Why I Love This Life: Viewers’ Retrospectives

blog | Dec 27, 2016

Well the firework smoke has settled, I hope you’ll allow me and some of the viewers of This Life one final crack at summing up all the feels.

Meet This Life’s Chief Tear Engineer

blog | Dec 20, 2016

This week we explore (and wring our hands at!) one of This Life’s leading tear engineers: Delphine Measroch.

Hope

blog | Dec 15, 2016

Featuring Gabrielle Papillon's 'Go Into The Night', we take an introspective romp through our sophomore season. A big thank you to all our fans for tuning in!

Eight Burning Questions Left for THIS LIFE

blog | Dec 14, 2016

Now that season two of This Life has come to a dramatic close, you might be left feeling hopeful, empathic, sad, resigned, optimistic, and/or inspired.

The Co-Star Game with Julia, James and Stephanie

blog | Dec 9, 2016

This Life's other gang of siblings take each other on in a round of 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?'

First Look: And You Don’t Need To Keep Sneaking Your Boyfriend In Here

blog | Dec 8, 2016

Oliver and Gerald have a heart to heart and find a way to potentially curb their losses on the studio fire.

Writing The End of a Lawson

blog | Dec 6, 2016

On Sunday, we lost a Lawson. For those who haven’t watched yet, it might not be the one you suspect.

This Life: Losing Janine

blog | Dec 5, 2016

We have no control. We have no control over our lives and there are no guarantees. Janet-Laine Green and Torri Higginson​ weigh in on the impact of Janine's passing

First Look: The Sex Had Nothing To Do With It

blog | Dec 1, 2016

Utterly confused about having fallen in love for the first time ever, Maggie loses her patience with Raza and pulls away.

Creating Natalie’s Drug Trial

blog | Nov 29, 2016

THIS LIFE star Torri Higginson and executive producer Joseph Kay discuss Natalie's drug trial and the research it was based on.

Meeting Lifesavers: A Morning at Montreal’s Superhospital

blog | Nov 28, 2016

Watching Natalie’s story unfold this season has given us all a shred of knowing what it’s like to be sick.

Torri and Lauren Play The Co-Star Game

blog | Nov 25, 2016

From favourite films and TV shows to dream vacation spots, Torri and Lauren square off to find out how well they know each other.

First Look: I Burned My House Down

blog | Nov 24, 2016

Oliver attempts to explain why he burned down his apartment and art studio, but his parents, who co-signed the loan for it, are anything but receptive.

How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star with Kris and Rick

blog | Nov 23, 2016

This Life stars Kristopher Turner and Rick Roberts whip through a hilarious round of the co-star game and find out just how well they know each other.

How to Trick the Government Into Thinking You’re in Love

blog | Nov 22, 2016

Where real marriage takes vulnerability and forged trust, fake marriage requires a free-spirit with a sprinkle of adventurousness. One sounds slightly superior, no?

Emma’s Boutique

blog | Nov 21, 2016

Join Stephanie Janusauskas for a behind-the-scenes tour of Montreal's Sachika, the chic boutique where Emma works.

First Look: The Immigration Game

blog | Nov 16, 2016

Forced to prove that their sham marriage is real, Maggie and Raza try to turn on the charm. But can they fool the government?

In Oliver’s Shoes: A Montreal Public Art Walking Tour

blog | Nov 16, 2016

If you had to pause at the sheer magnitude of Oliver's newest installation, then allow me to take you through a deep dive of Montreal’s equally compelling public art.

Oliver’s Artwork

blog | Nov 15, 2016

Meet Quebec artist Luc Bergeron — the man who created Oliver's dark and energetic art pieces — as he and Kristopher Turner discuss This Life's most enigmatic character.

Torri Higginson On Working With Cat Actors

blog | Nov 11, 2016

"He kept on leaving in the middle of the scene and walking away." Series lead Torri Higginson and executive producer Joseph Kay on the wonders of working with cats on set.

First Look: Family Meltdown

blog | Nov 10, 2016

When an attempt at an intervention for Oliver backfires, the Lawson siblings turn to airing out all of their dirty laundry.

The Cast Shares Their Personal Mantras

blog | Nov 9, 2016

Need some wise words? We asked the cast to share their personal life mantras with us, here's what they had to say.

An Ode To Jude the Cat

blog | Nov 8, 2016

It doesn’t take a professional actor to know that playing off animals offers a unique set of challenges. Take Torri Higginson, who spent the summer speaking to cat actors.

First Look: Parental Embarrassment

blog | Nov 3, 2016

Forces collide when Maggie and Raza get roped into having what seems like a harmless lunch with her parents.

Nicole’s Transformation

blog | Nov 1, 2016

Nicole’s aspirations were to maintain the illusion of a perfectly crafted nuclear family, but her attempts to engineer perfection have ceded to something profoundly different.

Marianne Farley on love, change and betrayal

blog | Oct 31, 2016

Marianne Farley discusses Nicole's crumbling marriage, and how despite the heartbreak, new possibilities arise.

This Life: Favourite Halloween Costumes

blog | Oct 28, 2016

Happy Halloween! In honour of the occasion, we asked the cast about their all-time favourite Halloween costumes, and some of the answers are terrifying.

First Look: You’re Unbelievably Self-Absorbed

blog | Oct 24, 2016

Maggie looks to Raza for comfort and honesty — but ends up getting more truth than she bargained for.

The Voices of Cancer

blog | Oct 18, 2016

Like Natalie Lawson, many voices have recently cemented themselves as spokespeople in our society’s discourse on cancer.

Introducing Raza

blog | Oct 17, 2016

Hamza Haq, the newest addition to the cast of This Life, shares his thoughts on his character Raza, keeping secrets from parents, and joining the Lawson family.

First Look: Definition of a Sex Bandit

blog | Oct 13, 2016

Coming up on This Life, Maggie romps through a sex quiz with Natalie, which leads her to discover that's she's defined as a 'sex bandit'.

Raising a Baby on The Set of This Life

blog | Oct 12, 2016

Earlier this spring, Lauren Lee Smith, the award-winning talent behind Lawson wild-child Maggie, became a mother, welcoming baby Tula Ray Steingröver into the family.

Choosing Maggie’s Wedding Dress

blog | Oct 11, 2016

A peek behind-the-scenes with This Life's Lauren Lee Smith and Executive Producer Virginia Rankin as they pick out the perfect dress for Maggie's wedding.

This Life: What Are You Thankful For?

blog | Oct 8, 2016

Torri Higginson, Lauren Lee Smith, Rick Roberts and the rest of the gang share what they're most thankful for this Thanksgiving.

This Life: The Cast On Turducken

blog | Oct 7, 2016

Is it good, bad or something else altogether? With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the cast share their thoughts on the invention of the holiday super-meal, Turducken.

First Look: Are We Crashing This Funeral?

blog | Oct 6, 2016

With no idea why, Natalie finds herself sitting in at a funeral for a man named Lance.

Ziplines, Caves and Rollercoasters: Leaping Into a New Season of This Life

blog | Oct 4, 2016

Whether you have a fear of heights or not, Montreal, known for its five course meals, terrace living and dotted construction zones has a lot more to offer in the way of extremes.

Torri Higginson Interviewed on Q

blog | Oct 4, 2016

Guess who stopped by CBC's Q for an interview about season 2 of This Life?

This Life: Torri Goes Ziplining

blog | Oct 3, 2016

Join This Life's Torri Higginson behind-the-scenes as she has too much fun filming the zipline sequence from our Season 2 premiere!

Season 2 Extended Trailer

blog | Sep 30, 2016

Here's an extended look at Season 2 of This Life! Join us for an all-new season, premiering October 2nd at 9/930NT.

Watch the Cast Recap Season 1

blog | Sep 29, 2016

Torri Higginson and the rest of the cast serve up their own recap of Season 1. Tune in to our Season 2 premiere on October 2nd at 9PM/930NT.

To Endings and Next Chapters: A conversation with Richard Blaimert

blog | Sep 26, 2016

Blaimert is the writer and creator of Nouvelle adresse, the French-Canadian drama series that spawned its sister adaptation, This Life. He’s ours.

The Sophomore Season: Why Making TV Never Gets Any Easier

blog | Sep 19, 2016

Coming back for season two comes with its own set of unique challenges, we not only have to meet your expectations, but try our hardest to surpass them.

Outgrowing Paris­-lite 

blog | Sep 12, 2016

As far back as 1967’s Wait Until Dark, starring Audrey Hepburn, The City of a Hundred Steeples has continually been disguised and rebranded into Paris or New York City.

What’s New With The Lawsons

blog | Sep 6, 2016

Just like that, an entire eight months has rocketed by since the cameras stopped rolling on the set of This Life last fall.

This Life star earns a Young Artist Award nomination!

blog | Feb 3, 2016

Stephanie Janusauskas, who plays Emma on the CBC series, says she is “honoured” by the recognition.

This Life star Torri Higginson ‘insanely honoured’ by nomination

blog | Jan 7, 2016

ACTRA announced their acting award nominations Wednesday in Toronto, and one CBC star was at the top of their list!

Swim, Bike, Run and Shoot: THIS LIFE’s Triathlon Day

blog | Dec 16, 2015

113 extras. 11 cast members. 31.6mm of rain. 1 triathlon. The hardest day of production on the series.

Clip from the season finale: Natalie confronts her ex

blog | Dec 10, 2015

How will Natalie react to David's sudden appearance?

Hospitals, healing and the great outdoors

blog | Dec 9, 2015

Why people are opting out of the GP’s office for nature and wellness retreats.

Clip from episode 9: Why don’t YOU give dying a try?

blog | Dec 3, 2015

Does Natalie want to die happy? Is she using her death as an opportunity?

Let’s Talk About the C word

blog | Dec 2, 2015

Navigating the terms and acronyms used by cancer patients, from PSHIFTY to QIBIFA.

Clip from This Life episode 8: Natalie confronts her son about his girlfriend’s pregnancy

blog | Nov 26, 2015

Standing in the pouring rain, Natalie finds Caleb at school and talks to him about Ariel and his potential jail time.

What happened when THIS LIFE shot inside an abandoned gunpowder building

blog | Nov 25, 2015

How a one-time home for military equipment became a location for the show.

Clip from This Life episode 7: Vacation… sure, let’s call it that

blog | Nov 19, 2015

Natalie talks to her boss that she's done working for him as she figures out her next steps.

A Pilgrimage in The City of Saints

blog | Nov 19, 2015

Holy water bottles; perfect for blessing your soul, dogs or hockey sticks.

Clip from This Life episode 6: Not as depressing as I thought

blog | Nov 13, 2015

Natalie gets some solid advice from a fellow cancer patient.

How Sufjan Stevens set the mood for This Life

blog | Nov 12, 2015

Sufjan Stevens is a renowned singer songwriter with a hushed croon that is known to cause rousing fits of joyous weeping.

Clip from This Life episode 5: Be quiet and keep enabling

blog | Nov 6, 2015

Danielle asks Natalie when she plans on telling her kids about her diagnosis.

Clowes, Pekar, D&Q and Romy’s Cartooning

blog | Nov 5, 2015

How graphic novels play a role in THIS LIFE!

Clip from episode 4 of This Life: Emma is looking for birth control

blog | Oct 30, 2015

Watch and find out how Matthew will respond.

The Bagel Debate: Why Montreal Does It Better

blog | Oct 30, 2015

Why this Canadian city is home to the best bagels in the world.

What’s it like to have the hardest job working on TV show?

blog | Oct 23, 2015

What's it like to be in charge of a TV show? Find out!

Julia Scarlett Dan stars in feature film with Amy Adams

blog | Oct 20, 2015

Learn about our star's upcoming role!

Clip from episode 3 of This Life: A kiss… interrupted

blog | Oct 19, 2015

So how did Natalie's date with Andrew go?

Julia Scarlett Dan on CBC’s Ottawa Morning Radio: Listen now!

blog | Oct 19, 2015

Meet the actress who plays Romy on This Life.

Did you know Montreal’s NDG is one of Canada’s most unique communities?

blog | Oct 14, 2015

How to take a 'This Life' inspired tour of Montreal!

CBC’s This Life is fantastically relatable, touching

blog | Oct 12, 2015

Being reminded that life is more than the bad news.

Oh Brother, Oh Sister.

blog | Oct 12, 2015

Maybe you don't need to wait until Thanksgiving to see your family.

Appreciating the moments in this life

blog | Oct 12, 2015

Read about one blogger's emotional response to the show.

5 Things I Learned from This Life

blog | Oct 12, 2015

"I was hooked from the first episode."

12 Things to be Thankful for in Life

blog | Oct 12, 2015

Thanksgiving is a time for much more than stuffing our faces full of delicious food.

This Life episode 2 preview clip: Caught skipping school

blog | Oct 9, 2015

Reeling from the news of her diagnosis, Natalie discovers some unexpected company at home.

TV’s Biggest Premiere Gut-Punches

blog | Oct 6, 2015

How does the first episode of This Life stack up?

The Globe and Mails says This Life “Touching, humorous and admirable”

blog | Oct 5, 2015

Also 'an emotionally powerful drama.'

Torri Higginson faces her mortality in CBC’s This Life

blog | Oct 5, 2015

"It's what makes you live, that reality."

Torri Higginson brings her own take to CBC’s This Life

blog | Oct 5, 2015

How spending time at an oncologist's office influenced her performance.

Torri Higginson embraces life in CBC’s This Life

blog | Oct 5, 2015

How would Torri describe Natalie's role within the Lawson clan?

‘No looking back’ - The Montreal Gazette interviews Torri Higginson

blog | Oct 5, 2015

On following in Macha Grenon's footsteps and more!

CBC-TV series ‘This Life’ celebrates life in face of terminal cancer

blog | Oct 5, 2015

Executive producer Joseph Kay on how his own family's experience with cancer influenced the show.

7 reasons to watch according to The TV Junkies

blog | Oct 3, 2015

And they might not be what you expect!

The moment that Natalie finds out (scene from episode 1)

blog | Oct 2, 2015

Natalie sits down with her doctor in an intense and emotional scene from the series premiere.

What is THIS LIFE?

blog | Oct 1, 2015

Read about what this new CBC series is about, and what you can expect this season!

Deep Space, Politicians and Crime Scene Investigators: Meet Canada’s New TV Family

blog | Sep 24, 2015

Torri Higginson, formerly Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the celebrated Canadian-American science fiction series, Stargate Atlantis, stars as Natalie Lawson.

Is there a secret to really good TV adaptations like ‘House of Cards’?

blog | Sep 17, 2015

A look at some of the most successful translations, from the Office to House of Cards!

How French filmmakers are taking on Hollywood in a big way

blog | Sep 10, 2015

Denys Arcand & the french filmmakers storm the world stage!

New CBC drama ‘This Life’ has been filming all summer in Montreal

blog | Sep 8, 2015

Star Torri Higginson talks about why she thinks the series will have universal appeal.