Entertainment
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
February 4th 2021 at 16:59
CBC ANNOUNCES NEW SCRIPTED CONTENT TEAM TO LEAD DEDICATED DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION UNITS FOR COMEDY AND DRAMA
CBC today announced a new scripted content leadership team that will oversee separate development and production units for comedy and drama.
February 3rd 2021 at 21:24
CBC CONGRATULATES SCHITT’S CREEK ON HISTORIC FIVE GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS
CBC’s SCHITT’S CREEK has made Canada proud once again with five nominations for the 78th Golden Globe Awards including Best TV Musical or Comedy Series, marking the most Golden Globe nominations ever for a Canadian television program.
January 29th 2021 at 17:22
Statement regarding Trickster
We have had many conversations over the last few weeks with a view to continuing production on a second season of Trickster.
January 26th 2021 at 14:50
CBC AND BEING BLACK IN CANADA RECOGNIZE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY FEATURING THE STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF BLACK CANADIANS
CBC is celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH throughout February with a wide range of programming on all platforms featuring Black creators, storytellers and changemakers, curated and discoverable in one place on CBC’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA website
January 25th 2021 at 19:36
New to CBC Gem in February 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...
January 19th 2021 at 15:25
OBSIDIAN THEATRE AND CBC ANNOUNCE LINE-UP OF DIRECTORS & PERFORMERS FOR 21 BLACK FUTURES, PREMIERING ON CBC GEM IN FEBRUARY 2021
Obsidian Theatre and the CBC are unveiling the full line-up of directors and performers who have joined the first major project announced under Artistic Director Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, 21 BLACK FUTURES. First announced this past fall, 21 BLACK FUTURES is an anthology of 21 filmed monodramas, commissioned from 21 multigenerational Black playwrights across the country, directed by 21 Black directors and performed by 21 Black actors.
January 19th 2021 at 13:53
EXPECT THEATRE AND CBC PODCASTS ANNOUNCE A NEW SEASON OF PLAYME, LAUNCHING TODAY WITH MARCUS YOUSSEF AND JAMES LONG’S WINNERS AND LOSERS
Nine months since theatres closed due to COVID-19, and the arts world went online - EXPECT THEATRE and CBC PODCASTS today announced a new season of PlayME, the podcast series that turns the hottest Canadian plays into audio fiction. PlayME kicks off its extraordinary new season today with a lineup of plays that speak to these uncertain times, exploring themes such as privilege, connection, urban / rural divide and mental health.
January 18th 2021 at 14:06
CBC MUSIC EXPANDS PROGRAMMING WITH TWO NEW NATIONAL RADIO SHOWS FOCUSED ON THE DISCOVERY OF BLACK AND GLOBAL MUSIC, REFLECTING A WIDER RANGE OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS CANADA
CBC Music today announced two new national radio shows, THE BLOCK (February 1) and FREQUENCIES (February 2), which will bolster the discovery of Black and global music and artists, and serve a greater range of musical interests and communities across Canada.
January 14th 2021 at 15:36
ACTION-PACKED CBC KIDS PRESCHOOL SERIES “DINO RANCH” SADDLES UP FOR CBC AND CBC GEM DEBUT ON JANUARY 16
Filled with adventure and life-long friendships, the new CBC Kids original preschool series DINO RANCH will make its debut on Saturday, January 16 at 9 a.m. ET (9:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
January 14th 2021 at 13:59
CBC'S CANADA READS RETURNS IN MARCH FOR ITS LANDMARK 20TH EDITION, WITH THE THEME ‘ONE BOOK TO TRANSPORT US’
CBC’s great Canadian book debate, CANADA READS, returns for its 20th edition, Monday, March 8 through Thursday, March 11. Hosted by Ali Hassan, a panel of celebrity advocates will champion Canadian books that speak to the theme, “One Book to Transport Us.”
January 11th 2021 at 14:33
BAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT! TEN NEW AMATEUR BAKERS ENTER THE TENT FOR SEASON 4 OF THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, PREMIERING FEBRUARY 14 ON CBC AND CBC GEM
CBC today revealed the ten amateur bakers who will compete in the upcoming fourth season of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, premiering Sunday, February 14 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service.
December 22nd 2020 at 15:38
JOIN RICK MERCER IN SAYING GOODBYE TO 2020 WITH CBC’S COAST-TO-COAST-TO-COAST NEW YEAR’S EVE SPECIAL
This New Year’s Eve, join CBC and Rick Mercer to (finally) ring in 2021 with a national celebration that Canadians can enjoy from home. CANADA’S NEW YEAR’S EVE - A COUNTDOWN TO 2021 will broadcast on CBC TV and the free CBC Gem streaming service on Thursday, December 31 at 11 p.m. in every timezone.