Awards & Specials
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 15th at 11:02
Mae Martin to Host The 2026 JUNO Awards, Daniel Caesar and William Prince to Perform, live on CBC
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced this year’s host and additional special award recipients taking part in the 55th Annual JUNO Awards, live from TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario and broadcasting/streaming nationwide on CBC and CBC Gem.
January 14th at 10:30
Millions of Canadians spent New Year’s Eve with CBC
Audiences across Canada turned to CBC to welcome the new year on Wednesday, December 31, contributing to growth on multiple platforms.
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.