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January 9th at 17:48

CBC/Radio-Canada’s holiday campaigns raised millions of dollars for local food banks and charities

Throughout December, CBC/Radio-Canada partnered with local food banks and charities from coast to coast to coast to raise millions of dollars for people in need.

December 18th 2024 at 18:53

New to CBC Gem in January 2025

On December 31, audiences are invited to count down to 2025 with the 22 MINUTES NEW YEAR’S EVE PREGAME SPECIAL (8 p.m. local, 8:30 NT on CBC and CBC Gem), a satirical send-off to the year, and the live CBC News special CANADA LIVE! COUNTDOWN 2025 (8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT on CBC Gem and CBC News Network, 9 p.m local., 9:30 NT on CBC and CBC Radio) with Adrienne Arsenault and Jann Arden in Toronto and Ian Hanomansing and Ali Hassan in Vancouver, ringing in the new year in all time zones across the...

December 18th 2024 at 15:42

CBC And BBC World Service Unveil New True Crime Podcast The Con: Kaitlyn’S Baby

The lines between truth and deception blur in the BBC World Service and CBC’s new six-part true crime podcast KAITLYN’S BABY, launching on Tuesday, January 14

December 16th 2024 at 16:30

Martin Sheen, Ally Sheedy, Marie Avgeropoulos,Tony D’Angelo, and Katie Findlay to Guest Star in Season Two of CBC and The CW’s Hit Crime Series, WILD CARDS, from Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures and Piller/Segan

Martin Sheen (The West Wing), Ally Sheedy (Single Drunk Female), Marie Avgeropoulos (The 100), Katie Findlay (Man Seeking Woman), and NXT North American Champion Tony D’Angelo to guest star in season two of WILD CARDS

December 11th 2024 at 23:23

Ring In The New Year On Cbc With This Hour Has 22 Minutes Followed By A Live Countdown Special

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - Happy New Year! CBC today announced its original programming lineup for Tuesday, December 31, bringing together audiences from coast to coast to coast to kick off 2025 with laughter, community and surprises.

November 28th 2024 at 17:14

CBC/Radio-Canada Announces Broadcast And Streaming Schedule For The Professional Women’S Hockey League 2024-2025 Season

CBC/Radio-Canada today announced its broadcast and streaming schedule for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) 2024/2025 season, which will make a total of 23 games available to fans across Canada; 17 in English and six in French

November 27th 2024 at 16:05

CBC Announces Winter 2025 Streaming And Broadcast Premiere Dates For More Than 30 Series From Canadian Storytellers

CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its winter 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 30 original series from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country

November 26th 2024 at 18:56

New to CBC Gem in December 2024

Acclaimed international series include the exclusive Canadian premiere of THE GOLD (Dec. 1) starring Hugh Bonneville and Jack Lowden and inspired by the most audacious heist in British history; period drama A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW (Dec. 6), starring Ewan McGregor and based on the best-selling book by Amor Towles; and Season 3 of comedy BETTER THINGS (Dec. 6) starring Pamela Adlon and Mikey MadisonNew titles to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Dec. 3) include the exclusive Ca...

November 25th 2024 at 14:46

New Arctic Comedy North Of North To Premiere In Canada January 7 On CBC And APTN

CBC and APTN today announced that the highly anticipated new comedy series NORTH OF NORTH will premiere in Canada on CBC Gem, CBC TV, and APTN on Tuesday, January 7 with the first two episodes back-to-back, followed by weekly episodes

November 22nd 2024 at 22:25

Multi-Platinum Superstar and 15-Time JUNO Award Winner Michael Bublé to bring The 2025 JUNO Awards to Vancouver, live on CBC

Multi-Platinum Superstar and 15-Time JUNO Award Winner Michael Bublé to bring The 2025 JUNO Awards to Vancouver, live on CBC

November 21st 2024 at 13:00

Rachel Robb Wins The 2024 CBC Poetry 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 Rachel Robb of Toronto as the winner of the 2024 CBC Poetry Prize. Robb’s poem, Palimpsest County, was selected from more than 2,700 entries

November 19th 2024 at 23:49

CBC/Radio-Canada to provide more access to Canadian Youth Sports using Pixellot’s AI-Powered Cameras

CBC/Radio-Canada and Pixellot, the global pioneer of AI-driven sports video technology, today announced the expansion of a nationwide streaming site designed to enhance exposure of youth sports across Canada. This initiative will see the deployment of 300 Pixellot cameras across Canada, allowing youth athletes, including those in remote and underserved areas, to share their sporting moments with friends, family, their communities and more on a national platform. Registered users can access th...

November 14th 2024 at 19:12

Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) Announces Canadian Broadcast Partners For 2024-25 Season

NEW YORK AND TORONTO- The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) today announced a lineup of Canadian national broadcast partnerships which will provide fans with comprehensive live coverage of the 2024-25 season. TSN, RDS, and CBC/Radio-Canada will return as partners, while the PWHL welcomes Prime Video to the lineup, collectively delivering all 90 games of the upcoming regular-season, including exclusive French-language coverage of all 30 Montréal Victoire games

November 14th 2024 at 14:30

2024 CBC Poetry Prize Finalists Announced

Five finalists have been chosen from more than 2,700 entries from across the country.

November 12th 2024 at 14:39

CBC Expands Local And Regional News Coverage Across Canada

CBC today announced it is investing more in local and regional news coverage as part of its mandate to deliver trusted news to Canadians across the country. This investment follows the CRTC’s approval of Google’s plan to compensate Canadian news organizations for the use of their news content.

November 7th 2024 at 16:05

3.8 Million Canadians Tuned In To CBC News’ Live TV Coverage Of The U.S. Election, With Over 3 Million Unique Visitors

CBC was the number-one Canadian destination for live news coverage and results for the historic U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, November 5, keeping audiences in Canada up to date on the tightly contested race and offering them a homegrown perspective on the events unfolding south of the border.

November 7th 2024 at 14:53

CBC And Sphere Media Start Production On Menopause Comedy “Small Achievable Goals”

CBC and Sphere Media today announced that production is underway on new original comedy series SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS (8x30), co-created by and starring Meredith MacNeill and Jennifer Whalen. The series, which is currently filming in Toronto and Hamilton, will premiere in winter 2025 on CBC and CBC Gem

November 6th 2024 at 14:57

Watch Team Canada in Action at Billie Jean King Cup Finals and Davis Cup

On Wednesday, Tennis Canada confirmed that the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Finals and Davis Cup Final 8, held in Malaga, Spain, will be livestreamed by CBC Sports and broadcast live on TVA Sports in French. The Billie Jean King Cup Finals run from November 13 to 20, followed by the Davis Cup Final 8 from November 19 to 24

October 24th 2024 at 15:04

New to CBC Gem in November 2024

The 2024 GILLER PRIZE CEREMONY recognizes the best in Canadian fiction on November 18 at 9 p.m. ET on CBC GemAcclaimed international series include the exclusive Canadian premieres of Nordic romantic comedy ALL AND EVA (Nov. 1); UK comedy-drama series CHEATERS (Nov. 8) about an unlikely one-night stand; Danish drama FAMILIES LIKE OURS (Nov. 22) from Oscar-winning director Thomas Vinterberg; and SPENT (Nov. 29), a comedy based on the post-modelling career struggles of creator and star Michelle...

October 23rd 2024 at 13:50

This Hour Has 22 Minutes Joins the Campaign Trail for a One-Hour U.S. Election Comedy Special

CBC is bringing audiences in Canada a special double-length episode of THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES that will journey across the great American political divide to tell the story of the most consequential U.S. election of this generation, from a distinctly Canadian (and comedic) point of view.