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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) 

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 23rd 2025 at 10:55

Production begins on Season Two of CBC Original Comedy Series Small Achievable Goals from Sphere Media

CBC and Sphere Media today announced that production is underway on the second season of menopause comedy SMALL ACHIEVABLE GOALS (8x30).

September 17th 2025 at 14:42

CBC Kids Reads returns with a Special on October 4, to Share the Love of Books with Young Audiences Across Canada

The third annual CBC KIDS READS, a literary celebration for young readers, returns with a new shortlist of books that reflect the experiences and diversity of kids across Canada.

September 9th 2025 at 13:07

Batter Up! Ten New Amateur Bakers Enter the Tent in Season 9 of The Great Canadian Baking Show, Premiering October 5

CBC today revealed the latest batch of amateur bakers competing on Season 9 of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (8x60). 

September 8th 2025 at 13:02

CBC Launches New Fall 2025 Podcast Slate

CBC, the #1 Canadian podcaster, is launching a new fall slate of original podcasts, featuring in-depth investigations and candid personal revelations. 

September 5th 2025 at 9:29

BBC Studios’ Reunion Heads to CBC Gem and Showtime After TIFF Premiere

TUNE-IN: All episodes of Reunion will be available to stream on CBC Gem in Canada beginning Friday, September 19. 

August 25th 2025 at 16:47

Production Underway in British Columbia on Season 3 of Allegiance

Lark Productions announced that the highly anticipated third season of CBC original drama ALLEGIANCE (10x60) is currently shooting in-studio and on-location in and around the Lower Mainland through November 6, 2025

August 25th 2025 at 14:15

New to CBC Gem in September

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 for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on connected TVs via Roku, Samsung, Apple TV,...

August 20th 2025 at 13:48

CBC Sets Fall 2025 Premiere Dates for More Than 30 New and Returning Original Canadian Series on CBC Gem and CBC TV

CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV.

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 23rd 2025 at 16:14

New to CBC Gem in July 2025

Celebrate CANADA DAY 2025 with CBC; the July 1 lineup includes live news coverage from across the country, CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2025, and a star-studded live concert in Ottawa, available on CBC Gem and across CBC platformsNew CBC Arts original series CBC ON DESIGN (July 4) looks behind the scenes at some of the designers who are making Canada brighter and more beautifulAcclaimed series available to stream in July include the first two seasons of acclaimed high school football drama FRIDAY NI...

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.

June 16th 2025 at 16:24

CBC Marks National Indigenous Peoples Day & National Indigenous History Month

 THE 2025 INDSPIRE AWARDS celebrate First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in their communities and beyond, June 21 on CBC TV and CBC Gem CBC Indigenous celebrates communities and family traditions through music in RESONATE: SONGS OF RESILIENCE on CBC Gem, CBC News streaming channels, and the CBC Indigenous YouTube channel on June 21National Indigenous Peoples Day recognized with special programming on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Kids,...

June 3rd 2025 at 22:46

CBC Announces 2025-26 Programming Slate, Offering Canada's Most Extensive Lineup of Original Canadian Storytelling

CBC today announced its 2025-26 programming slate, featuring over 50 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers.

May 29th 2025 at 17:27

CBC Scheduling Update: The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards to Broadcast Live June 1 on CBC and CBC Gem

Due to the completion of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final in Game 5 with no Game 7 required, THE 2025 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS will now broadcast Sunday, June 1 at 8 p.m. (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on both CBC and CBC Gem. The ceremony will air live in its entirety for two hours from the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto

May 27th 2025 at 19:31

CBC New Indigenous Voices 2025: participants announced

The National Screen Institute welcomes 10 new participants to the 2025 edition of CBC New Indigenous Voices, a full-time, 14-week immersive training program for emerging Indigenous creators aged 18 and over. The program supports career development through hands-on learning, mentorship, and industry networking opportunities led by working professionals

May 23rd 2025 at 15:25

New to CBC Gem in June 2025

Mark National Indigenous History Month with the INDIGENOUS STORIES COLLECTION, including a short doc celebrating a special graduation season for a James Smith First Nation family, GRADUATION DAY (now streaming); an Ininimowin-language version of Tanya Talaga’s docuseries, THE KNOWING (May 30); documentaries AITAMAAKO’TAMISSKAPI NATOSI: BEFORE THE SUN (June 1), following the thrilling Indian Relay horse race, and BRING THEM HOME / AISKÓTÁHKAPIYAAYA (June 1), narrated by Academy Award® nominee...

May 1st 2025 at 13:35

CBC Renews Five Canadian Hit Dramas

CBC today announced the renewal of popular original homegrown dramas including CBC’s most-watched new series SAINT-PIERRE for a second season, as well as Canadian Screen Award-nominated series ALLEGIANCE for a third season and enduring hits HEARTLAND and MURDOCH MYSTERIES for their 19th seasons. CBC original blue sky procedural WILD CARDS has also been renewed for seasons three and four.

April 29th 2025 at 23:55

APTN, CBC and Netflix Renew North of North for a Second Season

APTN, CBC and Netflix have renewed North of North for a second season.