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New tonight: The Junos, Spelling Night in Canada

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The Juno Awards, CTV
Canadian icon William Shatner hosts THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS live from Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. The Canadian artists set to perform throughout the star-studded broadcast include Blue Rodeo, City and Colour, deadmau5, Feist, Hedley, Hey Rosetta!, K’NAAN, Lights, MC Flipside, Nickelback and Simple Plan. Also, THE BORGIAS’ Francois Arnaud, THE L.A. COMPLEX star Cassie Steele, DEGRASSI’s Annie Clark, Jully Black, Kardinal Offishall, Ron Sexsmith, Sam Roberts, Sarah McLachlan and Olympians Alexandre Despatie and Jennifer Abel are set to appear. An encore presentation of THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS will air at midnight on CTV.

Spelling Night in Canada, CBC
It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s not your typical spelling bee. It’s Spelling Night In Canada – a one-hour prime-time event that will celebrate the country’s youth and keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Spelling Night In Canada takes the spelling bee format to the next level with a fast-paced game-show style, and celebrity hosts and commentators.

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Dramas and Comedies, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

New tonight: The Firm and W5

The Firm, Global – “Chapter 12 – Loyalty”
Sarah tells Mitch the truth about her case, despite the potential danger this exposes her to. Meanwhile, Abby makes an important discovery with the help of Martin Moxon’s widow.

W5, CTV – “Senior’s Moments” and “Star’s Trek”
In an all-new investigation, W5 explores the shocking number of assaults in Ontario seniors’ homes. On Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET on CTV and CTV Mobile TV, “Senior’s Moments” reveals that in just one year, there have been a staggering 1,788 resident-to-resident attacks in extended care facilities in Ontario. W5 further uncovers the changing face of nursing home patients: elderly and frail, near end-of-life patients are now living in mixed populations with patients aged 18 years and older. With the systemic closure of psychiatric hospitals in Ontario, long-term care facilities have become a dumping ground for violent patients in need of psychiatric care.

In the second story of the evening, W5 takes an in-depth look at the life and times of William Shatner. The iconic Canadian actor has a career on stage, screen, as a writer and director that spans seven decades and is still going strong. “Star’s Trek” features an insightful and candid interview and key moments from Shatner’s career. The W5 profile airs on the eve of Shatner’s role as host THE 2012 JUNO AWARDS the next night, Sunday, April 1 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.

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Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

Strombo’s Vancouver guests announced

From a media release:

GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT LIVE IN VANCOUVER 

  • Local Vancouver tapings of Canada’s Late-Night Talk Show happening April 3-5

A mix of diverse and compelling guests have been confirmed for next week’s sold-out Vancouver tapings of CBC Television’s flagship late-night program, GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT. Between Tuesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 5, GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT will be taped at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre.

Scheduled live guests include: Grey’s Anatomy star and award-winning Canadian film actress Sandra Oh; Hollywood actress – and social activist – Daryl Hannah; Canadian business magnate and denizen of CBC’s DRAGONS’ DEN Jim Treliving; Canadian Forces veteran, motivational speaker and advocate for wounded soldiers Paul Franklin; and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.

In addition, a host of special features starring comedian Brent Butt; former prime minister Kim Campbell; CBC Radio 3’s Grant Lawrence; actor Cameron Bright; Director of the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Dr. Julio Montaner; primatologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace, Jane Goodall; CBC News correspondent Ian Hanomansing; Canucks’ anthem singer Mark Donnelly; and the infamous The Green Men will air throughout the week.

Viewers will also experience music from Mother Mother and Nick Gilder (of Sweeny Todd), who will perform his Canadian Classic “Roxy Roller”.  Vancouverites will also be able to hear Stroumboulopoulos on CBC Radio One, by tuning into:

  • CBC Radio One’s On The Coast with Stephen Quinn – 88.1FM/690 AM on Friday, March 30 at 4 p.m. PST
  •  CBC Radio One’s The Early Edition with Rick Cluff – 88.1FM/690 AM on Monday, April 2 at 8 a.m. PST. 

Fans of GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT can follow Stroumboulopoulos’ week on the West Coast on Twitter @Strombo, using the hashtag #gtonight. All episodes will be available online at http://www.cbc.ca/strombo.

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New tonight: Battle Castle

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Battle Castle, History Television – “Malaga”
A Muslim castle must defend a key port city against the forces of the Reconquista. Located high above the Mediterranean coast, Gibralfaro Castle and its surrounding defences are the monuments of a Muslim dynasty. Its daunting towers, brilliant water-storage, and one-of-a-kind passageway were engineered to withstand the most ambitious attacker. In 1487, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella descend to capture this city and destroy the legacy it represents.

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George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight heading to Vancouver next week

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From a media release:

GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT IS HEADING TO VANCOUVER

  • Canada’s late-night talk show to broadcast live from Vancouver this April

Alright, Vancouver, by now it’s tradition: GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT is heading to the west coast, to tape a series of episodes you don’t want to miss. So come be a part of the show from Tuesday, April 3 to Thursday, April 5 2012. For more information on how to get tickets, and to check out the exciting guests, who will be announced soon, visit www.cbc.ca/strombo.

While in Vancouver, GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT will be taped at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre (700 Hamilton Street) at 4 p.m. PT from Tuesday, April 3 to Thursday, April 5. Tickets are free, and are available on a first come first served basis at www.cbc.ca/strombo.

Host Stroumboulopoulos was recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and will join a select group of outstanding young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments and commitment to society. Young Global Leaders engage in initiatives that address specific challenges of public interest with the objective of shaping a better future. For a complete list of 2012’s YGLs, and further information visit: www.younggloballeaders.org.

GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT airs Monday through Friday at 11:05 p.m. on CBC Television and is taped daily in front of a live studio audience. Follow George’s week on the West coast on Twitter @Strombo.

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