Degrassi's focus on family issues

By Mike Cohen, The Suburban Degrassi cast members Sarah Barrable-Tishauer (Liberty) and Jake Goldsbie (Toby) presently study at Concordia University. Few Canadian dramatic TV programs share the success of the Degrassi franchise. When the original Kids of Degrassi hit the small screen 27 years ago, few could have predicted that it would morph into four…

The N Rolls Out Degrassi Specials [Worldscreen.com]

The N Rolls Out Degrassi Specials NEW YORK, February 27: The N will premiere two new specials for its teen Degrassi franchise: Degrassi in Kenya and Degrassi Spring Break. The half-hour documentary Degrassi in Kenya features the seven cast members on a personal trip to Kenya to build a childrens school house for a local…

Caitlin is back on 'Degrassi'

CTV.ca Caitlin Ryan is back on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” and she’s up to no good. Played by Stacie Mistysyn, Caitlin is one of the show’s most favourite recurring characters, with a history on both the new “Degrassi” and the original series. “It’s like a whole world you are coming back to, that you’ve been…

Degrassi actor branches out into movies (CJN)

This season we can be sure Lauren Collins, left, character on Degrassi: The Next Generation will reach new heights. After all, we cant expect less from the creators of the award-winning series, which has been pushing boundaries for seven years. Collins plays Paige Michalchuk on the hit show that evolved from Degrassi Junior High, a…