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January 22nd at 8:50

CBC's Canada Reads Marks its 25th Anniversary, April 13-16, Searching for ‘One Book to Build Bridges’

CBC’s great Canadian book debate, Canada Reads, returns for its 25th edition, Monday, April 13 through Thursday, April 16. 

January 20th at 11:57

Production Underway on Season 2 of Acclaimed Arctic Comedy North of North for APTN, CBC and Netflix

APTN, CBC and Netflix, with production partners Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment, announced that production is underway on the second season of the Arctic-set comedy North of North. The highly anticipated new season will premiere on APTN, CBC and Netflix later in 2026.

January 19th at 5:55

CBC and Toronto Star Partner on New Original Podcast about Olympian turned FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan Wedding

CBC and the Toronto Star announced the first-ever partnership between CBC’s Uncover and the Toronto Star’s Suspicion. The new untitled podcast tells the story of Canadian Olympian turned FBI Most Wanted fugitive and alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding.

January 15th at 11:02

Mae Martin to Host The 2026 JUNO Awards, Daniel Caesar and William Prince to Perform, live on CBC

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced this year’s host and additional special award recipients taking part in the 55th Annual JUNO Awards, live from TD Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario and broadcasting/streaming nationwide on CBC and CBC Gem.

January 7th at 5:55

CBC Launches New Winter 2026 Podcast Slate

CBC, the #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new winter slate of original podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations, candid personal revelations, and informed debriefs on the biggest stories in politics. 

December 19th 2025 at 10:10

New to CBC Gem in January 2026

CBC’s winter lineup sees the return of Saint-Pierre (Jan. 5), Still Standing (Jan. 6), Small Achievable Goals (Jan. 6), Allegiance (Jan. 7), and Wild Cards (Jan 7) for new seasons, plus series and specials to build excitement for Milano Cortina 2026, including docuseries Redemption Run (pictured).

December 19th 2025 at 10:00

CBC Preview Screener: Rick Mercer Stand Up for Canada

Preview screener for Rick Mercer Stand Up for Canada featuring comedians Sophie Buddle, Mayce Galoni and Julie Kim.

December 15th 2025 at 15:30

CBC Preview Screeners: New seasons of Saint-Pierre, Small Achievable Goals, Wild Cards, Allegiance and Still Standing

Preview screeners for new seasons of Saint-Pierre, Small Achievable Goals, Wild Cards, Allegiance and Still Standing, premiering in January 2026. 

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 8th 2025 at 13:55

CBC Preview Screener: Murdoch Mysteries Calgary Stampede episode featuring guest star Amber Marshall

Preview screener for Murdoch Mysteries Calgary Stampede episode featuring guest star Amber Marshall

November 24th 2025 at 13:30

New to CBC Gem in December 2025

Highlights of programs new to CBC Gem this December including Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe, comedy-drama Interior Chinatown, season 2 of Marie Antoinette, and all-new special Rick Mercer Stand Up for Canada.

November 24th 2025 at 11:20

2026 JUNO Awards announce appearances by Joni Mitchell and Nelly Furtado and performances by Arkells and The Beaches

The 2026 JUNO Awards announce legendary songwriter and Cultural Icon Joni Mitchell to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and 10-time JUNO Award winner Nelly Furtado will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, The Beaches and Arkells to perform live on CBC and CBC Gem.

November 20th 2025 at 14:00

CBC Preview Screeners: Murdoch Mysteries holiday episode and Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe

Preview screeners for upcoming CBC original winter programming. 

November 13th 2025 at 10:00

2025 CBC Poetry 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 2025 CBC Poetry Prize.

October 27th 2025 at 15:49

CBC Announces New Ad-Free CBC Kids Streaming Channel, Now Available on CBC Gem and CBC Kids YouTube

CBC today announced the launch of a new 24/7 commercial-free CBC Kids streaming channel, available now to stream on CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel. 

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)

October 23rd 2025 at 11:59

Nothing Is Off the Table in CBC’s New Unscripted Series The Assembly, Premiering November 6 on CBC and CBC Gem

CBC today announced the six celebrities who will be in the hot seat in the new unscripted series THE ASSEMBLY.

October 20th 2025 at 11:41

CBC Expands FAST Portfolio with New Schitt’s Creek Channel, Now Streaming on CBC Gem in Canada

CBC today announced the expansion of its free ad-supported streaming portfolio with the launch of a new Schitt’s Creek channel, featuring all six seasons of the multiple Emmy Award-winning CBC original comedy series plus one-hour finale special Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt’s Creek Farewell. 

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.