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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.
6 days ago
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.
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 24th at 15:30
CBC and BBC documentary Speechless premieres April 14 on CBC and CBC Gem
CBC announced the premiere of two-part POV documentary Speechless (2x90) from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Esther Bienstock (Enslaved, Tales From the Organ Trade) and Academy Award-winning executive producer Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side) on Tuesday, April 14 on CBC and CBC Gem.
October 27th 2025 at 9:00
New to CBC Gem in November 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with THE ASSEMBLY (Nov. 6, also on CBC TV), featuring authentic conversations between autistic interviewers and Canadian celebrities, and Season 2 of POV documentary series FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Nov. 28 on CBC Gem)
September 25th 2025 at 13:09
Laura MacGregor of Waterloo, Ont. wins the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize
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, today announced Laura MacGregor of Waterloo, Ont. as the winner of the 2025 CBC Nonfiction Prize.
September 24th 2025 at 12:43
New to CBC Gem in October 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with new factual series LOCALS WELCOME (Oct. 5) hosted by food writer Suresh Doss, and new seasons of HEARTLAND (Oct. 5), THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (Oct. 5), MURDOCH MYSTERIES (Oct. 6), FAMILY FEUD CANADA (Oct. 6), and THE FIFTH ESTATE (Oct. 10)
July 17th 2025 at 13:54
New to CBC Gem in August 2025
CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 400 documentary features, more than 700 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 400 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Roku, Samsung, Apple T...
June 18th 2025 at 16:03
CBC Invites Canada to Celebrate Together: Special Canada Day Programming on July 1
CBC is offering a full-day of original programming on Tuesday, July 1, inviting audiences across the country to celebrate Canada Day 2025 together on all platforms.
May 5th 2025 at 15:11
New documentary explores life-changing impact of controversial femininity trends
PRODUCTION UNDERWAY ON BIG FEMININE ENERGY FROM PEACOCK ALLEY ENTERTAINMENT AND CBC New documentary explores life-changing impact of controversial femininity trendsToronto, ON (May 5, 2025) – Production powerhouse Peacock Alley Entertainment and CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster, today announced that filming is underway on Big Feminine Energy, a feature documentary that takes a bold look at how hotly debated femininity trends are shaping our global world....
April 24th 2025 at 14:46
New to CBC Gem in May 2025
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with the ASIAN HERITAGE COLLECTION, including the exclusive Canadian premiere of NADIYA’S COOK ONCE EAT TWICE (May 1), featuring beloved TV chef and author Nadiya Hussain; NOT YOUR BUTTER CHICKEN (May 1), celebrating the untold stories of South Asians in Western Canada through the eyes of food and wine expert Shiva Reddy; the exclusive Canadian premiere of FOUR YEARS LATER (May 2), a romantic drama that unfolds across two countries; and MEET THE PATELS (May 2) a...
February 3rd 2025 at 20:04
CBC Scheduling Update: Changes to Canada’s Ultimate Challenge, Bollywed and The Nature of Things
Changes have been made to CBC's schedule as a result of Ontario Election coverage on Thursday, February 27.
January 24th 2025 at 14:37
New to CBC Gem in February 2025
New CBC original series premiering in February on CBC and CBC Gem include SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS (Feb. 25), a bold new comedy about menopause and middle age from Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill (Baroness von Sketch Show) and Season 3 of CANADA’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE (Feb. 27), dialing up the drama and transforming the country’s stunning landscapes into a giant obstacle course
From CBC News’ Being Black in Canada, MOMENTS THAT MATTER (Feb. 8) outlines unforgettable mo...
October 24th 2024 at 15:04
New to CBC Gem in November 2024
The 2024 GILLER PRIZE CEREMONY recognizes the best in Canadian fiction on November 18 at 9 p.m. ET on CBC GemAcclaimed international series include the exclusive Canadian premieres of Nordic romantic comedy ALL AND EVA (Nov. 1); UK comedy-drama series CHEATERS (Nov. 8) about an unlikely one-night stand; Danish drama FAMILIES LIKE OURS (Nov. 22) from Oscar-winning director Thomas Vinterberg; and SPENT (Nov. 29), a comedy based on the post-modelling career struggles of creator and star Michelle...
October 16th 2024 at 12:44
CBC Gem to Offer the Exclusive Canadian Premieres of Danish Drama Families Like Ours, Nordic Comedy All and Eva
CBC Gem will offer the exclusive Canadian premieres of three acclaimed international series in November.
July 9th 2024 at 14:06
Production Begins on Season 4 of Canada’s Number-One Original Comedy, CBC’s Son of a Critch
CBC, Canada’s national public broadcaster, and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), today announced the start of principal photography has begun on the fourth season of the hit original comedy series SON OF A CRITCH (13 x 30) in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
June 24th 2024 at 17:11
New to CBC Gem in July 2024
On July 1, CBC Gem marks Canada Day with two CBC News specials hosted live by Heather Hiscox from St John’s, CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL PRESENTS: CELEBRATING GORDON LIGHTFOOT, and evening concert CANADA DAY: FEEL THE RHYTHM, live from Ottawa
Beginning July 26, CBC Gem will offer 22 hours daily of live CBC-hosted coverage of the OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024, in addition to an expansive streaming lineup of live events each day
New CBC Films titles available to stream includ...
April 25th 2024 at 14:16
CBC Launches New Spring/Summer 2024 Podcast Slate
CBC, Canada’s #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new spring and summer slate of original CBC Podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations spanning the globe and personal storytelling reflecting timely topics and issues. CBC’s entire podcast collection can be found on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available. Select titles can also be streamed on CBC Podcasts’ YouTube channel.
February 15th 2024 at 14:55
Joint APTN and CBC News investigation examines the impact of rising food prices in Canada
Joint APTN and CBC News investigation examines the impact of rising food prices in Canada February 15, 2024 — In a joint investigation, APTN Investigates and CBC’s The Fifth Estate are speaking with industry leaders and Canadian families, farmers and food producers to understand the reasons behind soaring food prices.In March 2022, APTN and CBC/Radio-Canada signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the creation of more Indigenous...
December 19th 2023 at 17:14
New to CBC Gem in January 2024
New unscripted comedy GHOSTING WITH LUKE HUTCHIE AND MATTHEW FINLAN (Jan. 26) follows two actors known for their work in the horror genre as they step off script and venture into some of Ontario’s most haunted places
New point-of-view docuseries FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Jan. 30) showcases urgent and provocative conversations that centre Blackness and Black folks
January kicks off CBC’s winter slate, with the premieres of new CBC original series including workplace...
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