Olympians Alex Bilodeau and Jenn Heil, Making the Grades: from Failure to Success Series, Actress Molly Parker, Actor Len Cariou and more…
Watch Beverly Thomson, Seamus O’Regan, Marci Ien, and Jeff Hutcheson on CANADA AM weekdays beginning at 6 a.m. ET on CTV.
Monday, Feb. 14
· ALEX BILODEAU: CANADA AM takes a look back at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games big wins and big stories, starting with Alex Bilodeau, the men’s mogul skier who made history as Canada’s first gold medal winner on home soil. Bilodeau looks back at his win and reflects on the year since.
· MAKING THE GRADES: All week, CANADA AM takes aim at higher rates of failure for Canadian kids in academics. In the first installment of this series, a high school student and his parent share their personal struggle with his low grades. We’ll look at the causes and possible solutions with well-known author, educator and speaker Karen Hume who leads workshops at schools around the country.
· LEN CARIOU: Three-time Tony® nominee who starred in such films as About Schmidt with Jack Nicholson and 1408 with Samuel L. Jackson, stops by to chat about his latest gig – playing patriarch ‘Henry Regan’ alongside Tom Selleck in the popular CTV drama series BLUE BLOODS.
· ROYAL ASTROLOGY: Are Will and Kate a true love match according to the stars? UK astrologist, Jonathan Cainer, joins us this Valentine’s Day, and tells us if this royal match is really written in the stars.
Tuesday, Feb. 15
· JENN HEIL: This two-time Olympic medallist in women’s moguls brought home silver from Vancouver 2010 – the first medal for Canada at the Games. We find out how she feels about her accomplishment and find out the next goal of this driven Olympian.
· HOW DOES YOUR CHILD LEARN?: Getting the right teacher to suit your child’s learning style could mean the difference between success and failure. Today, educational consultant Otto Schmidt reveals how to identify the style that best fits your child.
· REAL VS RUMOUR: What’s a Prince to wear on his wedding day? CANADA AM takes a look at the rumoured looks for Prince William – from Military pomp and circumstance to an English kilt – with Royal correspondent Camilla Tominey live from London, England.
· MOLLY PARKER: The Canadian actress sits down with Seamus O’Regan to talk about Oliver Sherman, the first feature film by Vancouver-born director Ryan Redford. Parker plays “Irene,” the wife and mother of former army man “Franklin” who saved the life of his associate Sherman Oliver.
· JOHNNY CASH MUSICAL: The Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash starring Shawn Barker opens tonight in Toronto and this morning, he performs two songs from the show on the CANADA AM soundstage.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
· EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES: Choosing the right extra-curricular activities can boost grades in the classroom. Tune in to learn how to find the right activity and the right balance with classwork.
· OLYMPIC LOOKBACK: CANADA AM continues its Olympic Games look back with the first men’s hockey game, and Maëlle Ricker’s golden performance.
· BEER TRENDS: From exclusive micro breweries, international flair, wheat, hops, fruit, and sparkling beer. Cicerone Steve Riley of betterbeer.com talks about the trends in beer today.
· FERTILITY MIX UP: Carolyn Savage was accidentally impregnated via IVF with another couple’s embryo. She carried the baby to term and handed it over to the biological parents. The unthinkable mix-up is the subject of Inconceivable, a book by Carolyn and Sean Savage, who join CANADA AM live from New York to tell their story.
Thursday, Feb. 17
· ALTERNATIVE LEARNING: Students who don’t succeed in a traditional mainstream school setting may benefit from alternative learning methods and environments. Carlo Ricci, a professor at Nipissing University and the editor of The Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning, tells CANADA AM about alternative options and how an untraditional model helped one of his own kids.
· OLYMPIC LOOKBACK: This day last year held a silver lining for Canadian short track speed skater Marianne St-Gelais who won a silver medal. The country celebrated her victory and no one was more excited that St-Gelais’ boyfriend and fellow Olympic medallist – speed skater Charles Hamelin.
· CANADIAN CAR OF THE YEAR: In 2008 it was the Audi R8, 2009 Hyundai Genesis was tops and in 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI was the big winner and this year Canada AM will announce live what car tops the list for 2011.
Friday, Feb. 18
· MAKING THE GRADES MAILBAG: Why are kids failing at record rates? CANADA AM takes viewer’s questions and educational expert Karen Hume suggests solutions to help students achieve a passing grade.
· OLYMPIC LOOKBACK: A year ago today, Team Canada took on Switzerland in their second game of the Games, men’s figure skater Patrick Chan stumbled in his short-program, while speed skater Christine Nesbitt won gold in the 1000m for Canada.
· SPRING STYLE: Strip off the parka and get ready for spring with fashion from Canadian clothier Jacob, Tech journalist and mom Amber MacArthur models the spring styles she loves.
· MOVIE REVIEWS: CANADA AM’s film expert, Richard Crouse reviews new releases Unknown staring January Jones and Liam Neeson, action sci-fi thriller I am Number Four, and new DVD releases documentary Waiting For ‘Superman’ about the education system failing the United States students’ and romantic comedy You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger.
