11 hours ago
CBC Unveils New Slate Showcasing Canadian Storytelling and Stars including Samantha Bee, Sarah Podemski and P.K. Subban
From hockey and hospitals to the Wild West and the world of international diplomacy and espionage, CBC’s new original Canadian greenlights include drama series Junior inspired by P.K. Subban's junior hockey experience and comedy The Ambassador starring Samantha Bee.
4 days ago
New to CBC Gem in June
In June, new titles join the Indigenous Stories Collection, including documentary Channel Original Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, from Shane Belcourt and Tanya Talaga, and roundtable series Rematriate the Lens; and the Watch With Pride Collection, including CBC Arts' interview series Here & Queer.
May 14th at 5:50
CBC, ABC and BBC Partner to Revive Beloved Audio Series Short Cuts
National public broadcasters CBC, ABC and the BBC today announced that they are joining forces to bring back the beloved audio short-form documentary series Short Cuts as a podcast and radio series, with the original host, British comedian Josie Long, and produced by the creators of the series, U.K. radio production company Falling Tree Productions.
May 13th at 6:55
The Tragically Hip to release live album and CBC to air The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration Concert in full
Relive the night Canada stood still for the live broadcast of The Tragically Hip’s 2016 Man Machine Poem Kingston show, re-broadcasting and streaming commercial-free on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. local time on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and CBC Music’s YouTube page.
May 7th at 15:45
CBC to Increase Investment in Documentary Storytelling and Launch New FAST Channel this Fall
CBC, the largest commissioner of documentaries in Canada, today announced it will increase its investment in documentary storytelling by $7 million and launch a free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel this fall, dedicated to documentary programming.
May 7th at 8:50
Larah Luna of Vancouver wins the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize
Larah Luna of Vancouver is the winner of the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize. Luna’s story, A Season of Crows, was selected from nearly 3,000 entries.
May 5th at 13:00
CEBL and CBC Sports Unveil Broadcast Team for 2026 Season
Today, the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in partnership with CBC Sports, unveiled an energetic and experienced broadcast team that blends veteran voices, former players and emerging talent from across Canada. This group will deliver compelling, courtside and studio coverage to audiences nationwide on CBC and CBC Gem beginning Saturday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. MT) in Edmonton as the Stingers host the Winnipeg Sea Bears to open the league’s eighth season.
May 4th at 11:05
Son of a Critch Gets Ready to Graduate as Cameras Roll on the Final Season of the Coming-of-Age Comedy
As production begins on Season 5 of Son of a Critch (12x30), co-creator, executive producer and star Mark Critch announced today that the upcoming season will be the series’ last.
April 30th at 9:45
2026 CBC Short Story Prize Finalists Announced
CBC Books, CBC’s online home for literary content, together with its partners the Canada Council for the Arts and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, have announced the finalists for the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize.
April 23rd at 13:00
CEBL and CBC Sports release 2026 Season Broadcast and Streaming Schedule
Beginning May 9, CBC Sports will live stream every game of the 2026 CEBL season on the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca and CBC Sports YouTube channel. Additionally, six regular season matchups, the Conference Finals and the best-of-three CEBL Finals will be broadcast nationally on CBC TV.
April 23rd at 11:29
CBC and BBC Northern Ireland Greenlight New Romantic Comedy Series Committed, Starring Dustin Milligan and Diona Doherty
CBC and BBC Northern Ireland today announced the greenlight of new original comedy series Committed (10x30), starring Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek, Hot Frosty) and Diona Doherty (Derry Girls, Blue Lights).
April 21st at 10:40
New to CBC Gem in May 2026
Highlights of programs new to CBC Gem this May include the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, hosted by Andrew Phung on May 31; the Asian Heritage Month Collection featuring documentary series Our Ocean Table (May 1) with journalist Hannah Sung and marine biologist and filmmaker Sonya Lee; and new CBC Kids original series Tralala (May 19), following the musical adventures of a seven-year-old frog and her dad.
April 16th at 12:30
The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor wins the 25th Edition of CBC’s Canada Reads
The 25th edition of CBC’s Canada Reads 2026 concluded today with a live elimination vote, and The Cure for Drowning (Random House Canada) by Loghan Paylor has been voted Canada’s must-read book for 2026.
April 14th at 5:55
CBC Launches New Spring/Summer 2026 Podcast Slate
CBC, the #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new spring/summer slate of original podcasts, including in-depth investigations, candid personal revelations, and lighthearted comedy.
April 9th at 6:00
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation joins the Digital Preservation Coalition
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is pleased to announce that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has joined as its latest Associate Member.
April 2nd at 12:00
CBC renews unscripted series The Assembly for a second season
On World Autism Awareness Day, CBC is announcing the renewal of the groundbreaking unscripted series The Assembly for a second season, featuring an expanded cast of more than 30 neurodivergent and autistic adults interviewing celebrities.
March 25th at 15:00
New to CBC Gem in April 2026
Highlights of programs new to CBC Gem this April include CBC’s great Canadian book debate, Canada Reads, returning for its 25th edition from April 13 through April 16; new two-part CBC original POV documentary Speechless (April 14); and new CBC original series Must Love Dogs (April 20, pictured).
March 25th at 11:50
CBC News Expands Local Services in Hamilton
With JUNO Week underway, CBC today announced an expansion of local news services in the host city of Hamilton, Ontario, with a live audio weekday morning show and a weekly podcast to be added to the existing digital news offered by the station.
March 25th at 7:20
2026 Canadian Screen Awards - CBC Nominations by Program
A list of CBC nominations for the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, led by CBC original series North of North with 20 nominations.
March 5th at 11:00
CBC News Network and ICI RDI are now available as add-on subscriptions through Prime Video in Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada today announced that the national public broadcaster’s all-news channels, CBC News Network and ICI RDI, are now available on Prime Video as add-on subscriptions for $4.99/month each, with a 7-day free trial.
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