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September 18th 2023 at 14:07

WNBA SUPERSTAR KIA NURSE TO RECEIVE 2023 LEGACY ATHLETE AWARD AT THE LEGACY AWARDS, LIVE SEPTEMBER 24 ON CBC AND CBC GEM

Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, alongside Insight Productions, and CBC, announced that WNBA superstar Kia Nurse is receiving the 2023 Legacy Athlete Award. Nurse joins previously announced 2023 Legacy Award honourees Jully Black, LU KALA, Julien Christian Lutz (pka Director X), and Tonya Williams.

September 14th 2023 at 15:44

COMEDIAN CHRIS WILSON JOINS 2023 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD-WINNING BEST ENSEMBLE CAST OF THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES FOR SEASON 31 ON CBC

THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (24x30) welcomes CHRIS WILSON to the desk as a full-time cast member following three seasons as a featured performer and writer. Wilson joins 2023 Canadian Screen Award-winning cast featuring TRENT McCLELLAN, ABA AMUQUANDOH, STACEY McGUNNIGLE, and 22 Minutes veteran MARK CRITCH.

September 14th 2023 at 15:00

CBC ANNOUNCES FALL 2023 PODCAST AND AUDIO LINEUP

CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster and #1 Canadian podcaster, today shared details about its podcast and audio slate for Fall 2023

September 14th 2023 at 14:02

2023 CBC NONFICTION PRIZE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Five finalists have been chosen from more than 2000 entries from across the country The Grand Prize winner, announced Sept. 21, will receive a $6,000 cash prize from the Canada Council for the Arts and a two-week writing residency at Artscape Gibraltar Point September 14, 2023 – CBC Books, CBC’s online home for literary content, together with its partner the Canada Council for the Arts, have announced the finalists for the 2023 CBC Nonfiction Prize. The finalists are:...

September 13th 2023 at 19:11

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) ANNOUNCES DETAILS FOR INAUGURAL DRAFT

TORONTO, ON – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) will introduce 90 of its founding players as they are selected in the inaugural PWHL Draft presented by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC)

September 11th 2023 at 11:00

MARY-JEAN CORMIER NAMED PERMANENT HOST OF SUPERIOR MORNING

Thunder Bay local and longtime CBC journalist Mary-Jean Cormier has been announced as the permanent host of CBC’s Superior Morning

September 6th 2023 at 12:51

TEN NEW AMATEUR BAKERS WHISK IT ALL ON SEASON SEVEN OF THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, PREMIERING OCTOBER 1 ON CBC GEM AND CBC TV

CBC today revealed the new batch of amateur bakers who will compete in the upcoming season of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (8x60), premiering Sunday, October 1.

September 5th 2023 at 14:50

THE CANADIAN FILM CENTRE ANNOUNCES 2023 COHORT FOR THE CBC ACTORS CONSERVATORY

The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and CBC are pleased to announce the newest crop of diverse talent who will participate in the 2023 cohort of the CBC Actors Conservatory, an immersive acting program designed to enhance the participants skills, network and experience to develop successful careers in the industry.

August 30th 2023 at 14:22

FAMILY FEUD CANADA KICKS OFF SEASON 5 WITH FIRST-EVER TEACHERS’ WEEK, SEPTEMBER 18-21 ON CBC GEM AND CBC TV

CBC today announced the eight Canadian schools who will be represented in the first-ever FAMILY FEUD CANADA Teachers’ Week, premiering Monday, September 18.

August 28th 2023 at 14:09

JULLY BLACK, TONYA WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR X, AND LU KALA TO RECEIVE THEIR FLOWERS AT THE LEGACY AWARDS, AIRING SEPTEMBER 24 ON CBC AND CBC GEM

TORONTO– Founders of The Black Academy, Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, alongside Insight Productions and CBC, today announced the first four recipients of the 2023 Legacy Awards: Canadian screen industry godmother Tonya Williams, legendary filmmaker Julien Christian Lutz (pka Director X), platinum-selling artist Jully Black, and rising star LU KALA. A limited number of tickets are available to the general public beginning tomorrow by visiting Ticketmaster; tickets start at $120. Multi-ta...

August 25th 2023 at 16:12

New to CBC Gem in September 2023

CBC’s fall season kicks off with new and returning series including a new season of original documentary showcase THE PASSIONATE EYE (Sept. 13) premiering with Lin Alluna’s TWICE COLONIZED; culinary guessing game CRIME SCENE KITCHEN (Sept. 14) hosted by Joel McHale; FAMILY FEUD CANADA (Sept. 18) hosted by Gerry Dee and premiering with Teachers’ Week; established sketch comedy THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (Sept. 19); multi-generational Indigenous epic BONES OF CROWS (Sept. 20);...

August 23rd 2023 at 15:52

CBC SETS FALL 2023 STREAMING AND BROADCAST PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW AND RETURNING ORIGINAL SERIES ON CBC GEM AND CBC TELEVISION

CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2023 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.

August 23rd 2023 at 13:09

CBC GEM NOW AVAILABLE ON THE ROKU PLATFORM IN CANADA

Today, Roku and CBC announced the national public broadcaster’s streaming service, CBC Gem, is now available on the Roku platform in Canada.

August 22nd 2023 at 14:27

CBC MUSIC ANNOUNCES SEARCHLIGHT 2023 WINNER

CBC today announced Winnipeg-based hip-hop recording artist and producer Mattmac as the Grand Prize winner of CBC MUSIC’S SEARCHLIGHT 2023 contest. Artists in every province and territory submitted an application including an original song for consideration and the panel of judges awarded the top spot to Mattmac. Mattmac entered his song “Rez (Remix)” featuring Okema & Dakota Bear, which is a re-imagining of Akon’s track “Ghetto” and will appear on his upcoming full-length album.

August 17th 2023 at 14:00

CBC SPORTS TO PROVIDE EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2023 WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS, AUGUST 19-27

CBC Sports is bringing audiences across the country all of the action from the World Athletics Championships as the exclusive Canadian home of the high intensity track and field competitions taking place in Budapest, Hungary from Saturday, August 19 through Sunday, August 27. All events, including preliminary and qualifying sessions, will be livestreamed on CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca and the CBC Sports App for iOS and Android devices, with broadcast coverage also available on CBC Gem and CBC TV a...

August 4th 2023 at 17:00

SPROAT LAKE IS DECLARED WINNER OF THE SEARCH FOR B.C.’S BEST LAKE

The winner of the contest was revealed today on CBC Radio One morning shows across the province. In an immensely tight final round, Sproat Lake succeeded the other finalist, Shuswap Lake, by only 133 votes

August 2nd 2023 at 17:40

CBC CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMMING THIS AUGUST

CBC is offering a lineup of special programming this August on CBC Music and CBC Radio to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop music.

August 1st 2023 at 18:35

Statement on the Blocking of News Content on Facebook and Instagram in Canada

Meta’s latest move to deny Canadians access to sources of trusted news and verified information is unjust and an abuse of their market power, says CBC/Radio-Canada

July 27th 2023 at 15:22

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR CBC’S NEW ORIGINAL COMEDY ONE MORE TIME, NOW IN PRODUCTION IN TORONTO

With production now underway in Toronto, CBC and Counterfeit Pictures are pleased to announce casting for the new original comedy series ONE MORE TIME (13x30), from award-winning stand-up comedian D.J. Demers (The Tonight Show, Conan) and showrunner Jessie Gabe (Workin' Moms, Mr. D).

July 26th 2023 at 15:29

NEW ON CBC LISTEN AND CBC RADIO: THIS IS THAT, STUFF THE BRITISH STOLE SEASON 3, THE HEART: DAD, A WEEKEND EDITION OF AFTERDARK, 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP AND MORE

CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster and #1 Canadian podcaster, today shared highlights and programming from CBC Podcasts and CBC Music that will be available to listen to this Summer across arts, culture, music, news and current affairs.