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January 21st 2016 at 15:27

ENTERTAINMENT ONE LICENSES DAVID ATTENBOROUGH'S GREAT BARRIER REEF TO CBC IN CANADA

Entertainment One (eOne) is pleased to announce the iconic natural history series David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef (4x60) has been sold to CBC in Canada.
January 20th 2016 at 13:59

ADAM "EDGE" COPELAND, CLARA HUGHES, FARAH MOHAMED, BRUCE POON TIP AND VINAY VIRMANI ARE THE CELEBRITY PANELLISTS FOR CANADA READS 2016

This morning on q, CBC Radio One’s daily arts, culture and entertainment program, Shad announced the CANADA READS panellists and their chosen books.
January 14th 2016 at 19:24

DRAGONS' DEN PREPARES FOR 11TH SEASON AS AUDITION TOUR DATES ARE ANNOUNCED

Cross-country auditions begin Feb. 6, 2016 in Toronto
January 12th 2016 at 17:00

CBC GREENLIGHTS ANNE, A NEW ADAPTATION OF THE NOVEL ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

Created, written and executive-produced by 2016 Golden Globe Award-nominee Moira Walley-Beckett
January 11th 2016 at 16:30

ERICA JOHNSON TO REPORT FOR CBC NEWS INVESTIGATIVE SEGMENT "GO PUBLIC"

CBC News is pleased to announce Erica Johnson will be the new reporter for CBC News investigative news segment Go Public, beginning February 1, 2016.
January 5th 2016 at 15:55

ROSEMARY BARTON CONFIRMED AS PERMANENT HOST OF POWER AND POLITICS, CBC NEWS NETWORK'S #1 POLITICAL DAILY SHOW

CBC News is pleased to announce that Rosemary Barton (@rosiebarton) is named as the full-time host for CBC News Network's daily political show, POWER AND POLITICS.
December 17th 2015 at 18:40

CBC AND BANIJAY INTERNATIONAL SELECT FRANTIC FILMS' ANYTHING BUT AVERAGE AS FORMAT INCUBATOR PILOT

CBC and distributor Banijay International announce the commission of an original Canadian format as a result of the Format Incubator, an initiative launched at the 2015 Banff World Media Festival.
December 17th 2015 at 14:56

NEW TITLES AND RETURNING FAVOURITES HIGHLIGHT CBC-TV'S WINTER 2016 PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE

CBC-TV's winter programming lineup is filled with returning hit comedies, dramas and current affairs programs, as well as new titles filled with intrigue, suspense, and heart-warming moments
December 16th 2015 at 13:44

CBC BOOKS ANNOUNCES CANADA READS 2016 THEME, HOST AND LONGLIST

CBC Books announces the Canada Reads 2016 longlist of 15 books, diverse stories that take place across the country and around the globe, in imaginary lands and in the future.
December 15th 2015 at 14:01

THE SEARCH FOR CANADA'S FAVOURITE AMATEUR PIANO HERO RETURNS IN 2016

Pianists can submit their videos beginning January 11, 2016
December 11th 2015 at 17:00

CBC/RADIO-CANADA AND PETRO-CANADA PARTNER ON THE FIRST ANNUAL FACE EVENT IN SUPPORT OF CANADA'S FUTURE OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS

The first annual FACE Summit, a milestone event in the partnership between CBC/Radio-Canada and Petro-Canada, will take place Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13 in Toronto
December 11th 2015 at 14:38

LIVE FROM VANCOUVER AND KELOWNA, IT'S THE IRRELEVANT SHOW!

THE IRRELEVANT SHOW is making its first-ever trip to British Columbia to record all-new episodes of its national radio show
December 11th 2015 at 14:24

LIVE FROM ST. ALBERT AND SHERWOOD PARK, IT'S SEASON SIX OF THE IRRELEVANT SHOW!

CBC Radio One's award-winning comedy show, THE IRRELEVANT SHOW, is set to record two evenings of all-new sketches and songs in the Edmonton area: Fri, Feb. 5, 2016 in St. Albert, AB and Fri, Mar. 11, 2016 in Sherwood Park,...
December 4th 2015 at 19:38

ANOTHER RECORD-HIGH SHARE FOR CBC RADIO ONE THIS FALL WITH EVEN MORE REGIONAL MARKETS RANKING #1

Canadians are tuning into CBC Radio more than ever according to the fall diary results from Numeris (formerly BBM). CBC Radio One's strong fall ratings are reflected in another record-high share of 14.7% (up from 14.2% last fall). This is the largest Radio One share to date. The combined CBC Radio One and CBC Radio 2 share is the highest fall share ever at 18.1%.
December 3rd 2015 at 13:47

HOLIDAY LIKE YOU MEAN IT WITH CBC'S DECEMBER SCHEDULE FULL OF FESTIVE FAVOURITES

CBC will keep audiences in the festive spirit this December with a month full of holiday programming on CBC-TV, Radio One, Radio 2, CBCMusic.ca and CBC.ca
December 1st 2015 at 17:40

CBC ANNOUNCES ITS 2015 ANNUAL HOLIDAY CHARITY DRIVES

The CBC's plans for its 2015 regional holiday charity drives are set, with special events and holiday programming scheduled to roll out across Canada this December. CBC personalities and local talent will engage with Canadians through a wide range of events, including open houses, concerts, radiothons and sing­ins. The CBC's goal is to raise funds and collect foods and to create meaningful experiences that connect with Canadians in their local communities.
November 24th 2015 at 13:00

2015 CBC POETRY PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCED

CBC Books, CBC's online home for literary content, together with its partners -- the Canada Council for the Arts, Air Canada enRoute magazine and The Banff Centre -- are pleased to announce the winner of the 2015 CBC Poetry Prize.
November 23rd 2015 at 13:33

CBC DECLARES KATY WARREN OF ST. JOHN'S, NL WINNER OF CANADA'S SMARTEST PERSON

CBC's CANADA'S SMARTEST PERSON has crowned Katy Warren of St. John's, NL with the coveted title of Canada's Smartest Person. Katy emerged victorious after beating out the seven remaining finalists in a series of new and exciting challenges that tested six areas of intelligence in the epic two-hour finale on Sunday night. The 21-year-old is an engineering student at Memorial University in St. John's, NL.
November 19th 2015 at 21:19

WAB KINEW TO HOST CANADA READS 2015

This year’s theme is “one book to break barriers.” Panelists will debate books that change perspectives, challenge stereotypes and illuminate issues. Canada Reads will consider both fiction and nonfiction books.
November 17th 2015 at 19:07

2015 CBC POETRY 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 enRoute magazine and The Banff Centre, is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2015 CBC Poetry Prize.