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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 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

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

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.

[–] Akuchimoya@startrek.website 8 points 3 days 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 3 days ago

Also Canadaland

[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago

Kids in the hall

[–] fartsparkles@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

19-2, Letterkenny, Shoresy

[–] UndulyUnruly@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

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

[–] Cala@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 days ago

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

[–] mipadaitu@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days 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.

Kenny vs Spenny

[–] Tai@lemm.ee 9 points 3 days 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.

[–] morbidcactus@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago
[–] otter@lemmy.ca 8 points 3 days 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

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 days ago

Not new, but Orphan Black

[–] Bonus@lemm.ee 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

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

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

[–] DannyBoy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days 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 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

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

Bonus points for Ed the Sock

[–] slazer2au@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] ech@lemm.ee 2 points 3 days ago

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

[–] notsure@fedia.io 5 points 3 days 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 3 days 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 2 days ago

Drink local craft beer instead!

[–] lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 days ago

I suggest commedien Big Daddy Tazz.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

[–] Noel_Skum@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

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

[–] MarshMarigold@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 days 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 3 days ago

Oooooh thanks! All over this one.

[–] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days 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)