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New tonight: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes, Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays and The Debaters

Bob Martin of Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Rick Mercer Report

Tonight Rick, Mike Holmes and David Suzuki install solar panels on the roof of a house in Oshawa, ON. and Rick drives a snowmobile across 400 feet of water at the Puddle Jump in Tilbury, ON, where he also takes an ATV into their mud bog.

22 Minutes

This week on 22 Minutes an exclusive video of Osama Bin Laden (Shaun Majumder) conveying his final message to the world. Teaser clip. Also this week high-flying Peter Mackay defends his use of helicopters, and Canadian musical icons band together to help fellow rockers, The Tea Party.

Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays

David is clearly annoyed Michael is dating his receptionist. Will she tell Michael about the book?

The Debaters

“Walmart / Beauty vs. Brains” – Walmart is the biggest employer in the whole world. But does that mean they’re good for business? Beauty or brains – which gets you farther in this world?

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Ice Pilots NWT premieres October 12 on History Television

From a media release:

Hang on for a Wild Ride…ICE PILOTS NWT is Back!

  • Omni Film’s Ice Pilots NWT Season Three premieres on Wednesday, October 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on History Television

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Vintage warplanes, challenging conditions, and maverick pilots on dangerous missions – Ice Pilots NWT, the hit docu-series, is taking off for a bigger-than-ever third season. Tune in for 13 new one-hour episodes featuring the wild adventures of renegade Arctic airline Buffalo Airways, and the determined crew that risks everything to haul passengers and cargo in the unforgiving North. Ice Pilots NWT Season Three premieres on Wednesday, October 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on History Television (please check local listings).

As Season Three of Ice Pilots NWT unfolds, young pilots Gord and Sean face a terrifying loss of oil pressure inflight in the high Arctic, Adam travels to a military station at the top of the world and Devan struggles with the sudden failure of the C-46’s hydraulic controls while on approach. Also this season, the vintage C-46 faces extinction due to a growing scarcity of parts, new senior manager Duane Hicks stirs up a storm by pushing to modernize Buffalo, Joe butts heads with his sons, crusty mechanic Chuck Adams reaches the end of his rope, and a new golden boy shakes up the rampie roster.

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InSecurity returns October 3 on CBC

From a media release:

SPY COMEDY INSECURITY RETURNS TO CBC TELEVISION WITH NEW SEASON, NEW DIRECTION, NEW TIME SLOT

  • Season Premiere airs Monday, October 3 at 8:30 p.m. (9 p.m. NT) immediately following BATTLE OF THE BLADES; New Spy Training Game and online videos launch as well

The nation’s most unconventional secret agents are back, as INSECURITY returns to CBC Television in a new time slot, Monday nights at 8:30 p.m. (9 p.m. NT), beginning October 3. The CBC original comedy now follows Monday night results shows for the mega-hit BATTLE OF THE BLADES.

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