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Still Standing - Season 5

Series: Still Standing
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Episodes
13
Rating
TVPG
Year
2019
Language
English
Publisher
Syndicado

About

Canadian comedian Jonny Harris sets off across the country once more, veering off the main highway to discover the hidden comedy in Canada's far-flung small towns.

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Episodes

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1. Nipigon

22m

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Canadians know Nipigon as the home of the ill-fated $106 million dollar bridge that closed shortly after its opening and stalled traffic on the Trans Canada Highway for weeks. But, Nipigon's image had already taken a beating after its plywood mill, the economic hub of the town, burned to the ground ten years ago. Today, the former mill town says it has "a natural edge" and it's trumpeting the world-class hiking, climbing, and fishing it has to offer.

2. Schrieber

22m

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Tucked away in Northern Ontario is a slice of… southern Italy. A century ago, immigrants from Siderno, Italy, left for a better life in Schreiber. And, though the town's big three employers, the mines, mills, and railway, have since declined, the descendants of these founding famiglias are still there and a big part of what's keeping this unique but struggling community alive.

3. Churchill

22m

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In May 2017, the Polar Bear Capital of the World unexpectedly became a fly- in community. A year of year of skyrocketing costs and unemployment are taking their toll but the community continues to hang on by its Northern grit, ingenuity and community spirit.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Andrew Murraydirector
Jonny Harrisproducer
Anne Francisproducer
Jonny Harrisactor
Sue Alcockactor
Brenden Baileyactor