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December 10th 2025 at 7:00

Beloved Canadian children’s author Robert Munsch sits down with Adrienne Arsenault for a CBC News exclusive interview

The exclusive interview with Robert Munsch is now available on CBC News: The National’s YouTube Channel. The interview will be featured today on The National at 9 p.m. ET on CBC News Network and 10 p.m. (10:30 NT) local on CBC TV and CBC Gem.  

December 9th 2025 at 10:55

Ring in the New Year on CBC with This Hour Has 22 Minutes followed by a Live Cross-Canada Countdown

CBC is offering Canadians exclusive original specials on Wednesday, December 31 to kick off 2026 beginning at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem with This Hour Has 22 Minutes New Year's Eve Pregame Special, followed by a special Live Cross-Canada Countdown. 

December 9th 2025 at 6:45

CBC secures Worldwide Exclusive Interview with Penny Oleksiak

One of Canada’s most decorated Olympians opens up to CBC Sports’ Devin Heroux. Penny Oleksiak Speaks is now available on CBC News: The National’s YouTube channel and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. 

November 20th 2025 at 11:50

CBC sets Winter & Spring Premiere Dates before and after Milano Cortina 2026 for over 20 Original Canadian Series

Streaming and broadcast premiere dates for CBC's winter and spring 2026 slate of new and returning programming, including more than 20 original series from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers.

November 6th 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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.