For Immediate Release – August 21, 2015

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Monday, Aug. 24

• Bicycles by the Numbers: Hayden Downes-Mill, 14-year-old philanthropist joins CANADA AM to share how he was inspired to start the Hayden’s Re-Bicycling program after his beloved BMX bicycle was stolen five years ago.
• Retire Like Royalty: Veteran travelers Jim Herrler and Ellen Ma practice what they preach. The committed and experienced travelers share how to lower the cost of retirement and not expectations in their new book, Planet Boomer.
• Pulse-Pounding: Kathy Reichs author of the acclaimed “Temperance Brennan” series shares the language of suspense in her new novel, Speaking in Bones.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

• A Piercing Examination: Veteran politician Bob Rae aspires to open a conversation with Canadians on the state of the nation’s politics and government in his new book, What’s Happened to Politics?
• Toddler Tech Crawling: Wearable tech expert Tom Emrich shows off the newest trends in products for babies and parents.
• Where Fearless Meets Funny: Professional magician and Toronto International Buskerfest entertainer, Steven Brundage, performs an unbelievable new act for his Canadian television debut on the CANADA AM
• Treats They Won’t Trade Away: Health and wellness expert Rose Reisman serves up great back-to-school recipes inspired by fresh vegetables and seasonal, local foods.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

• Teenage Breakout: CANADA AM’s resident dermatologist Paul Cohen looks at treatments for teenage acne.
• Green Thumb: Gardening expert Mark Cullen shows Jeff Hutcheson how to divide perennials to maintain their beauty and health.
• Foodie Baby: Executive Chef David Chrystian (TOP CHEF CANADA) joins CANADA AM to talk about his new baby food company, Chef’s Daughter, focusing on nutrient-packed purees and textured foods.

Thursday, Aug. 27

• Need for Speed: Canadian NASCAR driver Cameron Hayley joins CANADA AM in-studio to share how he is racing to become the next NASCAR Sprint Cup
• Picky Eaters: Helping to make lunch-packing doable and not dreadful, culinary adventurist Bob Blumer is in the CANADA AM Kitchen turning healthy ingredients into kid-approved dishes.

Friday, Aug. 28

• Run and See, or Wait for DVD?: Film critic Richard Crouse reviews the releases of Cop Car, Backcountry, Learning to Drive, The End of the Tour, and No Escape.
• We Meat Again: The summertime offers great opportunity to teach children useful cooking skills. Executive Chef Corbin Tomaszeski (RESTAURANT MAKEOVER) and his 12-year-old son Bennett offer tips on how to get children involved in weekend grilling.