Yannick Bisson, Steven Page, Karina LeBlanc: What're You At? With Tom Power
Stay inside and hang out with Tom Power.
This episode aired on Sunday, May 10 on CBC Television. Stream it now on CBC Gem.
Hey Canada, what're you at?
Tom Power is back to do a virtual check-in with Canadians across the country — from his living room with his nan blanket. "What're you at?" is Tom's friendly Newfoundland way of asking, "How are you?"
In this episode, Tom catches up with Murdoch Mysteries actor Yannick Bisson and his wife, author Shantelle Bisson, musician Steven Page and retired soccer player Karina LeBlanc, along with other special guests from across the nation. Musical guest performances include Austra and Steven Page with the cast of Stratford's Here's What It Takes.
Karina LeBlanc
Retired Canadian women's soccer goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc talks about her reunion with her newborn daughter, Paris, after being separated for 17 days. LeBlanc spent two nights in hospital following heart failure and then self-isolated for two weeks when doctors feared she'd contracted COVID-19.
"It was better than a World Cup." Former Canadian soccer goalkeeper <a href="https://twitter.com/karinaleblanc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@karinaleblanc</a> was finally reunited with her baby after a COVID-19 scare. <br><br>📺Tune in tonight at 8/8:30NT for the full interview on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhatreYouAt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhatreYouAt</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/tompowercbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tompowercbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MothersDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MothersDay</a> <a href="https://t.co/Bi4jTgfh7M">pic.twitter.com/Bi4jTgfh7M</a>
—@CBCTelevisionSteven Page
Canadian musician Steven Page chats with Tom about his Stratford musical, Here's What It Takes, currently on hold due to COVID-19. Page and the cast premiere a performance of the song No Song Left to Save Me.
Yannick and Shantelle Bisson
Tom talks with Murdoch Mysteries star Yannick Bisson about supporting frontline workers and life in lockdown — including a special announcement.
Yannick and his wife Shantelle celebrate their upcoming 30th wedding anniversary by playing a game of "Love Lockdown.
.<a href="https://twitter.com/yannick_bisson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yannick_bisson</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/shantellebisson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@shantellebisson</a> are about to celebrate their 30th anniversary, so <a href="https://twitter.com/tompowercbc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tompowercbc</a> decided to put their relationship to the test with a game of Love Lockdown.<br><br>📺Catch Yannick on Sunday's episode of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhatreYouAt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhatreYouAt</a> where he'll make a special announcement! <a href="https://t.co/wFJ1MKKJsj">pic.twitter.com/wFJ1MKKJsj</a>
—@CBCTelevisionAustra
Canadian electronic musician Katie Stelmanis of Austra performs Anywayz from her home.
Hoop dance
Tom is joined by Pikogan teen Makhena Katerie Rankin Guérin, a traditional dancer and support worker. Guérin has danced a few times at the Ottawa seniors' residence where she works, sharing both the hoop dance and the jingle-dress dance with residents.
She joins Tom for a special performance from the seniors' residence.
Mother's Day
Tom catches up with a couple of new parents and witnesses as the baby's grandmother gets to hold her for the first time.
Vegan mac and cheese
YouTuber Lauren Toyota walks Tom through making her ultimate comfort food: vegan mac and cheese.