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November 6th at 9:30

CBC Announces Award-Winning Journalist David Common as New Host of CBC Morning Live

Award-winning journalist and current Metro Morning host David Common will join CBC News’ national morning show as full-time host beginning on Monday, February 2, 2026. 

October 7th at 10:56

Farrah Merali Named Host Of CBC Radio’s Here And Now

CBC Toronto announced today award-winning CBC journalist Farrah Merali as the host of CBC Radio’s, HERE AND NOW, with her first day in the host chair on Tuesday, October 14. Connecting audiences to Toronto and the world with entertaining and engaging conversations, HERE AND NOW is heard weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m. ET on CBC Radio (99.1 FM) and live on the CBC News App.

September 24th at 12:31

CBC Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Special Programming on September 30

CBC is marking the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30 with an extensive lineup of Indigenous-led original programming showcasing First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences. 

September 18th at 12:30

CBC News Host Heather Hiscox to visit Four Cities This Fall on Morning Live Across Canada Tour

CBC Morning Live will embark on the MORNING LIVE ACROSS CANADA tour this fall, celebrating 20 years of Heather Hiscox as host ahead of her retirement, and exploring how Canada has evolved over those two decades.

September 5th at 12:55

Tara McCarthy, New Host of CBC Radio's Edmonton AM

Long-time traffic, weather and community reporter for Edmonton AM, Tara McCarthy, is taking on the new role of host of CBC Radio’s Edmonton AM starting today, Friday, September 5.

July 31st at 16:45

Mark Connolly, Host of CBC Radio's Edmonton AM, Announces Retirement

After an exceptional 37-year career with CBC, Edmonton AM host Mark Connolly has announced his retirement. His final broadcast on CBC Radio’s Edmonton morning show was today, Thursday, July 31

June 3rd at 22:30

Award-Winning Host of CBC Morning Live Heather Hiscox Announces Retirement

After 20 seasons at the helm of CBC News’ national morning show, award-winning journalist and veteran broadcaster Heather Hiscox has announced that she will retire this fall

April 29th at 21:57

CBC Marks Its Biggest Day Ever on Digital as Record-Breaking Audiences Tune In for Federal Election News

Canadians turned to CBC as polls closed across the country for news coverage of Canada’s 45th federal election on Monday, April 28, with close results across the country driving historic levels of engagement including CBC’s biggest day ever on digital platforms.

March 31st at 14:24

CBC News Announces Extensive “Canada Votes” Coverage of Canada’s 45th Federal Election Across All Platforms

With the federal election campaign underway, CBC is committed to helping Canadians understand what’s at stake as they contemplate where to place their vote. Leading up to election day on Monday, April 28, CBC News is providing extensive and in-depth reporting and analysis of the issues that matter most, across all platforms, with an emphasis on live and local coverage that reflects voters’ questions and concerns.

February 12th at 14:46

Ian Hanomansing to Host New CBC News Daily Primetime Program, Hanomansing Tonight, Live from the West Coast

CBC today announced that veteran broadcaster and award-winning journalist Ian Hanomansing will host a new CBC News daily primetime program rooted in Western Canada, HANOMANSING TONIGHT, live from CBC Vancouver beginning Tuesday, February 18.

February 5th at 18:46

Millions of Canadians Turn to CBC for Breaking News on U.S. Tariffs

CBC continues to step up and serve Canadians with the trusted news and information they need when it matters most, on all platforms.

February 4th at 20:54

CBC News Names Prasanna Rajagopalan the New Senior Managing Director for Ontario

CBC News today announced that Prasanna Rajagopalan has been appointed the new Senior Managing Director for CBC’s Ontario Region.

January 15th at 9:00

CBC Expands Local News Coverage in 22 Underserved Communities Across the Country

In an expansion of local and regional news to better serve more Canadians, CBC News today announced that it will hire up to 30 new permanent journalists in 22 communities across the country, including six locations in B.C., one location in the North, nine across the Prairies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, three in Ontario, and one location each in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

January 8th at 14:10

CBC News Series “Welcome to Canada” Explores the Views and Experiences of Newcomers

CBC News today launched WELCOME TO CANADA, a new exploratory series offering a timely and in-depth look at experiences and perspectives that are often underreported and underrepresented in ongoing conversations about immigration in this country.

January 7th at 18:21

CBC Announces Ioanna Roumeliotis As New Host Of The Fifth Estate

CBC today announced that award-winning journalist Ioanna Roumeliotis will join CBC News’ flagship investigative documentary program THE FIFTH ESTATE as full-time host alongside Mark Kelley and Steven D’Souza.

November 19th 2024 at 14:35

Award-Winning Journalist And Host Of The Fifth Estate Bob McKeown Announces Retirement

After 31 years hosting CBC’s flagship investigative program THE FIFTH ESTATE and a remarkable journalism career on both sides of the border, multiple award-winning investigative journalist and broadcast host Bob McKeown has announced that he will retire this fall.

September 19th 2024 at 14:31

CBC News and Radio-Canada Info recertified by Reporters Without Borders’ Journalism Trust Initiative

CBC/Radio-Canada today announced that the national public broadcaster’s news services have been recertified by the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI). In external audits by the Alliance for Audited Media, both CBC News and Radio-Canada Info fulfilled the JTI certification requirements.

March 28th 2024 at 14:00

CBC News: Igalaaq Available on Inuit TV Beginning April 3

CBC News and Inuit TV today announced a new partnership to support both broadcasters’ commitment to preserving and promoting Inuit languages through programming.

January 29th 2024 at 15:16

CBC NEWS LAUNCHES SEVEN LOCAL PODCASTS ACROSS CANADA

CBC has launched seven new podcasts from CBC News, spotlighting and celebrating diverse local communities from P.E.I. to Vancouver Island, and answering listeners' questions from across the country.

January 2nd 2024 at 15:18

SUSAN MARJETTI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT, BRODIE FENLON TO LEAD CBC NEWS AS GENERAL MANAGER AND EDITOR IN CHIEF

After almost 45 years in the media business including 35 years at CBC, Susan Marjetti has announced that she is retiring from her role as General Manager of CBC News