New tonight: Mr. D, Little Mosque on the Prairie, The Big Decision, Top Chef Canada

Mr. D, CBC – “The Basketball Diaries”
Gerry is desperate for his first win of the basketball season, but when he finds out his opponents are coached by his ex and her husband, he becomes emotionally involved. Robert plans a principal’s 25th anniversary celebration for an uncooperative Callaghan.

Little Mosque on the Prairie, CBC – “The Worst of Times”
When Amaar finally reveals to Baber that he plans to be the Imam of the new Mosque, Baber revolts and tries to form a splinter Mosque.

The Big Decision, CBC – “Dead Frog Brewery + Westland Steel”
Jim Treliving is the last hope for two struggling businesses – Aldergrove, BC’s Dead Frog Brewery, and Winnipeg’s Westland Steel.

Top Chef Canada, Food Network Canada
Special guest judge Thea Andrews, Top Chef Canada’s season one host and new mom.

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Canada’s Got Talent semifinalists revealed

From a media release:

CANADA’S GOT TALENT REVEALS THE FIRST 37 ACTS TO COMPETE FOR CANADA’S VOTES LIVE ON CITYTV, BEGINNING APRIL 2

  • Semifinalists from across Canada will perform live starting on a special, super-sized night, Monday, April 2 at 8 p.m. local time on Citytv
  • Two additional semifinalists from the YouTube ‘Last Chance Auditions’ will be revealed live on Tuesday, April 3 during the first-ever results show
  • An encore presentation of the semifinalist reveal airs Sunday, April 1 on Citytv

ole1Earlier this evening, Canada’s Got Talent fans were introduced to some of the diverse semifinalists who will compete for the coveted title of Canada’s most talented act in the thrilling and dramatic ‘Cutdown Episode’ on Citytv. As the cross-country tour came to an end, judges Martin Short, Measha Brueggergosman and Stephan Moccio reviewed all of the acts hoping to advance to the semifinals in an intense and lengthy deliberation. Then, in an emotional last stand, with no shortage of surprises, host Dina Pugliese and the judges notified the acts whose journey had ended and those who are advancing to the semifinals.

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Little Mosque on the Prairie hopes for US broadcast deal

From Cassandra Szklarski of the Canadian Press:

  • ‘Little Mosque’ eyes hoped-for U.S. broadcast deal as series winds down
    Of all the barriers CBC’s groundbreaking sitcom “Little Mosque on the Prairie” has managed to cross with its multifaith humour, one surprising wall remains: the U.S. border. Despite having audiences in 92 countries around the world, executive producer Mary Darling notes the gentle comedy has never been able to secure a broadcaster in the United States, where a lighthearted look at culture clash would arguably have its deepest resonance. Read more.
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