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Elva Mai Hoover
Elva Mai Hoover is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her performance as Betty Fox in ''The Terry Fox Story'', for which she garnered a Genie Award nomination for Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actress at the 5th Genie Awards, in 1984, and her television roles as Mrs. Edison in ''The Edison Twins'' and Mrs. Lawson in ''Road to Avonlea''. She has also had guest and supporting roles in other films and television series, but worked primarily as a stage actor, most notably as painter Anne Langton in Molly Thom's ''The Bush-Ladies''."Bush-Ladies reveal once-hidden history". ''Toronto Star'', March 21, 1999. Hoover is the mother of writer Gemma Files, through her marriage to Australian actor Gary Files. Selected filmography Film Television References External links * Canadian television actresses Canadian film actresses Canadian stage actresses Canadian voice actresses Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calgary Herald
The ''Calgary Herald'' is a daily newspaper published in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Publication began in 1883 as ''The Calgary Herald, Mining and Ranche Advocate, and General Advertiser''. It is owned by the Postmedia Network. History ''The Calgary Herald, Mining and Ranche Advocate and General Advertiser'' started publication on 31 August 1883 in a tent at the junction of the Bow and Elbow by Thomas Braden, a school teacher, and his friend, Andrew Armour, a printer, and financed by "a five-hundred- dollar interest-free loan from a Toronto milliner, Miss Frances Ann Chandler." It started as a weekly paper with 150 copies of only four pages created on a handpress that arrived 11 days earlier on the first train to Calgary. A year's subscription cost $3. When Hugh St. Quentin Cayley became editor 26 November 1884 the Herald moved out of the tent and into a shack. Cayley quickly became partner and editor. Eventually, the publisher's name was changed to Herald Publishing Comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Losing Chase
''Losing Chase'' is a 1996 American drama film made for television, directed by Kevin Bacon in his directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Anne Meredith. Set in Martha's Vineyard, it stars Helen Mirren, Kyra Sedgwick and Beau Bridges. ''Losing Chase'' had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 1996. Produced for the Showtime network, it was broadcast on August 18, 1996. After receiving a generally positive reception it was given a limited theatrical release in December. ''Losing Chase'' was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards. Plot Following a nervous breakdown and upon returning home following treatment, Chase Phillips ( Helen Mirren) is hired a helper, Elizabeth (Kyra Sedgwick) by her husband, Richard ( Beau Bridges). Chase is opposed to being given a helper and treats both her husband and Elizabeth with contempt. Chase snidely asks Elizabeth what she plans to do with the money she earns from being a helper; Elizabeth replies that she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty Fox
Betty Lou Fox (née Wark; November 15, 1937 – June 17, 2011) was a Canadian cancer research activist, the mother of Terry Fox and founder of the Terry Fox Foundation. She was the most prominent figure in Terry Fox's legacy. Biography Fox was born in Boissevain, Manitoba, on November 15, 1937. She was raised in Melita, Manitoba, and in her teens moved to Winnipeg, where she met her husband Rolland "Rolly" Fox, who was working for the Canadian National Railway. They married in 1956. The Foxes had four children: sons Fred (born 1957), Terry (1958), and Darrell (1961), and daughter Judith (1965). In 1966 the family moved to British Columbia, making Port Coquitlam their home. In March 1977, Terry was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, and his right leg was amputated above the knee. Marathon of Hope Terry Fox expressed to his mother his wish to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. He began the Marathon of Hope on April 12, 1980, which was a run across Canada from St. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seeing Things (TV Series)
Seeing Things may refer to: * Hallucination, a perception in the absence of a stimulus Film and television * ''Seein' Things'' (1924 film), a silent comedy short film * ''Seein' Things'' (1908 film), a French short silent comedy film * ''Seeing Things'' (1930 film), a film directed by Harold Beaudine * ''Seeing Things'' (TV series), a 1980s Canadian series * "Seeing Things" (''Corner Gas''), an episode of ''Corner Gas'' * "Seeing Things" (''Covies''), an episode of the web series ''Covies'' Literature and art * ''Seeing Things'' (poetry collection), a 1991 poetry collection by Seamus Heaney * ''Seeing Things'', a 1920 play by Margaret Mayo and Aubrey Kennedy * ''Seeing Things: Television in the Age of Uncertainty'', a 2000 book by John Ellis * ''Seeing Things'', a 2000 autobiography by Oliver Postgate * ''Seeing Things'', a 2005 art book by Jim Woodring * "Seeing Things", a short story by Ian Rankin, included in his 1992 collection ''A Good Hanging and Other Stories'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Detective
''The Great Detective'' is a Television in Canada, Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC Television, CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell (actor), Douglas Campbell and James Dugan. Background ''The Great Detective'' was inspired by the exploits of John Wilson Murray, Canada's first government-appointed detective, set in the latter part of the Victorian era, Victorian era. The leading character, Inspector Alistair Cameron, was a fictional counterpart of Murray. Inspector Cameron was ably assisted by his friend, forensic scientist Dr. Chisholm. A taped series, ''The Great Detective'' was produced on location at Rockwood, Ontario, Rockwood, Kleinburg, Ontario, Kleinburg and Shadow Lake (Kawartha Lakes), Shadow Lake in Ontario, as well as Victoria, areas of downtown Toronto and CBC's television Studio 7. External links * ''The Great Detective'' at Canadian Communications FoundationTVArchive 1970s Canadian drama television series 1980s Canadian crime dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Littlest Hobo
''The Littlest Hobo'' is a Canadian television series (French title: ''Le Vagabond'') based upon a 1958 well-known film of the same name directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in syndication, and was revived for a popular second run on CTV, spanning six seasons, from October 11, 1979, to March 7, 1985. The concept of the show was that of "an ownerless dog". All three productions revolved around an extremely intelligent stray German Shepherd, the titular Hobo, who wanders from town to town, helping people in need. Although the concept (of a dog saving the day) was perhaps similar to that of '' Lassie'' and/or ''Rin Tin Tin'', the Littlest Hobo's destiny was to befriend those who apparently needed help (all portrayed by actors in celebrity guest appearance roles). Despite the attempts of the many people whom he helped to adopt him, he appeared to prefer to be on his own, and would head off by himself at the end of each episode. Referred to as “G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Kensington
''King of Kensington'' is a Canadian television sitcom which aired on CBC Television from 1975 to 1980.Mary Jane Miller, ''Turn Up the Contrast: CBC Television Drama since 1952''. UBC Press, 2011. . pp. 134-144. Synopsis Al Waxman starred as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbours solve problems. His multicultural group of friends consisted of Nestor Best (Ardon Bess), Max (John J. Dee), and Tony "Duke" Zarro (Bob Vinci), who hung around regularly to the perennial disapproval of King's mother Gladys (Helene Winston). For the first three seasons, Fiona Reid played his wife Cathy. At the end of the third season, Reid decided to leave the series, so Larry and Cathy divorced. Larry then dated Tina (Rosemary Radcliffe) in the fourth season and Gwen Twining (Jayne Eastwood) in the fifth. At the same time, Larry sold the convenience store and took a new job with a youth community centre. Production The show wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Police Surgeon (Canadian TV Series)
''Dr. Simon Locke'' (on-screen title is ''Doctor Simon Locke'') is a Canadian medical drama that was syndicated to television stations in the United States from 1971 to 1974 through the sponsorship of Colgate-Palmolive. Plot The series was initially a medical drama that originated from the fictional rural town of Dixon Mills, where a young physician, Dr. Simon Locke (played by soap star Sam Groom), arrived in town to assist veteran physician Dr. Andrew Sellers (played by veteran actor Jack Albertson). The plot lines were more fitting for a big city medical drama, including a typhoid epidemic, child abuse, and even a murder. The series co-starred Len Birman as Sheriff Dan Palmer and Nuala Fitzgerald as Nurse Louise Wynn. In 1972, Albertson left the series, and the series was renamed ''Police Surgeon'', where Dr. Locke moved back to the city and worked for the police department's emergency unit, where he assists the cops in solving crimes that require medical research. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mama (2013 Film)
''Mama'' is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed and co-written by Andy Muschietti in his directorial debut and based on his 2008 Argentine short film ''Mamá''. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse, Daniel Kash, and Javier Botet as the title character. The film follows two young girls abandoned in a forest cabin, fostered by an unknown entity that they fondly call "Mama", which eventually follows them to their new suburban home led by two adults after their uncle retrieves them. It was produced by J. Miles Dale and co-writer Barbara Muschietti, with Guillermo del Toro serving as executive producer. The film was theatrically released in theaters on 18 January 2013, by Universal Pictures. ''Mama'' received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances and atmosphere, with criticism for plot and writing. The film was a box office success, grossing $146 million against a $15 million budget. Plot Dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down The Road Again
''Down the Road Again'' is a 2011 Canadian drama film written and directed by Donald Shebib. The film is the sequel to Shebib's 1970 film ''Goin' Down the Road''. Plot Forty years after the events of ''Goin' Down the Road'', Joey has died in Vancouver and Pete—who left Toronto with Joey after a violent incident—must return to the city to honour Joey's request that his ashes be taken back to Cape Breton Island. Betty-Jo, Joey and Betty's daughter, joins him in the journey, driving cross-Canada in the same Chevrolet Impala#Second generation (1959–1960), 1960 Chevy Impala convertible that Joey and Pete used when they left home in 1970. Adding to the emotion of the trip, the Cape Breton homecoming turns out to be a surprising final gift to Pete from Joey. Pete reconnects with Betty, Selina, a special woman named Annie, and learns about Annie's son, Matt. Cast * Doug McGrath as Pete McGraw * Kathleen Robertson as Betty-Jo Mayle * Anthony Lemke as Matt Burns * Jayne Eastwood a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto Stories
''Toronto Stories'' is a 2008 Canadian anthology film. It has four segments that are bound together by a young boy, lost in an unknown city. After the prologue, the four segments are directed by different people: "Shoelaces" by Aaron Woodley, "The Brazilian" by Sook-Yin Lee, "Windows" by David "Sudz" Sutherland, and "Lost Boys" by David Weaver. Synopsis Opening on the arrival of several overseas flights at Pearson International and the many diverse faces that populate the city’s landscape, a young boy, presumably of African descent, arrives at a customs desk unaccompanied and with no papers. He is taken into the custody of the immigration office, but when a back is turned he is drawn by curiosity into the throng of the airport. He then makes his way onto an express bus and into the city alone. An amber alert is issued signaling that a child has gone missing. That same day two children embark on a quest to find a reported monster living beneath the picturesque neighbourhood of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Map Of The World (film)
''A Map of the World'' is a 1999 American drama film, based on the 1994 novel of the same name by Jane Hamilton. Directed by Scott Elliott and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, the film stars Sigourney Weaver, Julianne Moore and David Strathairn. Weaver was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for her performance. Synopsis Alice Goodwin is a school nurse who lives with her husband Howard and two girls on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin. After the death of the daughter of her friend Theresa Collins on Alice's property, the couple watch helplessly as the community turns against them. To make matters worse, Alice finds herself fighting charges of child abuse. Cast In addition, the young daughters of Weaver's character were played by real life sisters Dara and Kayla Perlmutter. Reception Critical response On Rotten Tomatoes, 66% of 56 reviews are positive, and the average rating is 6.4/10. The critics consensus states, " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
