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3 days ago
RTDNF Canada and CBC renew CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for three years
CBC and the Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF Canada) today announced the renewal of the CBC David Suzuki Scholarship for an additional three years.
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 23rd at 17:40
30.5 Million Canadians watched the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, with Record-Breaking Digital Audiences
CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 reached 30.5 million viewers in Canada across its English and French television networks and broadcast partners. CBC/Radio-Canada’s digital platforms drew a total of over 89 million streams, more than triple compared to Beijing 2022 (29 million).
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.
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Entertainment
1 hour ago
The JUNO Awards Return to Winnipeg in 2027, Putting a National Spotlight on Manitoba’s Creative Spirit
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that The JUNO Awards will return to Winnipeg, MB in 2027, bringing Canada’s Biggest Night in Music back to a city known for its rich creative spirit and cultural impact for the third time. The JUNO Awards were previously held in Winnipeg in 2014 and 2005.
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.
January 26th at 12:50
Dragons’ Den Full Circle finale event to close milestone Season 20, airing February 26 and March 5 on CBC and CBC Gem
CBC’s hit series Dragons’ Den will mark its milestone 20th season with a two-episode, Full Circle finale event on Thursday, February 26 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) and Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
News and Docs
10 hours ago
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.
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.
Sports
February 2nd at 9:55
Rock League Teams Up with CBC Sports to Provide Exclusive Coverage of Inaugural Season to Audiences across Canada
Rock League, curling’s first professional league, today announced a broadcast partnership with CBC Sports that will bring the League’s inaugural season to fans across Canada.
January 26th at 9:55
CBC’s Live Coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Kicks Off on February 6 with the Opening Ceremony
CBC invites audiences to mark the official start of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on February 6 with live coverage of the Opening Ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) on CBC, CBC Gem, CBC News Network, Sportsnet and TSN.
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.
Awards and Specials
February 19th at 10:59
The Junos Announce Performances by Cameron Whitcomb and a Tribute to Joni Mitchell by Sarah McLachlan & Allison Russell
This year’s JUNO Awards Broadcast will feature a breakout performance from TD JUNOS Debut Artist, five-time JUNO nominee Cameron Whitcomb, as well as Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell, honouring Joni Mitchell with the Lifetime Achievement Award Tribute Performance Presented by the National Music Centre. The 55th Annual JUNO Awards will air live across Canada on Sunday, March 29 at 8 p.m. ET on CBC TV and CBC Gem and globally on CBC Music’s Y...
February 5th at 17:00
TIFF and CBC Announce Henri Pardo as the 2026 Recipient of the Annual Charles Officer Legacy Award
As part of TIFF’s opening ceremony for the 25th annual Canada’s Top Ten, Henri Pardo was announced as this year’s recipient of the Charles Officer Legacy Award, presented by TIFF and CBC.
January 30th at 11:15
CBC, Bell Media, and Corus come together to broadcast The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards on May 31
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced today a landmark partnership that will bring three of Canada’s top broadcasters together to simulcast The 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.
January 29th at 11:55
The Black Academy Announces Honourees Who Will be Featured in The Legacy Lounge Series, Premiering January 30 on CBC Gem
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, co-founders of The Black Academy and Bay Mills Studios, announced the four honourees who will be featured in The Legacy Lounge. The list includes Amanda Brugel; Nathaniel James, Kadeem Hemmings and Nicholas McDonald of Basement Gang; Fefe Dobson; and Wes Hall.
January 27th at 11:04
Nominees for The 2026 JUNO Awards Announced
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today unveiled the nominees for the 55th Annual JUNO Awards, marking a defining year that spans global superstardom, breakthrough success, and a historic recognition of Canada's dynamic and diverse music ecosystem.
Corporate
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.
January 30th at 16:30
Statement from CBC on the passing of Catherine O’Hara
We are devastated to learn of the passing of Catherine O’Hara, a beloved Canadian icon whose brilliance lit up screens and stages around the world. From SCTV and Home Alone to her unforgettable portrayal of Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, Catherine brought unmatched talent and a rare and radiant spirit to everything she touched. With her passing, a light has gone out. We send our heartfelt condolences to Catherine’s family and friends. She will be forever missed.