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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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