Prince Rupert's episode on the television series Still Standing will air on CBC and CBC Gem on Oct. 15.
Still Standing, starring Newfoundland and Labrador comedian Jonny Harris (Murdoch Mysteries), chronicles survival stories of Canada’s small towns that have encountered hard times. The cast and crew were in Prince Rupert in the second week of April filming segments for Season 10 of the popular series.
The trailer for Season 10 features several clips of Prince Rupert including a mock battle scene Harris filmed with Good Times Games.
Episodes always wrap up with a stand-up comedy segment during which Harris good-naturedly pokes fun at the town and the people he encountered during filming. Those who didn't get a chance to see the show, which was filmed at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre on April 14, will have an opportunity to hear what Harris thought of Prince Rupert when the episode airs next week.
“Prince Rupert has to be seen to be believed,” said Dave Kerr, senior producer of the show, when they were in town. “The hotel we’re staying at puts binoculars in every room so you can do whale watching right out your window! Between the mountains, the ocean, and the Great Bear Rainforest, there’s a lot of natural beauty to this place that you just don’t see in other places.
“The hospitality of the people here is also something everyone in the crew has mentioned, everywhere we go, people have really gone out of their way to help us out. It’s been an amazing week so far!”
