North of North Leads 2026 Canadian Screen Awards Noms

TORONTO — A comedy series set in the Arctic and a postapocalyptic thriller are dominating nominations for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, highlighting the diversity and strength of Canada's screen industry.

Announced on March 25, North of North leads with 20 nominations across television and overall categories, including best comedy series and a lead performer nod for Anna Lambe. The series, shot in Nunavut and co-produced by CBC, Netflix and APTN, follows Lambe's character, a young Inuk mother seeking excitement beyond her routine life in the close-knit town of Ice Cove. It also earned nominations for best comedy direction for Anya Adams and Zoe Hopkins.

In the film categories, 40 Acres secured 10 nominations, topping the list with nods for best motion picture and directing for R.T. Thorne, who is additionally recognized for best first feature. The thriller stars Danielle Deadwyler as a former military leader safeguarding her family amid a future plagued by famine.

Close behind in television is the Crave series Heated Rivalry, a hockey romance that garnered 18 nominations, including best drama series, best direction and best writing for Jacob Tierney, and lead performer awards...