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January 26th at 12:50

Dragons’ Den Full Circle finale event to close milestone Season 20, airing February 26 and March 5 on CBC and CBC Gem

CBC’s hit series Dragons’ Den will mark its milestone 20th season with a two-episode, Full Circle finale event on Thursday, February 26 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) and Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. 

Entertainment

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 18th 2021 at 17:37

CBC LAUNCHES CANADA LISTENS, A NEW COMPANION TO CANADA READS, IN SEARCH OF THE ONE ALBUM CANADIANS NEED TO HEAR

CBC today announced CANADA LISTENS, a new debate series modelled after the popular, long-running CANADA READS format, with a music twist
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