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Theatre Triple Threat Robert Lepage Wins 10th Glenn Gould Prize
Theatre Triple Threat Robert Lepage Wins 10th Glenn Gould Prize
Robert Lepage - a Québécois playwright/director/actor - has been honored as the tenth winner of The Glenn Gould Prize, as announced at a gala hosted by Q's Jian Ghomeshi last night... read more »
Trent McClellen and February Win Canada Reads 2013
Trent McClellen and February Win Canada Reads 2013
The Canada Reads 2013 Turf Wars are over and the Atlantic Provinces have come out on top! February by Lisa Moore claimed the battle of the books title by a close call, beating out Hugh MacLennan's Two Solitudes on the... read more »
Intergalactic Collab: Chris Hadfield & Ed Robertson\'s \
Intergalactic Collab: Chris Hadfield & Ed Robertson's "Is Somebody Singing" Goes Viral
It's a space jam! (Not the Michael Jordan/Bugs Bunny kind). Last week, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and Barenaked Ladies' front man Ed Robertson premiered their new song I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing)... read more »
Blonde Anne of Green Gables Sparks Outrage
Blonde Anne of Green Gables Sparks Outrage
People are not fans of Anne of Green Gables' new makeover. Gone are the familiar red locks and freckled face of the 10-year-old Prince Edward Island orphan first introduced to the world in Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic Canadian novel. A new edition... read more »
Free Printables: Musical Valentines from CBC Music
Free Printables: Musical Valentines from CBC Music
The folks at CBC Music want to help you out this Valentine's Day with messages from artists known to make the heart swoon. Tomorrow (yes, tomorrow is Valentine's day), send your music loving sweetheart one of CBC Music's free printable... read more »
VIDEO: Jian Ghomeshi Takes Q Live and Rocks With the Arkells
VIDEO: Jian Ghomeshi Takes Q Live and Rocks With the Arkells
It was very cool to hang out with the Q team last week as they produced a special taping of the show for a sold-out live audience at the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The Hamilton Spectator published a... read more »
CBC Music Searches for Canada\'s Best New Artist
CBC Music Searches for Canada's Best New Artist
The hunt for Canada's Next Great Musical Act is on. CBC Music and CBC Radio One has opened their Searchlight contest and are calling all musicians to enter. The competition allows artists to share their talent with fans in... read more »
Q on The End of 30 Rock and Liz Lemon\'s Legacy
Q on The End of 30 Rock and Liz Lemon's Legacy
It's always sad when a television series comes to an end. This is especially true for me today when the TGS' lights go off inside 30 Rockefeller Plaza. After seven hilarious seasons of Tina Fey's comedic genius - inspired by her time as head writer for Saturday Night Live - the final episode of NBC's 30 Rock airs tonight. Blerg... read more »
LISTEN: Jian Interviews Life of Pi Oscar Nominee Mychael Danna
LISTEN: Jian Interviews Life of Pi Oscar Nominee Mychael Danna
Award-winning Canadian composer Mychael Danna once thought Yann Martel's novel Life of Pi wouldn't be made into a movie. But not only has Ang Lee's adaptation earned a ton of critical acclaim, it's Mychael's score for the film that has garnered him two Academy... read more »
VIDEO: CBC Live on the Road
VIDEO: CBC Live on the Road
Thanks to all the fans who came out to see our CBC Live stars on the road this past weekend in Hamilton and Etobicoke - what a blast it was. We had a great time capturing all the fun for this... read more »
Fans and Stars Meet at CBC Live On The Road
Fans and Stars Meet at CBC Live On The Road
CBC Fans met some of their favourite stars this weekend when CBC Live went on the road to Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton and Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke. Radio, news, sports and television stars... read more »
Meet Your Favorite Stars Live This Weekend!
Meet Your Favorite Stars Live This Weekend!
If you're in Hamilton, Etobicoke or the GTA this weekend (January 12-13), we've got the perfect event to kick off 2013. After CBC's winter season premiere week, we're hitting the road to bring CBC fans the chance to join the stars of television, news, radio and sports at... read more »