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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.

July 31st 2024 at 17:23

SOCAN Foundation and CBC Announce Inaugural Indigenous Music Residency

Applications open for six First Nations, Inuit, and Métis music creators to participate in four-week immersive program in Toronto

July 29th 2024 at 14:14

New to CBC Gem in August 2024

Daily live coverage of the OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 continues on CBC Gem including the Closing Ceremony on August 11 and the PARALYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 kick off on August 28 New CBC/Radio-Canada original series streaming this month include Season 2 of CBC time-travel anthology drama PLAN B (August 11) starring Vinessa Antoine and Season 3 of Radio-Canada crime comedy/drama C'EST COMME ÇA QUE JE T'AIME (HAPPILY MARRIED) (August 23) Canadian Screen Award-winning CBC Films...

July 27th 2024 at 21:55

13.3 Million Viewers in Canada Tune In for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

One in three Canadians (more than 13.3 million viewers) watched at least part of CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Opening Ceremony on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners

July 25th 2024 at 14:07

CBC Announces Participants of Second Year of AccessCBC Program for Creators With a Disability

CBC today announced the participants of the second year of AccessCBC: A CBC Initiative for Creators with a Disability, a national program that provides pre-development training, mentorship and financing support for Deaf and disabled creators.

July 24th 2024 at 10:30

CBC Renews Unscripted Paranormal Comedy Ghosting With Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan for a Second Season

CBC today announced a second season of the unscripted paranormal comedy series GHOSTING WITH LUKE HUTCHIE AND MATTHEW FINLAN (8x30) from Blue Ant Studios in association with Luke Hutchie Productions. Currently in production, the new season sees Hutchie (EZRA) and Finlan (Orphan: First Kill, EZRA) take the show on the road, expanding their quest cross-country to explore some of Canada’s most haunted places.

July 23rd 2024 at 13:41

Award-Winning Canadian Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Joins the Cast of CBC Original Hit Series Murdoch Mysteries

Shaftesbury and CBC announced today that award-winning, Canadian actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Kim’s Convenience, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Mandalorian) will join the cast of the CBC original hit series MURDOCH MYSTERIES as the series commences production on its 18th season in Toronto.

July 18th 2024 at 15:00

CBC Offers Audiences Across Canada New Olympic-Themed Content on Multiple Platforms for Paris 2024

CBC is ensuring Canadians have everything they need to cheer on Team Canada whenever and however they choose

July 12th 2024 at 15:00

NPR’s EMBEDDED and CBC Tackle Sex Testing in Elite Sports With TESTED Podcast

What does it mean for a woman to have an “unfair advantage” in sports? A new limited series from NPR’s Embedded and CBC explores the surprising, 100-year history of sex testing in elite sports ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games.

July 9th 2024 at 17:54

Polaris Music Prize and CBC Music’s Signature “The Ten” Radio Special Series Is Back for Short List Summer

For the fourth straight season, CBC Music, the presenting partner of the Polaris Music Prize, will launch its signature Short List Summer programming to showcase the 10 nominated albums on the 2024 Polaris Short List, which will be revealed July 11 on CBC Music.