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August 16th 2016 at 18:15

ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER ANNA PAQUIN TO STAR IN CBC AND NETFLIX MINISERIES ALIAS GRACE

Halfire Entertainment, CBC and Netflix today announced that Academy Award-winning Canadian-born actress Anna Paquin ( True Blood, Roots) has signed on to play Nancy Montgomery in the screen adaptation of Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace.

August 15th 2016 at 18:20

Tom Power Named New Host of q

CBC Radio One today announced that Tom Power, current host of Radio 2 Morning on CBC Radio 2, has been named the new host of q.

July 28th 2016 at 19:07

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2016 CBC MASSEY LECTURES

Discounted early bird tickets go on sale today for the 2016 Massey Lectures in Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Halifax and Toronto.

July 27th 2016 at 19:10

STEVE ARMITAGE STEPS DOWN FROM CBC/RADIO-CANADA'S RIO 2016 BROADCAST TEAM DUE TO HEALTH ISSUE

Heart condition will prevent Armitage from travelling to Rio as a member of CBC's broadcast team

July 25th 2016 at 19:17

DUNCAN McCUE NAMED NEW HOST OF CBC'S CROSS COUNTRY CHECKUP

CBC Radio One today announced that CBC News correspondent Duncan McCue has been named the new host of CROSS COUNTRY CHECKUP, beginning Sunday, August 7.

July 20th 2016 at 19:21

JESSI CRUICKSHANK AND STEVEN SABADOS TEAM UP WITH TWO ADDITIONAL HOSTS FOR CBC'S NEW DAYTIME PROGRAM, THE GOODS

ANDREA BAIN AND SHAHIR MASSOUD JOIN THE DAYTIME TEAM // THE GOODS airs Mondays to Fridays at 2 p.m. (2:30 NT) on CBC, beginning October 3

July 19th 2016 at 15:13

CBC RENEWS ACCLAIMED ORIGINAL SERIES STILL STANDING AND BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW

CBC today announced the renewal of its acclaimed original series STILL STANDING and BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW.

June 29th 2016 at 15:48

CBC/Radio-Canada Announces Partnership Opportunities For 2017 Content Initiatives

CBC/Radio-Canada is putting the national public broadcaster at the heart of Canada's 150th celebrations, helping inspire our nation to define itself for a new century.

June 21st 2016 at 15:51

CBC RADIO ONE ROLLS OUT FRESH SUMMER PROGRAMMING INCLUDING NEW SHOW FOR SOOK-YIN LEE

​CBC Radio One kicks off the summer with fresh, new on-air and digital programming, including SLEEPOVER, the eagerly anticipated new show from

June 13th 2016 at 15:10

CBC SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES FEMALE DIRECTORS

CBC today announced its commitment to increase the number of women directing CBC scripted television series, with women making up half or more of all directors or directing 50 percent or more of all episodes on upcoming seasons of

June 1st 2016 at 10:00

CBC ANNOUNCES ALL-STAR ROSTER OF EXPERT COMMENTATORS AND ANALYSTS FOR ITS COVERAGE OF THE RIO 2016 O

CBC today announced its expert team of commentators and analysts who will bring the stories of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to Canadian audiences as part of the network's coverage in August

May 26th 2016 at 15:30

CBC ANNOUNCES 2016-17 SEASON ANCHORED BY DISTINCTLY CANADIAN CONTENT

CBC, the number-one media brand in Canada*, today announced its 2016-17 fall and winter season, featuring a uniquely Canadian slate of new and returning original drama, comedy, factual, news, documentary, sports, arts and digital content from diverse voices and perspectives.

May 19th 2016 at 16:07

CANADA'S SMARTEST PERSON NATIONWIDE CASTING NOW OPEN

A new hunt is on for CANADA'S SMARTEST PERSON as CBC's hit competition series returns for its third season.

May 18th 2016 at 16:00

CBC TELEVISION REVEALS ITS 2016 SUMMER SCHEDULE WITH FIVE NEW PRIMETIME SERIES, RETURNING HITS

CBC Television today unveiled its summer 2016 schedule with five new series, returning home-grown hits and comprehensive coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

May 17th 2016 at 14:00

KICK-OFF SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON WITH CBC MUSIC FESTIVAL AT TD ECHO BEACH ON MAY 28

The CBC Music Festival is just around the corner, taking place on Saturday, May 28 at TD Echo Beach. Starting today, concert-goers can update or download the CBC Music Festival app available for Apple or Android devices, which highlights everything attendees need to know, including set times, vendors and activities.

May 16th 2016 at 13:00

CBC RADIO ONE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW SHOWS

CBC Radio One is pleased to announce two new original programs that will go to air later this month. OUT IN THE OPEN with Piya Chattopadhyay launches on Saturday, May 28, and THE CANDY PALMATER SHOW launches on Monday, May 30.

May 10th 2016 at 13:36

KIDS' CBC GREENLIGHTS WANDERING WENDA BASED ON BEST-SELLING AUTHOR MARGARET ATWOOD'S CHILDREN'S BOOK

Kids' CBC today announced that new animated series WANDERING WENDA (26x8) from Breakthrough Entertainment has been greenlit.

May 6th 2016 at 15:30

CBC ENTERS THE WORLD OF SHORT-FORM DIGITAL DOCUMENTARIES WITH CBC DOCS: SHORT DOCS

CBC Docs has launched its first foray into the realm of short-form digital documentaries with CBC Docs: Short Docs at cbc.ca/shortdocs, a destination dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging filmmakers

May 2nd 2016 at 15:00

CBC RADIO ONE'S DNTO SAYS GOODBYE

After 22 years on the air, CBC Radio One's DNTO (Definitely Not The Opera) will be airing its final episode on Saturday May 14.

May 2nd 2016 at 13:00

CBC PILOT TRANSCRIPT PROJECT MAKES CANADIAN PUBLIC RADIO ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE AND DIVERSE AUDIENCE

CBC is pleased to share details of its ongoing project to make public radio accessible to a wide and diverse range of Canadians.