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August 31st 2015 at 17:08

CBCMUSIC.CA AND RETURN-IT.CA -- BC'S BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING STEWARD -- TEAM UP WITH LOCAL MUSI

 Three bands from British Columbia compete to create instruments from empty beverage containers for charity CBCMusic.ca and Return-It (British Columbia's beverage container recycling steward) have teamed up for CBCMusic.ca presents: Green Tracks, a challenge to three British Columbia-based bands: Hey Ocean!, Shred...
August 28th 2015 at 16:16

CBC'S ELECTION COVERAGE RAMPS UP: POWER AND POLITICS ADDS NEW SUNDAY PROGRAM FOCUSED ON FEDERAL ELECTION

From Aug. 30 until Oct. 18, POWER AND POLITICS will air an extra program on Sundays that focuses exclusively on the 2015 federal election, providing coverage right up to the night before Election Day.
August 27th 2015 at 18:21

CBC PRESENTS STRATFORD FESTIVAL HD PRODUCTIONS OF KING LEAR, ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA AND KING JOHN

The Stratford Festival comes to CBC-TV this September with spectacular performances of King Lear, Antony and Cleopatra and King John, captured live in HD and presented uninterrupted. These productions are the first in the Stratford Festival HD initiative, which...
August 26th 2015 at 13:28

CBC TO HOST "NERDING OUT" NERD NITE TORONTO'S FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 30

CBC Toronto announced today it has partnered with Nerd Nite Toronto to host its fifth anniversary event, Nerding Out, next month
August 24th 2015 at 15:39

CBC'S SMALL-TOWN HIT STILL STANDING RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON

Host Jonny Harris returns to take Canadians on a heart-warming and hilarious journey through Canada's small towns Towns can apply or be nominated for the second season online at cbc.ca/stillstanding CBC's summer hit about small towns with a lot...
August 19th 2015 at 15:00

CBC HAS LIVE COVERAGE AS THE WORLD'S TOP ATHLETES COMPETE AT THE IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, AUGUST 22-30

CBC's coverage of the best high-performance amateur athletics will continue over the next two weeks with the IAAF World Championships from Beijing, China
August 13th 2015 at 20:51

THE TALENTED PERSONALITY JESSI CRUICKSHANK TO HOST THE 2015 CCMA AWARDS SHOW ON CBC-TV AND CMT (CANADA)

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) and broadcast partners CBC and CMT are thrilled to announce Canadian television personalityJessi Cruickshank as the host of this year’s CCMA Awards Show.
August 12th 2015 at 14:34

CBC IS HOME TO THE ROGERS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND, AUGUST 15 AND 16 ON CBC-TV AND CBCSPORTS.CA

The eyes of the tennis world are on Toronto and Montreal this week with the top players from the WTA and ATP tours competing at the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank and CBC will have all of the championship action on August 15 and 16
August 7th 2015 at 13:41

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 2015 CBC MASSEY LECTURES BY ACCLAIMED HISTORIAN MARGARET MACMILLAN

The 2015 CBC Massey Lectures - History's People: Personalities and the Past - will air on CBC Radio One's Ideas from November 2 to November 6 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT)In this year's CBC Massey Lectures, History's People: Personalities...
August 4th 2015 at 16:02

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM CBC: CHRISTOPHER HYNDMAN

It is with profound sadness that we share the news Christopher Hyndman died early this morning. Chris was the co-host of CBC's lifestyle show, Steven and Chris. We extend our deepest sympathies to Steven, family, friends, colleagues and his many fans at this most difficult time; our thoughts are with them all.
July 23rd 2015 at 15:05

CBC VANCOUVER'S MUSICAL NOONERS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27 - JULY 31

Featuring Shred Kelly, Keith Bennett, David Sinclair, Robyn & Ryleigh, Murray Porter and TangaVANCOUVER, British Columbia - For the sixth year, CBC Vancouver's Musical Nooners continue to bring the sounds of summer to the CBC plaza. With live concerts featuring...
July 22nd 2015 at 12:22

Government of Canada Teams up with CBCMusic.ca, Serena Ryder and Sennheiser for the Quietest. Concer

*French version to followFundy National Park to host Juno Award-Winning artist Serena Ryder The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced that Parks Canada's second Quietest. Concert. Ever. - a free and...
July 13th 2015 at 15:00

KIDS' CBC DAYS RETURN BIGGER THAN BEFORE WITH TWO DAYS OF FAMILY FUN EVENTS ON JULY 29 & 30 IN TORON

#KIDSCBCDAYS features free family-friendly entertainment including live stage performances, appearances by fan-favourite characters, interactive activities, giveaways and more! The ultimate free family event of the summer, Kids' CBC Days, is back and bigger than ever. Pre-schoolers, school-age kids, parents, caregivers,...
July 9th 2015 at 13:21

CBC RADIO ONE LAUNCHES 88.7FM IN TILLSONBURG, ONTARIO

CBC has announced FM Radio One coverage improvement in the Tillsonburg, Ontario area starting on Thursday, July 9 on 88.7 FM. The new frequency will serve more than 50,000 English-speaking Canadians in the region, providing them with CBC's Radio One...
June 30th 2015 at 19:28

SUSAN MARJETTI APPOINTED AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RADIO AND AUDIO

Award-winning journalist and programmer Susan Marjetti has been appointed to the role of executive director of radio and audio for the CBC
June 30th 2015 at 13:25

DAILY COVERAGE OF THE CALGARY STAMPEDE BEGINS FRIDAY, JULY 3 ON CBC-TV AND CBCSPORTS.CA

The foot-stomping, heart-pounding action of The Calgary Stampede returns to CBC this week with live daily coverage presented by GMC on CBC-TV and cbcsports.ca
June 29th 2015 at 18:20

KIESZA, MAGIC!, GORD BAMFORD, MARC DUPRÉ, KARIM OUELLET AND OTHERS CELEBRATE CANADA DAY ON CBC/RADIO-CANADA WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM PARLIAMENT HILL ON JULY 1

Celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday live from Parliament Hill with Chief Correspondent of CBC News,Peter Mansbridge, beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET on CBC TV, CBC News Network and CBCNews.ca.
June 23rd 2015 at 19:07

CBC VANCOUVER'S MUSIC NOONERS KICK OFF THE SUMMER

The free outdoor concert series returns July 3 with Jim Byrnes and The Sojourners VANCOUVER, British Columbia - CBC Vancouver's free summer-long concert series, Musical Nooners, returns to the outdoor stage at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre on Friday,...
June 23rd 2015 at 15:26

CBC RADIO ONE ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING NEW LINEUP FOR THE 2015 SUMMER SEASON

CBC Radio One has an exciting lineup of new programs for the 2015 summer season that deliver the level of excellence that listeners expect from CBC, while bringing new diverse voices, stories, worlds and experiences. The new summer season begins...
June 23rd 2015 at 14:24

CBC RADIO ONE WINS 25 NEW YORK FESTIVALS AWARDS

CBC Radio One has been recognized tonight with 25 New York Festivals awards at a ceremony held in New York City.