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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.

October 17th 2024 at 12:39

CBC Kids and CBBC Original Series GANGNAM PROJECT Returning for Season 2

Lights, camera, K-pop! Canadian prodcos Pillango Productions and Academy Award® and Emmy Award® nominated Aircraft Pictures announced today that the coming-of-age, original series GANGNAM PROJECT (10x30) is set to return for a second dynamic, high-stakes season. The series, co-commissioned by CBC Kids and CBBC, recently wrapped production on Season 2 in Hamilton, Ont. and Seoul, South Korea.

October 16th 2024 at 12:44

CBC Gem to Offer the Exclusive Canadian Premieres of Danish Drama Families Like Ours, Nordic Comedy All and Eva

CBC Gem will offer the exclusive Canadian premieres of three acclaimed international series in November.

October 8th 2024 at 13:41

ABC and CBC/Radio-Canada Announce Collaboration on New Original Podcast About Norval Morrisseau and the Crime

National public broadcasters ABC and CBC/Radio-Canada announced today their collaboration on a new original podcast exploring the life of lauded Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau and how the shocking discovery of thousands of Morrisseau forgeries led to the biggest art crime investigation in Canada, threatening to undermine his legacy and raising larger questions about how Indigenous art is considered and valued.

October 1st 2024 at 14:30

CBC Launches New Fall 2024 Podcast Slate

CBC, the #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new fall slate of original podcasts, featuring new and timely investigations and in-depth looks at pop culture figures and events.

September 26th 2024 at 17:52

Presenters and Performers Announced for the Legacy Awards, Live on CBC and CBC Gem, September 29

SadBoi and Smiley to perform togetherFan Choice Digital Content Creator Award voting closes this Friday at 6 p.m. ETTORONTO, September 26, 2024 – Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, Scarborough, ON, natives and co-founders of The Black Academy, alongside CBC, Insight Productions, and Bay Mills Studios, today announced the performers and presenters for Sunday’s celebration. These artists join gold-medal winning athletes and previously announced award recipients Cameron Bailey, Kardinal Offisha...

September 26th 2024 at 14:23

Indigenous Screen Office, APTN, and CBC Announce Selected Projects for 2024-2025 Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators

CBC, APTN, and the Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) are excited to announce the selected applicants for the CBC-APTN Early Stage Scripted Development Program for Indigenous Creators in association with the ISO.

September 26th 2024 at 13:23

Aldona Dziedziejko Wins the 2024 CBC Nonfiction Prize

Dziedziejko wins the $6,000 grand prize and two-week writing residency for her essay, Ice Safety Chart: Fragments

September 25th 2024 at 17:58

New to CBC Gem in October 2024

CBC’s fall season continues with Season 8 of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (Oct. 6), featuring 10 new bakers from across the country; the 50th anniversary season of flagship investigative program THE FIFTH ESTATE (Oct. 11); Season 52 of consumer watchdog show MARKETPLACE (Oct. 11); and Season 10 of STILL STANDING (Oct. 8) with host Jonny Harris, kicking off in Rama, Ontario Acclaimed series from around the world include the exclusive Canadian premieres of JOAN (Oct. 11), starring S...

September 24th 2024 at 17:01

Production Underway in British Columbia on Season 2 of Allegiance, CBC’s Most Watched New Series of 2023-24

Lark Productions and CBC today announced that Season 2 of police drama ALLEGIANCE is currently shooting across BC’s Lower Mainland through December 5, 2024.

September 24th 2024 at 14:31

CBC EXPANDS FAST PORTFOLIO WITH NEW HEARTLAND AND MURDOCH MYSTERIES CHANNELS, NOW STREAMING ON CBC GEM

CBC today announced the expansion of its free ad-supported streaming portfolio with the launch of two new entertainment channels. CBC’s HEARTLAND and MURDOCH MYSTERIES channels feature 17 seasons each of the popular and long-running Canadian series, available now on CBC Gem and launching on connected TV platforms in the coming months.

September 23rd 2024 at 14:50

CBC HONOURS NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION WITH SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ON SEPTEMBER 30

CBC is marking the fourth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30 with an extensive lineup of Indigenous-led original programming showcasing First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences across CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC News streaming channels, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBC Music and CBC Listen.

September 19th 2024 at 17:39

CAMERON BAILEY TO RECEIVE THE VISIONARY AWARD FROM THE BLACK ACADEMY AT THE LEGACY AWARDS, LIVE ON CBC AND CBC GEM, SEPTEMBER 29

Hosted by Adrian Holmes, The Legacy Awards broadcasts live on CBC and CBC Gem on Sunday, September 29 at 8 p.m. (9 p.m. AT/9:30 p.m. NT).

September 19th 2024 at 11:57

CBC GEM TO OFFER THE EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN PREMIERES OF UK DRAMA JOAN STARRING SOPHIE TURNER AND AUSTRALIAN COMEDY AUSTIN STARRING MICHAEL THEO IN OCTOBER

CBC Gem will offer the exclusive Canadian premieres of two premium international series next month.

September 19th 2024 at 8:20

2024 CBC NONFICTION PRIZE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Five finalists have been chosen from more than 1400 entries from across the country

September 17th 2024 at 12:32

APTN, CBC/RADIO-CANADA AND NCTR TO HOST "REMEMBERING THE CHILDREN: NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION" SEPTEMBER 30 ON PARLIAMENT HILL

APTN, CBC/Radio-Canada, and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see the three partners working collaboratively on the annual production of the national commemorative gathering, Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation