Next Week on CANADA AM – Wes Bentley, Bar Refaeli, Sleep Series, Meatless McDonalds, and More…

To tweet this alert: http://bit.ly/195tLCM

Watch Beverly Thomson, Marci Ien, and Jeff Hutcheson on CANADA AM, weekdays beginning at 6 a.m. ET on CTV and CTV News Channel. Visit CANADA AM online at www.canadaam.ctv.ca for full episodes, top stories, CANADA AM extras, daily show info, featured recipes, book reviews, and contributor gift ideas. Viewers can also watch the best of the week’s segments with a special Saturday episode, airing at 9 a.m. ET.

Monday, September 2

ON THE FARM: Bev, Jeff, and Todd Battis are at the Pingle’s Farm Market in Courtice to check out a special corn maze that features Canadian icons.
BEST OF: The hosts look back at some of their favourite interviews from the summer including Stan Lee, Martin Short, Robin Thicke, Steven Van Zandt, and Tom Hicks.

Tuesday, September 3

SLEEP SERIES: MedSleep’s Dr. James MacFarlane kicks off CANADA AM’s sleep series by giving an overview of sleep, including how much is needed by adults and kids, and signs that you’re not getting enough.
BREASTFEEDING AND IQ: CANADA AM Medical expert DR. MARLA SHAPIRO reports on a new study that looks at the link between breastfeeding and IQ.
DAVID MYLES: On the heels of his chart topping collaboration “Inner Ninja” with Canadian rap star, Classified, David Myles hits the CANADA AM Soundstage with a song from his new album.

Wednesday, September 4

MEATLESS MCDONALDS: For the first time in nearly a decade, McDonalds has re-introduced a meatless option on its entrée menu nationwide. CANADA AM talks with John Betts, President of McDonald’s Canada, about this new choice.
SNORING SOLUTIONS: CANADA AM‘s sleep series continues with a look at snoring – why it happens, how to stop, and a few remedies and props to deal with it.
PAUL HAGGIS: Todd van der Heyden talks with Oscar winner Paul Haggis about his work with Artists for Peace and Justice and about his new film Third Person.

Thursday, September 5

SLEEP SNACKS: CANADA AM and nutritionist Lianne Phillipson look at what foods affect sleep, and the before bed snacks that lead to a better night’s rest.
THE WATER HERE IS NEVER BLUE: Author Shelagh Plunkett discusses her fascinating coming-of-age story as a young girl leading a double life in a foreign land.
COMPETE TO EAT: Chefs Aldo Lazillotta and Joanne Lusted set up duelling barbeques on the CANADA AM patio. With identical bags of ingredients, the chefs are challenged to prepare unique and tasty creations.

Friday, September 6

SLEEPING SOUNDLY: Sleep Country’s Christine Magee is in studio to talk about the value of a good mattress and how to pick the right one.
JOEL OSTEEN: New York Times-bestselling author and pastor of the largest church in Americavisits CANADA AM to discuss the “Night of Hope” event taking place at the Air Canada Centre.
BAR REFAELI: Supermodel Bar Refaeli discusses her new job as the face of Nevada for Sears Canada.
WES BENTLEY: American actor, Wes Bentley (American Beauty, Hunger Games) sits down with CANADA AM to discuss his new movie Pioneer.

About CANADA AM

Now in its 40^th Season, CANADA AM is Canada’s national morning newsmagazine. Since its launch in 1972, CANADA AM has brought Canadians a unique blend of hard news and lifestyle stories, featuring in-depth interviews with top newsmakers, celebrities and musical stars. Lis Travers is the Vice-President and Executive Producer for CANADA AM and Wendy Freeman is the President of CTV News.

Social Media Links:

Twitter:

Facebook:

– CTV –

For more information, please contact:

Julie MacFarlane, Bell Media, 416.384.4623 or julie.macfarlane@bellmedia.ca