Annette Bourdeau
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Annette Bourdeau is a Toronto-based journalist with an unnatural love of creating totally random movie-related lists. She’s currently obsessed with Sons of Anarchy and Breaking Bad on the small screen, and if she had to name just one favorite movie of all time it’d be The Big Lebowski.

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Weed Control: Worst Garden Weeds And How To Get Rid Of Them

(0) Comments | Posted May 13, 2013 | 5:31 PM

The sun is shining, your plants are blooming…and pesky weeds are starting to crop up all over your garden. What’s a gardener to do?

It’s not always easy figuring out how to tackle your garden’s unwanted guests. If you get too tough, you run the risk of damaging your beloved...

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Kyle Richards Talks 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' And Baby Rumours

(1) Comments | Posted May 13, 2013 | 12:00 PM

Kyle Richards really does seem to have it all. The most level-headed "Real Housewife of Beverly Hills" has a hunky husband, (Mauricio), four lovely daughters, radiant skin, impossibly shiny hair, a covet-worthy closet and now her own boutique.

That doesn't mean she has a drama-free...

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Shelf Life: Do These Pantry Foods Expire?

(2) Comments | Posted May 10, 2013 | 12:30 PM

If you let expiration dates dictate how long you keep your food, you're probably wasting a big chunk of your grocery budget.

“People definitely waste too much food,” says Janice Revell, co-founder of online shelf life guide Still Tasty. “A big, big problem is people throwing food out...

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'Panic Button': 10 Freaky Facts About the New Show

(0) Comments | Posted April 30, 2013 | 2:23 PM

If "Fear Factor" was too tame for your taste, you're in for a treat. A new reality show called "Panic Button" premieres this week, and it goes way beyond making participants eat bugs.

In each episode, participants arrive at a lab-like "Free from Fear" facility, gear up...

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'Continuum' Season 2: Rachel Nichols Says It's A Wild Roller Coaster Ride

(1) Comments | Posted April 19, 2013 | 1:17 PM

"Continuum" fans, rejoice: the hugely popular sci-fi show about a foxy cop from the future is back this weekend with Season 2.

Last season's action-packed finale left the show's die-hard fans eager for more. Star Rachel Nichols, who plays main character and...

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'Hemlock Grove': Everything You Need To Know

(10) Comments | Posted April 18, 2013 | 12:25 PM

At the foot of a sweeping grand staircase in the foyer of an imposing early 20th century mansion, Famke Janssen is stoically explaining what's going to happen next to Bill Skarsgard as he fights back tears.

The two are filming a scene of "

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'Perfect Storms': TV Show Investigates Weather That Changes The Course Of History

(0) Comments | Posted April 8, 2013 | 12:28 PM

Talking about the weather is a national pastime (especially during those awkward elevator encounters) here in Canada. So it's a safe bet that History's new series, "Perfect Storms," is sure to fuel plenty of water cooler conversations across the country. It delivers a unique look at some of...

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'Hannibal': Lara Jean Chorostecki On Filling Phillip Seymour Hoffman's Shoes

(0) Comments | Posted April 4, 2013 | 11:02 AM

One of literature's creepiest psychiatrists ever is back to haunt our nightmares. That's right -- Dr. Hannibal Lecter, that uppity cannibal with an affinity for mind games, is returning, this time to TV. He's going to be toying with us during primetime in "Hannibal," from creator Bryan Fuller ("Pushing Daisies,"...

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Detox Foods: 15 Most Powerful Detoxing Foods

(6) Comments | Posted March 25, 2013 | 4:55 PM

If you’re hoping to embark on a natural detox that doesn’t involve washing down kale chips and grapefruit with lemon water or wheatgrass smoothies, you’re in luck. Plenty of deliciously satisfying foods have surprising detox-friendly properties that will help you boost your energy levels and cleanse your body at the...

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Jon Dore Talks 'Funny As Hell,' Drunks And The Perks Of Primetime

(0) Comments | Posted March 21, 2013 | 12:01 PM

It's about to get a lot easier for Jon Dore fans to get their fix of the affable Canadian comedian.

Season 3 of his popular show "Funny As Hell" premieres this week on HBO Canada. And next month, you can find him co-starring alongside the likes...

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March Break 2013: 7 Fun Things To Do That Will Keep You Sane

(0) Comments | Posted March 11, 2013 | 6:02 PM

Having the kids at home for a week during March Break presents a great opportunity to spend quality time together, try new activities and create long-lasting family memories. Of course, the prospect of keeping your children entertained for an entire week of downtime can also be overwhelming. The last thing...

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Mark Burnett On Bringing 'The Bible' To Life (And TV)

(7) Comments | Posted March 1, 2013 | 11:09 AM

Adapting The Bible into a television miniseries that resonates with a fickle 2013 audience is a daunting task. But if anyone is up for it, it's Mark Burnett, the man behind mega-hits like "Survivor," "The Voice" and "The Apprentice," and his wife Roma Downey, star of...

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Family Day 2013: 10 Unconventional Ways To Spend Family Day

(0) Comments | Posted February 13, 2013 | 1:17 PM

It may be the shortest month, but February can be tough to slog through with its bone-chilling temperatures, limited daylight and (shudder) Valentine’s Day pressures.

There is one bright spot, though, if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the provinces that observes Family Day. The holiday creates a...

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Aviva Drescher Of 'Real Housewives Of New York': I'm Disappointed With How I Was Portrayed

(5) Comments | Posted February 4, 2013 | 12:35 PM

Aviva Drescher certainly knows how to make an entrance. Of the three new ladies who joined Season 5 of "The Real Housewives of New York City," she's made the biggest splash. She quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to her direct, no-bulls**t personality that...

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What To Do On Chinese New Year

(2) Comments | Posted January 29, 2013 | 4:25 PM

Chinese New Year is right around the corner, with the Year of the Snake set to pick up where the Year of the Dragon leaves off on February 9th, New Year’s Eve. That means plenty of festivities will be taking place over the 15-day celebration period across Canada,...

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'American Restoration' Star Rick Dale On Sammy Hagar, Fame And Family Drama

(0) Comments | Posted January 22, 2013 | 3:58 PM

"American Restoration" is back with new episodes, and they're packed with more drama and celebs than ever before, promises the show's star, Rick Dale. Of course, the heart of the show is still the meticulous work Dale and his team do at his Las Vegas-based shop,...

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'Storm Chasers' Star Reed Timmer On 'Tornado Chasers,' His New Web Series

(7) Comments | Posted January 21, 2013 | 3:37 PM

The Discovery Channel may have cancelled the popular long-running series "Storm Chasers," but that doesn't mean star Reed Timmer has stopped documenting his storm chasing exploits.

The extreme weather aficionado has rolled out a web series called "Tornado Chasers," where viewers can watch...

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'King Of The Nerds' Review: Good Nerdy Fun

(0) Comments | Posted January 17, 2013 | 12:48 PM

What makes a nerd a nerd? Social awkwardness? Formidable math and science skills? Supreme tech savvy? Gaming prowess? Unrivalled comic book knowledge? A zest for all things fantasy?

It's hard not to ponder such questions while watching the first episode of the entertaining new reality show "King of...

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'Big Brother Canada' Will Stream Online 24/7

(0) Comments | Posted January 16, 2013 | 1:39 PM

Calling all voyeurs: "Big Brother Canada" is about to make it very easy to live vicariously through the Canuck houseguests, 24/7.

Yes, you read that right. If watching "Big Brother Canada" three times a week and "Big Brother Canada After Dark" every night on TV...

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'Undercover Boss Canada': Season 3 Starts Off With A 'Wild' One

(0) Comments | Posted January 16, 2013 | 10:52 AM

When the producers of "Undercover Boss Canada" first called Wild Wing CEO Rick Smiciklas about appearing on the show, it was the absolute worst day in the company's history. Smiciklas had just caught one of his trusted longtime employees stealing from the company, and...

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