Everything about Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary, eh?

New tonight: Mr. D, Little Mosque on the Prairie, The Big Decision, Canada’s Got Talent

Mr. D, CBC – “Charity Day” (Season finale)
Gerry uses a boxing match at the school’s annual Charity Day to settle his competition with Mr. Dwyer for the title of Mr. D once and for all.

Little Mosque on the Prairie, CBC – “Best of Times” (Series finale)
In the series finale, the new Mosque opens with a surprising ceremony.

The Big Decision, CBC – “Tashodi + Hardy Buoys” (Season finale)
Hardy Buoys, a family-own fish processing plant in Port Hardy, BC, and Tashodi, an eco-friendly bath and body care company based in Toronto, both look to Arlene Dickinson to help save them.

Canada’s Got Talent, Citytv – “Semifinal Round One – Performance Show
In the first round of semifinals, seven acts take the stage in hopes of securing enough votes to propel them into the final round. This week’s performers include: singer Christopher Charles, dance group Freshh, hip-hop trio H.I.X., opera singer Julie Lafontaine, fire poi artist Marissa Puff, rock band Pulp City Inn and martial arts group Wushu by Storm.
“Semifinal Round One – Results Show”
In the first live results show, two additional semifinalists from the YouTube ‘Last Chance Auditions’ will be revealed. Then, host Dina Pugliese will announce which acts are advancing to the finals.

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New tonight: The Junos, Spelling Night in Canada

 

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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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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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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