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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.

February 28th 2021 at 23:59

SEVEN BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING COOKIE WEEK ON CBC’S THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Project scheduler and engineer, Oyaks Airende, 28, of Calgary, Alberta sadly met his batch, exiting the tent on this week’s episode of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, while Markham, Ontario’s Mahathi Mundluru proved to be one smart cookie, earning the title of Star Baker.

February 25th 2021 at 18:23

CBC TO OFFER FOUR ACCLAIMED DRAMAS THIS SPRING INCLUDING THE CANADIAN BROADCAST PREMIERES OF BBC LIMITED SERIES US AND AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS

CBC is bringing four acclaimed dramas to Canadian audiences on CBC TV and and CBC Gem this spring: VICTORIA (2017) on Monday, March 22; MISS SCARLET AND THE DUKE (2020) on Monday, March 29; US (2020) on Sunday, April 4; and THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS (2020) on Wednesday, April 14

February 25th 2021 at 1:14

New to CBC Gem in March 2021

CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 5000 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 750 documentaries, 400 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 120 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at cbcgem.ca, and on TV screens via Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire...

February 24th 2021 at 14:14

Canadian music legends The Tragically Hip to receive 2021 Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada at The 50th Annual JUNO Awards on CBC

The special award to be presented on the nationwide JUNO Award broadcast on May 16 live on all CBC platforms and around the world on cbcmusic.ca/junos TORONTO – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that 15-time JUNO Award-winning band and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, The Tragically Hip, will receive the 2021 Humanitarian Award Presented by Music Canada during The 50th annual JUNO Awards on CBC. The Tragically Hip’s timeless m...

February 22nd 2021 at 14:34

EIGHT BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING BREAD WEEK ON THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

Toronto, Ontario resident Anjali Helferty received some crumby news during Bread Week, as the 36-year-old became the second baker to leave the tent on Season 4 of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW. Meanwhile, Edmonton, Alberta’s Larry Harris was crowned Star Baker, rising above the rest.

February 18th 2021 at 16:24

CBC B.C. Releases New Podcast on Indigenous Identity

CBC British Columbia released an original podcast today, Pieces, exploring Indigenous identity with 19-year-old host Jeremy Ratt

February 18th 2021 at 15:14

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY MONITOR FALL 2020 DATA ANALYZES THE CONTINUOUS IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON CANADIAN MEDIA HABITS

MTM releases its new Sneak Peek Report highlighting SVODs, ad blockers, podcasting, Tiktok and more.

February 18th 2021 at 15:08

Canadians to connect through #PowerOfSport

Canadian Paralympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee, Own the Podium, and CBC Sports launch new initiative to share positive impact of sport on Canadian communities

February 14th 2021 at 17:58

NINE BAKERS REMAIN FOLLOWING CAKE WEEK ON THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW

During week one, the bakers were asked to create an individually designed Bundt Cake for the Signature Bake, a Valentine’s-themed Vertical Striped Cake for the Technical Challenge, and a three-tiered Cascade Mirror Glaze Cake for the Show Stopper. All 10 contestants proved that they were up to the challenge and prepared to take whisks, but ultimately the judges bid farewell to Bertie Diaz from Toronto, Ontario, while the honour of being named the first Star Baker of the season went to Calgary...

February 8th 2021 at 14:42

Catherine Tait in conversation with Reynolds Mastin at Prime Time Online 2021

Virtual fireside chat is one of three live events during CMPA’s flagship annual conference