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. The ceremony was hosted by Bruce Hunter as Rocko the Dog. Canadian Comedy Awards, also known as Beavers, were awarded in 20 categories. Winners were picked by members of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), the Canadian Actors' Equity Association, the

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, the Directors Guild of Canada, and the Comedy Association. Nominations were led by the film ''

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'' with six nominations, followed by TV series '' Corner Gas'' and ''

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'' with five apiece. ''Corner Gas'' won two Beavers, as did Kristen Thomson for the film ''

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'' and Levi Macdougall for his ''

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'' show. The Chairman's Award went to producer Andrew Alexander of

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Festival

The 6th Canadian Comedy Awards and Festival ran from 18 to 22 October 2005 in

, its third year in the city. Each day featured talent showcases beginning with the Funniest Person in London Contest, sketch, stand-up and improv shows, and an all-star gala hosted by

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. Among the highlights was the Jokers vs. Knights Alumni charity hockey game which mixed two of Canada's favourite pastimes, with two teams of comics, celebrities and retired professional hockey players aided by guest announcers, coaches, and musicians.

Ceremony

The 6th Canadian Comedy Awards ceremony was held on 22 October 2005, hosted by Bruce Hunter as Rocko the Dog, the character he played on ''

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''. Hunter had won the Beaver for Best Male Improviser in 2001.

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface:

Live

Television

Film

Special Awards

Multiple wins

The following people, shows, films, etc. received multiple awards

Multiple nominations

The following people, shows, films, etc. received multiple nominations

References

External links

Canadian Comedy Awards official website
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