Canadian cinema urged to risk bolder young directors
Toronto filmmakers Matt Johnson and Kazik Radwanski urge Canada's industry to back younger risk takers. They cite funding flaws and a limited film media landscape while noting TIFF's heavy Canadian presence may dull fresh voices. Johnson criticizes both critics and festival programming as too cautious.
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Matt
Mara
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Deragh Campbell
Radwanski
Campbell
Anne
BlackBerry
Toronto Film Critics Award
Canada
Cameron Bailey
Canadian Film Agency
Telefilm
Francesca Accinelli
Zarrar Kahn
Cannes
Reitman praises SNL origins in Toronto screening
Jason Reitman hails the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Saturday Night, a feature about SNL's origins. Vancouver actor Gabriel LaBelle plays Lorne Michaels as Reitman notes Michaels's Canadian roots and the early circle of Dan Aykroyd and Paul Shaffer. TIFF runs through Sunday.
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Walli Bromfield
Howard Shore
Thunder Bay
Paul Shaffer
SNL
Lorne
Anka targets Broadway musical on his life story
Ottawa-born Paul Anka, 83, says a Broadway musical about his rise from teen idol to writing My Way for Frank Sinatra is finally gaining traction. He warns the project must have a strong script and meaningful story, noting Broadway's current tough climate and his ongoing interest in other projects.
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What To Do and Local Notices Summary
What To Do submissions cost 10 dollars for 25 words or less plus 5 dollars per extra 25 words. Include date time place admission and contact chroniclejournal classifieds by noon Monday. Ads run four days Wednesday to Saturday. Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre closes Sept 18–29 reopens Oct 2 1–4 pm at 905 E Victoria Ave with flight simulator and aviation merchandise. Branch 5 Legion Karaoke Thursdays 7–11 pm 229 Van Norman St free admission. Slovak Legion Catch the Ace draw Sept 12 6–8 pm with draw at 8:30 pm Licence M875744 and 50/50 draw. minimum 1,000 prize.
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Slovak Legion Thursday Buffet and Bar Polonia Night
Community event flyer details a Thursday September 12 lunch buffet at Slovak Legion with dessert and beverages, followed by bar karaoke in Bar Polonia featuring Jesse Hor Ricks from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Donations welcomed and live music by Quest. Friday events include fish and chips fundraiser dinner at Imperial Hall, music by Ted Von, and Bar Polonia after 8 p.m. with a $10 cover and $5 door.
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Friday Buffet and Harvest Dance Events Announced
A Friday buffet from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m includes dessert and beverages with bar opening at 11 30 a m and restaurant at 5 p m A Harvest Dance features Rodney Brown Band on Saturday at 229 Van Norman St upstairs Clubroom 8 11 p m tickets 10. Consortium Aurora Borealis opens its 46th season with violinist Gregory Lewis and pianist Paul Williamson performing works by Mozart Ravel Smetana and Strauss at Trinity United Church on Saturday at 7 30 p m tickets 25 15 for students.
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Sat evening entertainment and square dance events listed
Amethyst Square Dance Club invites all ages to learn square dancing at First Wesley United Church 130 Brodie St N with sessions starting September 16 and a separate Friday music night with Pat Silivaggio at Bar Polonia 209 Cumberland St September 14. Frankiet Band hosts a country night September 21 at 229 Van Norman St upstairs clubroom.
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Upcoming Just Waylon at Van Norman Street with $5 door
MEMO marks 20 years aiding needy countries with medical and community supplies through 107 shipments. Fundraising events include a Sunday breakfast September 22 at 10am to 1pm, Imperial Hall 229 Van Norman St dine in, and a September 29 dinner at Italian Cultural Centre with free admission but required reservations via Elizabeth at 807-577-8869. Thunder Bay Horticultural Society meets September 19 at 7pm at Oliver Road Centre. includes Lynda Laahteenmaa gardening event with orange flower photo contest voting and flower show winners plus cake and coffee.
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S. Algoma St
Call Elizabeth
Thunder Bay
St Stephen Turkey Dinner and Police Youth Corps Registration
St Stephen invites community members to a turkey dinner at Current River Community Centre on September 28 with doors at 5 30 pm and dinner at 6 pm Tickets cost 27 adults and must be bought by September 22 Call Jeff at 807 621 7410 or leave a message on the church voice mail 807 683 6051 Visit ststephenanglicom or Facebook tb stephen. The Thunder Bay Police Youth Corps hosts a free youth program registration on September 25 at 7 pm for ages 13 to 15 Meeting Wednesdays 7 9 pm at Moose Hall 434 Fort William Rd Web site tbpoliceyouthcorps com Facebook key tbay and 807 344 3969 (leave message)
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