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Hockey brother winners of the U.S. 'Race' share their top five tips for teams on 'The Amazing Race Canada'

Winners of the 22nd season of "The Amazing Race," shared tips for their Canadian counterparts.

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Hockey brothers: Who needs the Stanley Cup when you can win a million bucks and 'Amazing Race?'

The Battaglia brothers want to use their "Amazing Race" prize to check out a Stanley Cup playoff game.
Spoilers ahead: Which team won 'The Amazing Race?'

It was down to three teams as they headed back to America...who took home the big prize?

Joey and Meghan say failing to look for an earlier flight was their ‘biggest mistake’ on ‘Race’

The YouTube hosts say they relied too much on their alliance and should’ve looked for another flight themselves.
Chuck and Wynona: ‘We watched our million dollars roll down the hill’ on ‘Amazing Race’

The married couple from Alabama say they would’ve rather tried getting the cheese down the hill a second time than take a time penalty.

‘Amazing Race’s’ Pam and Winnie: ‘All the elements were working against us’

The best friends from L.A. were eliminated after struggling with both sides of the Detour challenge in Africa.
Dave and Connor wish they would’ve stayed for one more leg on 'The Amazing Race'

The father and son team who left the “Race” due to Dave’s injury say they likely could’ve completed the leg in Vietnam.

Jessica and John admit they made a mistake in not using the Express Pass on ‘Amazing Race’

The dating couple made history by being the first team to ever be eliminated while holding a pass that might’ve saved them.
Fear of open water sunk Idries and Jamil's chance of staying in ‘The Amazing Race’

The twin doctors were eliminated after struggling with a challenge that involved diving for oyster shells off the coast of Bora Bora.

Firefighters Matt and Daniel say they still make a great team, despite ‘Amazing Race’ loss

The team from South Carolina was eliminated on the Season 22 premiere of the “Race” after they struggled to keep their canoe afloat in Bora Bora.
Spoilers Ahead: Life was no beach for teams on ‘Amazing Race’ premiere

Contestants traveled to Bora Bora where a sandcastle challenge caused three teams to hit their breaking point.

‘Amazing Race’ preview: Double Express Pass and triple frustration at the Roadblock

With a second Express Pass up for grabs and three teams quitting a challenge, Sunday’s premiere promises to be like anything we’ve ever seen.
New season of ‘Amazing Race’ to feature former Toronto Maple Leafs player, roller derby moms and new twist

Find out who will be racing on the 22nd season of “The Amazing Race,” which kicks off Feb. 17 on CTV.

Fresh off the mat, Season 21 finalists give tips on running ‘The Amazing Race Canada’

From dynamic audition tapes to packing light, ‘Amazing Race’ winners and the twins have advice for their Canadian counterparts.
After dominating the last leg of ‘The Amazing Race,’ Trey and Lexi frustrated with finishing third

The dating couple from Texas says the final Roadblock challenge was one of their toughest challenges on the “Race.”

Finishing second was ‘bittersweet’ for Chippendales on ‘Amazing Race’

Even though they had a great experience, Jaymes and James are upset they couldn’t help their families.
Natalie and Nadiya have ‘no regrets’ about keeping the rockers’ money on ‘Amazing Race’

The twins, who finished in fourth place, say their decision was just a part of playing the game.

Staying at the back of the pack helped Josh and Brent finish first on ‘The Amazing Race’

The goat farmers may never have won an individual leg of the 'Race' but the pair says it may have helped them in winning the only one that mattered.
Who took home the million dollar prize on the shocking ‘Amazing Race’ finale?

The final challenge in New York City had one team in tears, while another team triumphed in an unexpected turn of events.

'Amazing Race' finale will be 'insane and terrifying,' according to Phil Keoghan

Keoghan says Sunday's two-hour episode will be an “all-out sprint to the finish line.”
Bieber and Bublé, Gosling and McAdams: CTV.ca dreams up celebrity teams for 'The Amazing Race Canada'

If we were in charge of casting, here are some teams we’d like to see run the “Race.”

Driving stick and flying tennis balls: A tense leg of 'Amazing Race' ends in a non-elimination round

The twins barely made it through the last leg of "Amazing Race," and four teams will compete in next week's finale episode.
‘The Amazing Race Canada’ challenges Canadians to explore their own backyard

The Canadian version of the hit international series will be ‘a love letter to Canada,’ says Phil King, President, CTV Programming and Sports.

Abbie and Ryan more upset about losing a friendship than a chance at $2 million on ‘Amazing Race’

The dating divorcees say they were ‘let down’ after the Chippendales chose to U-turn them.
When the 'Amazing Race' rockers were handed (passport-less) lemons, they made (vodka-spiked) lemonade

Instead of performing Russian dances or identifying historical figures, the rockers spent their time in Moscow trying to get Abba a passport.

The first cliffhanger episode of 'Amazing Race': Passport-less rockers and non-swimming goat farmer

Alphabetizing books and synchronized swimming don't seem like dramatic Detours, but on Sunday's episode, the two tasks proved to be just that.
Rob and Kelley call twins ‘thieves’ for keeping the money on ‘Amazing Race’

The married monster truckers say Natalie and Nadiya’s “true colours” came out when they didn’t return money belonging to rocker team James and Abba.

Former ‘Amazing Race’ contestant Vanessa Macias arrested

The Season 20 contestant was charged last week in her hometown of San Antonio after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
'Amazing Race's' team of optimistic substitute teachers reflect on moments of 'deep human connection'

The recently eliminated pair of substitute teachers offer up their picks for the winner of Season 21.

Blonde-haired besties Caitlin and Brittany beaten by substitute teachers on 'Amazing Race'

Caitlin and Brittany are still frustrated that their rickshaw driver took the wrong turn at the fork in the road.
Amy grateful her prosthetic legs didn’t hold her and Daniel back on ‘The Amazing Race’

Even though a lost cab driver cost them the “Race,” Amy is glad she was able to show how capable people with disabilities can be.

Ping pong and frog fallopian tubes: not what Rob and Sheila were expecting on ‘Amazing Race’

The engaged couple were the first team to be kicked of Season 21 after having trouble locating their final clue.
CTV on the Go: 'Anger Management' scores 90-episode renewal, Ryan Gosling to shop screenplay at TIFF, 'The Amazing Race' announces contestants

A daily rundown of the latest buzz from your favourite CTV shows, because if you’re on the go, you still need to know!

Hot Doctors, Poison Arrows and Angry Grannies: 25 drinks to help you celebrate CTV's fall lineup

What do a White Knight, Blushing Bride and Three Wise Men have in common? They’re all on our list of 25 drinks for 25 shows!
CTV and CTV Two announce fall premiere dates

Will the plane crash survivors be found in time on 'Grey's Anatomy?' We'll find out on September 27th.

'Big Bang Theory,' 'Amazing Race,' among CTV shows nominated for 2012 Emmys

From best comedy series to lead actor nominations, CTV shows picked up several Emmy nods.
Brendon and Rachel say other teams underestimated them on ‘The Amazing Race’

The couple is happy they made it to the Final 3, considering the animosity they faced.

Art and J.J. lost ‘Race’ by not capitalizing on other team’s mistake

The border patrol agents say Rachel and Dave deserved to win 'The Amazing Race.'
‘Amazing Race’ winners Rachel and Dave thought mistake had cost them a million dollars

The married couple made history with their win, but almost came in last after missing a Roadblock challenge.

Shocking finish expected for ‘Amazing Race’ finale

The two-hour finale airs Sunday, May 6 at 8/7C on CTV.
Bopper and Mark overwhelmed by outpouring of support since ‘The Amazing Race’

The two friends from Kentucky say people from all over the world have reached out to them.

Persistence couldn’t save Jamie and Nary a second time on the ‘Race’

The federal agents were sent home after being saved from elimination on the previous leg.
‘Race’ competitors Joey ‘Fitness’ and Danny wish they could rewind their Fast Forward challenge

The friends from Long Island, N.Y., were eliminated after failing to to finish the challenge first.

Navigation the ‘Achilles heel’ for Kerri and Stacy on ‘The Amazing Race’

The cousins from Mississippi were eliminated after struggling with directions to the Pit Stop.
'The River' season finale, guest stars and Mr. Spock: this week on CTV

It's a month of guest stars and season finales on CTV.

Eliminated twins Elliot and Andrew say the ‘Race’ strengthened their bond as brothers

Despite being eliminated, the twins say running the 'Race' was an amazing experience.
Weekend highlights: So what does the 'B' stand for in 'GCB?'

The "Amazing Race" travels to Paraguay and Emma gets investigative on "Once."

No tears from these clowns: Dave and Cherie still smiling after ‘Amazing Race’ elimination

The married professional clowns were eliminated after struggling with a challenge that required razor sharp math skills.
Making history on 'The Amazing Race' meant elimination for Misa and Maiya

The sisters were the first team to ever arrive at a Pit Stop and not be able to find host Phil Keoghan.

New beginnings and love-filled endings on CTV this weekend

"The Amazing Race" kicks off its 20th season premiere, while love looms large on the season finale of "Pan Am."
Despite hectic pace of 'Race,' Jeremy and Sandy learned importance of slowing down

The dating couple may have come in second place, but they say what they gained was so much more valuable.

Preparation paid off for 'Amazing Race' winners Ernie and Cindy

Before starting the ‘Race,’ the couple learned new languages, practiced endurance challenges and even built Lego.
Winners claim $1 million on 'The Amazing Race'

Engaged couple Ernie and Cindy crossed the finish line first in Atlanta.

Frontrunners Andy and Tommy eliminated right before 'Amazing Race' finale

The professional snowboarders say no one was more shocked than them about going home.
CTV highlights this week: From 'Castle's' handcuffs to Christmas elves

Christmas specials, intense drama and a dash of the Biebs this week on CTV.

CTV highlights: Fairytale endings go awry on 'Once Upon A Time' and espionage missions end in gun shots on 'Pan Am'

It's a weekend of high stakes drama on CTV (with some festive holiday programming thrown in for good measure)!
Bill and Cathi prove wisdom beats age on 'The Amazing Race'

The oldest team of the season was eliminated after getting lost and not driving fast enough in Belgium.

Dancing and Detours contributed to Zac and Laurence's elimination on 'The Amazing Race'

The father-son adventure team says it was a series of setbacks that sent them home.
Santa Claus and singing galore: this week on CTV

The Santa Claus Parade, The X Factor Top 10 and the American Music Awards are some of the highlights this week.

No hard feelings from Justin after Jennifer's mistake cost them 'The Amazing Race'

The brother and sister team were eliminated after Jennifer spent too much time trying to decide what to do next during a challenge.
Evil queens and werewolves: Check out the highlights on CTV this week

Halloween might be over, but there are still plenty of evil queens and werewolves on CTV this week.

A second chance didn't keep Liz and Marie in 'The Amazing Race'

The twins say there was nothing they could've done to catch up to the other teams.
Kaylani and Lisa wish they had paid their cab on 'The Amazing Race'

The Vegas showgirls were the next to be sent home after being delayed by paying their fare.

Ron and Bill didn’t want to make 'Amazing Race' history

The flight attendants were one of two teams to go in the show’s first ever double elimination.
Former Indianapolis tight end eager to see TV debut on 'The Amazing Race'

Marcus Pollard and his wife Amani will be one of 11 new teams competing on Season 19.

Olympians, ex-NFLer, twins make up 'The Amazing Race' Season 19

The next season of 'The Amazing Race' premieres Sept. 25 at 8 pm ET on CTV.
Fall 2011 premiere dates for CTV and CTV Two

The first wave of Fall 2011 premiere dates.

16 new series join Canada's most X-traordinary television lineups in 2011/12

CTV announced today the premier television schedule in North America for the 2011/12 season.
Gary and Mallory’s 'Amazing Race' experience not tainted by bad cab driver

The father and daughter team, who finished third, are just thankful for the second chance.

Kent and Vyxsin say their time on the 'Amazing Race' was 'Amazing Therapy'

The dating Goths were eliminated in fifth place on Episode 10 after incurring a time penalty.
Second 'Amazing Race' elimination easier than the first for Zev and Justin

The friends say struggling with a challenge was a better way to go out than losing a passport.

Winning ‘The Amazing Race’ was ‘redemption’ for Kisha and Jen

There were no 'potty breaks' or fear of water for the sisters this time around.
Not paying attention to detail cost the Globetrotters 'The Amazing Race'

Flight Time and Big Easy say there is only one way they could've surged ahead of Kisha and Jen.

Winners cross 'The Amazing Race' finish line

Jen and Kisha rode past the Globetrotters to win Season 18 of 'The Amazing Race.'
Someone will settle their 'Unfinished Business' on 'Amazing Race' finale

The finale airs Sunday, May 8 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.

Cowboys ride off into that ‘Amazing’ sunset

CTV.ca had a chance to talk to the duo from Oklahoma on the phone earlier this week.
Christina followed her dad Ron's philosophy of 'carpe diem' on 'The Amazing Race'

Despite being eliminated, the father and daughter team say their experience was 'priceless.'

The taste of tea was bittersweet for Margie and Luke on 'The Amazing Race'

The eliminated team says being stumped on the Roadblock challenge was a case of bad luck.
A U-turn, a dinosaur and a cabbie all led to Jaime and Cara's elimination on 'The Amazing Race'

The former NFL cheerleaders say there isn’t anything they would’ve done differently.

Mel glad that his son Mike insisted they quit 'The Amazing Race'

After being battered by mud and developing hypothermia, the team decided not to go on.
Amanda and Kris fall victim to another U-turn on 'Amazing Race'

The couple was the first to be eliminated from Season 18 but this time it was their fault.

'The Amazing Race' stopping in Switzerland, India for first-ever HD edition

Phil Keoghan is glad he'll never be asked a question about the show being in HD again.
'Amazing Race: Unfinished Business' to premiere in HD for first time with 11 former teams

The new season will premiere Feb. 20 at 8 pm ET on CTV.

Cowboys, goths, Globetrotters among teams returning for 'Amazing Race: Unfinished Business'

Cord and Jet McCoy are saddling up for another season of "The Amazing Race."
Thomas and Jill hit with ‘bad luck’ on 'Amazing Race' finale

The couple finished third after a communication problem with a cab driver led to a major delay.

Will runner-ups Brook and Claire be running 'The Amazing Race' again next season?

Even though they didn't win, the team with 'flair' say they're still part of history.
'Amazing Race' winners Nat and Kat not the only ones proud of how they played the game

The doctors, who made history by becoming the first all-female team to win, have been applauded for their politeness and grace.

Flashpoint and more return in CTV's midseason

CTV announces highlights from its blockbuster mid-season lineup.
Nat and Kat make history, win 'Amazing Race'

The doctors became the first female team to ever win the million dollar grand prize.

Nick and Vicki blame ‘editing’ for being cast in a negative light on 'Race'

The eliminated team say they didn't fight nearly as often as it appeared on TV.
Marriage and a baby on the way: Chad and Stephanie have much to celebrate despite ‘Race’ exit

They were upset about being U-turned at the time, but the newlyweds now have other things to focus on.

A map led to an ironic end for navigational savvy ‘Amazing Race’ team Gary and Mallory

The father-daughter team drove for nine hours looking for their next challenge.
Careless mistakes led to a 'heartbreaking' elimination for Amazing Race's Michael and Kevin

The father and son team say they had no idea they had incurred two time penalties.

Katie and Rachel wanted another team to mess up so they could stay in 'The Amazing Race'

The eliminated beach volleyball players said they just couldn't catch up to the other teams.
Singing couldn't save Connor and Jonathan from elimination

The a cappella singers were ironically eliminated on the same day as their Princeton graduation.

Phil Keoghan wants Canadians to start their own version of 'The Amazing Race'

The 'AR' host dishes on this season's grueling schedule, what really happens at the Pit Stop and why Canadians will never be allowed on the show.
Despite ‘Race’ elimination, the adventure is just beginning for Andie and Jenna

Andie gave Jenna up for adoption 21 years ago and the two spent their time on the 'Race' getting to know each other.

Going from first to last wasn't in the plan for "Amazing Race's" Ron and Tony

The best friends never imagined they'd be the first team eliminated.
Full list of shows available online this fall on CTV.ca

Find out if your favourite show is available online. Don't miss out!

11 new teams revealed for upcoming season of 'Amazing Race'

'Amazing Race' premieres Sunday, September 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET.