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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Republic of Doyle was pretty good when it was airing.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

Add Shoresy to that list! And Corner Gas!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 weeks ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 weeks ago

Kids in the hall

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

19-2, Letterkenny, Shoresy

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks 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.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago

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

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago

Adding to the question, keep an eye out for any songs by Canadian artists! We can submit the best ones in the next [email protected]

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Also Canadaland

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Learned about Norman McLaren at San Francisco State's film school decades back.

https://www.nfb.ca/directors/norman-mclaren/

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Not new, but Orphan Black

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

I suggest commedien Big Daddy Tazz.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks 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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Drink local craft beer instead!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

Oooooh thanks! All over this one.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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

Bonus points for Ed the Sock

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks 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)