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December 9th 2025 at 10:55
Ring in the New Year on CBC with This Hour Has 22 Minutes followed by a Live Cross-Canada Countdown
CBC is offering Canadians exclusive original specials on Wednesday, December 31 to kick off 2026 beginning at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem with This Hour Has 22 Minutes New Year's Eve Pregame Special, followed by a special Live Cross-Canada Countdown.
December 10th 2025 at 9:35
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James announce the launch of "The Legacy Lounge," celebrating the legacy of Black Canadians
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James announce the launch of The Legacy Lounge, a dynamic In Conversation honouring the legacy and achievements of Black Canadians.
December 10th 2025 at 7:00
Beloved Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch sits down with Adrienne Arsenault for a CBC News exclusive interview
The exclusive interview with Robert Munsch is now available on CBC News: The National’s YouTube Channel. The interview will be featured today on The National at 9 p.m. ET on CBC News Network and 10 p.m. (10:30 NT) local on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
December 9th 2025 at 6:45
CBC secures Worldwide Exclusive Interview with Penny Oleksiak
One of Canada’s most decorated Olympians opens up to CBC Sports’ Devin Heroux. Penny Oleksiak Speaks is now available on CBC News: The National’s YouTube channel and the CBC Sports YouTube channel.
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Entertainment
December 15th 2025 at 15:30
CBC Preview Screeners: New seasons of Saint-Pierre, Small Achievable Goals, Wild Cards, Allegiance and Still Standing
Preview screeners for new seasons of Saint-Pierre, Small Achievable Goals, Wild Cards, Allegiance and Still Standing, premiering in January 2026.
December 8th 2025 at 13:55
CBC Preview Screener: Murdoch Mysteries Calgary Stampede episode featuring guest star Amber Marshall
Preview screener for Murdoch Mysteries Calgary Stampede episode featuring guest star Amber Marshall
November 24th 2025 at 13:30
New to CBC Gem in December 2025
Highlights of programs new to CBC Gem this December including Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe, comedy-drama Interior Chinatown, season 2 of Marie Antoinette, and all-new special Rick Mercer Stand Up for Canada.
November 24th 2025 at 11:20
2026 JUNO Awards announce appearances by Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado and performances by Arkells and The Beaches
The 2026 JUNO Awards announce legendary songwriter and Cultural Icon Joni Mitchell to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and 10-time JUNO Award winner Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, The Beaches and Arkells to perform live on CBC and CBC Gem.
November 20th 2025 at 14:00
CBC Preview Screeners: Murdoch Mysteries holiday episode and Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe
Preview screeners for upcoming CBC original winter programming.
News and Docs
November 6th 2025 at 9:30
CBC Announces Award-Winning Journalist David Common as New Host of CBC Morning Live
Award-winning journalist and current Metro Morning host David Common will join CBC News’ national morning show as full-time host beginning on Monday, February 2, 2026.
October 7th 2025 at 10:56
Farrah Merali Named Host Of CBC Radio’s Here And Now
CBC Toronto announced today award-winning CBC journalist Farrah Merali as the host of CBC Radio’s, HERE AND NOW, with her first day in the host chair on Tuesday, October 14. Connecting audiences to Toronto and the world with entertaining and engaging conversations, HERE AND NOW is heard weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. ET on CBC Radio (99.1 FM) and live on the CBC News App.
September 24th 2025 at 12:31
CBC Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Special Programming on September 30
CBC is marking the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30 with an extensive lineup of Indigenous-led original programming showcasing First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences.
September 18th 2025 at 12:30
CBC News Host Heather Hiscox to visit Four Cities This Fall on Morning Live Across Canada Tour
CBC Morning Live will embark on the MORNING LIVE ACROSS CANADA tour this fall, celebrating 20 years of Heather Hiscox as host ahead of her retirement, and exploring how Canada has evolved over those two decades.
September 16th 2025 at 13:18
The Good Canada Casts New Light on the Untold Truth of Canadian Identity on Truth and Reconciliation Day Premiere
Premiering on national broadcasters CBC and APTN on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 88-minute documentary The Good Canadian connects the dots between news stories we’ve all seen to deliver an unprecedented portrait of Canada’s ongoing injustices against Indigenous Peoples.
Sports
November 26th 2025 at 9:00
Canadian Paralympic Committee launches #FillTheStands fundraiser and unveils joint “Where It Begins” campaign
With 100 days until the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and CBC/Radio-Canada today launched their collaborative campaign: “Where It Begins”.
November 26th 2025 at 7:00
CBC/Radio-Canada Announces Programming Details for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s Paralympic Network, today announced details of its coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
November 18th 2025 at 11:02
PWHL Announces 2025–26 Broadcast Schedule
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today unveiled its 2025–26 broadcast schedule, reaffirming its commitment to making professional women’s hockey more visible and accessible than ever before.
November 17th 2025 at 12:34
Boccia Canada Partners with CBC Sports and Radio-Canada Sports to livestream the 2025 Boccia National Championships
Boccia Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with CBC Sports and Radio-Canada Sports to provide live coverage of the 2025 Boccia National Championships, bringing one of Canada’s most inclusive and strategic sports to audiences nationwide.
November 13th 2025 at 19:31
Northern Super League Unveils Broadcast Team for Inaugural NSL Final Presented by Toyota
The Northern Super League (NSL) today announced the broadcast teams set to deliver coverage of the inaugural NSL Final Presented by Toyota, airing Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. ET on CBC, CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca, TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app with French-language coverage on Radio-Canada and RDS.
Awards and Specials
December 19th 2025 at 10:00
CBC Preview Screener: Rick Mercer Stand Up for Canada
Preview screener for Rick Mercer Stand Up for Canada featuring comedians Sophie Buddle, Mayce Galoni and Julie Kim.
December 10th 2025 at 10:20
Director Yon Motskin, P.K. Subban and Blink49 Studios to Chronicle 4 Nations Face-Off in a Feature Special for CBC
Blink49 Studios and CBC today announced they have joined forces to produce an untitled feature special that explores the intersection of hockey, culture, politics, and Canadian national identity, through the lens of the historic 4 Nations Face-Off.
November 19th 2025 at 9:00
Jordan Redekop-Jones of Vancouver wins the 2025 CBC Poetry Prize
CBC Books together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, today announced Jordan Redekop-Jones of Vancouver as the winner of the 2025 CBC Poetry Prize.
November 17th 2025 at 22:05
Souvankham Thammavongsa wins the 2025 Giller Prize
Souvankham Thammavongsa has been named the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour, published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000.
November 13th 2025 at 10:00
2025 CBC Poetry Prize Finalists Announced
CBC Books, CBC’s online home for literary content, together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, have announced the finalists for the 2025 CBC Poetry Prize.
Corporate
November 18th 2025 at 9:30
The CBC Media Centre is moving!
Beginning today, CBC’s media centre has moved to mediacentre.cbc.ca. The new site offers a more user-friendly experience and easier, searchable access to all CBC announcements and programming information.
October 21st 2025 at 10:00
APTN, CBC, and the Indigenous Screen Office Announce Selected Projects for 2025-2026 Scripted Development Program
The Indigenous Screen Office is pleased to announce the selected recipients of the APTN/CBC Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators.
October 1st 2025 at 11:16
Barbara Williams to retire after an extraordinary 40-year career in Canadian media
After a celebrated career in Canadian media, Barb Williams has announced her retirement from CBC. Williams joined CBC/Radio-Canada as Executive Vice-President of English Services in 2019.
September 11th 2025 at 13:15
APTN, CBC/Radio-Canada and NCTR to host “Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation”
Supported by Canadian Heritage, Remembering the Children will share the powerful truths of residential school Survivors and pay moving tribute to the children who never made it home.
August 27th 2025 at 12:56
CBC Announces Participants of Third Year of AccessCBC Program for Creators with a Disability
CBC today announced the participants of the third year of AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a national program that provides pre-development training, mentorship and financing support for Deaf and disabled creators. Seven participants across four projects have been selected for the scripted comedy/drama and kids streams and, new this year, one participant selected for the podcast stream