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New tonight: Lost Girl, Less Than Kind, Heartland, Canada’s Smartest Person, Canada’s Got Talent

Lost Girl, Showcase – “”Lachlan’s Gambit”
The Ash takes drastic action against the threat bearing down on him, which in turn convinces Bo to make a potentially life-threatening decision. When those close to her suffer devastating injuries, Bo can no longer ignore her destiny. Written by Steve Cochrane, directed by Steve DiMarco.

Less Than Kind, HBO Canada – “Not Awkward Or Weird, Just Awesome”
Sheldon, Miriam and Mr. Lubbe make a disturbing discovery about Danny’s whereabouts. When Anne confronts Jim Sheridan the driving school becomes the subject of a suspiciously timed inspection. Josh confronts Shandra at work. Nicholas Campbell and Kevin McDonald guest star.

Heartland, CBC – “True Calling”
When Amy’s dog Lobo is injured by a trigger-happy rancher, it’s up to Ty to save his life.

Canada’s Smartest Person, CBC
An entertaining special that will redefine what it means to be smart. Four top participants will face fun and spectacular challenges to prove that they have the most versatile smarts in the country and earn the title of Canada’s Smartest Person. Viewers will be able to test themselves at home using innovative, interactive play-along apps. You’ll never look at intelligence the same way again.

Canada’s Got Talent, Citytv – “Toronto: Part Two”
Surprises abound for host Dina Pugliese and judges Martin Short, Measha Brueggergosman and Stephan Moccio in the second part of Toronto’s exhilarating auditions.
“Halifax/Vancouver: Part Two”
Host Dina Pugliese and judges Martin Short, Measha Brueggergosman and Stephan Moccio look for the most talented performers in the Maritimes during the Halifax auditions. Then, they travel to the West Coast for additional performances in Vancouver.

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Canada’s Smartest Person asks: how smart are you?

From a media release:

HOW SMART ARE YOU, CANADA? PLAY ALONG WITH CANADA’S SMARTEST PERSON SUNDAY, MARCH 18 AT 8 P.M. ON CBC-TV

  • Show your smarts as you play along in real time with the CANADA’S SMARTEST PERSON App, available now on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users

Viewers can go head-to-head with some of the country’s top minds, playing online in real time when CANADA’S SMARTEST PERSON airs on CBC Television on Sunday, March 18 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT).

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New tonight: 16×9 – “Taking Mercy”

image01216×9, Global – “Taking Mercy”
16×9 airs an in-depth and emotional look at euthanasia. Health Correspondent Jennifer Tryon speaks with a mother of two who wants to end the lives of her children, who have degenerated into a vegetative state. Jennifer also speaks with Robert Latimer, whose second-degree murder charge for the killing of his disabled daughter challenged the Canadian legal system and polarized the country.

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The Big Decision more of “CBC pro-business blarney”

From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:

  • The Big Decision: More CBC pro-business blarney
    The Big Decision is the corporation’s latest foray into reality-TV-style, pro-business blarney and another attempt to squeeze every possible ounce of programming from Dragons’ Den. Honestly, if it wasn’t for Republic of Doyle and Mr. D, the CBC’s main network would look like the Rich Guys & Entrepreneurs Channel. Arctic Air, you say? Well isn’t that essentially about saving a regional airline? Read more.
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Canada’s Smartest Person goes beyond book smarts

From Alex Strachan of Postmedia News:

From Kristin Rushowy of the Toronto Star:

  • CBC’s Canada’s Smartest Person a learning experience for contestants
    Now, a television special is using it to identify the smartest person in Canada — and it’s not going to be the person with the highest IQ or the best grades. Promoted as a “groundbreaking and entertaining competition,” Canada’s Smartest Person isn’t looking for someone who just has book smarts — but someone who is also logical, good at math, a visual thinker, physically adept, good at reading, writing and communicating, able to work cooperatively and be empathetic to others, and also have some musical ability. Read more.
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