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November 20th 2025 at 11:50

CBC sets Winter & Spring Premiere Dates before and after Milano Cortina 2026 for over 20 Original Canadian Series

Streaming and broadcast premiere dates for CBC's winter and spring 2026 slate of new and returning programming, including more than 20 original series from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers.

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January 20th 2022 at 19:39

NEW CANADIAN ANIMATED SERIES UPROOTED: THE PLANTEMIC LAUNCHING ON CBC GEM

Canadians can look forward to some fresh pandemic entertainment with the launch of a new animated show aptly named, UPROOTED: THE PLANTEMIC on Friday, January 28 on CBC Gem.
January 20th 2022 at 4:20

CBC PROMOTES ARIF NOORANI TO DIRECTOR OF PODCAST DIVISION

CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster and #1 podcaster, today announced that Arif Noorani, Executive Producer of CBC Podcasts, has been appointed to the newly created position of Director of the division
January 18th 2022 at 20:05

CAROL OFF LEAVING AS IT HAPPENS TO DEVELOP NEW ORIGINAL PROJECTS FOR CBC

Veteran CBC journalist and longtime radio host, Carol Off, today announced she will step down from hosting CBC Radio One’s AS IT HAPPENS to focus on developing new projects for CBC
January 13th 2022 at 14:56

CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER 2022 PODCAST LINEUP HEADLINED BY TWO GROUNDBREAKING NEW SERIES

CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster and #1 podcaster, today shared details about its podcast slate for Winter 2022
January 11th 2022 at 16:00

CBC REVEALS PROGRAMMING DETAILS AND BROADCAST TEAM FOR THE OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES BEIJING 2022

CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s Olympic Network, today revealed new details about the national public broadcaster’s programming plans for the OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES BEIJING 2022
January 11th 2022 at 16:00

CBC'S OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES BEIJING 2022 BROADCAST TEAM

CBC's roster of hosts, commentators, analysts and reporters for coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022
January 5th 2022 at 8:22

CBC LAUNCHES "ACCESSCBC," A NEW INITIATIVE FOR CREATORS WITH A DISABILITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL

CBC today announced AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a new national pilot program for Deaf and disabled creators that will provide training, mentorship and, on certain selected projects, financing support, to create scripted and documentary content
December 30th 2022 at 15:07

HOT DOCS ON CBC RETURNS IN JANUARY 2022 TO OFFER AUDIENCES ACROSS CANADA A UNIQUE FESTIVAL-AT-HOME EXPERIENCE

CBC and Hot Docs, North America’s largest documentary festival, are partnering once again to bring top festival selections to home screens across Canada in the new year. The HOT DOCS ON CBC series gives audiences front-row access from home to first-run original Canadian feature documentaries, every Sunday in January 2022 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC TV and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
December 21st 2021 at 20:47

NEW TO CBC GEM IN JANUARY 2022

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 800 documentaries, 400 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 150 Canadian feature films
December 17th 2021 at 14:24

CBC SPORTS TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2022 CANAD INNS MIXED DOUBLES CURLING TRIALS, DEC. 28–JAN. 2

With the OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES BEIJING 2022 fast approaching, CBC Sports is bringing audiences across the country exclusive coverage of the 2022 CANAD INNS MIXED DOUBLES CURLING TRIALS
December 6th 2021 at 22:40

THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW CROWNS ITS SEASON 5 WINNER

After eight weeks of showstopping bakes, Vincent Chan, 55, a graphic designer from Toronto, Ontario, won THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW title and the ceremonial cake plate in tonight’s finale episode
December 1st 2021 at 18:25

CBC/Radio-Canada looks ahead to the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022

With the countdown on to the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s Olympic network, today announced highlights of its comprehensive coverage
November 30th 2021 at 20:58

New to CBC Gem in December 2021

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 800 documentaries, 400 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 150 Canadian feature films
November 30th 2021 at 15:52

CBC LAUNCHES THE 2021 FESTIVE SEASON WITH OVER 200 HOURS OF HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING CANADA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH RICK MERCER

Get cozy and make the season yours with over 200 hours of festive programming in December on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Listen, CBC Radio One and CBC Music, as follows. Visit cbc.ca/life/holiday to view CBC’s holiday programming schedule and to read recipes, gift guides, and helpful holiday advice from CBC Life.
November 29th 2021 at 15:58

THREE BAKERS PROGRESS TO THE FINALE FOLLOWING PATISSERIE WEEK ON THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Health administrator Stephen Nhan of Regina, Saskatchewan exited the tent in this week’s Semi-Final episode of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW
November 25th 2021 at 21:05

U SPORTS FALL DIGITAL BROADCASTS SET VIEWERSHIP RECORDS

With two weeks remaining in its fall 2021 championship schedule, U SPORTS partnership with CBC Sports has established record on-line viewership for its championships
November 24th 2021 at 14:17

LISE GASTON OF VANCOUVER WINS THE 2021 CBC POETRY 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 Lise Gaston of Vancouver as the winner of the 2021 CBC Poetry Prize. Gaston’s poem, James, was selected from almost 3,000 entries.
November 23rd 2021 at 15:22

CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER 2022 PREMIERE DATES

CBC today announced broadcast and streaming premiere dates for its winter 2022 slate of programming, including over 20 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres. The new winter primetime schedule launches Sunday, January 2 on CBC TV and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
November 22nd 2021 at 15:46

FOUR BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING CARAMEL WEEK ON THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Paralegal Amanda Muirhead of Westmoreland, P.E.I. exited the tent on this week’s episode of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Regina, Saskatchewan’s Stephen Nhan earned the title of Star Baker
November 18th 2021 at 21:31

NEW CBC DOCUMENTARY, ANNE MURRAY: FULL CIRCLE, TO PREMIERE ACROSS CANADA IN DECEMBER, PRODUCED BY NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA

New feature-length CBC documentary Anne Murray: Full Circle, produced by Network Entertainment, in association with Universal Music Canada, celebrates the career of Canadian singer Anne Murray. The film will premiere as a special one-night cinema event at select Cineplex theatres across the country on Thursday, December 2, followed by its exclusive broadcast and streaming launch on CBC TV and CBC Gem on Friday, December 17 at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. in NT). Watch the trailer here.