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September 6th 2011 at 21:58

CBC Radio One's summer hit This is That joins returning favourites this fall

Exciting new seasons of Q, THE CURRENT, return of Day 6, plus special 75th anniversary programming Fall is the time to get back into the swing of things. So fall back into it with Canada's news, talk and entertainment network,...
August 31st 2011 at 16:38

CBC wins geminis for News, Documentary and Sports programming

The 26th Annual Gemini Awards got underway last night and CBC captured awards for excellence in news, documentary and sports programming. "These awards demonstrate the growing strength of our news teams, documentary units and CBC Sports," said Kirstine Stewart,...
August 31st 2011 at 13:30

Pop superstar Jordan Knight, R&B sensation Deborah Cox and renowned record executive Ron Fair to judge Canadian music hopefuls on CBC's Cover Me Canada

Showman and pop superstar Jordan Knight, renowned songstress Deborah Cox and star-maker and veteran producer Ron Fair will draw from their years of experience in all aspects of the music business as they offer advice to - and pronounce judgment upon - the COVER ME CANADA contenders.
August 30th 2011 at 21:22

Tom Green to host pre-Geminis livestream

Comic and actor Tom Green will bring Canadians backstage at the upcoming Gemini Awards, via the internet. Green is to host a live one-hour webcast, The Tom Green Room, that will use live celebrity interviews and comedy to showcase what goes...
August 30th 2011 at 21:15

26th Annual Gemini Awards presenter lineup loaded with homegrown heavyweights as the stars come out to play

The CBC and the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (ACCT) are pleased to announce the presenter line up for the 26th ANNUAL GEMINI AWARDS taking place on September 7, 2011 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)
August 25th 2011 at 19:46

New Twist Revealed as CBC Announces Battle of the Blades Season 3 Competitors

For the first time ever, a female hockey player will join the ranks of the NHL veterans and world-class figure skaters to compete in CBC's smash-hit live series...
August 23rd 2011 at 13:38

CBC'S Hockey Night in Canada Announces 2011-12 Season Schedule

The new season schedule is announced!
August 22nd 2011 at 21:21

CBC CELEBRATES 75 YEARS

75 years of exceptional programming.
August 21st 2011 at 19:37

CBC'S TOU.TV ATTRACTS 100,000 FACEBOOK FANS

TOU.TV - a dedicated digital audience.
August 19th 2011 at 3:21

SEASONED PRODUCER JOINS CBC'S ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Trevor Walton named executive director, commissioned and scripted programming.
August 19th 2011 at 3:12

CBC Television Receives More Than 150 2011 Gemini Award Nominations

CBC Television received ringing industry endorsement this morning for its continued contribution to quality Canadian programming, garnering more than 150 nominations...
July 11th 2011 at 20:49

CBC, CBCSPORTS.CA AND bold PRESENT EXCLUSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF THE CALGARY STAMPEDE

Coverage begins with the CBC News special: William and Kate at the Stampede Friday at 10 a.m. ETThe eyes of Canadians - and those of royal visitors William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - will be focused...
June 22nd 2011 at 20:47

CBC SCORES BIG REVENUE FOR THE CUP

Record Stanley Cup television audiences are producing record revenues for the CBC."This is the perfect storm from an audience point of view as far as the two competitors go," said Jack Tomik, general manager of CBC's The Revenue Group.Monday's Game...
June 20th 2011 at 20:47

CBC CELEBRATES WITH SCHNEIDERS

What is your quintessential summer tradition?The question driving Schneider's latest ad campaign and the kick-off to CBC's 75th anniversary celebration, with media done in house and creative done with Toronto-based John St., invites consumers to submit what makes their summer...
June 16th 2011 at 20:46

GAME 6 DELIVERS ANOTHER NEW RATINGS RECORD FOR CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA

An average audience of 6.6 million Canadians watched; Game reached 16.2 million CanadiansLast night's Game 6 delivered a new ratings record for CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, with an average audience of 6.6 million Canadians tuning in. That's the most-watched...
June 13th 2011 at 20:45

GAME 5 DELIVERS A NEW RATINGS RECORD FOR CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA

An average audience of 6.1 million Canadians watched the Canucks 1-0 win over the BruinsFriday's Game 5 delivered a new ratings record for CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA, with an average audience of 6.1 million Canadians tuning in. That's the most-watched...
June 11th 2011 at 20:44

ANOTHER TOUGH LOSS FOR CANUCKS; ANOTHER RATINGS BONANZA FOR CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA

An average audience of 5.3 million Canadians watched the Bruins down the Canucks 4-0Canadians can't get enough of this emotional Stanley Cup Final series, and continue to watch CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA in record numbers.An average audience of 5.3...
June 8th 2011 at 20:43

CBC's HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA HELP FUND UNVEILS RECIPIENTS FOR 2011

Funds will support development of hockey at the community level across CanadaCBC Sports announced today the 2011 recipients of theHockey Night in Canada Help Fund, created to help support local efforts to develop the sport of hockey and make it accessible...
June 7th 2011 at 20:43

CANCON DRIVES CBC TO SECOND PLACE

Remember when Avis challenged Hertz in car rentals by saying, "We're second. So we try harder"?Well Kirstine Stewart, EVP of CBC's English services also knows the limitations of her business, pitting a public broadcaster against market leader CTV and its...
June 5th 2011 at 20:41

STANLEY CUP FINAL SERIES CONTINUES TO DRAW RECORD AUDIENCES FOR CBC'S HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA

Saturday night's Game Two of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins was another blockbuster, drawing an average audience of 5.6 million viewers.  The audience peaked at 7.7 million near the end of regulation time."Vancouver...