Entertainment
October 27th 2021 at 18:24
New to CBC Gem in November 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
October 27th 2021 at 13:37
CBC/RADIO-CANADA, APTN AND AYASEW OOSKANA PICTURES ANNOUNCE CASTING AND START OF PRODUCTION ON MARIE CLEMENTS’ BONES OF CROWS
Ayasew Ooskana Pictures announced today production is underway on the new original five-part psychological drama (5X60) and feature film BONES OF CROWS, commissioned by CBC/Radio-Canada in association with APTN. Created by Marie Clements, the character-driven series features an ensemble cast of talent including Grace Dove (Monkey Beach), Phillip Forest Lewitski (Wildhood), Glen Gould (Cold Pursuit), Michelle Thrush (Pathfinder), Gail Maurice (Night Raiders), Cara Gee (The Expanse), Karine Van...
October 25th 2021 at 17:35
EIGHT BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING COOKIE WEEK ON THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW
Designer Marian Castelino, 41, of Ottawa, Ontario left the tent on this week’s episode of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while fellow Ottawan Aimee DeCruyenaere whisked it for the biscuit, earning the title of Star Baker
October 25th 2021 at 12:59
WHAT’S NEW AT 22?
THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (24x30), now in its Tuesday 8 pm (8:30 NT) time slot, returned to CBC and CBC Gem for its 29th season on September 14 with new cast members and fresh perspectives reflecting contemporary Canada, which will build on and evolve the show’s iconic brand of razor-sharp commentary, critical savvy and incisive political satire
October 21st 2021 at 20:05
TARIK ROBINSON NAMED NEW PRODUCER AND HOST OF CBC RADIO KEY OF A
CBC Calgary and CBC Edmonton today announced that Tarik Robinson has been named as the new producer and host of KEY OF A, Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m. on CBC Radio One and on CBC Listen. Robinson will assume hosting and producing duties Saturday, October 23.
October 19th 2021 at 16:35
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY BEGINS ON NEW CBC GEM ORIGINAL SERIES HELLO (AGAIN) CREATED BY SIMU LIU AND NATHALIE YOUNGLAI
100 Dragons is pleased to announce that HELLO (AGAIN) will begin principal photography on October 19 and continue to October 25, 2021, in Toronto
October 19th 2021 at 16:30
NINE BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING CAKE WEEK ON SEASON 5 OF THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW
Season five of CBC’s THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW kicked off this evening with returning hosts, Alan Shane Lewis and Ann Pornel, and judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley, and ten of the country’s best amateur bakers entering the iconic tent for the first time to face Cake Week
October 14th 2021 at 13:52
PRODUCTION BEGINS IN ONTARIO ON NEW CBC GEM YOUNG ADULT DRAMEDY SERIES HOMESCHOOLED FROM BOSS & CO AND PORTFOLIO ENTERTAINMENT
Boss & Co and Portfolio Entertainment announced today that production is underway on the new CBC Gem YA dramedy series, Homeschooled (10x15). Created, directed, and executive produced by Karen Knox and Gwenlyn Cumyn (Slo Pitch, Barbelle), Homeschooled explores the niche world of home education as mainstream and fringe teen experiences collide in a unique coming-of-age tale. Production will continue in Toronto and Hamilton until early November, with the series set to start streaming on CBC Gem...
October 13th 2021 at 17:36
CBC RADIO, MUSIC AND PODCASTS SHINE AT THE 2021 NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS
CBC Radio, CBC Music and CBC Podcasts garnered nine award wins at last night’s prestigious 2021 New York Festivals Radio Awards. Seven CBC programs have also been recognized as 2021 finalists. New York Festivals Radio Awards honors radio content in all lengths and formats and across all platforms from radio stations, networks, and independent producers from around the globe.
October 13th 2021 at 8:20
CBC OFFERS FREE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS FOR PRODUCERS DURING NATIONAL WASTE REDUCTION WEEK, OCT. 19-21
The new session, Green Week, is part of the ongoing One Stop Business Workshop series presented by CBC, CAVCO and CMPA, helping to equip emerging creators with more tools to navigate the production industry
October 13th 2021 at 8:10
CBC PODCASTS ADDS THREE COMPELLING SERIES TO ITS ROBUST FALL LINEUP
Two new podcasts join the previously announced WHITE HOT HATE (formerly THE ACCELERATIONISTS) this October: STUFF THE BRITISH STOLE, a series about the not-so-polite history behind artifacts locked up in respectable institutions around the world; and CARRIE LOW VS., the story of one woman taking on an entire police force
October 7th 2021 at 19:05
CBC AND LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRAIRIE’S ZARQA NAWAZ REUNITE FOR NEW CBC GEM COMEDY SERIES “ZARQA”
Award-winning Canadian film and television producer, author, journalist, and internationally renowned thought leader for Muslim women in media, Zarqa Nawaz, is delighted to announce the start of production on a new original comedy series for CBC Gem, ZARQA (6x11)
October 5th 2021 at 20:35
Canadian media stand united in support of all journalists against online hate, threats and harassment
A strong, diverse media is vital for a well-informed, democratic society. While criticism is an integral part of journalism and democracy, there can be no tolerance for hate and harassment of journalists or for incitement of attacks on journalists for doing their jobs. That these attacks inordinately target women and racialized journalists speaks to the motivation of the people engaging in this behaviour.
October 1st 2021 at 14:15
Spelling Bee of Canada’s 34th Annual Championships returns to CBC Sports
Spelling Bee of Canada (SBOC) will be returning for its 34th Annual Championships with the support of media partner CBC Sports, who will be live-streaming the virtual spelling bee competition on cbcsports.ca, the CBC Sports mobile app, and the free CBC Gem streaming service on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 12PM EDT
October 1st 2021 at 12:34
OUA announces two-year digital partnership with CBC Sports
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to announce a two-year digital partnership agreement with CBC Sports
September 29th 2021 at 13:50
CHANEL M. SUTHERLAND OF MONTREAL WINS THE 2021 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 Chanel M. Sutherland of Montreal as the winner of the 2021 CBC Nonfiction Prize. Sutherland’s story, Umbrella, was selected from over 2,000 entries.
September 27th 2021 at 17:06
New to CBC Gem in October 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
September 27th 2021 at 14:37
CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR CBC’S NEW ORIGINAL COMEDY RUN THE BURBS, NOW IN PRODUCTION IN AND AROUND TORONTO
With production underway in and around Toronto and Hamilton, CBC and Pier 21 Films are confirming casting for new, original comedy series RUN THE BURBS, from award-winning comedian, writer, and actor Andrew Phung and his best friend and collaborator filmmaker Scott Townend (The Secret Marathon)
September 23rd 2021 at 14:25
CBC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ON ALL PLATFORMS TO HONOUR THE FIRST NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION ON SEPTEMBER 30
CBC is marking the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a full day of programming and content showcasing First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences across CBC TV, CBC News Network, CBC.ca, CBC Kids, CBC Radio One and CBC Music including a commercial free, primetime broadcast special, NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION.
September 22nd 2021 at 17:19
MEET THE CANADIAN FAMILIES FACING OFF ON SEASON 3 OF FAMILY FEUD CANADA, PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 27 ON CBC
CBC today revealed some of the Canadian families who will participate in the upcoming season of FAMILY FEUD CANADA, premiering Monday, September 27 on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service