Released Early Sunday Morning TORONTO — (MARKET WIRE) — 01/30/2005 — It is with great sadness that we report that early Saturday morning, Halifax born, Toronto-based actor Darryl Armstrong (23) allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a bridge on Mount Pleasant Rd. in Toronto. He was pronounced dead on arrival. Peel Regional Police continues its…

Alanis turns hoser for ‘Degrassi’ spot By ANN MARIE MCQUEEN — Ottawa Sun Alanis Morissette has an outrageous cameo in an upcoming episode of CTV’s Degrassi: Next Generation where she spews Canadian stereotypes and makes out with Jay and Silent Bob actor Jason Mewes. It’s all part of a three-story arc her pal, director Kevin…

Alanis To Reinforce Canadian Stereotypes With Degrassi Appearance Friday January 28, 2005 @ 04:30 PM By: ChartAttack.com Staff What is it about Americans and Canadian stereotypes? When Conan OBrien came to Toronto last winter he made sure to exploit every single one of them during his week-long trip. Now our own Alanis Morissette will appear…

We’ve been getting tons and tons of e-mails from our readers, and we’re happy to pass the news on to the rest of you! The official DVD website of Degrassi: The Next Generation has updated their site this week to talk about the 2nd season DVD set of the show. June 21st is the release…

Jay and Silent Bob do Degrassi Canadian Press January 27, 2005 TORONTO (CP) — “I got to make out with Caitlin Ryan. . .for hours!” So boasted indie filmmaker Kevin Smith about his featured guest role on CTV’s Degrassi: The Next Generation. Well, not quite hours but he does have one smooching scene with the…

Ex-Degrassi actor jailed for 3 months: Pleads guilty to robbery conspiracy, Acquitted last year of murder charge JORDAN HEATH-RAWLINGS STAFF REPORTER A former child actor who was acquitted of both murder and attempted murder charges last year in two unrelated incidents pleaded guilty earlier this week to conspiracy to commit robbery. Tyson Talbot, 33, was…

I got to make out with Caitlin Ryanfor hours – Kevin Smith Fantasy Becomes Reality For Kevin Smith as Special Degrassi Episodes Air, Beginning Jan. 31 on CTV Toronto, ON (January 19, 2005) – Airdates were announced today as international film sensation Kevin Smith and “hetero life-mate” Jason Mewes are set to guest star in…

Lawyer carves out dual career in showbiz Songwriter turned lawyer, producer of Degrassi series, is at it again, writes BEPPI CROSARIOL By BEPPI CROSARIOL Monday, January 17, 2005 – Page B12 If success in the entertainment law business were measured in reality-TV terms, Stephen Stohn would be its Canadian Idol. In fact, you could literally…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW PILOT FLIES ON OLN TORONTO January 11, 2005 — Peace Point Entertainment Group Inc., a Toronto-based independent television producer, is pleased to announce that its newest TV show Barnstormers will debut in Canada on Friday, February 4 at 9 p.m. ET on Outdoor Life Network (OLN). The one-hour pilot episode follows…

Congratulations Degrassi Winners! Monday, December 13, 2004 At the 19th Gemini Awards Industry Gala on December 12, 2004 Degrassi: The Next Generationwon Best Children’s or Youth Fiction Program or Series for the second time and Phil Earnshaw received the award for Best Direction in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series for his work on…