We love Made-in-Canada week on Canada AM, and you will too!
I'm a news junkie. There, I said it. Have been for as long as I can remember. Because I've always been an early-riser, I got hooked on Canada AM and, to this day, it remains a big part of my morning routine. I'm usually up at 6h30 and downstairs by 7, showered and dressed and in need of my first cup of coffee. Then I settle down on the sofa with my cappuccino for 20-30 minutes and watch Canada AM. It's a nice gentle start to the day, and I enjoy the live & lively vibe on screen and the mix of hard news and lighter lifestyle stories, musical guests and movie reviews.
This year is Canada AM's 38th year on the air! I figure I've been watching on and off (in between school, living abroad, becoming a Mom, etc.) for over 30 of those years! Time sure does fly when you're having fun! Hosts have come and gone, the format has changed, along with the musical theme, but somehow I just kept watching. I specifically remember hosts Norm Perry, Pamela Wallin, Keith Morrison (not a big fan...sorry...), Dan Matheson, Valerie Pringle (one of my faves) and, of course, current favourite in Isabelle's world: Seamus O'Reagan. He is such a cutie, and I love his dry sense of humour and his funny facial expressions. He makes me lol!
So yes, the cast of Canada AM is part of the family at my house. That's why I'm so proud that they have chosen to highlight Made-in-Canada with an entire week dedicated to the subject, and have invited Buy Canadian First to be a part of it! The Made-in-Canada series runs from Monday, August 8th to Friday, August 12th. I will be closing the week off on Friday with a segment showcasing great Canadian-made products. I feel like the cherry on the sunday! I am so thrilled and looking forward to sharing the set IRL (in real life) with these great people that I hang out with, each morning, through the magic of television!
To celebrate, we are holding a very special giveaway for all of you out there who share our love for products Made in Canada and who are dedicated to helping support your local economies through your everyday purchases. We will be giving away a selection of the products being showcased on Canada AM to one lucky winner. We are not telling what those products are, so you'll just have to watch to find out! But we can tell you that the prize pack will be worth almost $300!
To enter, do as many of the 3 following things as possible, as they each count for one entry. The more the merrier (and luckier)!
- Leave us a comment below telling us who your favourite Canada AM host is (past or present);
- Follow us on Twitter and mention the following: @BuyCndianFirst loves @CTVCanadaAM #madeincanada;
- Like us on Facebook and write on our Wall who your favourite Canada AM host is (past or present).
The giveaway ends on Friday, August 12th at 5:00 PM ET. We will pick a name at random from all entries and the winner will be announced on Monday, August 15th.
Good luck!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. POLL RESULTS FOR FAVOURITE HOST ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Seamus O'Reagan (61%), Valerie Pringle (26%), Jeff Hutchison (9%) and Beverly Thompson (4%).
Thanks to everyone who participated!
Images courtesy of CTV's Canada AM
