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CBC Launches New Spring/Summer 2026 Podcast Slate
CBC, the #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new spring/summer slate of original podcasts, including in-depth investigations, candid personal revelations, and lighthearted comedy.
April 2nd at 12:00
CBC renews unscripted series The Assembly for a second season
On World Autism Awareness Day, CBC is announcing the renewal of the groundbreaking unscripted series The Assembly for a second season, featuring an expanded cast of more than 30 neurodivergent and autistic adults interviewing celebrities.
April 9th at 6:00
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation joins the Digital Preservation Coalition
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has joined as its latest Associate Member.
April 7th at 7:55
Colleen Jones to be inducted into the CBC News Hall of Fame
CBC News today announced that veteran journalist and sports broadcaster Colleen Jones will be posthumously inducted into the CBC News Hall of Fame this spring.
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Entertainment
April 7th at 10:55
Reverie: The Indigenous Music Residency Returns in 2026
CBC and the SOCAN Foundation are proud to announce the return of Reverie: The Indigenous Music Residency, an immersive month‑long creative program supporting emerging First Nations, Inuit, and Métis music creators from across Canada.
March 25th at 15:00
New to CBC Gem in April
Highlights of programs new to CBC Gem this April include CBC’s great Canadian book debate, Canada Reads, returning for its 25th edition from April 13 through April 16; new two-part CBC original POV documentary Speechless (April 14); and new CBC original series Must Love Dogs (April 20, pictured).
February 20th at 12:20
New to CBC Gem in March 2026
March on CBC Gem includes coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games from March 6–15; new original CBC docuseries Cirque Life (March 19, also on CBC TV); The 55th Annual JUNO Awards (live on March 29) hosted by Mae Martin; and the Spotlight on Canadian Film Collection, including CBC Films' titles such as D.W. Waterson's Backspot (pictured).
February 17th at 5:45
CBC Greenlights Six Original Kids Series
CBC today announced the greenlight of six new and returning original kids series from Canadian creators and producers, reinforcing the national public broadcaster’s commitment to serve children and families with homegrown storytelling that inspires, entertains and informs.
February 9th at 10:32
Just for Laughs, NorthWest Comedy & CBC Announce Production of CBC Gem Original Series THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 7
Make ‘em laugh… The New Wave of Standup Season 7 brings together another incredible array of 14 comedians from across the country. The live show taping returns to the iconic Gastown establishment, Guilt & Co. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
News and Docs
March 25th at 11:50
CBC News Expands Local Services in Hamilton
With JUNO Week underway, CBC today announced an expansion of local news services in the host city of Hamilton, Ontario, with a live audio weekday morning show and a weekly podcast to be added to the existing digital news offered by the station.
March 24th at 15:30
CBC and BBC documentary Speechless premieres April 14 on CBC and CBC Gem
CBC announced the premiere of two-part POV documentary Speechless (2x90) from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Esther Bienstock (Enslaved, Tales From the Organ Trade) and Academy Award-winning executive producer Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side) on Tuesday, April 14 on CBC and CBC Gem.
March 12th at 9:00
CBC Preview Screener: Premiere episode of original docuseries Cirque Life
Preview screener for Cirque Life, a five-part CBC original docuseries that offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at one of Cirque du Soleil's most celebrated shows, LUZIA.
January 28th at 9:00
CBC Unveils the Trailer and Key Art for New Original Documentary Series Cirque Life
CBC today unveiled the trailer and two key art versions for the upcoming CBC immersive docuseries Cirque Life (5x60), which will pull back the curtain on the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil and offer an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at one of the company's most celebrated shows, LUZIA.
January 14th at 11:00
CBC Further Expands Local News Coverage to 77 Bureaus and Stations Across Canada
This year, CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus in communities underserved by CBC, increasing its footprint from 66 to 77 local stations and bureaus to deliver more trusted news and information across Canada.
Sports
April 1st at 9:45
Rock League Ready to Hit the Ice in Toronto April 6–12, Marking a New Era of Professional Curling
The one-week countdown is on for the start of Rock League, as curling’s first professional league prepares to take the ice at TMU Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, April 6-12. Fans in Canada and beyond will be able to catch every slide, sweep, and stone with comprehensive coverage worldwide, starting with the first games on Monday, April 6 at 12 Noon ET on CBC Gem and RockChannel.com
March 26th at 12:15
Northern Super League Unveils Expanded Broadcast and Streaming for Landmark Second Season
The Northern Super League (NSL) today unveiled an expanded lineup for fans to watch all the NSL action ahead of its landmark second season, beginning with a marquee opening night on April 24 that brings the league’s biggest rivalry back to centre stage.
March 17th at 10:00
Digital streaming of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games more than triples compared to Beijing 2022
Audiences in Canada consumed 1.63 million streams of Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games content on CBC/Radio-Canada’s digital platforms from March 6 to 15, more than triple the number of streams during Beijing 2022 (526,000).
March 4th at 9:00
CBC’s Live Coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Begins March 6 with the Opening Ceremony
CBC invites audiences across the country to mark the official start of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games on Friday, March 6 with live coverage of the Opening Ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) on CBC and CBC Gem.
March 3rd at 13:05
Canadian Elite Basketball League and CBC Sports Reunite in Landmark Five-Year Broadcast Partnership
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and CBC Sports today announced a landmark five-year broadcast partnership that will see marquee games air on CBC TV, including the first best-of-three CEBL Finals in league history, and all games live streamed on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube.
Awards and Specials
March 30th at 17:44
From Rush to Joni, Canada’s Biggest Night in Music Drew Big Audiences on CBC
The 2026 JUNO Awards Live from Hamilton attracted an audience of 2.6 million on TV and 1.8 million streams on digital platforms.
March 25th at 7:25
CBC Celebrates 224 Canadian Screen Award Nominations
CBC and its creative and production partners have received 224 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, reflecting the national public broadcaster’s commitment to Canadian content, creators and communities.
March 25th at 7:20
2026 Canadian Screen Awards - CBC Nominations by Program
A list of CBC nominations for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, led by CBC original series North of North with 20 nominations.
March 23rd at 10:46
CBC and CARAS celebrate the best in Canadian music with The 2026 JUNO Awards on March 29
Hosted by Mae Martin, the 55th annual JUNO Awards are live from Hamilton on Sunday, March 29 on CBC, featuring performances by Arkells, The Beaches, Cameron Whitcomb, Daniel Caesar, Sofia Camara, MICO and William Prince, plus special tribute performances for Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Joni Mitchell by Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell, and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Nelly Furtado by Alessia Cara, Jully Black, Shawn Desman and Tanya Tagaq.
March 19th at 11:05
The JUNO Awards Announce Next Wave of Performers for the 55th Annual Broadcast, Live on CBC
With JUNO Week fast approaching, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC have announced the final performers set to take the stage at the 55th Annual JUNO Awards in Hamilton, Ontario.
Corporate
March 5th at 11:00
CBC News Network and ICI RDI are now available as add-on subscriptions through Prime Video in Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada today announced that the national public broadcaster’s all-news channels, CBC News Network and ICI RDI, are now available on Prime Video as add-on subscriptions for $4.99/month each, with a 7-day free trial.
February 26th at 11:00
3 in 4 Canadians say CBC/Radio-Canada’s Olympic Winter Games coverage contributed to shared sense of national identity
In a survey measuring Canadians’ perceptions of CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, three quarters of respondents agreed (6–10 on a 10-point scale) that Canada’s Olympic Network provided high-quality coverage of the Games and that the coverage contributed to a shared sense of identity among Canadians.
February 25th at 11:30
Applications are open for CBC New Indigenous Voices 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of CBC New Indigenous Voices, presented by the National Screen Institute. This full-time, 14-week training program supports the next generation of Indigenous storytellers working in film, television and digital media.
February 7th at 18:25
16 million viewers in Canada tune in for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony
Sixteen million viewers in Canada tuned in to CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS, with an additional 1.1 million streams on CBC/Radio-Canada’s digital platforms.
February 2nd at 10:30
CBC/Radio-Canada and public libraries teaming up to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to communities across Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic Network, today announced that it is teaming up with public library systems to bring the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games into local libraries across the country.