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This weekly newsmagazine takes a critical, tolerant and empathetic look at the top stories from across Canada and around the world.

History By The Numbers is an energetic, fast-paced series that takes a global dive into the extraordinary and often overlooked numbers that have created our world’s history. Each episode delves into the numbers and over-the-top stats behind a different subject such as the massive growth of the global fast food empire, the wealth and bloodshed of the world’s top crime bosses, the herculean numbers behind Mount Everest, and the lives of the richest people on earth.

Each year, there are more than 10,000 fires in Quebec. Fire investigators must detect the cause of these blazes. They reconstruct the course of events using the testimonies of victims and witnesses as well as clues found in the rubble. This program follows these investigators in real time.

Gullage's was a Canadian television sitcom, which aired on CBC Television from 1996 to 1997. The show starred Bryan Hennessey as Calvin Pope, a cab driver for Gullage's Taxi in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The cast also included Brenda Devine, Brian Best, Elizabeth Pickard, Frank Barry, Janis Spence, Jody Richardson, Koady Whelan, Mercedes Barry, Michael Wade and Philip Dinn. The show aired for a total of 18 episodes over two seasons.

Eager to consume differently and to do things she has never done to build a "home" that resembles her, Marie-Mai invites us to discover the renovations of her new house. To achieve a lifestyle that fully reflects her, designer Erik Maillé lends her a hand.

Guillaume Dulude, doctor of neuropsychology, sets out to find the last nomadic tribes in the world in an effort to understand how they manage to survive while retaining their traditional way of life.

Western Canadian motorheads obsessed with turning abandoned trucks into custom gems, hunt for old rust buckets, drag them out of the bush and go to great lengths to transform them into vintage classics.

When justice fails, we are in danger of becoming its victim. Sandra Gaudet, 14 years old, was murdered in Val-d’Or in 1990. Two young men falsely accused are sentenced to life. When justice isn’t seeking the truth.

The series features interviews well-known and popular artists, to get a clearer understanding of the impact of September 11, 2001 on an entire generation of children of Arab origin in Quebec.

Nick is a struggling actor in a small town, trying to find his way through a world of alcohol, drugs, women and everything in between.

Explore the lives of ordinary people who played extraordinary roles in the creation and growth of Canada's westernmost province. From the early gold rush years to the brutal Vancouver island coal mines to Operation Solidarity. These are the true stories of the men and women whose blood, sweat, and indomitable spirit built the province of British Columbia.

Amidst spectacular landscapes of snow and ice, Mylène Saint-Sauveur introduces us to the inspiring men and women whose culture and way of life were chiselled by the harsh climate of the coldest regions of the planet.

L'Gros Show is a Canadian situation comedy/mockumentary television series which is broadcast on the Canadian French language music television station Musique Plus. The show stars Mike Ward as Chabot, a comedy character he had previously developed in 2000, and Martin Perizzolo as his friend Poudy. Chabot and Poudy are very much stuck in the 1980s, an obsession which is evidenced by their hairstyles and clothes. Both live in Poudy's mother's basement, where they spend their time playing air guitar and drinking. Part of the show is shot in black-and-white in a mock documentary style.

Welder Up's Steve Darnell and his band of oddballs and misfits are the Picassos of automotive fabricators. They work out of a sprawling garage on the outskirts of the Las Vegas Strip - stripping and re-building one-of-a-kind Mad Max-style VEGAS RAT RODS for quirky customers out of hidden treasure.

The Baxters is an American situation comedy television series produced by Norman Lear. The series premiered in broadcast syndication in 1979 and lasted two seasons, ending in 1981. The series was the first "interactive" sitcom, depicting a middle-class St. Louis family, and in its second season, a different Baxter family featuring an all new cast. Each 30-minute episode was split into two-parts; the first half, a vignette dramatizing the events in the lives of the Baxter family, and the second, a live studio audience "talk-show" segment where audiences were given the opportunity to participate and voice their opinions about the issues raised in that week's episode.

Canada's Greatest Know-It-All is a reality series that debuted January 30, 2012, on Discovery Channel. In the series, ten competitors claim to be "know-it-alls" and compete in a series of challenges. The challengers depend upon practical knowledge of physics, mathematics, and engineering to succeed at the challenges, as well as an ability to overcome the stereotype of know-it-alls, that a know-it-all believes that he or she knows everything and does not depend on other people's knowledge. The series is hosted and narrated by Daniel Fathers.

Just For Laughs: All Access is an exclusive stand-up series that features the biggest names from around the world. From the stages of Montreal’s grand Place des Arts and gritty Club Soda, Just For Laughs brings you the very best in stand-up today.

Sometimes obsolete, sometimes shocking, sometimes even comical, taboos and laws shape the face of our planet. Hosted by Christian Laurence, the show goes out to meet those who respect or transgress prohibitions.

Readalong was an educational, Canadian television program for young children, first produced in 1976 for TVOntario. The program taught fundamentals of reading with the help of live child actors and puppets, including a comically dressed grandmother figure named Granny and anthropomorphic footwear: a brown, male boot and pink, female shoe named, appropriately, Boot and Pretty. Other characters were Mister Bones, the Explorer, House, and the Thing. The Granny, Boot, and Pretty puppets are now housed at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Noreen Young, who designed the puppets, also created puppets for other programs, including Under the Umbrella Tree. The characters were developed by Ken Sobol, who also wrote all the scripts for the series. The show's music was composed by Eric Robertson.

A depressed Canadian moves to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams of becoming a writer.

Matthieu Pepper, a fan of DANS UNE GALAXIE PRÈS DE CHEZ VOUS, sets himself the task of understanding what made the series such a success. Why are we still talking about it 25 years later? How did DANS UNE GALAXIE PRÈS DE CHEZ VOUS become a cult show? Through a series of encounters, Matthieu sheds light on this television phenomenon.

It’s no secret, cities are changing faster than ever. On all continents, in every city, big or small, individuals and groups are taking the lead and bringing ideas to the streets. Together, they are creating modern resilient cities focused on the vision of the humans who inhabit them. The Life-Sized City is a ground-breaking documentary series that explores the anatomy and vibrancy of the modern city, highlighting pockets of life-sized goodness in cities around the world.

OH NO! It's An Alien Invasion! is a Canadian animated television series that is produced by Nelvana Limited in association with YTV and Cartoon Network. It premiered on YTV in Canada on August 3, 2013. It premiered on Cartoon Network in the United States at a special time, Thursday August 1, 2013 at 8 pm, with subsequent episode premieres on Mondays at 7 pm. The series was created by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee and Peter Ricq. 26 episodes are planned.

Extraordinary dads and mom open the doors to their homes. In an era of social isolation and emphasis on material comfort, they chose to take on the challenge of having large families. This show takes an intimate, astonishing and moving look at Quebecers who believe the more children, the merrier. There is no time to get bored when you have ten children living in the same house!

Some people get the short straw when it comes to love, be it on a financial, material or emotional level. This documentary series recounts love stories gone incredibly wrong, fairy tales turned into horror stories.

Angels are all watching out for us, right? Well, not quite, at least not where Corky (Kevin P. Farley) and Kenneth (David Lipper) are concerned. These two angels are sent back to Earth in order to re-earn their wings by helping the helpless.

One of the most horrifying tales in Quebec's judicial history. More than 50 years later, and some for the first time, protagonists of the time revisit this terrifying story that marked them forever. A story that many think they know, but which has never been told with such depth.

In this dark comedy, the action takes place in a social network moderation centre. We discover an unhealthy work environment filled with people who have become deeply alienated by all the twisted videos they are obliged to analyze and classify all day long.

Welcome to the enchanting world of Amélie and her companions. Meet Amélie, a cheerful and imaginative young girl who has a special ability to communicate with animals. Newton, the mischievous yet lovable cat, adds a touch of humor with his sarcastic wit. Despite having an irritating older brother, Amélie's family is close-knit and supportive. She is surrounded by loyal and intelligent friends who stand by her side. However, there is one neighbor she wouldn't mind parting ways with. Along her journey, Amélie discovers an abandoned pet shelter and her mind brims with brilliant ideas. Prepare yourself for thrilling and occasionally extravagant adventures in the world of Amélie et compagnie.

An expedition team made up of extreme kayakers explores wilderness rivers. Since they're the first to descend these waters, they get naming rights, thereby leaving their mark on Canadian history.

In 1972, an NHL all star team and the national team of the USSR played an exhibition series for national pride.

Don't Starve is an animated series based on the video game with the same name, developed and released by Klei Entertainment with each episode serving as both a story and promotional material for the game characters or the game as a whole.

The Ray Stevens Show is an American variety series hosted by Ray Stevens that aired on NBC in the summer of 1970.

This verité documentary series profiles the personal and professional lives of Canada's best surgeons. With remarkable access to doctors and their patients, this series features riveting stories about real life and death medical procedures.

Singer-actor Mélissa Bédard and comedian Christine Morency examine the many prejudices and preconceived ideas about overweight people in this sensitive and authentic exploration of fatphobia.