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Tenth anniversary rebroadcast of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration concert on August 22
Relive the night Canada stood still for the live broadcast of The Tragically Hip’s 2016 Man Machine Poem concert from Kingston, Ont., re-broadcasting and streaming commercial-free on Saturday, August 22 on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and CBC Music’s YouTube page.
August 5th at 9:50
CBC sets Fall 2026 premiere dates
CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2026 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 20 original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country.
July 23rd at 10:45
Filming Underway on Season Three of CBC Original Hit Drama ‘Saint-Pierre’
Hawco Productions began filming the third season of the series this month in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and will also shoot in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, France.
July 20th at 11:33
Production Underway in British Columbia on Season 4 of Allegiance
CBC and Lark Productions today announced that Season 4 of the international hit Allegiance is currently shooting in-studio and on-location throughout BC’s Lower Mainland.
July 7th at 5:25
CBC Launches Q with Tom Power FAST Channel, Showcasing Original Star-Studded Interviews
The new FAST channel, featuring Q with Tom Power’s one-of-a-kind library of more than 450 interviews with global stars and cultural icons, provides 24/7 access to Canada’s premier award-winning arts and entertainment show.
May 31st at 22:15
CBC celebrates 48 wins at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
CBC and its creative and production partners were recognized with 48 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television over four days of award shows, including CBC, APTN and Netflix series North of North leading all comedies with nine wins.
May 31st at 22:10
2026 Canadian Screen Awards - 48 CBC Wins - CBC Wins by Program
A list of CBC wins for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, by program.
May 26th at 5:50
CBC Unveils New Slate Showcasing Canadian Storytelling and Stars including Samantha Bee, Sarah Podemski and P.K. Subban
From hockey and hospitals to the Wild West and the world of international diplomacy and espionage, CBC’s new original Canadian greenlights include drama series Junior inspired by P.K. Subban's junior hockey experience and comedy The Ambassador starring Samantha Bee.
May 22nd at 12:00
New to CBC Gem in June
In June, new titles join the Indigenous Stories Collection, including documentary Channel Original Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, from Shane Belcourt and Tanya Talaga, and roundtable series Rematriate the Lens; and the Watch With Pride Collection, including CBC Arts' interview series Here & Queer.
May 14th at 5:50
CBC, ABC and BBC Partner to Revive Beloved Audio Series Short Cuts
National public broadcasters CBC, ABC and the BBC today announced that they are joining forces to bring back the beloved audio short-form documentary series Short Cuts as a podcast and radio series, with the original host, British comedian Josie Long, and produced by the creators of the series, U.K. radio production company Falling Tree Productions.
May 13th at 6:55
The Tragically Hip to release live album and CBC to air The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration Concert in full
Relive the night Canada stood still for the live broadcast of The Tragically Hip’s 2016 Man Machine Poem Kingston show, re-broadcasting and streaming commercial-free on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and CBC Music’s YouTube page.
May 4th at 11:05
Son of a Critch Gets Ready to Graduate as Cameras Roll on the Final Season of the Coming-of-Age Comedy
As production begins on Season 5 of Son of a Critch (12x30), co-creator, executive producer and star Mark Critch announced today that the upcoming season will be the series’ last.
April 30th at 9:45
2026 CBC Short Story 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 2026 CBC Short Story Prize.
April 23rd at 11:29
CBC and BBC Northern Ireland Greenlight New Romantic Comedy Series Committed, Starring Dustin Milligan and Diona Doherty
CBC and BBC Northern Ireland today announced the greenlight of new original comedy series Committed (10x30), starring Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek, Hot Frosty) and Diona Doherty (Derry Girls, Blue Lights).
April 21st at 10:40
New to CBC Gem in May 2026
Highlights of programs new to CBC Gem this May include the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, hosted by Andrew Phung on May 31; the Asian Heritage Month Collection featuring documentary series Our Ocean Table (May 1) with journalist Hannah Sung and marine biologist and filmmaker Sonya Lee; and new CBC Kids original series Tralala (May 19), following the musical adventures of a seven-year-old frog and her dad.
April 16th at 12:30
The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor wins the 25th Edition of CBC’s Canada Reads
The 25th edition of CBC’s Canada Reads 2026 concluded today with a live elimination vote, and The Cure for Drowning (Random House Canada) by Loghan Paylor has been voted Canada’s must-read book for 2026.
April 14th at 5:55
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 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.
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.
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.