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Mr. D and Orphan Black topline WGC Awards

CBC’s Mr. D and Space’s Orphan Black were among the winners at the 19th annual Writers Guild of Canada Awards delivered from the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning’s Koerner Hall on Monday night.

Rounding out the glitzfest—hosted by Ryan Belleville (Satisfaction)—were trophies for Fangbone, Elephant and R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour. 19-2 showrunner Bruce M. Smith was given the Showrunner Award, Alison Lea Bingeman (The Pinkertons) the Sondra Kelly Award and Denis McGrath (X Company) the Writers Block Award. More than 150 scripts were nominated for this year’s awards in seven categories; 29 scripts chosen as finalists.

Guests on stage Monday included actors Connor Price (X Company), Patrice Goodman (Sunnyside), Wendy Crewson (Saving Hope) and show runners Stephanie Morgenstern and Mark Ellis (X Company), Gary Pearson (Sunnyside) and Adam Pettle (Saving Hope).

Here is a complete list of the award winners:

Animation
Fangbone, Season 1 “The Warbrute of Friendship”
Written by Simon Racioppa & Richard Elliott

Children & Youth
R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour, Season 4 “Mrs. Worthington”
Written by Melody Fox

Documentary
The Cholesterol Question
Written by Michael McNamara

Movies & Miniseries
Elephant Song
Written by Nicolas Billon

Shorts & Webseries
Out With Dad, Season 3 “Outed ”
Written by Jason Leaver

TV Comedy
Mr. D, Season 3 “Old School”
Written by Andrew De Angelis

TV Drama
Orphan Black, Season 2 “Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est”
Written by Tony Elliott

Special Awards
Showrunner Award – Bruce Smith
Sondra Kelly Award – Alison Lea Bingeman
Writers Block Award – Denis McGrath

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Mr. D

Tonight: Mr. D, Escape or Die, Illusions of Grandeur

Mr. D, CBC – “Coach of the Year”
Gerry figures he’s a sure thing for the school’s Coach of the Year award after his team wins the city championship. Callaghan makes a bombshell announcement. Jimmy is finally graduating and Frank is determined to help him find a career.

Escape or Die!, OLN – “Shanghai Express Escape (Shanghai, China)” series premiere
Escape artist Dean Gunnarson had his ankle smashed the last time he attempted to escape from a speeding rollercoaster. Now, he is in Shanghai, China to defend his title as the “World’s Most Daring Escape Artist.” The Chinese media have come out in full force to watch Dean face off against one of the largest wooden rollercoasters in the world. Chained to the tracks with a neck collar, Dean has added extra locks to up the danger.

Illusions of Grandeur, OLN – “Toronto” series premiere
Zack Mirza begins a magic journey across North America in his hometown of Toronto. He delights locals with close-up magic and explores his old haunts, like the magic shop where his obsession with magic began. He performs for Toronto Raptors star, Terrence Ross (shooting guard/small forward), blowing his mind with a basketball trick shot for the ages. Finally, Zack embarks on the most ambitious card illusion he’s ever attempted.

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Mr. D

Tonight: Mr. D

Mr. D, CBC – “Bizarro”
Something very strange is happening at Xavier Academy. The day to day goings on of Gerry and the rest of the staff have been completely reversed.

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Mr. D, Open Heart, Rick Mercer Report, Schitt's Creek, This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Tonight: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes, Schitt’s Creek, Mr. D, Open Heart

Rick Mercer Report, CBC – season finale
Rick visits the three schools that won The Mercer Report’s annual ‘Spread the Net’ Student Challenge.

22 Minutes, CBC – season finale
On 22 Minutes this week, special guest Mike Holmes helps judge renovations on Parliament Hill and an openly covert report with a politician and his spy pen from Parliament Hill.

Schitt’s Creek, CBC – “Town For Sale”
Johnny finds a potential buyer for the town, while David and Alexis discover they may have become more attached to Schitt’s Creek than they ever thought possible.

Mr. D, CBC – “Coaching Prospects”
Gerry’s star player is being scouted by Syracuse University, and Gerry wants to come along as part of a package deal. Robert is selling tickets to his upcoming play, and Malik is spreading the love with his magical 20-second hugs.

Open Heart, YTV – season finale
Will Dylan find the truth she’s been furiously searching for?

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