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Northern Town (2006– )
TV Series | 22 min | Comedy

Northern Town (2006– )

TV Series | 22 min | Comedy

During a cold spell in mid-January, near a small town in northern Canada, a meteorite flashes across the sky, explodes in the atmosphere, and falls onto the ice of a nearby lake. The event is witnessed by numerous residents in and around ...See moreDuring a cold spell in mid-January, near a small town in northern Canada, a meteorite flashes across the sky, explodes in the atmosphere, and falls onto the ice of a nearby lake. The event is witnessed by numerous residents in and around the community, including Brian. Brian has had a bad day, and is inspired by this paranormal happening. He sets out to find the meteorite. Heinz his employer, personal critic, and dubious source of expert information can say nothing to deter him. With the help of Ivison, Brian compiles an aural ethnography of sightings and anecdotal descriptions of the event from the people he talks with. The question "where were you when the meteorite landed?" introduces a device for point of view flashbacks - same event, different point of view - and allows for a thread of humour in which different people recall events differently. This episodic semi-anthology of characters intersecting with our hero's quest allows for storytelling, an all important tradition in the north. As it turns out, it is not hard data, but rather Brian's good nature and good luck that eventually brings him closer to his goal. Things become more complicated when Brian finds himself in a race against time when two mysterious strangers arrive in town, also looking for whatever it was that fell from the sky that night. Georgee, Brian's childhood friend, lends a hand during the curling competition, and then asks Brian to return the favour and assist in carrying out a family commitment. And then there's Mona, the beautiful wildlife officer who thinks often thinks she's a cop and also thinks she should have Brian's attention. The series highlights a multiplicity of colourful lifestyles and the eclectic nature of life in a small northern town. Imbued with gold rush metaphors, the story provides a pointed commentary on the impact of greed, ambition, and good luck. But mostly it is about possibilities and the potential of the individual. Ultimately, it is Brian's journey that is important. It is his quest, and the stories that he uncovers along the way that become our primary focus. Written by Avi Federgreen See less

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33 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Luke Kirby Brian Brian See fewer		Mambo Italiano (2003)
Tom McCamus Heinz Heinz See fewer		The Sweet Hereafter (1997)
Jessica Greco Mona Mona See fewer		The Recruit (2003)
Nathaniel Arcand Georgee Georgee See fewer		Pathfinder (2007)
Brian Fidler Stevie Stevie See fewer		The Way of the West (2011)
David Lawrence Bernie Bernie See fewer		Fubar (2002)
Chief Leonard George Grampa Issac Grampa Issac See fewer		Smoke Signals (1998)
Tracy Wright Fran Fran See fewer		Trigger (II) (2010)
David Fox Ivison Ivison See fewer		Pacific Rim (2013)
Sergio Di Zio Hendy Hendy See fewer		Flashpoint (2008)
John Cassini Meadows Meadows See fewer		Chaos (II) (2005)
Jennifer Spence Suko Suko See fewer		You Me Her (2016)
Taku Kawai Hatse Hatse See fewer		Elektra (2005)
Bronwyn Jones German First A.D. German First A.D. See fewer		Last Stop for Miles (2015)
Teagyn Vallevand Tish Tish See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Stephan Faria Sid Sid See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Emily Hampshire Amanda Amanda See fewer		Schitt's Creek (2015)
Eric Epstein Radio Host Radio Host See fewer		The Big White (2005)
Mary Sloan Organizer Organizer See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Dorthy Martin Margaret Margaret See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Max Bergman Good Teenager #1 Teenager #1 See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Mike Reed US Chopper Pilot US Chopper Pilot See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Eric Blais Chopper Navigator Chopper Navigator See fewer		Nobody (I) (2021)
Joely Collins Barbara Barbara See fewer		The Final Cut (2004)
Kevin Barr Stan Stan See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Serena Mis-Ta-Nash Auntie Auntie See fewer		The Cold Heart of a Killer (1996)
James McCullogh Man Man See fewer		The Big White (2005)
Nancy Smythe Woman Woman See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Celia McBride Teacher Teacher See fewer		Last Stop for Miles (2015)
Bernie Phillips Truck Driver Truck Driver See fewer		Asylum (2005)
Christine Genier CBC Anchor CBC Anchor See fewer		Northern Town (2006)
Bob McDonald Astronomy Expert Astronomy Expert See fewer		Heads Up! (2005)
Ernie Fechner German Producer German Producer See fewer		Northern Town (2006)