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A place to ask Canadians questions and get answers. The most obvious questions would be about Canada, but you can ask about pretty much anything; news, current events, society, etc

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[–] Grimy@lemmy.world 22 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Trailer park boys, letterkenny and travelers are all canadian shows.

[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Schitts Creek and Kim’s Convenience! And Baronness Von Sketch.

[–] BookSnob@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Add Shoresy to that list! And Corner Gas!

It's a video game, but I've been playing Sea of Stars, an indie game made in Québec with Chrono Trigger vibes.
Not sure if it's available for purchase without going through Steam though, but at least the studio is local.

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] HiroProtagonist@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

That was such an awesome show. Chicken Lady still freaks me out.

[–] fartsparkles@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

19-2, Letterkenny, Shoresy

[–] UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Let’s get some fucking Syrian food! Let’s get some Kebap Halabi!

[–] otter@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago

Adding to the question, keep an eye out for any songs by Canadian artists! We can submit the best ones in the next !lemmyvision@jlai.lu

[–] Tai@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

Hope you don't mind a non Canadian answering and you didn't mention games, but i just finished 1000xResist a few weeks ago and recommend it.

[–] Akuchimoya@startrek.website 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The Walrus, an independent magazine with long forum journalistic stories. https://thewalrus.ca/

Canadian news is in danger. Our sources are primarily owned by right-wing Americans. We need to protect CBC and publications like the Walrus.

[–] LittleTarsier@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Also Canadaland

[–] Cala@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago

The Debaters. There are so many seasons going back years, and most of them are hilarious.

[–] morbidcactus@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago
[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Not new, but Orphan Black

[–] mipadaitu@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

https://www.universetoday.com/

https://www.patreon.com/universetoday

Universe Today is a space themed science publisher based on Vancouver Island, all their stuff is ad free on patreon even with the free tier.

They have written articles, YouTube, mastodon, blusky, and podcasts.

[–] notsure@fedia.io 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

not canadian, but have enjoyed The Frantics, Red Green, Labatt's and your lumber is top notch

[–] Trex202@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Labatt's isn't Canadian. Not anymore. Owned by Anheuser-Busch, US-Belgian-Brazilian multinational drink and brewing company based in Leuven, Belgium

[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Drink local craft beer instead!

[–] lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago

I suggest commedien Big Daddy Tazz.

[–] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For TV there's Murdoch Mysteries.

For music I could go on for a long time!

For rock there's Billy Talent, The Beaches, Alexisonfire, Tokyo Police Club, City and Colour, Arcade Fire, Arkells, Barenaked Ladies, Metric, Hotel Mira, Mother Mother, Sum 41, The Trews, The Strumbellas, The Zolas. That's just what I can see in my CD collection. For electronic music there's Deadmau5 but he's well known already.

[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Don't forget ReBoot, Hilarious House of Frightenstein, and Sex with Sue!

Bonus points for Ed the Sock

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fubar, Carts of Darkness, The Delicate Art of Parking.

[–] Noel_Skum@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Carts Of Darkness is an incredible documentary; in my opinion. Could not recommend it enough.

[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

More small scale but LoadingReadyRun for MTG or gaming stuff is good.

[–] ech@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

LRR is worth supporting no matter your nationality. They're great.

[–] MarshMarigold@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seeds_(2024_film)

From Canadian producer/writer/actor Kaniehtiio Horn , aka the fabulous deerlady on RezDogs

[–] breakfastmtn@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago

Oooooh thanks! All over this one.

[–] RedDog@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

From the music section of the Great Canadian Library:

One from the prairies

And one from the east coast

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

For authentic Canadian, you simply have to crack open a two-four of Labatts while watching the kids in the hall with The Tragically Hip playing softly on the stereo in the background. (we miss you Gordie)

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Mr. Dressup, The Friendly Giant, Chez Helene, The Beachcombers, The John Byner Show and Take 30.

[–] lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Don't forget The Unfriendly Giant.

[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

Films: The Fast Runner (Kunuk), The Sweet hereafter, Exotica (Egoyan), Bon Cop Bad Cop, any David Cronenberg film. Rhymes for Young Ghouls, Blood Quantum (Barnaby), Away from Her (Polley).

[–] cb_nomad@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago

Republic of Doyle was pretty good when it was airing.