From a media release:
SLICE’S BIG BROTHER CANADA IS ALMOST HERE
- Global Set to Air Special Presentation of Premiere Episode
- Series Debuts February 27th at 9pm ET/PT on Slice  and Global
Big Brother Canada – the most talked about series of the season is opening its doors to Canadians this Wednesday, February 27th at 9pm ET/PT. As a celebration of the series debut, Shaw Media has slated the premiere to air as a special presentation on Global in addition to its regular home on Slice. With Slice also available on free preview in nearly 10 million homes across the country, Canadians won’t miss a moment of the action.
You’ve met the houseguests, now follow them as they leave their lives behind and move into the Big Brother Canada house for a shot at the grand prize of $100,000, a $25,000 gift card to The Brick and a brand new Chevrolet Trax. Week to week the house guests will compete in a series of challenges and vote each otherout until one claims victory. As a uniquely social series, fans of Big Brother Canada can connect with the show online by playing the Big Brother Canada Power Play game for points, prizes and potential power over the house.
Following the special premiere schedule, Big Brother Canada, will air only on Slice three nights a week on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT, Thursdays at 10pm ET/PT and Sundays at 9pm ET/PT, with eviction episodes on Thursdays. Big Brother Canada After Dark will air on Slice  seven days a week from 2am-5am ET/ 11pm-2am PT. Beginning on launch day www.bigbrothercanada.ca will house the 24-hour live feed, allowing fans to eavesdrop on the houseguests all day.