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April 12th 2021 at 18:00

CBC MUSIC’S ANNUAL SEARCHLIGHT INITIATIVE RETURNS APRIL 19 WITH EXPANDED PRIZING AND TOYOTA CANADA AS 2021 TITLE SPONSOR

CBC today announced an expanded version of its annual musical talent search, CBC MUSIC’S TOYOTA SEARCHLIGHT 2021, featuring additional prizing for the Top Five acts and a larger grand prize to help kickstart the finalists’ music career, courtesy of Toyota Canada, the National Music Centre, Play MPE global music promotion and Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class

April 12th 2021 at 13:40

CBC ANNOUNCES TWO BRAND NEW ORIGINAL PODCAST SERIES COMING THIS SPRING

CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster and #1 podcaster, today shared details of its much-anticipated CBC Podcasts Spring 2021 slate, which includes two powerful new original series: LIFE JOLT, launching on Tuesday, April 27 and A DEATH IN CRYPTOLAND, debuting on Tuesday, May 25

April 8th 2021 at 13:06

AML AMEEN, RONNIE ROWE JR. AND MOUNA TRAORÉ SET TO CO-STAR IN NEW CBC AND BET+ ORIGINAL SERIES ‘THE PORTER’

The first round of casting for CBC and BET+ original series THE PORTER (working title, 8x60) has been confirmed, with Aml Ameen (I May Destroy You, Yardie), Ronnie Rowe Jr. (Star Trek: Discovery, Pretty Hard Cases) and Mouna Traoré (The Umbrella Academy, Murdoch Mysteries) to co-star in the 1920s drama. With the series set to start production in Winnipeg, Manitoba later this spring, more additions to the cast will be announced in the coming weeks.

April 5th 2021 at 2:45

THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW CROWNS THE SEASON 4 WINNER

Raufikat Oyawoye, 35, an IT support engineer from Milton, Ontario, won THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW title and commemorative cake plate on tonight’s finale. Meanwhile, Markham, Ontario’s Mahathi Mundluru and Winnipeg, Manitoba’s Tanner Davies exited the tent for the final time.

March 30th 2021 at 13:17

CBC/RADIO-CANADA CELEBRATES 309 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD NOMINATIONS

CBC/Radio-Canada and its production partners have received 309 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, reflecting the public broadcaster’s commitment to Canadian content, creators and communities. In recognition of CBC/Radio-Canada’s storytelling, production partners and creative voices on all platforms, the nominations mark a new record by exceeding last year’s tally of 269. The awards will be presented during Canadian Screen Week, Ma...

March 29th 2021 at 2:05

THREE BAKERS PROGRESS TO THE FINALE FOLLOWING FANCY DESSERT WEEK ON CBC’S THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Stay-at-home mom and former lawyer Maggie Frith, 42, bid a final farewell to the tent following Fancy Dessert Week on THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Milton, Ontario’s Raufikat Oyawoye proved once again that she’s the zest earning the Star Baker title for the second time this season.

March 26th 2021 at 16:23

CBC ANNOUNCES TWO NEW ORIGINAL COMEDIES

CBC is announcing initial details for two new original half-hour comedy series featuring Kim’s Convenience stars Andrew Phung and Nicole Power - RUN THE BURBS and STRAYS - with both shows set to launch during the upcoming 2021-22 broadcast season.

March 24th 2021 at 18:04

CBC/Radio-Canada and the Canada Council for the Arts unveil Creation Accelerator projects

Eight projects will be produced and presented to Canadians on the public broadcaster’s digital platforms.

March 24th 2021 at 17:07

New to CBC Gem in April 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

March 22nd 2021 at 14:06

CBC SPORTS BRINGS EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2021 ISU WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS TO AUDIENCES ACROSS CANADA, MARCH 24–28

This week, CBC Sports is bringing the ISU WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021 to audiences across the country, offering more than 40 hours of exclusive Canadian coverage across broadcast and streaming platforms

March 22nd 2021 at 13:59

FOUR BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING PASTRY WEEK ON CBC’S THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Software Developer, Sheldon Lynn, 25, of Vancouver, BC crumbled under pressure exiting the tent following Pastry Week on THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Winnipeg, Manitoba’s Tanner Davies,was crust into the limelight earning the title of Star Baker.

March 16th 2021 at 14:55

Farm Crime Season 2 streaming on CBC Gem April 1

Big Cedar Films is thrilled to announce the return of the hugely popular series Farm Crime, premiering Thursday, April 1, on the free CBC Gem streaming service. Returning for a second season, the true-crime documentary genre once again gets a uniquely Canadian spin with a deep dive into the world of farming and agriculture.

March 15th 2021 at 2:26

FIVE BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING BOTANICAL WEEK ON CBC’S THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Business Operations Manager, Larry Harris, 53, of Edmonton, AB wished he could turn back thyme as he bid farewell to the judges, hosts and the remaining five bakers following Botanical Week on THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Milton, Ontario’s Raufikat Oyawoye showed off her green thumb, earning the title of Star Baker.

March 11th 2021 at 18:06

JOSHUA WHITEHEAD’S JONNY APPLESEED WINS THE 20TH EDITION OF CBC’S CANADA READS

Championed by Mohawk actor and filmmaker, Devery Jacobs, Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead defeated Francesca Ekwuyasi’s Butter Honey Pig Bread, defended by acclaimed chef, TV host and recording artist, Roger Mooking

March 11th 2021 at 13:43

WATTPAD STUDIOS AND CBC EXTEND CONTENT PARTNERSHIP AND ANNOUNCE FIRST DEVELOPMENT DEALS FOR TWO CBC GEM ORIGINAL SERIES

Wattpad and CBC are developing two original series, Near or Far and The Last Place to Hide for the CBC Gem streaming service

March 9th 2021 at 22:43

SIX BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING ITALIAN WEEK ON CBC’S THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Radio host and novelist, Dominike Audet, 42, of Québec, QC said arrivederci to the judges, hosts and remaining six bakers following Italian Week on THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Vancouver, BC’s Sheldon Lynn mastered the magnifico, earning the title of Star Baker.

March 9th 2021 at 19:02

Nominations Announced for The 2021 JUNO Awards

The nominees for The 50th Annual JUNO Awards were announced today by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) during a virtual presentation streamed live via CBCMusic.ca/junos

March 9th 2021 at 14:52

Nominations Announced for JUNO Fan Choice Presented by Freedom Mobile, with Voting on TikTok

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) is pleased to announce the nominees for JUNO Fan Choice Presented by Freedom Mobile. New this year, Freedom Mobile has signed on as a Lead Sponsor of The 50th Annual JUNO Awards and the new Presenting Partner of the JUNO Fan Choice Award

March 8th 2021 at 20:00

THE PRODUCERS OF KIM’S CONVENIENCE ANNOUNCE ACCLAIMED CBC COMEDY TO END WITH THE CURRENT SEASON

The producers of the award-winning series Kim’s Convenience today announced that the popular CBC comedy will come to an end in April after five seasons, with the series finale set for Tuesday, April 13 at 8 p.m. (8:30NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem.

March 1st 2021 at 3:24

CBC CONGRATULATES SCHITT’S CREEK ON HISTORIC GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD WINS FOR CANADA

CBC’s SCHITT’S CREEK has made Canada proud again with two wins at the 78th Golden Globe Awards tonight, including Best Musical or Comedy Series and Best Television Actress, Musical or Comedy Series for Catherine O’Hara.