On Nov. 2, 2011, CBC/Radio-Canada celebrated its 75th anniversary. Memories, birthday wishes, thanks and words of encouragement poured in from Canadians across the country and even around the world. Read More »
Posted on Nov 9, 2011 11:38:23 AM
Peter Armstrong co-hosts the final episode of Rewind's 12-part 75th anniversary series, which looks at CBC's history of war coverage - spanning from the Second World War to Canada's role in Afghanistan. Read More »
Posted on Nov 7, 2011 6:00:00 AM
On Oct. 27 Alan Elder, a curator at the Canadian Museum of Civilization joined with personalities from CBC/Radio-Canada Mark Starowicz and Simon Durivage in a fascinating discussion looking at the cultural legacy of Expo 67. Read More »
Posted on Oct 31, 2011 12:39:53 PM
In CBC at 75: Turning Points in Public Broadcasting, Ideas producer David Cayley examines crucial episodes in the history of the CBC from its founding to the present. Read More »
Posted on Oct 31, 2011 11:57:53 AM
Renowned Canadian actor Eric Peterson joins Rewind host Michael Enright this week to look at 75 years of drama on CBC Radio. CBC's drama series have served as a showcase and training ground for home-grown talent. Read More »
Posted on Oct 31, 2011 6:00:00 AM
In celebration of 75 years of Canadian music and CBC broadcasting, CBC Radio 2 is pre-empting regular programming on Nov. 2 from 12-7 p.m. ET to present Raised on Radio - a decade-by-decade countdown of Canada's most essential songs. Read More »
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 1:03:46 PM
On Sunday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., listeners across the country will be treated to an exceptional musical experience. Eight concerts will be broadcast from eight cities chosen for the vitality of their arts scenes and their specific musical traditions. Read More »
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 9:54:53 AM
The Current host Anna Maria Tremonti joins Rewind host Michael Enright in this week's special episode, which will be exploring CBC's coverage of politics over its 75 years. Read More »
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 6:00:00 AM
CBC/Radio-Canada and the Canadian Museum of Civilization will host their last From Headlines to History public forum on Thursday, exploring the cultural legacy of Expo 67. Curator Alan Elder will be joined by Mark Starowicz and Simon Durivage. Read More »
Posted on Oct 24, 2011 6:00:00 AM
On Oct. 13, the Canadian War Museum joined with CBC/Radio-Canada to host Canada's Military: Its Role at Home, a discussion surrounding the role of the armed forces within Canada. The presentation was part of From Headlines to History. Read More »
Posted on Oct 21, 2011 11:09:25 AM
Our special programming is ramping up as we approach the big day on November 2 - CBC's official 75th anniversary. CBC Television, CBC Radio and CBC.ca are will be offering a range of special programming as we reach the culmination of the 75 days of programming countdown. Read More »
Posted on Oct 21, 2011 10:32:11 AM
This week's special episode of Rewind will look at how CBC Radio has covered issues about and of concern to aboriginal people. Host Michael Enright will be joined be guest co-host Darrell Dennis. Read More »
Posted on Oct 17, 2011 10:17:59 AM
The Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa has opened a new exhibition to commemorate the 75th anniversary of CBC/Radio-Canada. CBC/Radio-Canada: 75 Years of Bringing Canadians Together features video and artifacts from CBC's history. Read More »
Posted on Oct 14, 2011 10:34:05 AM
On This is That, nothing is off limits - not politics, business, culture, justice, science nor religion. If it's relevant to Canadians, hosts Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring are committed to finding out the this and the that of the story. Read More »
Posted on Oct 14, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Two of CBC/Radio-Canada's reporters will be at the Canadian War Museum on Thursday to talk about covering the Canadian military's role at home. Read More »
Posted on Oct 12, 2011 8:42:57 AM
Eleanor Wachtel joins Michael Enright on Rewind this week to look at how CBC Radio has nurtured a Canadian voice in literature. Read More »
Posted on Oct 10, 2011 6:00:00 AM
While Royal Canadian Air Farce's knack for send-ups of politicians, pundits, and plebeians alike kept audiences laughing out loud for almost four decades, the troupe's own story has gone untold. Until now. Read More »
Posted on Oct 10, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Last Thursday CBC/Radio-Canada foreign correspondents and experts at the Canadian War Museum got together to discuss how news is brought to Canadians from the front as part of the From Headlines to History series. Read More »
Posted on Oct 3, 2011 11:01:29 AM
This week's episode of Rewind will look at the neighbourhoods, towns, cities and provinces that we call home as part of a special series looking at CBC's 75 years of history. Host Michael Enright will be joined by Peter Brown for the Oct. 6 episode. Read More »
Posted on Oct 3, 2011 6:00:00 AM
This weekend, CBC/Radio-Canada will join in the country's signature annual cultural event - and celebrate its 75th anniversary bringing the art of broadcasting to Canadians - with special events and unique, once-in-a-lifetime programming. Read More »
Posted on Sep 30, 2011 11:29:29 AM
He adored Arrowroot cookies, Barbra Streisand and animals. He abhorred sunlight, the stage and airplanes. Eccentric, genius, solitary, head-strong, hypochondriac, virtuoso... all describe Glenn Herbert Gould, one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Read More »
Posted on Sep 27, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Two of CBC/Radio-Canada's foreign correspondents will be at the Canadian War Museum on Thursday to talk about their experience reporting in countries in conflict. War Correspondents: News from the Front is part of the From Headlines to History series. Read More »
Posted on Sep 27, 2011 6:00:00 AM
As part of CBC/Radio-Canada's 75th anniversary festivities, more than 30 locations across the country will host open houses on Oct. 1. If you've wondered what it's like to work in the media or what state-of-the-art broadcast facilities look like - this is your chance to come and find out first-hand Read More »
Posted on Sep 26, 2011 10:50:42 AM
Q host Jian Ghomeshi will act as co-host on the Sept. 26 episode of Rewind to look at arts and entertainment programming over CBC's 75 year history. Read More »
Posted on Sep 26, 2011 6:00:00 AM
On Sept. 25, 2011 legendary pianist Glenn Gould would've marked his 79th birthday. To commemorate this anniversary, CBC will release a comprehensive DVD collection - Glenn Gould on Television: The Complete CBC Broadcasts. Read More »
Posted on Sep 20, 2011 1:24:16 PM
From Headlines to History, a conference series organized as part of CBC/Radio-Canada's 75th anniversary celebrations, kicked off last Thursday evening at the Canadian Museum of Civilization with with a discussion focused on Hockey: The Game, The Glory. Read More »
Posted on Sep 20, 2011 10:02:32 AM
CBC Radio's history of sports coverage will be the theme Rewind host Michael Enright and special guest host Robin Brown tackle on Sept. 22. Read More »
Posted on Sep 19, 2011 6:00:00 AM
To mark CBC's 75th anniversary, experts from the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum, will be joined by CBC/Radio-Canada personalities to take part in the series Headlines to History. Read More »
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 12:01:02 PM
The time period is 1856 to 1864. The United States coveted our land. Britain had no stomach to fight for us. And on this stage, lit by the threat of war and the brutality of abandonment, two men, each profoundly committed to his own view of the country, battle to dominate the shape of our future. Read More »
Posted on Sep 13, 2011 11:36:09 AM
Shift host Tom Allen joins Michael Enright on the Sept. 15 episode of Rewind to look at music over CBC's 75 year history. Read More »
Posted on Sep 12, 2011 6:00:00 AM
Rewind host Michael Enright will be joined by Shelagh Rogers on the Sept. 8 episode of the show, which will be exploring some of the personalities who have graced the airwaves of CBC Radio. Read More »
Posted on Sep 5, 2011 6:00:00 AM
The Royal Canadian Mint is launching a commemorative quarter to honour the CBC/Radio-Canada's 75th anniversary. The 25-cent coin depicts a microphone specially created by CBC/Radio-Canada for the Royal Tour of 1939. Read More »
Posted on Aug 31, 2011 9:07:35 AM
On the Sept. 1 episode of Rewind, host Michael Enright will be joined by Garvia Bailey to explore the theme of immigration and multiculturalism in Canada. Read More »
Posted on Aug 29, 2011 6:00:00 AM
John A: Birth of a Country is set to air on CBC Television on Sept. 19. It depicts two men, each profoundly committed to his own views, in an epic battle to dominate the shape of Canada's future. Read More »
Posted on Aug 23, 2011 8:15:00 AM
On any ordinary day in Canada, extraordinary things happen. Canadians have remarkable stories to tell. And for the past 75 years, the CBC has enabled us to share those stories with each other. Read More »
Posted on Aug 22, 2011 11:32:51 AM
The first episode of Rewind's special CBC 75th anniversary series will air on Aug. 25. Host Michael Enright will be joined by Carol Off, host of As It Happens, to look at the theme of celebration. Read More »
Posted on Aug 22, 2011 6:00:00 AM
A home video chronicling a young British Columbia boy's sheer determination was named the grand prize winner for best video submitted by the public for inclusion in the new CBC Television two-hour documentary 1 Day. Read More »
Posted on Aug 19, 2011 12:14:42 PM
CBC/Radio-Canada will turn 75 on Nov. 2 and is hosting 75 days of multi-platform programs and events to mark the occasion. Read More »
Posted on Aug 19, 2011 8:30:43 AM
An extraordinary event is coming to CBC Television on Sunday, Aug. 21, when the network airs the two-hour documentary special 1 Day. It provides a unique 24-hour snapshot of the country that captures moments of tension, triumph, longing and love. Read More »
Posted on Aug 16, 2011 6:00:00 AM
In celebration of CBC's 75th anniversary, MusicFest Vancouver is presenting a choral extravaganza that brings together some of the city's favourite and award-winning choral ensembles for a performance of Vancouver Sings. Read More »
Posted on Aug 11, 2011 11:36:42 AM
Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light festival in Gatineau, Que., is hosting a special show honouring the 75th anniversary of CBC/Radio-Canada on Saturday, Aug. 13. It includes a composition entirely pulled from CBC/Radio-Canada's archives. Read More »
Posted on Aug 11, 2011 10:26:10 AM
In celebration of CBC Radio's 75 years of existence, Rewind will be broadcasting a 12-part series that looks at CBC's evolution into one of the world's most respected public broadcasters. Read More »
Posted on Aug 9, 2011 6:00:00 AM
This Is That is a current affairs program that doesn't just talk about the issues - it fabricates them. The popular radio program only launched in 2010 and it has already garnered significant attention, earning a nomination in the radio category of the Canadian Comedy Awards slated for October. Read More »
Posted on Jul 26, 2011 6:00:00 AM
The 75th anniversary logo is the result of a lengthy research and development process. Through its feel, shapes and colours, the logo is designed to convey a sense of celebration. Read More »
Posted on Jul 12, 2011 6:00:00 AM
As Vinyl Cafe host and author Stuart McLean records his CBC 75th anniversary program in Orillia, Ont., on July 29-30, he is going to give the audience a chance to pick what Dave and Morley stories they want to hear. Read More »
Posted on Jul 5, 2011 6:00:00 AM
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