Degrassi

• A ‘Degrassi’ docuseries is in the works, giving behind-the-scenes look

  Characters in the fictional series struggled with very real issues like racism, teen pregnancy and suicide, making the franchise a touchstone for many Canadian teens.

  Entertainment

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• Jahmil French dead: ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ star dies at 29

  Jahmil French played Dave Turner in the Canadian TV show 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.'

  Entertainment

  Mar 2, 2021
  
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• ‘Bonjour—hi!’: SNL airs Canadian themed ‘Drake watch’ sketch, references Degrassi

  Guest host Issa Rae and two news anchors had French accents as they chatted about whether she had seen the Toronto rapper.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2020
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• Kit Hood, co-creator of beloved Canadian TV series ‘Degrassi,’ dies

  In 1976, Hood and former teacher Linda Schuyler founded the Toronto-based Playing With Time Inc., which produced the Canadian TV series "The Kids of Degrassi Street," "Degrassi Junior High" and "Degrassi High."

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2020
• ‘Degrassi’ Palooza bringing 25 cast members together for 3-day reunion

  'Degrassi High' fans can relive their glory days at the fictional school in the 1980s and '90s from June 14-16.

  Entertainment

  Jun 14, 2019
• DHX Media says Indian company has made unsolicited offer for company

  Financial terms of the proposal were not immediately available.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2019
• DHX Media selling building in Toronto for $12 million, proceeds to pay down debt

  The children's media company says the sale of the building on Bartley Dr. in Toronto is part of its ongoing effort to focus and streamline its operations.

  Economy

  Apr 2, 2019
• Trent University names Stephen Stohn its next chancellor

  As the executive producer of the 'Degrassi' television franchise, Stohn is only the second Trent alumnus to hold the position.

  Education

  Mar 13, 2019
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• ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ cast reuniting at Toronto Fan Expo

  'I was graduating Grade 8 as we were having our premiere. It's crazy,' Miriam McDonald, who played Emma Nelson, told Global News.

  Entertainment

  Aug 29, 2018
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• Drake returns to ‘Degrassi’ for ‘I’m Upset’ music video

  Drake played Jimmy Brooks in the Canadian teen drama, and a video released Wednesday for 'I'm Upset' features his 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' cast mates.

  Entertainment

  Jun 14, 2018