Contact Us

Got a question about the CBC? We've answered the most common queries in our list of Frequently Asked Questions below.

1. How do I contact the local news departments with a news tip?
2. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a local show?
3. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a national show?
4. How can I find out the name of the song I just heard on CBC Radio?
5. Can I get transcripts and/or tapes of programs?
6. Can I reuse any web content appearing on the CBC.ca web pages?
7. How do I find out about jobs at the CBC?
8. How do I alert the CBC to reception difficulties?
9. How do I contact someone at the CBC?
10. What are your channels/frequencies?
11. I have a CD that I would like you to play. Where do I send it?
12. How do I get a PSA aired on radio or a community event mentioned?

1. How do I contact the local news departments with a news tip?

   If you have a news tip, phone the CBC News desk at 1-800-671-2228 or 902-629-6403.

2. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a local show?

   Go to the Programs page, and follow the link to the show. Look for the Contact link for that show in the left-hand side of the show's page.

3. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a national show?

   Go to Programs A-Z, look for the listing for that show, then follow the link to the website for that show. Look for the Contact Us section of the site.

4. How can I find out the name of the song I just heard on CBC Radio?

   This information can be found on the CBC.ca FAQs page.

5. Can I get transcripts and/or tapes of programs?

   CBC Radio - Prince Edward Island
   CBC Prince Edward Island's radio programs are available through Cision Canada or call (902) 422-9200. You will have to provide Cision with the program name, the time the interview ran (accurate to the hour) and the date. Note: there is a charge.

   CBC Television - Prince Edward Island
   CBC Prince Edward Island does not provide video copies of our local news items broadcast on CBC News: Compass. There are media monitoring companies that provide this service for a fee. Cision Canada in Halifax is one example (902) 422-9200.

   CBC Prince Edward Island does not provide video copies of Land & Sea episodes. Most of these episodes can be purchased for educational purposes only from the Nova Scotia Department of Education (902) 424-2440.

   CBC DOES NOT provide video copies of any programs featuring musical, comedy or artistic performances (ex: This Hour Has 22 Minutes, East Coast Music Awards, Songwriters' Circle, Halifax Comedy Fest). This is due to performance, and/or music rights.

   CBC Network programs

   For audio copies of all CBC Radio current affairs programs, please call Cision Canada in Toronto toll free # 1-877-269-3367.

   For video copies of selected CBC Television or CBC Newsworld programs, call Cision Canada in Toronto toll free # 1-800-363-1281

   These services are available at a cost and only for programs within last 3 months (some programs up to 12 months). You must know the name of the program and date of broadcast.

   For other news and information programs, information can be found on the CBC.ca FAQs page.

6. Can I reuse any web content appearing on the CBC.ca web pages?

   For inquiries regarding the reuse of any web content appearing on the CBC.ca web pages only, please visit our Permissions FAQ. Please note that this form is intended for web related content only, not for Radio and TV programming content.

7. How do I find out about jobs at the CBC?

   Click on Jobs at the bottom of any page on the CBC.ca site.

8. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a local show?

   If you are experiencing problems hearing CBC Radio One or Radio Two from your local CBC Radio transmitter, please help us fix the problem by providing us some information.

9. How do I alert the CBC to reception difficulties?

   Check the "Contact" information on the right side of this page.

10. What are your channels/frequencies?

    These are listed on the Audio/Video page.

11. I have a CD that I would like you to play. Where do I send it

    This information can be found on the CBC.ca FAQ's page.

12. How do I get a PSA aired on radio or a community event mentioned?

    Print or type the details of your event including date, time, location, and a contact, and fax to (902) 629-6518 approximately two weeks before the event date.

    If you miss the deadline, you can call our talkback line at (800) 680-1898 and record your own 30-second community event notice. A selection of these recordings are aired on Island Morning and Mainstreet.