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May 23, 2011

Pakistan Special

Last year, Pakistan had the worst flood in its history. Almost one fifth of the country was submerged under water. The effects several months later are still evident. George travelled there with the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) as its first Canadian Ambassador. George went to a region where the floods are still visible and thousands cannot return to their homes. He also travelled north to the Swat Valley where there is not only flood damage but its people are still recovering from the conflict with the Taliban. This special episode documents his experiences during this trip. If you're in Toronto and want to see photos from George's trip in person, they'll be displayed in the CBC Atrium until June 3rd, 2011.



May 24, 2011

Shaun Majumder

Comedy icon Shaun Majumder was born to a Caucasian mother and an East Indian father, and used his experience of growing up "beige" in small town Newfoundland to become one of Canada's hottest stand-up comedians. Best known in Canada for his popular alter ego - the sweaty Raj Binder - on 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes', Shaun's also made inroads in Hollywood: 'Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle', '24', and recently the TV show 'Detroit 1-8-7'. Now he's back in Canada with a 22 city tour and a passion project: 5 bedroom eco-lodge called "Majumder Manor' that he hopes will draw people back to the rocky shores of his hometown of Burlington, Newfoundland.


May 25, 2011

Bradley Cooper

In today's Hollywood, there aren't a lot of leading men who can actually open a movie. If Bradley Cooper isn't there yet, he's well on his way. Of course, it doesn't hurt that his big break-out film was 'The Hangover, the highest-grossing R-rated comedy ever. It made Bradley more popular than he ever could have imagined. Now, he's poised to rise even higher with 'The Hangover Part II'. Bradley and the Wolf Pack reunite in Bangkok, then go toe-to-toe with international criminals, kick-ass monks and a drug-dealing monkey.



May 26, 2011

Corey Hart

Corey Hart knows what it's like to be a swept up in a whirlwind of fame, publicity and adoration. For a while, he was one of the biggest stars on the planet, and he had the magazine covers, posters, and screaming fans to prove it. Corey was born up in Montreal, the youngest of five kids, but he also grew up in Spain, Mexico and Florida. Despite his talent, Corey was actually a shy kid. He spent his teens getting over his performance anxiety, and building his confidence; by the time he released his debut album, "First Offence", in 1983, Corey was 21 years old and poised to take over the world. Then, came the mania: Corey's first single, "Sunglasses at Night", eventually became one of the biggest hits of the decade. From there, Corey released string of successful albums; his sophomore effort, "Boy in the Box" achieved Diamond status in Canada - over one million copies sold. In the 1990s, Corey broadened his focus, and began to produce and write songs for other artists. Now, he's working with Quebec singer Marie-Christine, and helping guide others towards the spotlight.


May 27, 2011

George Canyon

George Canyon looks like a guy who was always destined to play country music - but, once you scratch the surface, and you realize George ain't your typical cowboy. George grew up in Nova Scotia and, more than anything, dreamed of becoming a pilot in the Canadian military. But at 14, he was diagnosed with Type- 1 diabetes, which forced young George to change his plans. In University, George studied to be a doctor, but that didn't stick; in fact, no matter what job George did, he was always left feeling unfulfilled. But throughout George's journey, the one constant was music. Then, in 2004, after years of hard work, George appeared on the US TV Series, Nashville Star, a country music singing competition. George was the runner-up, which finally allowed him to launch his music career in earnest. His debut, One Good Friend, went gold in Canada, and he hasn't looked back since. In March, George released his fifth major label album, "Better Be Home Soon". Plus, George recently became a spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, sharing his story with afflicted kids all over the world.


Friday May 27, 2011

Karkwa

Montreal's Karkwa sing in French but that did not stop them from making their mark in English Canada. The band took home the Polaris Music Prize for its fourth album, "Les Chemins de Verre" this year, the biggest prize in Canadian Music. They also performed on our Christmas special, and it is a consensus in the George Tonight office that this band could be the best live band in the country.



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