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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.
October 27th at 15:49
CBC Announces New Ad-Free CBC Kids Streaming Channel, Now Available on CBC Gem and CBC Kids YouTube
CBC today announced the launch of a new 24/7 commercial-free CBC Kids streaming channel, available now to stream on CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel.
October 27th at 9:00
New to CBC Gem in November 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with THE ASSEMBLY (Nov. 6, also on CBC TV), featuring authentic conversations between autistic interviewers and Canadian celebrities, and Season 2 of POV documentary series FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Nov. 28 on CBC Gem)
October 23rd at 11:59
Nothing Is Off the Table in CBC’s New Unscripted Series The Assembly, Premiering November 6 on CBC and CBC Gem
CBC today announced the six celebrities who will be in the hot seat in the new unscripted series THE ASSEMBLY.
October 20th at 11:41
CBC Expands FAST Portfolio with New Schitt’s Creek Channel, Now Streaming on CBC Gem in Canada
CBC today announced the expansion of its free ad-supported streaming portfolio with the launch of a new Schitt’s Creek channel, featuring all six seasons of the multiple Emmy Award-winning CBC original comedy series plus one-hour finale special Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt’s Creek Farewell.
September 25th 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 24th at 12:43
New to CBC Gem in October 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with new factual series LOCALS WELCOME (Oct. 5) hosted by food writer Suresh Doss, and new seasons of HEARTLAND (Oct. 5), THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (Oct. 5), MURDOCH MYSTERIES (Oct. 6), FAMILY FEUD CANADA (Oct. 6), and THE FIFTH ESTATE (Oct. 10)
September 24th 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 23rd at 10:55
Production begins on Season Two of CBC Original Comedy Series Small Achievable Goals from Sphere Media
CBC and Sphere Media today announced that production is underway on the second season of menopause comedy SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS (8x30).
September 17th at 14:42
CBC Kids Reads returns with a Special on October 4, to Share the Love of Books with Young Audiences Across Canada
The third annual CBC KIDS READS, a literary celebration for young readers, returns with a new shortlist of books that reflect the experiences and diversity of kids across Canada.
September 9th at 13:07
Batter Up! Ten New Amateur Bakers Enter the Tent in Season 9 of The Great Canadian Baking Show, Premiering October 5
CBC today revealed the latest batch of amateur bakers competing on Season 9 of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (8x60).
September 8th at 13:02
CBC Launches New Fall 2025 Podcast Slate
CBC, the #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new fall slate of original podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations and candid personal revelations.
September 5th at 9:29
BBC Studios’ Reunion Heads to CBC Gem and Showtime After TIFF Premiere
TUNE-IN: All episodes of Reunion will be available to stream on CBC Gem in Canada beginning Friday, September 19.
August 25th at 16:47
Production Underway in British Columbia on Season 3 of Allegiance
Lark Productions announced that the highly anticipated third season of CBC original drama ALLEGIANCE (10x60) is currently shooting in-studio and on-location in and around the Lower Mainland through November 6, 2025
August 25th at 14:15
New to CBC Gem in September
CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 400 documentary features, more than 700 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 400 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on connected TVs via Roku, Samsung, Apple TV,...
August 20th at 13:48
CBC Sets Fall 2025 Premiere Dates for More Than 30 New and Returning Original Canadian Series on CBC Gem and CBC TV
CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV.
July 17th at 13:54
New to CBC Gem in August 2025
CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 400 documentary features, more than 700 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 400 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Roku, Samsung, Apple T...
June 23rd at 16:14
New to CBC Gem in July 2025
Celebrate CANADA DAY 2025 with CBC; the July 1 lineup includes live news coverage from across the country, CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2025, and a star-studded live concert in Ottawa, available on CBC Gem and across CBC platformsNew CBC Arts original series CBC ON DESIGN (July 4) looks behind the scenes at some of the designers who are making Canada brighter and more beautifulAcclaimed series available to stream in July include the first two seasons of acclaimed high school football drama FRIDAY NI...
June 16th at 16:24
CBC Marks National Indigenous Peoples Day & National Indigenous History Month
THE 2025 INDSPIRE AWARDS celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in their communities and beyond, June 21 on CBC TV and CBC Gem CBC Indigenous celebrates communities and family traditions through music in RESONATE: SONGS OF RESILIENCE on CBC Gem, CBC News streaming channels, and the CBC Indigenous YouTube channel on June 21National Indigenous Peoples Day recognized with special programming on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Kids,...
June 3rd at 22:46
CBC Announces 2025-26 Programming Slate, Offering Canada's Most Extensive Lineup of Original Canadian Storytelling
CBC today announced its 2025-26 programming slate, featuring over 50 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers.