Canal D

This series presents crimes that stirred the Quebec public. This classic calls upon experts and the victims’ relatives to understand the scope of each drama.

Follows the non-stop, courageous work of the people tasked with keeping the shipping lanes clear, container ships stocked, and the goods flowing in and out of the harbour of St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Alain Brousseau is a legendary auctioneer in the Sherbrooke area. He is the reference when it comes to “emptying the place” and “clearing house.” He and his team travel all around Quebec to organize auctions. From inventory surplus to a store closure, from a succession to a farm equipment sale, Alain Brousseau will show up if there’s a good deal to be had. His mission: sell everything to the highest bidder.

Every year, dozens of inmates flee. This series presents spectacular escapes that occurred in Quebec. Narrated by prison guards, journalists and investigators, the breakouts are reconstructed with meticulousness and precision.

This documentary shines light on the underbelly, the causes and the consequences of some bloody gang executions which marked Quebec society.

Around 1970, two mothers were expecting twins. Receiving only one child at birth plunges them into a spiral of questioning.

The lives of 6 demolition derby drivers, in a sport where (almost) anything goes. Referees, firefighters and an army of volunteers are in charge of making sure this big circus runs like clockwork.

Private detective Annie Richard takes celebrities into the troubling past of their neighbourhood. In each episode, she reveals to her guest the story of a place of their own: their current residence, their childhood home, their high school.

This series delves into the lives and psyches of women who have committed irreparable acts. Each episode tells the story of a murderess who has made the headlines, and traces the thread of a tragedy that has left an indelible mark. Through these deeply moving stories, we revisit the places, times and social context that led to the tragedy.

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.

The Vanderzon family has been working in snow removal since the 1950s. Three generations later, the sons, grandsons and cousins are still clearing streets and driveways in and around Boucherville for institutional, commercial and individual clients.

Explores the scientific, social, economic and environmental consequences of supposedly time-saving inventions, ideas and objects. Throughout a lifetime, the minutes that are actually lost or saved can add up to days, weeks, months or even years.