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New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Transgender Soul Singer Jackie Shane.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.
  • Historica Canada launched new Heritage Minute celebrating soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer.
  • At 13, she came out to her mother as transgender, although she publicly presented as a gay man throughout her career.
  • The Jackie Shane Heritage Minute was made possible through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Production Begins on the New Crave Original Series PILLOW TALK

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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PILLOW TALK is the English-language adaptation of the hit Noovo series, ENTRE DEUX DRAPS, and the first English series from KOTV Productions

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  • PILLOW TALK is the English-language adaptation of the hit Noovo series, ENTRE DEUX DRAPS, and the first English series from KOTV Productions
    MONTRAL, Aug. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Crave, in association with KOTV Productions, announced today that production has begun in Montral on the 10-part Crave Original series, PILLOW TALK.
  • PILLOW TALK is an adaptation of Noovo's hit French-language series ENTRE DEUX DRAPS , which is currently available on Crave.
  • "We're thrilled to be teaming up with KOTV on their first English-language series," said Justin Stockman, Vice President, Content Development and Programming, Bell Media.
  • "ENTRE DEUX DRAPS was a massive hit for Noovo and we know it will resonate with English audiences on Crave."