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Giles Panton joined the cast of Chesapeake Shores, creating quite a stir near the end of season 3. Weeks of speculation led the Chessies to question what type of character Giles might portray, as he is known for roles that involve conflict. Welcomed by the fans on social media, Giles added a lot of humour, particularly when his character Chris antagonized Trace (Jesse Metcalfe) with his business ideas. Despite the mixed feelings about Chris, Chessies are hopeful to see a return of the “Waffle King” if renewed for season 4.

Inspired through the actions and insistence of others, Robin Jones Gunn has answered the call to write stories from the heart and ones that came forth from her own life story. From the prompting of the girls in her youth group, to the reuniting of family that a friend didn’t know she had, Robin honoured these moments and touched the lives of millions of people who connected with these characters.

Fans of Chesapeake Shores enjoy the bridge of stories between the O’Brien family and performances by the Trace Riley Band. Unlike attending a concert to hear the set list, viewers get a glimpse beyond the stage and into the personal lives of the musicians, including the sacrifices made to follow their passion. This perspective offers Chessies a chance to enjoy the music itself, with a greater depth and understanding of the creative process, including the time invested and inspiration behind the lyrics.

There is anticipation, that feeling of excitement when you have planned a trip and are waiting for it to arrive. For Chessies, those feelings began prior to the premiere and have carried through every episode in season 3. The writers have taken us on a journey, with the season finale feeling like the final day of vacation; the one where you are packing up your suitcase, grateful for the time that you’ve had, but with a sense of disheartenment as you face the reality of leaving this home away from home.

Once upon a time: four simple words that took us out of the everyday and into a realm of imagination. Whether it was an escape into that world as a child or discovering these places as an adult, stories remain a special part of us all. Perhaps we are drawn to a particular element, such as a place we would like to see, or a character that reflects who we would like to be. From words on a page to words spoken aloud, we can be transformed by the connective power of these narratives.

Long before the ocean views and distinctive O’Brien home reaches our screens, there are countless hours devoted to crafting the heartfelt stories that we encounter on Chesapeake Shores. The creative individuals that form this team work to build a connection to the characters that’s strong enough to leave a noticeable absence between episodes. Executive Producer and Showrunner Michael Berns is a key member who transforms words into stories and stories into scripts. The journeys of the characters on Chesapeake Shores are written to engage the audience, tugging at our emotions and placing ourselves within the situations or relationships that we see before us.

Tuning into Chesapeake Shores each week offers viewers a chance to be part of a larger family. Whether the O’Briens are sitting around the table, or chatting around the campfire, Chessies (fans of the show) feel like they’ve pulled up a chair right next to them, immersed in the latest stories of this endearing, modern family. The stories would not be as complex or complete without additional characters involving the supporting cast, from occasional roles to one time appearances.

Hello Canadian Hearties!

Love a good spy thriller? You're not alone. Ever since Homeland premiered 7 years ago, it has consistently been both a critic and fan favourite. It has also remained one of the top series on Super Channel, and it's not hard to understand why. The show has continued to evolve throughout its 7 seasons, and manages to remain exciting, unpredictable and relevant today.

In 2017, the world was introduced to a revolutionary new elimination style boxing tournament with 2 divisions (super middleweight & cruiserweight), each competing for their share of the $50 million purse and the Muhammad Ali trophy, the greatest prize in boxing. Only Super Channel brought all 8 quarter-final matches to Canadians and now in 2018, we set to finish what we started with continued exclusive live broadcasts of the semifinals and finals.