Next Week on CANADA AM – Canadian National Exhibition, Kyle Lowry, Connor McDavid, Richard Crouse, and MORE…

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• Holding Court: Marci Ien recaps a visit to the basketball youth clinic hosted by the Air Canada Centre. NBA players including Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors and Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves take a break from the court to discuss their contribution to the clinic with Marci.
• Finding Light in a Dark World: Award-winning and best-selling author Camilla Gibb shares her profoundly moving new memoir, This Is Happy.
• Summer Camp. Ever.: Veteran fashion designer Dean Renwick shares why he opened up his studio this summer to 8-year-old inspiring designer, Raina Haus.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

• The Politician and the Man: The biography titled Stephen Harper provides a thorough account of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s personal life and political career. Today, Canadian journalist John Ibbitson shares his journey writing one of the most anticipated books of 2015.
• Taking a Break from the Ice: Connor McDavid, the NHL’s first overall 2015 draft pick, talks with Bev Thomson about his exciting future in hockey.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

• Academic Edge: Marc Saltzman, the technology evangelist joins CANADA AM in-studio with hot back-to-school gadgets that can help students get to the head of the class.
• Peachy-Keen: From salad to dessert, food expert and flavour maven, Andrea Bucket shares the perfect peach dishes to try before summer is over.
• Are We There Yet?: CANADA AM’s automobile expert Petrina Gentile along with Marci and her children jump in the car to test out what gadgets help keep families  occupied on road trips.

Thursday, Aug. 20

• Let’s Eat at the Ex!: Known for its fun and wacky foods, Canada’s largest community event, Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), is gearing up for another edition of the annual tradition. CANADA AM takes a look at the newest offerings that will excite taste buds.
• A Dolphin’s Tale: Examining the kinship of humans and dolphins, best-selling author Susan Casey dives deep with her new book, Voices in the Ocean.

Friday, Aug. 21

• Twist and Shout: CANADA AM’s travel expert Loren Christie recaps his thrilling experience on the Skyline Luge in Calgary.
• Run and See, or Wait for DVD?: Film critic Richard Crouse reviews the August releases of Mistress America, Fort Tilden, Hitman: Agent 47, and Learning to Drive.