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New Wednesday: Ice Pilots NWT, Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle,

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Ice Pilots NWT, History – season premiere
As the coldest winter in decades grips Yellowknife, everyone at Buffalo faces the huge challenge of keeping the aging fleet in the air. A landing gear collapse sends the entire crew scrambling, tensions run high as green co-pilots make dangerous mistakes, and a longtime member of the Buffalo family leaves for good.

Dragons’ Den, CBC
An established business tries to wheel a deal; a pitcher horses around in the Den; and a tasty treat sparks a bidding war. Plus, a men’s shoe company tries to measure up to the Dragons’ expectations.

Republic of Doyle, CBC – “Gun For Hire”
Troublemaker Martin Poole (Nicholas Campbell) comes back and Jake and Mal have no choice but to contend with a determined hitman when a man’s life is on the line. Tinny makes a big decision about her personal life. Guest stars: Nicholas Campbell, Ryan Robbins, Jonathan Keltz, Claire Rankin, Steve Bacic, Mishka Thebaud.

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Podcast: Conversation with Murdoch Mysteries showrunner Peter Mitchell

From the Writers Guild of Canada:

WTTV in Toronto with Peter Mitchell (mp3)
Ms. Golick led the lively and entertaining session with Mr. Mitchell at Bell TIFF on Tuesday.  Audience members were treated to insights into Mr. Mitchell’s long time career and to the realities of showrunning one of Canada’s most popular series – Murdoch Mysteries. Mr. Mitchell talked about “jams” in the writer room and free flowing exchange of ideas to break story and also touched on fan influence on the show and the challenges involved in making period TV. “They pay me for my taste,” he told the crowd about his success in the industry. Listen here.

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TV, eh? podcast episode 154 – “Such a Head-Up-Their-Butt Industry”

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Anthony and Diane babble about Canadian TV news including cable bundle busting, and opine about the state of the industry, including that controversial golden age discussion.

Episode 154: Listen or download or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed.

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New Tuesday: Rick Mercer Report, 22 Minutes

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Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Tonight Rick goes sky high at the Canadian Hot Air Balloon Championships in High River, Alberta and then heads to Kingston, Ontario to join the Ontario Tree Climbing Championships.

22 Minutes, CBC
Mark Critch covers with Throne Speech on Parliament Hill with Thomas Mulcair & Justin Trudeau interviews,Sam Roberts guests with Shaun Majumder in “Copps & Roberts” Canada’s new hit cop show parody, and Susan Kent learns to be a Vancouver Canucks “Green Man”.

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Tessa & Scott premieres January 2 on W Network

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From a media release:

W Network Launches Highly Anticipated Series Tessa & Scott, Following Canada’s Figure Skating Sweethearts

  • Viewers can get a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of world ice dancing champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
  • Series premieres Thursday, January 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on W Network

This January, Corus Entertainment’s W Network presents the premiere of the new six-part series following two-time world ice dancing champions, Olympic Gold medalists and Canadian sweethearts Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. Produced by Media Headquarters in association with W Network with the participation of the Canada Media Fund, Tessa & Scott premieres Thursday, January 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on W Network.

Tessa & Scott (6×30) goes behind closed doors and into the exhilarating day-to-day lives of Canada’s irresistible duo. As the series premieres the charismatic couple is faced with challenges they could have never imagined following their Olympic win in Vancouver in 2010. They are tasked with negotiating their insane schedules and staying connected with each other while fighting their way back to the top of the podium after placing second at the 2013 ISU World Figure Skating Championships®. From training in Canton, Michigan where they share a coach with their biggest on-ice rivals, to public appearances, to skating in competitions in Saint John, New Brunswick and Paris, France, the series gives audiences a unique window into the stressful and highly competitive world of ice dancing.

The series also captures Tessa and Scott’s unique personal relationship off the ice. Partners since primary school, their intimate connection on the ice has inspired millions of fans. The series accompanies them on costume fittings, skate camps, cocktail parties and coaching sessions. Audiences will meet Tessa and Scott’s close friends and family and witness the thrilling highs and devastating lows of their incredible journey as they strive to fulfill their dream.

Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir were paired as an ice dance couple at the ages of seven and nine by Scott’s aunt, their skating coach at the time. Nine years later, they became the first Canadian ice dancers to win the World Junior Figure Skating Championships and moved on to win two World Championships. In 2010, they became the first North Americans – and the youngest team in history – to win the Olympic Gold Medal for ice dancing.

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