From Bill Harris of Sun Media:

• ‘Don’t crap on Thunder Bay’: There is it, the television philosophy of CBC superstar Rick Mercer
  “Rick Mercer’s sneaky plan goes something like this: 1) Continue in his role as host of Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister, the latest edition of which airs Sunday on CBC. 2) Chum up to all the young high-achievers. 3) If any of them does eventually become prime minister, Mercer will have an “in” when dreaming up more antics for his regular series, Rick Mercer Report, which will have its season-finale Tuesday on CBC.” Read more.

From Fiona Isaacson of the Peterborough Examiner:

• Letter-perfect cyclist to be on Mercer show
  “Rupay, a 14-year-old Crestwood Secondary School student, had the fortitude to write to the host of the “Rick Mercer Report” and challenge Mercer to a cycling race. Rupay, the 2007 Ontario Track Cycling gold medalist (cadet) and the 2007 silver medalist in the Ontario Youth Road Series (Minimee), is featured on the season finale of the “Rick Mercer Report” airing Tuesday.” Read more.