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May 13th at 6:55

The Tragically Hip to release live album and CBC to air The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration Concert in full

Relive the night Canada stood still for the live broadcast of The Tragically Hip’s 2016 Man Machine Poem Kingston show, re-broadcasting and streaming commercial-free on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and CBC Music’s YouTube page.

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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.
April 28th 2016 at 13:43

SANDRA KLEINFELD TAKES ON NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING AT CBC

On Monday, May 2, Sandra Kleinfeld will take on the role of Senior Director of Documentary at CBC.
April 26th 2016 at 18:29

CBC WORKSHOP FOR DIVERSE CREATORS SPAWNS TWO DEVELOPMENT DEALS

The CBC is pleased to announce that its 2016 Development Workshop for Diverse Creators has resulted in two development deals.
April 19th 2016 at 12:50

2016 CBC SHORT STORY PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED

CBC Books, CBC's online home for literary content, together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts, Air Canada's enRoute magazine and The Banff Centre, are pleased to announce the winner of the 2016 CBC Short Story Prize.
April 13th 2016 at 13:50

2016 CBC SHORT STORY PRIZE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

CBC BOOKS, CBC's website devoted to books and authors, readers and writers, together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts, Air Canada's enRoute magazine and The Banff Centre, is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2016 CBC Short Story Prize.
March 31st 2016 at 16:21

CBC ANNOUNCES NEW SERIES AND RENEWED TITLES FOR 2016-2017

CBC today announced five new original programs to its 2016-17 lineup of Canadian hits, along with the renewal of another 10 returning titles.
March 29th 2016 at 14:26

CBC CELEBRATES HUGELY SUCCESSFUL SERIES DRAGONS' DEN WITH 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Hosted by fan favourite Jim Treliving, this special retrospective episode will feature Dragons past and present
March 29th 2016 at 14:00

CBC SPORTS HEADS TO BOSTON FOR EXCLUSIVE MULTIPLATFORM COVERAGE OF THE ISU WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS, MARCH 30-APRIL 3

CBC Sports will join the world's best figure skaters in Boston, MA, this week for exclusive live Canadian coverage of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships from Wednesday through Sunday