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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

September 16th 2024 at 14:51

PRODUCTION NOW UNDERWAY ON THE THIRD SEASON OF CBC ANTHOLOGY SERIES PLAN B FROM KOTV, STARRING CAROLINA BARTCZAK, ARNOLD PINNOCK AND ENNIS ESMER

CBC and KOTV today announced that production is now underway in Montreal on a third season of the time-bending anthology drama series PLAN B (6x60).

September 10th 2024 at 13:49

TEN NEW AMATEUR BAKERS RISE TO THE CHALLENGE ON SEASON 8 OF THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, PREMIERING OCTOBER 6 ON CBC GEM AND CBC TV

Alan Shane Lewis and Ann Pornel return as hosts, alongside judges Bruno Feldeisen and Kyla Kennaley

September 5th 2024 at 14:10

CBC SPORTS TO PROVIDE STREAMING COVERAGE OF TEAM CANADA’S 2024 DAVIS CUP GROUP STAGE CAMPAIGN

Fans can watch ties against Argentina, Finland and Great Britain for free on CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca, the CBC Sports app and CBC Sports’ official YouTube channel

September 4th 2024 at 16:37

INTERNATIONAL HIP HOP SUPERSTAR KARDINAL OFFISHALL AND THEATRE VANGUARD WEYNI MENGESHA TO BE HONOURED BY THE BLACK ACADEMY AT THE LEGACY AWARDS, LIVE ON SEPTEMBER 29, ON CBC AND CBC GEM

Soulpepper Theatre Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha and international hip hop legend Kardinal Offishall will be honoured at the 2024 Legacy Awards

September 4th 2024 at 13:28

CBC/Radio-Canada Celebrates Canadian Storytellers at TIFF

CBC/Radio-Canada proudly highlights its ongoing commitment to Canadian creators and filmmakers with the following 13 titles selected to premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF 2024), including one Gala Presentation, three Special Presentations and one film in TIFF's competitive Platform Programme, which showcases bold directorial voices.

September 4th 2024 at 3:23

NEW DOCUSERIES PAID IN FULL: THE BATTLE FOR BLACK MUSIC, EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF RACIAL INJUSTICE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 21 ON CBC GEM AND BBC TWO

NEW DOCUSERIES PAID IN FULL: THE BATTLE FOR BLACK MUSIC, EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF RACIAL INJUSTICE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 21 ON CBC GEM AND BBC TWO September 4, 2024 - From executive producers Idris and Sabrina Elba, alongside Greg Sanderson of Supercollider and Julie Bristow of Catalyst, for national public broadcasters CBC and BBC, a new three-part documentary series PAID IN FULL: THE BATTLE FOR BLACK MUSIC explores t...

August 29th 2024 at 12:09

CBC SASKATCHEWAN ANNOUNCES NEW HOSTS AND A REFRESHED RADIO SHOW

CBC Saskatchewan is pleased to share several announcements. Stephanie Massicotte is the new host of CBC Radio One’s show Saskatoon Morning. She will step into the hosting chair starting on September 3, 2024. A fixture in Saskatoon’s media landscape for over a decade, Stephanie is a familiar face to many. She co-hosted and anchored CTV Morning Live for years. You also could find her in the community reporting on live events and delivering breaking news. "Stephanie has a dee...

August 27th 2024 at 17:02

New to CBC Gem in September 2024

CBC Gem will provide live daily coverage of the PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES from August 28 through September 8 CBC’s fall season kicks off with THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 5 (Sept. 6), featuring 12 emerging Canadian comedians; YOU CAN’T ASK THAT Season 3 (Sept. 13), providing a platform for disabled Canadians to tell their stories; long-running satirical sketch comedy series THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES Season 32 (Sept. 17); THE PASSIONATE EYE, premiering with 2024 Hot Docs Aud...

August 27th 2024 at 12:56

CBC ANNOUNCES NEW LITERARY PROGRAM BOOKENDS WITH MATTEA ROACH, PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 8 ON CBC RADIO AND CBC LISTEN

When the book ends, the conversation begins. CBC today announced the new one-hour national literary program BOOKENDS WITH MATTEA ROACH, premiering on Sunday, September 8.

August 26th 2024 at 12:40

CBC MUSIC ANNOUNCES SEARCHLIGHT 2024 WINNER

CBC today announced alt-pop, singer-songwriter Maggie Andrew from Waverley, Nova Scotia as the Grand Prize winner of CBC MUSIC’S SEARCHLIGHT 2024 contest. Artists in every province and territory submitted an application including an original song for consideration and the panel of judges awarded the top spot to Maggie Andrew.

August 22nd 2024 at 16:45

THE CANADIAN FILM CENTRE ANNOUNCES THE 2024 CBC ACTORS CONSERVATORY COHORT

Eight remarkable actors join this pivotal program

August 21st 2024 at 15:08

CBC SETS FALL 2024 STREAMING AND BROADCAST PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW AND RETURNING ORIGINAL SERIES ON CBC GEM AND CBC TV

CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2024 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 20 original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country.

August 14th 2024 at 13:49

TANYA TALAGA’S THE KNOWING COMING TO SHELVES, SCREENS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS CANADA THIS FALL

Makwa Creative, HarperCollinsCanada and CBC bring Tanya Talaga’s deeply personal and piercing story, THE KNOWING, to audiences everywhere this fall.

August 12th 2024 at 20:33

7 IN 10 CANADIANS TUNE IN FOR PARIS 2024

7 in 10 Canadians (27 million) tuned into the extensive television coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 broadcast by CBC/Radio-Canada and its partners over 17 days, with record-breaking audiences also coming to digital platforms, demonstrating the enduring appeal and relevance of the Olympic Games in Canada.

August 7th 2024 at 13:21

3.4 MILLION CANADIANS TUNED IN TO CHEER ON TEAM CANADA WOMEN’S SOCCER IN THE QUARTERFINAL, MAKING IT CANADA’S MOST-WATCHED MOMENT OF PARIS 2024 TO DATE

The second weekend of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 offered nonstop action from the field and pool, with audiences across the country tuning in on Saturday to cheer on Team Canada women’s soccer in their quarterfinal match against Germany.

August 1st 2024 at 13:57

THE BLACK ACADEMY AND CBC SET THE 2024 LEGACY AWARDS FOR SEPTEMBER 29 WITH HOST ADRIAN HOLMES, LIVE ON CBC AND CBC GEM

Award-winning actor Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air) is set to anchor the third edition of The Black Academy’s award show, The Legacy Awards.