Degrassi look at teen abortion gives pause in U.S. A U.S. cable channel has decided to delay a two-part episode of the Canadian-made series Degrassi: The Next Generation because of its plot about teen pregnancy and abortion. As a result, the MTV-owned N Channel has been the recipient of a 6,000-signature petition and caught the…

Degrassi episode causes stir in U.S. CP 2004-07-20 01:57:00 TORONTO — A U.S. cable channel has decided to postpone a two-part episode of the Canadian-made series Degrassi: The Next Generation because of its controversial plot about teen pregnancy and abortion. As a result, the outlet, the MTV-owned N Channel, has been the recipient of a…

NEW YORK, July 19, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The U.S. television station, Viacom-owned N Channel, that normally broadcasts the Canadian show, “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” has refused to air two episodes — because they depict a lead character who chooses to abort her unborn child. The episode is described by New York Times writer Kate Arthur:…

Television’s Most Persistent Taboo By KATE AURTHUR Published: July 18, 2004 WOW 14-year-old girls are talking. One, named Manny, says to the other: “I’m just trying to do the right thing here. For me. For everyone, I guess.” The speaker is a character on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” a popular Canadian soap opera for kids,…

Family wants Degrassi actor retried By GAY ABBATE COURTS REPORTER Wednesday, July 14, 2004 – Page A8 The family of Christopher Shelton, who had dreams of being a lawyer, was devastated when a jury acquitted former child actor Tyson Talbot of second-degree murder. Now that the Crown has appealed the verdict, Mr. Shelton’s relatives are…

Stars steal the show from mall shopping By Randall Smith Posted July 14, 2004 There is something monumental happening within the shopping malls, and it has to do with popular culture. Pop culture is now becoming the ruler supreme in attracting the masses into the shopping malls. Retail sales are becoming a mere impulse buy…

Stars of The N’s Teen Drama Degrassi: The Next Generation to Visit Malls Across the Country as Part of GGP’s The Scene Tour Tuesday July 6, 12:09 pm ET ‘The N’s Degrassi Scene’ to Hit 12 Cities From July 10 Through September 25 Cities Include: Orlando, Atlanta, Houston, Tucson, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Omaha,…

The Blackboard Chronicles July 2, 2004 BY LISA FRYDMAN Staff Reporter Getting off on Ecstasy, stealing (of boyfriends or MP3 players), popularity contests, hooking up, gay bashing, online porn, date rape and detention. Just another day in high school. Just another episode of “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” a dramatic series that tackles the trials and…

The Ultimate Box Set is Coming on September 28th, 2004 The Ultimate Box Set Includes: Director’s Cut of Episodes 1-15 (Season One) Degrassi Karaoke: Lyrics light up as you sing! Choose the version with lyrics or try your skill without. On the Casting Couch…Auditions: Be one of the first to see Ultimate Set Exclusive audition…

Here’s what they can’t tell juries The law quite properly insists that someone’s criminal record should not prejudice his right to a fair trial. But can’t juries be trusted to hear anything about an accused’s past? By CHRISTIE BLATCHFORD Saturday, June 12, 2004 – Page A21 I didn’t cover the trial of Tyson Talbot, a…