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Monday, August 12

BACK TO SCHOOL: Back to University Week begins with a visit from popular psychologist Sara Dimerman who offers advice on how to prevent homesickness for students leaving home for the first time.
LINWOOD BARCLAY: International bestselling Canadian author Linwood Barclay speaks with CANADA AM about his new thriller, A Tap on the Window: the story of a private investigator looking for answers after the tragic death of his teenage son.
ELYSIUM: Visual-effects Producer Shawn Walsh explains the process behind the stunning visuals in the new film Elysium, starring Matt Damon.

Tuesday, August 13

ROBIN THICKE: “Blurred Lines” singer, Robin Thicke chats with CANADA AM about his catchy smash summer hit, and the video that has stirred controversy.
THE AMAZING RACE CANADA: CANADA AM speaks to the latest team eliminated from THE AMAZING RACE CANADA after the race hits Regina.
THE DARK SIDE OF FROSH WEEK: CANADA AM Medical Expert Dr. Marla Shapiro discusses the dangers of binge drinking and the pressures of being away from home for the first time.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

MARTIN SHORT: The legendary Canadian comedian co-hosts the last half hour of CANADA AM with a hilarious look at the battle of the new Lay’s potato-chip flavours.
FINDING FUNDS: Day three of Back to University Week showcases tips on how to access and potentially receive thousands of unclaimed dollars in scholarship money.
POUTINE 101: Poutineries are popping up all over local communities and CANADA AM gives the goods on making a great homemade poutine, and much more including details on Toronto’s first ever “Poutine Fest”.

Thursday, August 15

FINANCIAL FIXES: Pattie Lovett-Reid offers financial advice to students on how to handle money, and avoid getting bombarded with credit cards and loans.
ROOTS: CANADA AM celebrates 40 years of the iconic Canadian company Roots, and welcomes the company’s co-founders Michael Budman and Don Green in studio.
EXHIBITION FOOD: CANADA AM taste tests some of the crazy food being offered at the CNE this summer including the Cronut Burger and Nutella fries.

Friday, August 16

ACADEMIC SUCCESS: Back to University Week wraps up with a look at the keys for academic success with Cristina Halliday, the Director of Student Learning Success Centre at Ryerson University.
THE BONE SEASON: Author Samantha Shannon is here to talk about her new book The Bone Season, the first in a seven-part series that follows a young criminal in a future society.
MOVIE REVIEWS: CANADA AM’s film critic Richard Crouse stops by to review new films And The Butler, starring Forrest Whitaker, and Kick Ass 2, the follow-up film in the super-hero series.

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