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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.

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 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. 

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.

September 25th 2025 at 13:09

Laura MacGregor of Waterloo, Ont. wins the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize

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, today announced Laura MacGregor of Waterloo, Ont. as the winner of the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize.  

September 18th 2025 at 12:27

2025 CBC Nonfiction 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 Nonfiction Prize.

July 8th 2025 at 17:52

Polaris Music Prize and CBC's Signature "The Ten" Radio Series Returns for Short List Summer 2025

The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC will reveal the 2025 Polaris Music Album Short List on July 10 on CBC Music and CBC Listen, followed by the return of the signature Short List Summer programming.

June 2nd 2025 at 1:17

2025 Canadian Screen Awards: CBC/Radio-Canada Wins by Program

CBC NEWS (7) THE FIFTH ESTATE (3) Best News or Information Series Best Photography, News or InformationSurviving the Circle Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary ProgramContract to Kill THE NATIONAL (1)  Best News Anchor, NationalAdrienne Arsenault, The National CBC LOCAL (1)  Best News or Information SegmentCBC Ottawa at 6 - Priority Purple: Overdose in Progress CBC INDIGENOUS (1)  Best Local ReporterJacki...

June 2nd 2025 at 1:04

CBC/Radio-Canada Celebrates 42 Wins at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

CBC/Radio-Canada and its creative talent and production partners were recognized with 42 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television over three days at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards, following 268 nominations announced earlier this year.

May 29th 2025 at 17:27

CBC Scheduling Update: The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards to Broadcast Live June 1 on CBC and CBC Gem

Due to the completion of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final in Game 5 with no Game 7 required, THE 2025 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS will now broadcast Sunday, June 1 at 8 p.m. (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on both CBC and CBC Gem. The ceremony will air live in its entirety for two hours from the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto

March 20th 2025 at 15:17

The JUNO Awards return to Hamilton in 2026, live on CBC

Ahead of the upcoming 2025 JUNO Awards in Vancouver, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today The JUNO Awards will be returning to Hamilton in 2026, marking the seventh time the city will host Canada’s Biggest Night in Music.

March 13th 2025 at 15:10

Anne Murray to be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 JUNO Awards, Live on CBC on Sunday, March 30

Today, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC announced the latest additions to the performer lineup and award recipients for The 54th Annual JUNO Awards.

February 6th 2025 at 1:30

TIFF and CBC Announce Miryam Charles as the Recipient of the Inaugural Charles Officer Legacy Award

Earlier this evening as part of TIFF’s opening ceremony for Canada’s Top Ten, Miryam Charles was announced as the inaugural recipient of the Charles Officer Legacy Award, presented by TIFF and CBC.

September 4th 2024 at 13:28

CBC/Radio-Canada Celebrates Canadian Storytellers at TIFF

CBC/Radio-Canada proudly highlights its ongoing commitment to Canadian creators and filmmakers with the following 13 titles selected to premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2024), including one Gala Presentation, three Special Presentations and one film in TIFF's competitive Platform Programme, which showcases bold directorial voices.

July 9th 2024 at 17:54

Polaris Music Prize and CBC Music’s Signature “The Ten” Radio Special Series Is Back for Short List Summer

For the fourth straight season, CBC Music, the presenting partner of the Polaris Music Prize, will launch its signature Short List Summer programming to showcase the 10 nominated albums on the 2024 Polaris Short List, which will be revealed July 11 on CBC Music.

May 31st 2024 at 22:03

2024 Canadian Screen Awards - CBC/Radio-Canada Wins by Program (55)

CBC NEWS (7) CBC NEWS: THE NATIONAL (2) Best News Anchor, National Adrienne Arsenault Best National Reporter Jorge Barrera CBC INDIGENOUS: TIME TO EAT (1)Best Lifestyle Program or SeriesMeagan Fiddler CBC NEWS: LOCAL (3)  CBC VANCOUVER NEWS AT 6 Best Local Newscast CBC WINNIPEG NEWS AT 6 Best Local ReporterBartley Kives  CBC MONTREAL NEWS AT 6 Best News Anchor, Local Debra ArbecCBC NEWS EXPLORE (1)  CBC...

March 6th 2024 at 14:51

2024 Canadian Screen Awards CBC/Radio-Canada Nominations by Program: Film

FILMS SUPPORTED BY CBC/RADIO-CANADA (66) BLACKBERRY (17)  Best Motion Picture Niv Fichman, Matthew Miller, Fraser Ash, Kevin Krikst Achievement in Direction Matthew Johnson  Adapted Screenplay Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller Performance in a Leading Role, Comedy Jay Baruchel Performance in a Supporting Role, Comedy Glenn Howerton Performance in a Supporting Role, Comedy Matt Johnson Achievement in Art Direction / Pro...