Comedian Ron James speaks during the unveiling of CBC Television`s 2009 fall schedule in Toronto on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

TORONTO - CBC funnyman Ron James has been announced as the host of this year's Gemini Awards.

The prizes, which celebrate the best in Canadian television, will be handed out Nov. 14 in Calgary.

The comedian is featured in the weekly series "The Ron James Show."

The leading nominee at this year's Gemini Awards is the CTV cop drama "Flashpoint," which is up for 19 trophies.

The Geminis are set to air on Global and Showcase.