE HOBBIT: BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES 

September 4 – THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATIN OF SMAUG 

September 4 – THE HOBBIT: AN UNEPECTED JOURNEY EXTENDED EDITION 

September 4 – THE HOBBIT: BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES EXTENDED EDITION 

September 4 – THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATIN OF SMAUG EXTENDED EDITION  

September 4 – SEVEN SISTERS 

September 4 – THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 

September 4 – AMISH AFFAIR *Canadian Title* 

September 5 – H IS FOR HAWK 

September 9 – TRIPLE 9 

 

Additional Highlights

September 3 – RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE UK S8 E1 (Season Premiere) 

September 4 – THE PAPER S1 

September 4 – Crave Original TEMPTATIONS UNDER THE SUN: CYPRUS S1 E9-10 (Finale) *Canadian Title* 

September 5 – PAW PATROL: JET TO THE RESCUE *Canadian Title* 

September 9 – THE TRAITORS AUSTRALIA S3 E12 (Season Finale)  

 

Next Day on Crave

September 6 – SURVIVING THE SILENCE: THE ROXANE GAY STORY *Canadian Title* *following CTV Life  

September 8 – THE HOOTERS MURDERS: DEADLY SHIFT *following OXYGEN 

September 9 – JEOPARDY! MASTERS S4 E9 (Season Finale) *following CTV 

September 3 – 9: Crave Weekly Streaming Overview  

September 3 – RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK *Season 8 Premiere*  RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK returns with a fresh batch of twelve snatched and seriously talented qu...

TORONTO, ON (September 2, 2026) – Crave announced today that Maddie Phillips (GEN V) is set to star opposite previously announced series lead Robbie G.K. (HEATED RIVALRY) in MEATBALLS, a raunchy, irreverent reimagining of the beloved 1979 Canadian comedy classic. Now in production in the Montréal area through October, the Crave Original puts a fresh, contemporary spin on the iconic comedy — with a new generation of counselors, campers, and plenty of bad decisions. The eight-episode, half-hour series is slated to premiere in 2027.

Phillips stars as Skipper, the head camp counselor and a modern take on the iconic character made famous by Bill Murray in the original film. She joins Robbie G.K., who stars as Dale, alongside newly announced supporting cast Mollie Guest (GANGNAM PROJECT), Jordan Kronis (CHUCKY), Molly Lewis (SURREALESTATE), Krista Nazaire (THE HARDY BOYS), Markus McNamara (Little Big Shot), and Lachlan Quarmby (HOPE VALLEY: 1874).

MEATBALLS is a coming-of-age-way-too-late story, that’s equal parts sweet and sexy. The series is set in a failing summer camp that, with a little hard work and a lot of good vibes, still has the potential to be the best place on earth for 200 lucky kids. Or, more importantly, for the counsellors who call it their home away from home, it’s the best place to pitch a tent.

MEATBALLS is produced by Blink49 Studios and Incendo, in partnership with Bell Media’s Crave, with the participation of the Canada Media Fund (CMF), and the Bell Fund.  Showrunners and Executive Producers are Jeff Detsky (THE BEAVERTON) and Wendy Litner (MY DEAD MOM). Michael Dowse (THE STICKY) and Aleysa Young (BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW) are on board to direct, with Dowse also serving as an Executive Producer. Executive Producers are Graham Ludlow and Kaleigh Kavanagh for Incendo, and Virginia Rankin; Tashi Bieler serves as Producer for Blink49 Studios, with creative team Pancho Mansfield, Carolyn Newman, and Andrew Nissen.

For Bell Media: Rachel Goldstein-Couto is Head of Development, Original Programming; Adam Feigen is Development Executive; Melissa Williamson is Senior Production Executive; Sarah Fowlie is Head of Production; Brian Blazik is Head of Bell Media Sales, Sphere Abacus; Li Yeh is Director, Strategic Planning, Carlyn Klebuc is General Manager, Original Programming; and Justin Stockman is Vice President, Global Content.

The series is distributed internationally by Sphere Abacus, a Bell Media company.

Maddie Phillips Joins Crave’s Summer Camp Comedy, MEATBALLS

TORONTO, ON (September 2, 2026) – Crave announced today that Maddie Phillips (GEN V) is set to star opposite previously announced series lead Robbie G...