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On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1904, Patrice Tardif, Canadian farmer and politician (died 1989) was born. In 1909, Ralph E. Winters, Canadian-American film editor (died 2004) was born. In 1917, Dufferin Roblin, Canadian politician, 14th Premier of Manitoba (died 2010) was born. In 1923, Dale C. Thomson, Canadian historian and academic (died 1999) was born. In 1936, Vern Harper, Canadian tribal leader and activist (died 2018) was born. In 1949, Russell Smith, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2019) was born. In 1961, Jeff Chandler, American actor (born 1918) passed away. In 1970, Stéphane Fiset, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1978, Travis Roche, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 2014, Éric Dewailly, Canadian epidemiologist and academic (born 1954) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Starz Acquires Russell T Davies’s Drama ‘Tip Toe’ for the U.S. and Canada

Variety

June 17, 2026

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Starz Acquires Russell T Davies’s Drama ‘Tip Toe’ for the U.S. and Canada

Russell T Davies’ drama “Tip Toe” is heading to Starz in the U.S. and Canada. The network has exclusively acquired the LGBTQ+ drama series, which stars Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as warring neighbors. The five-part series will premiere in North America later this year. Cumming plays Leo while Morrissey stars as Clive, two men []

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