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CBC Docs POV
About the Show
CBC DOCS POV (formerly Firsthand) introduces Canadians to documentaries from some of the country's most talented documentary filmmakers. Outspoken and thought-provoking, these films will take us on entertaining journeys, delve into important issues and introduce us to unforgettable characters and their untold stories.
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CBC/RADIO-CANADA CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD NOMINATIONS
CBC/Radio-Canada has received 269 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards, reflecting the public broadcaster’s commitment to Canadian content, creators and communities Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES 2019-20 ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING SLATE
CBC today revealed its 2019-20 slate of original programming including drama, comedy, factual, arts, music, kids, sports, news and documentary storytelling across television, radio and streaming platforms, showcasing diverse Canadian voices and perspectives. Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF RENEWALS FOR 2019-20 SEASON
As Canadian Screen Week kicks off and CBC celebrates 236 nominations at the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards, the national public broadcaster is confirming an initial round of original scripted and unscripted renewals for the upcoming 2019-20 season on CBC and the CBC Gem streaming service. Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER 2019 PREMIERE DATES
CBC today announced broadcast and streaming premiere dates for its winter 2019 lineup of highly anticipated new titles and popular returning series, featuring original programming by Canadian storytellers. Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES FALL 2018 PREMIERE DATES
CBC today announced broadcast and streaming premiere dates for its fall 2018 lineup of new and returning series featuring a wide range of original programming produced by Canadian creators for Canadian audiences, including a new primetime schedule launching Tuesday, September 18th. Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES 2018-19 PROGRAMMING SLATE
Canada’s public broadcaster today announced its robust 2018-19 slate, including 17 new series and 36 renewed titles – one of CBC’s largest returning lineups to date. Read More »
CBC CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS WITH 57 WINS
CBC and its production partners were recognized with 57 Canadian Screen Awards from The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television during Canadian Screen Week 2018, the most wins of any year for Canada’s public broadcaster. Spanning four galas over the course of a week, the Canadian Screen Awards honour excellence in scripted, unscripted, documentary, news, sports and digital programming. Read More »
CBC TAKES HOME 18 WINS AT THE 2018 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS OPENING NIGHT GALA
CBC and its production partners took home 18 awards at the March 6 opening gala for The Academy of Canadian Film & Television’s Canadian Screen Awards honouring excellence in non-fiction television programming including documentary, reality, lifestyle, news and sports content. Read More »
CBC CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD NOMINATIONS
CBC has received 210 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2018 Canadian Screen Awards in recognition of the national public broadcaster’s programming, production partners and creative talent. Read More »
CBC MARKS RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD NOMINATIONS
CBC has received 193 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards, marking the highest number ever for Canada’s national public broadcaster and attesting to the exceptional quality of CBC’s programming, production partners and creative talent across multiple platforms. Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER BROADCAST PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW AND RETURNING PRIME-TIME SERIES
CBC today announced premiere dates for its winter 2017 television season, featuring distinct, premium storytelling anchored by extraordinary Canadian voices and creative talent. The winter lineup includes five new prime-time titles and five returning series spanning comedy, drama, factual and arts programming. Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES FALL BROADCAST PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW AND RETURNING TELEVISION SERIES
CBC today announced premiere dates for its fall 2016 television season, featuring a diverse and uniquely Canadian slate of six new and 18 returning series including premium drama and comedy, cutting-edge news and investigative content, original documentaries and engaging factual, arts, kids, daytime and sports programming. Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES 2016-17 SEASON ANCHORED BY DISTINCTLY CANADIAN CONTENT
CBC, the number-one media brand in Canada*, today announced its 2016-17 fall and winter season, featuring a uniquely Canadian slate of new and returning original drama, comedy, factual, news, documentary, sports, arts and digital content from diverse voices and perspectives. Read More »
SANDRA KLEINFELD TAKES ON NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING AT CBC
On Monday, May 2, Sandra Kleinfeld will take on the role of Senior Director of Documentary at CBC. Read More »
NEW TITLES AND RETURNING FAVOURITES HIGHLIGHT CBC-TV’S WINTER 2016 PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE
CBC-TV's winter programming lineup is filled with returning hit comedies, dramas and current affairs programs, as well as new titles filled with intrigue, suspense, and heart-warming moments Read More »
CBC LAUNCHES FRESH, THOUGHT-PROVOKING NEW DOCUMENTARY SERIES: FIRSTHAND
CBC is pleased to announce the launch of new documentary series FIRSTHAND on CBC Television this October. Each week, FIRSTHAND will introduce Canadians to documentaries from some of the country's most talented documentary filmmakers. Outspoken and thought-provoking, these films will... Read More »
CBC-TV’S FALL SEASON LAUNCHES WITH EXCITING NEW PROGRAMS AND RETURNING FAVOURITES
CBC-TV's Fall schedule will launch over the coming weeks, highlighted by new series, returning hits, thought-provoking news and investigative content, documentaries, and engaging arts programming Read More »