CBC and The Canadian Academy of Arts and Sciences (CARAS) are bringing Canada’s biggest celebration of music to audiences on all platforms at home and around the world with a special lineup of programming that showcases the best in Canadian music leading up to The 2024 JUNO AWARDS. Nelly Furtado hosts The 53rd Annual JUNO Awards, broadcasting live in all time zones across the country from Halifax on Sunday, March 24 at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. AT/9:30 p.m. NT/ on CBC, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, and CBC Listen. The JUNO Awards will also be available on CBC Music’s YouTube page and for audiences around the globe at cbcmusic.ca/junos.
New to the JUNOS broadcast lineup, CBC and CARAS today announced the presenters who will take the Scotiabank Centre stage in Halifax, in addition to previously announced Academy Award®-nominated actor and Nova Scotia native, Elliot Page, who will present Tegan and Sara with the 2024 Humanitarian Award. The broadcast will include appearances by host of CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Best in Miniature, Aba Amuquandoh, two-spirit nurse practitioner and talented drag artist Anita LandBack, Canadian music legend Jim Cuddy, co-founder and executive director of the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance John R Sylliboy, actor/comedian Jonny Harris from CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries and Still Standing, 2024 Single of the Year nominee and pop singer/songwriter LU KALA, R&B/dancehall fusion and 2024 Reggae Recording of the Year nominee Omega Mighty, Minister of Canadian Heritage The Honourable Pascale St-Onge and JUNO Award winner and 2024 nominee William Prince. Crash Adams have been named the 2024 TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award presenters and CBC Music’s Odario Williams will bring his Afterdark groove to the JUNO party as the Broadcast announcer. 2024 JUNO Award Nominee for Underground Dance Single of the Year, DJ Karaba will be the show’s official DJ, sharing her energy and beats throughout the Broadcast to keep the party going. The 2024 JUNOS will also feature a special moment for this year’s Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Maestro Fresh Wes, who will be inducted by Kardinal Offishall – his Induction will be presented by JUNOS Premier Sponsor, TD Bank Group.
On Sunday, March 24 the 53rd Annual JUNO Awards broadcast will feature performances by host Nelly Furtado, The Beaches, Charlotte Cardin, Jeremy Dutcher and Elisapie with fiery Mi’kmaq fiddler Morgan Toney featuring artistic creator Sarah Prosper, Josh Ross, Karan Aujla, TALK and special performances by Alexandra Stréliski, Allison Russell and Aysanabee paying homage to legendary artists Karl Tremblay, Gordon Lightfoot and Robbie Robertson. Producer and composer Ikky, will make a Broadcast appearance to round out the 2024 JUNO Award performers.
As the home for Canadian music, CBC is dedicated to showcasing homegrown artists throughout the year and during JUNO Week. See below for this week’s full schedule of JUNO programming.
MONDAY, MARCH 18
CBC MUSIC LIVE PRESENTS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS
Recorded in front of a live audience at The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, audiences can enjoy performances by Jenn Grant and Rose Cousins, hosted by CBC Music’s Odario Williams.
Broadcasts on CBC Music and CBC Listen at 6 p.m. local time (6:30 NT), with a video version available to stream on CBC Gem.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
CBC MUSIC LIVE PRESENTS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS
Recorded in front of a live audience at The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, audiences can enjoy performances by Reeny and Adam Baldwin, hosted by CBC Music’s Odario Williams.
Broadcasts on CBC Music and CBC Listen at 6 p.m. local time, with a video version available to stream on CBC Gem.
THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES
22 Minutes salutes the JUNOS with special appearances by 2024 JUNOS host Nelly Furtado and JUNO Nominee Amanda Marshall.
Broadcasts on CBC and CBC Gem at 8:00 p.m. local time (8:30 NT)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
RECLAIMED PRESENTS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS
Recorded in front of a live audience at The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, audiences can enjoy performances by DeeDee Austin, Wolf Castle and Morgan Toney, hosted by CBC Music’s Jarrett Martineau.
Broadcasts on CBC Music and CBC Listen at 6 p.m. local time, with a video version available to stream on CBC Gem.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
THE BLOCK PRESENTS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS
Recorded in front of a live audience at The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, audiences can enjoy performances by Jah’Mila and Aquakultre, hosted by CBC Music’s Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe.
Broadcasts on CBC Music and CBC Listen at 6 p.m. local time, with a video version available to stream on CBC Gem.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Q WITH TOM POWER
Join host Tom Power for a sit-down interview with 2024 JUNOs host Nelly Furtado. she’ll talk about returning to the 53rd annual JUNO Awards as a host and how she’s grown over 25 years in music.
Broadcasts on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen at 10 a.m. local time (10:30 NT). The Nelly Furtado interview will also be available on CBC News: The National at 10 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC TV and CBC Gem.
MAINSTREET WITH JEFF DOUGLAS
CBC Nova Scotia host Jeff Douglas celebrates the 2024 JUNOS with a special Atlantic-wide show with industry insiders and musical performances, live from the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Halifax.
Broadcasts on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. AT (3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. NT)
MARVINS’ ROOM PRESENTS: ROAD TO THE JUNOS
Recorded in front of a live audience at The Marquee Ballroom in Halifax, audiences can enjoy performances by Zamani Folade and Gary Beals, hosted by CBC Music’s Jemini.
Broadcasts on CBC Music and CBC Listen at 6 p.m. local time, with a video version available to stream on CBC Gem.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
THE 2024 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS
Presented by Music Canada
Celebrating Canada’s top musical talent. This year’s Opening Night Awards shine bright all the way from beautiful Halifax, NS. Catch electric performances and award presentations from new faces and treasured favourites as well as winners of coveted JUNO statuettes for: The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, and 40+ JUNO Awards.
Available to stream live at 5 p.m. ET (2 PT/ 3 MT/ 5 CT/ 6 AT / 6:30 NT) on CBC Gem, CBC Music’s YouTube page and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
JUNO SONGWRITERS’ CIRCLE
Presented by SOCAN and FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada
Taped in front of a live audience from Halifax’s LightHouse Arts Centre on Friday, March 22, the 2024 JUNO nominees join CBC Music host Damhnait Doyle in Halifax for a unique event that strips away the layers of production to present the essence of music in its purest form: the song itself. Hear candid conversations, acoustic performances, and unforgettable connections from Begonia, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Jeremy Dutcher, Leith Ross, Luna Elle, Matt Andersen, Rêve and William Prince.
Broadcasts on CBC Music at 6:00 p.m. ET and on CBC Radio One at 6:30 p.m. ET (7:30 AT, 5 CT, 4 MT, 3 PT)
THE 2024 JUNO AWARDS BROADCAST
Hosted by music icon Nelly Furtado, Canada’s Biggest Night in Music features the presentation of various JUNO Awards and performances by Canada’s hottest artists live from Halifax for the 53rd annual celebration of Canada’s top musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, and more.
Broadcasts live on CBC, CBC Gem, CBC Radio and CBC Listen at 8 p.m. ET (5 PT/ 6 MT/ 7 CT/ 9 AT / 9:30 NT) with encore broadcasts on CBC TV in PT and MT time zones at 8 p.m.. In addition to described video and closed captioning CBC Gem will also offer ASL interpretation made available courtesy of the Disability Screen Office, CBC and Insight Productions with the support from the Canada Media Fund.
MONDAY, MARCH, 25
CBC MUSIC MORNINGS WITH DAMHNAIT DOYLE
Host Damhnait Doyle is live from Halifax, looking back at Canada’s biggest night in music. Hear interviews with 2024 JUNO winners and nominees, as well as some of the top music headlines to come out of Halifax’s JUNO week.
Broadcasts on CBC Music and CBC Listen at 6 a.m. local time (6:30 NT)
COMMOTION WITH ELAMIN ABDELMAHMOUD
Featuring a panel live from Halifax, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud brings together music critics from across the country to recap the wins and surprises of the 2024 JUNO awards.
Broadcasts on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen at 11 a.m. local time (11:30 NT)
Producer Robert Lang (Why We Dance, Museum Secrets) and director Michelle Mama (Shine True) bring Kensington Communications’ latest project Fluid: Life Beyond the Binary to CBC’s The Nature of Things launching on March 28, 2024 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem. Hosted by the award-winning non-binary comedian Mae Martin, the film explores the little-known science of gender and sexual fluidity in the natural world.
Fluid debunks dangerous pseudo-scientific myths and introduces cutting-edge research to reveal that in a very real and measurable sense, we are all gender fluid.
“There is no one better equipped to host Fluid than Mae Martin and there is no better time for audiences to have access to the revelations in the film. Blending humour with science, Mae sheds light on the most recent findings about gender and sexual fluidity in humans and many other species.” said producer Robert Lang. “They were an incredibly thoughtful collaborator on this project and we look forward to sharing our special documentary with audiences across the country.”
Guided by eminent biologists Joan Roughgarden and Justin Rhodes and famed primatologist Frans de Waal, Mae discovers a hermaphroditic ginger plant, sex-changing clownfish and kobudai, and mammals – lions, hyenas and chimpanzees – that display surprisingly non-normative sexual traits.
In the realm of human research, Mae meets with trans historian Jules Gill-Peterson to explore the misguided but unfortunately still influential gender studies of the 1960s and 70s. Then Mae delves into the current gender controversies, seeking out the best and most up-to-date answers from brilliant researchers including child psychologist Kristina Olson, prominent neuroscientists Gillian Einstein and Lise Eliot, and three young trans/non-binary scientists – Daniel Pfau, Elle Lett and Simone Sun – who take on the challenges of gender research from a gender non-conforming perspective.
Mae also meets a group of trans youth who candidly reveal their difficult life experiences and hopes for a future that is more inclusive and accepting. Along the way, Mae shares reflections through relevant and hilarious material from their live standup performances.
Fluid is produced by Kensington Communications in association with CBC, SRC Explora and Gay Agenda, with the financial participation of Canada Media Fund, Rogers Documentary Fund, Ontario and Canada tax credits. Other key creatives include Director of Photography Lulu Wei (Sex With Sue), editor Peter Topalovic (Shine True, Canada’s Drag Race), and writer Allen Booth (Why We Dance, Nature’s Cleanup Crew), with music by Ames Bessada (Black Mirror). For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual, & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Sandra Kleinfeld is Senior Director, Documentary; and Sue Dando and Lesley Birchard are Executives in Charge of Production, The Nature of Things.
This was such a blast! We love that CBC is embracing the K-Pop phenomenom with brand-new ten episode series GANGNAM PROJECT! We got to attend a fun celebration for the Series with most of the Cast in attendance. There were Korean drinks and snacks, plus an intro the Cast. We hear lead Julia Kim Caldwell was busy with studies and unable to make it! Why is this so ironic, considering she plays a tutor who finds herself unexpectedly on the path to stardom? This streams now on CBC Gem!
Some highlights from the bash:
Synopsis:
Set in Korea, GANGNAM PROJECT tells the story of Hannah Shin (Julia Kim Caldwell), a spirited Canadian/Korean teen with dreams of becoming a K-pop star and connecting with her Korean heritage. One summer, she accepts a job as an English tutor and flies to South Korea to work at an elite K-pop training school and ends up getting much more than she bargained for. Hannah is tasked with tutoring one of the school’s top students, Chan-Mi, who is proving a little challenging.
In a bid to win her and the other students over, Hannah showcases her talent with some impromptu performances, but instead her talents attract the attention of the school’s owner which leads to the opportunity to become a student herself. Along with singing, dancing and Korean lessons, there’s a lot of drama – Kdrama, especially when Hannah discovers that her father had once been a K-pop star himself!
The series celebrates the world of K-pop featuring an original soundtrack composed by recording artist, songwriter, producer and musician, August Rigo, who has written songs for global talents including K-pop superstar group BTS (Black Swan and On, amassing over 1 billion views combined on YouTube), U Smile for Justin Bieber and Gotta Be You for One Direction.
Developed with CBC Kids and produced by Pillango Productions and Aircraft Pictures, series co-showrunners are Sarah Haasz (Circuit Breakers) and Romeo Candido (The Next Step). The series is produced with the financial participation of Shaw Rocket Fund and the Canada Media Fund. Federation Kids & Family is handling worldwide sales.
GANGNAM PROJECT is executive produced by co-showrunners Sarah Haasz and Romeo Candido. Aircraft’s Anthony Leo and Andrew Rosen also Executive Produce along with Cottonwood Media’s David Michel. The series is directed by Romeo Candido, Justin Wu, and Gloria Kim. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports; Marie McCann is Senior Director, Children’s Content, CBC Kids; and Swin Chang is Executive in Charge of Development and Production, CBC Kids. For CBBC, Sarah Muller is Senior Head of Children’s Commissioning 7+, Aubrey Clarke is Commissioning Executive 7+ and Desiree Peeters is Assistant Commissioner – Submissions Lead 0-12.
(Photo/video credit: CBC/Mr. Will Wong)
Building on an extensive shared history and as part of the five-year partnership previously announced by CBC and Massey Hall, nine episodes from the CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series are now available to stream on the free CBC Gem streaming service, with additional performances to be added on March 8. Audiences from coast-to-coast-to-coast can stream dynamic performances by both emerging and established Canadian artists, recorded from the iconic Allan Slaight Stage at Massey Hall, documenting what is often considered a milestone in the careers of the performers in the historic Toronto venue.
Performances available to stream now include:
The Beaches – Praised as “one of Canada’s greatest modern rock acts,” The Beaches captivates the audience with their infectious 80s melodies, clever lyrics, and lively performance. (Recorded November 2023)
Charlotte Day Wilson – Known for her soulful, singular voice and timeless sound, Charlotte Day Wilson performs an atmospheric and textured blend of R&B, folk, electronic pop, and soul. (Recorded June 2022)
Donovan Woods – Singer-songwriter Donovan Woods takes the audience on a journey through the mesmerizing soundscape of his unique blend of folk-pop and country (Recorded May 2022).
Jeremy Dutcher – Jeremy Dutcher makes his Massey Hall stage debut with a new band and groundbreaking music, pushing the boundaries of his distinctive soundscapes. Embark on a deeply personal musical journey. (Recorded December 2023)
July Talk – July Talk’s captivating performance immerses the audience in a whirlwind of emotions, transporting audiences to a realm of sheer bliss and anguish, artfully balancing precision and chaos, which is July Talk. (Recorded March 2023)
Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy – Raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk and ecstatic gospel fill the Hall as celebrated Canadian blues guitarist Matt Andersen performs with his eight-piece band (Recorded April 2023).
OMBIIGIZI – A collaboration between Zoon (Daniel Monkman) and Status/Non Status (Adam Sturgeon), these two Anishnaabe artists explore their cultural histories through sound in this brilliant first-ever live performance (Recorded April 2023).
Wild Rivers – Indie trio Wild Rivers pulls from a spectrum of sounds, imbuing introspective lyrics and genre-fluid melodies with pop, rock, indie, and folk sensibilities (Recorded June 2022).
Polaris Music Prize 2023 – Energized performances recorded this past fall at the 2023 Polaris Music Prize Gala at Massey Hall, including Aysanabee, Begonia, Gayance, The Sadies, Dan Mangan, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and the 2023 Polaris Music Prize winner, Debby Friday. (Recorded September 2023).
Performances available to stream as of March 8:
Charlotte Cardin – Montréal-born, Paris-based artist Charlotte Cardin delivers a compelling performance, exhaling raw truths through a nocturnal haze of production. (Recorded February 2024)
Geddy Lee in conversation with special guests – Geddy Lee brings to life his memoir My Effin’ Life. Reflecting on his family, childhood and history of Rush; from the determined pursuit of music, to memories with his lifelong friends and bandmates. Joined by special guest, Rush bandmate Alex Lifeson, together on the very stage where they recorded their first live album, “All the World’s a Stage” in 1976. (Recorded December 2023).
The Glorious Sons – The Glorious Sons’ mesmerizing live show showcases their signature energy and spirit. Their lyrically driven, unpredictable and thought-provoking music are anthems for the socially conscious. (Recorded June 2022).
William Prince – William Prince has become one of the country’s most respected and celebrated songwriters. Humble, curious, and skilled, his award-winning songwriting shines in this live performance. (Recorded February 2024).
The partnership between Massey Hall and CBC offers a range of ongoing joint programming initiatives that amplify both emerging and established Canadian artists. Additional performances from the ongoing CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL concert series will be announced at a later date.
CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster and #1 Canadian podcaster, today shared highlights and programming from CBC Radio, CBC Podcasts and CBC Music that will be available to listen to across arts, culture, music, news and current affairs.
CBC RADIO
JUST ASKING – Broadcasts Saturdays live across the country at 5 p.m. ET (6 AT/4 CT/3 MT/2 PT) on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen starting February 24.
A new live call in show on Saturday afternoons, JUST ASKING is ready to tackle smart questions, with solid answers. Host Saroja Coelho is joined by guest experts, turning the week’s news and latest trends into tips that help listeners grappling to make decisions about tech, money, career or health. JUST ASKING will hear you out, and help you out. The show takes live calls, voice notes and texts on CBC Radio every Saturday afternoon. Have a question? Call 1-888-416-8333 or send voice memos and texts to 226-758-8924 Live on CBC Radio One, Saturdays at 6pmAT/5pmET/4pmCT/3pmMT/2pmPT. A podcast version drops the same day on CBC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.
“I am thrilled to be part of this fantastic team and look forward to the challenging questions we’ll hear from every corner of the country,” says Coelho. “I hope to create a home for genuine curiosity and a diversity of perspectives, while occasionally having a laugh too.. because live radio can be wonderful and a little bonkers.”
CBC MUSIC
Coelho will continue to host MORNINGS ON CBC MUSIC, four days a week – Tuesday to Friday on CBC Music and CBC Listen. Damhnait Doyle will now helm the show on Mondays, while continuing her current role as host of WEEKEND MORNINGS ON CBC MUSIC.
CBC BOOKS:
The countdown is on to CANADA READS, CBC’s annual book debate. Check out all the books and their champions, plus exclusive interviews on the lead up to the live debates, which are taking place March 4-7 on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen, CBC Gem and CBC Books.ca.
Livestream the debates at 10 a.m. ET on CBCBooks.ca, CBC Listen, and CBC Gem. Also available on demand later each day on CBC Gem, and as a podcast on CBC Listen or wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen to CBC Radio at 10 a.m. ET/CT/MT/PT, 11 a.m. AT, 1 p.m. NT.
Watch CBC TV at 1 p.m. ET/CT/MT/PT, 2 p.m. AT, 2:30 p.m. NT.
CBC PODCASTS:
All below episodes and series can be found on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available.
THE SECRET LIFE OF CANADA (12 episodes) – New episodes return Thursday, February 22
The history podcast about the terrible, hilarious, dirty, and wonderful history of Canada returns with all-new episodes exploring the politeness of Canadians, popular teen drama Degrassi, the history of the CBC, and more. Hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson aren’t historians; they’re just two curious people with a passion for little-known stories and underrated people. They bring humour and a healthy skepticism to this country’s founding narratives.
WHO REPLACED AVRIL LAVIGNE? JOANNE MCNALLY INVESTIGATES (6 episodes) – Launching Wednesday, March 6
Avril Lavigne struck a chord with her rebellious teen angst in the early aughts, and she still performs to sold-out crowds to this day. But what if the Avril we’ve been following all these years is not the same Avril we fell in love with? What if — as a curious theory claims — Avril was replaced by a look-alike at the height of her fame?
In this six-part series from CBC Podcasts and BBC Sounds, comedian Joanne McNally immerses herself in a mind-bending world of fake celebrity deaths, doppelgangers, conspiracies, and downright absurdity in an effort to understand how this rumour started, and if there’s any truth to it.
THE PORNHUB EMPIRE: UNDERSTOOD (4 episodes) – Launching Monday, March 11
With about 100 million visits per day, Pornhub is one of the biggest websites on the planet. THE PORNHUB EMPIRE: UNDERSTOOD pulls back the curtain on the scrappy, Montreal-based startup that revolutionized sex on the internet — and the massive scandal that exposed its dark side. Hosted by journalist Samantha Cole (How Sex Changed the Internet and The Internet Changed Sex).
THE PORNHUB EMPIRE is the second season of UNDERSTOOD, an anthology podcast that takes audiences out of the daily news cycle and inside the events, people, and cultural moments they want to know more about. From the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, to the rise of Pornhub, each season unfolds as a story hosted by a well-connected reporter, and rooted in journalism audiences can trust.
CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its winter 2024 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 20 original series from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country. The first episode of all series will be available to stream on CBC Gem starting at 9 a.m. ET on their premiere dates noted below, with a new episode available weekly at the same time unless otherwise specified. CBC TV local broadcast times are noted in parentheses (for Newfoundland and Labrador, please add half an hour to all times).
New Canadian Original Series
ONE MORE TIME New Comedy Series (13×30) – Premieres Tuesday, January 9 (9 p.m.)
Stand-up comedian D.J. Demers created and stars in new workplace comedy series ONE MORE TIME as the hard-of-hearing manager of a second-hand sporting goods store.
WILD CARDS New Drama Series (10×60) – Premieres Wednesday, January 10 (8 p.m.)
Comedic crime-solving drama WILD CARDS follows the unlikely duo of Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti, Grey’s Anatomy), a gruff, sardonic cop and Max (Vanessa Morgan, Riverdale), a spirited, clever con woman, set against the backdrop of beautiful Vancouver. Acclaimed actor Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills, 90210) joins the cast as a recurring guest star, playing Max’s father and master con man, George.
GHOSTING WITH LUKE HUTCHIE AND MATTHEW FINLAN New Factual Entertainment Series (8×30) – All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Friday, January 26
Two actors known exclusively for their work in the horror genre step off script and into their own real-life thriller on their quest to decipher if Canada’s most ghostly places are truly haunted.
FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (6×60) New Documentary Series – All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Tuesday, January 30
In this documentary series, award-winning writer, executive producer and host Amanda Parris leaves the wars raging on social media to create space for urgent and provocative conversations that centre Blackness and Black folks.
ALLEGIANCE New Drama Series (10×60) – Premieres Wednesday, February 7 (9 p.m.)
Supinder Wraich (Sort Of), Enrico Colantoni (Station Eleven), Stephen Lobo (Continuum), Adolyn H. Dar (Superman & Lois), Brian Markinson (A Million Little Things) and David Cubitt (Virgin River) star in new police procedural ALLEGIANCE, telling the story of a young woman caught between her allegiance to her flag, to her badge, and to her family.
THE GREAT CANADIAN POTTERY THROW DOWN New Factual Entertainment Series(8×60) – Premieres Thursday, February 8 (8 p.m.)
Jennifer Robertson (Schitt’s Creek) hosts this open-hearted competition series that sees ten talented Canadian potters face each other to be crowned Canada’s Top Potter, with help from guest judge Seth Rogen.
Returning Series
CORONATION STREET ongoing (weekdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.)
FAMILY FEUD CANADA Season 5 (102×30) – Continues Monday – Thursday (7:30 p.m.)
BEST IN MINIATURE Season 3 (8×60) – All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Tuesday, December 26 (airing Tuesday, December 26 to Friday, December 29 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on CBC TV)
MURDOCH MYSTERIES Season 17 (24×60) – Continues Monday, January 1 (8 p.m.)
DRAGONS’ DEN Season 18 (16×60) – Continues Thursday, January 4 (8 p.m.)
THE NATURE OF THINGS Season 63 (14×60) – Premieres Thursday, January 4 (9 p.m.) The new season kicks off with A User’s Guide to the Voice (January 4) as host Anthony Morgan puts his own vocal chords to the test in a rollicking exploration of the human voice, and in Mystery of the Walking Whale (January 11), host Sarika Cullis-Suzuki unravels one of the greatest mysteries of evolution – how whales lost their legs!
Feature Documentaries (9×120) – Premieres Sunday, January 7 (8 p.m.)
CBC Docs will spotlight compelling feature-length documentaries, from Canada and around the world, including the following:
SATAN WANTS YOU (directed by Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams) premieres January 7
MALCOM IS MISSING (directed by Robert Osborne and Jari Osborne) premieres January 14
THE MAN WHO STOLE EINSTEIN’S BRAIN (directed by Michelle Shephard) premieres January 21
COVEN (directed by Rama Rau) premieres January 28
WITHOUT PRECEDENT: THE SUPREME LIFE OF ROSALIE ABELLA (directed by Barry Avrich) premieres February 4
CYNARA (directed by Sherien Barsoum) premieres February 18
SKYMASTER DOWN (directed by Andrew Gregg) premieres February 25
I AM SIRAT (directed by Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja) premieres March 3
THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES Season 31 (24×30) – Continues Tuesday, January 9 (8 p.m.)
SON OF A CRITCH Season 3 (13×30) – Premieres Tuesday, January 9 (8:30 p.m.)
RUN THE BURBS Season 3 (13×30) – Premieres Tuesday, January 9 (9:30 p.m.)
BOLLYWED Season 2 (10×30) – Premieres Sunday, January 14 (7 p.m.)
PUSH Season 2 (8×30) – Premieres Sunday, January 14 (7:30 p.m.)
CBC News
MARKETPLACE Season 51 (17×30) – Continues on Fridays (8 p.m.)
ABOUT THAT WITH ANDREW CHANG (14×30) – Premieres Friday, January 5 at 8:30 p.m. on CBC TV (Weekday mornings on CBC News Explore and available now on CBC Gem)
ABOUT THAT delves deeper into daily news by expanding our understanding of the stories everybody’s talking about, featuring a blend of frank conversation, explainers and feature interviews.
THE FIFTH ESTATE Season 49 (15×60) – Continues on Fridays (9 p.m.)
THE NATIONAL – ongoing (live at 10 p.m. weekdays and Sundays on CBC TV and CBC Gem)
CBC’s flagship national newscast with Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault (Monday – Thursday) and Ian Hanomansing (Friday and Sunday)
CBC MORNING LIVE WITH HEATHER HISCOX (Weekday mornings on CBC TV and CBC News Network)
CANADA TONIGHT WITH TRAVIS DHANRAJ (Weeknights on CBC News Network)
With new host Travis Dhanraj taking the helm on Monday, January 15, CANADA TONIGHT will continue to go beyond the headlines to bring context and diverse perspectives from across the country on top news stories that matter most to Canadians, with a recently expanded time slot of two hours from 7 to 9 p.m. ET.
POWER & POLITICS (Weeknights on CBC News Network)
ROSEMARY BARTON LIVE (Sundays on CBC TV and CBC News Network)
CBC Sports
CBC SPORTS PRESENTS – ongoing (live on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on CBC TV and CBC Gem)
CBC SPORTS brings audiences all the action from the world of high-performance sport with key competitions including: World Aquatics Championships (Doha, Qatar, Feb. 2 – 18), World Speed Skating Championships (Calgary, Feb. 15 – 18), Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships (Winterberg, Germany, Feb. 22 – Mar. 2), World Athletics Indoor Championships (Glasgow, Scotland, March 1 – 3), World Allround & Sprint Speed Skating Championships (Inzell, Germany, March 8 – 10) and World Figure Skating Championships (Montreal, March 18 – 24). Canada will also host international competitors at the following World Cup events: Freestyle Skiing Moguls World Cup (Val Saint-Côme, Que., Jan. 20 – 21), Freestyle Ski Cross World Cup (Nakiska, Alta., Jan. 20 – 21), Speed Skating World Cup (Quebec City, Feb. 2 – 4), Freestyle Skiing Aerials World Cup (Calgary, Feb. 10 – 11), Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe World Cup (Calgary, Feb. 17 – 18), World Aquatics Diving World Cup (Toronto, Feb. 26 – Mar. 3) and Snowboard Cross World Cup (Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que. Mar., 23 – 24). Visit cbcsports.ca for the full schedule.
CBC Kids
DINO RANCH Season 3 (26×22) – Premieres Saturday, January 6 on CBC Gem and CBC TV, with a new episode available weekly In a new season of the preschool animated series, the Dino Ranchers and their dinosaurs take care of their home and herds with creative problem-solving and the support of their family.
GANGNAM PROJECT New Series (10×30) – Premieres Friday, March 8 on CBC Gem, with a new episode available weekly A new tween dramedy series set in the world of K-pop, GANGNAM PROJECT tells the story of Hannah Shin, a Canadian-Korean tween with dreams of becoming a K-pop star and connecting with her Korean heritage. One summer, she accepts a job as an English tutor at an elite K-pop training school and ends up getting much more than she bargained for.
THE NEXT STEP Season 6 (26×30) All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Friday, March 1 The Next Step has another shot at Regionals. This season, the dancers face some tough decisions as they decide whether their own aspirations are more important than that of A-Troupe as a whole.
THE NEXT STEP Season 8 (26×30) Two episodes available weekly on CBC Gem beginning Friday, March 8 (Season 7 available to stream now) Despite the odds being stacked against them, some dancers at The Next Step want nothing more than to continue on the road to Nationals, while others learn dreams can grow and change into something totally new and unexpected.
(Photo credit: CBC)
Following the announcement earlier today of The Beatles’ forthcoming single “Now and Then,” CBC today announced the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights to Now and Then – The Last Beatles Song, a short documentary film that explores the story behind the last Beatles song, with exclusive footage and commentary from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon and Peter Jackson. Now and Then – The Last Beatles Song will broadcast exclusively in Canada on CBC TV at 3:30 p.m. ET, with an encore broadcast at 11:30 p.m. local time, and will be available to stream for free on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 on CBC Gem as of 3:30 p.m. ET. In addition to the premiere of the Now and Then – The Last Beatles Song documentary film, CBC’s broadcast special will feature additional exclusive content and conversation around the momentous Beatles release.
Now and Then – The Last Beatles Song documentary film is written and directed by Oliver Murray and tells the story behind the new single, which was written and sung by John Lennon, developed and worked on by Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and now finally finished by McCartney and Starr more than four decades later. The short film will be available to stream on CBC Gem for 30 days following the November 1 premiere.
The story of “Now And Then” begins in the late 1970s, when John Lennon recorded a demo with vocals and piano at his home in New York’s Dakota Building. In 1994, his wife, Yoko Ono Lennon, gave the recording to McCartney, Harrison and Starr, along with Lennon’s demos for “Free As A Bird” and “Real Love”, which were both completed as new Beatles songs and respectively released as singles in 1995 and 1996, as part of The Beatles Anthology project. At the same time, McCartney, Harrison and Starr also recorded new parts and completed a rough mix for “Now And Then” with producer Jeff Lynne. At that point, technological limitations prevented Lennon’s vocals and piano from being separated to achieve the clear, unclouded mix needed to finish the song. “Now And Then” was shelved, with a hope that one day it would be revisited.
Cut to 2021, and the release of “The Beatles: Get Back” docuseries, directed by Peter Jackson, which astonished viewers with its award-winning film and audio restoration. Using WingNut Films’ MAL audio technology, Jackson’s team had de-mixed the film’s mono soundtrack, managing to isolate instruments and vocals, and all the individual voices within The Beatles conversations. This achievement opened the way to 2022’s new mix of Revolver, sourced directly from the four-track master tapes. This led to a question: what could be done with the “Now And Then” demo? Peter Jackson and his sound team, led by Emile de la Rey, applied the same technique to Lennon’s original home recording, preserving the clarity and integrity of his original vocal performance by separating it from the piano.
In 2022, McCartney and Starr set about completing the song. Besides Lennon’s vocal, “Now And Then” includes electric and acoustic guitar recorded in 1995 by Harrison, Starr’s new drum part, and bass, guitar and piano from McCartney, which matches Lennon’s original playing. McCartney added a slide guitar solo inspired by Harrison; he and Starr also contributed backing vocals to the chorus.
In Los Angeles, McCartney oversaw a Capitol Studios recording session for the song’s wistful, quintessentially Beatles string arrangement, written by Giles Martin, McCartney and Ben Foster. McCartney and Martin also added one last, subtle touch: backing vocals from the original recordings of “Here, There And Everywhere”, “Eleanor Rigby” and “Because”, woven into the new song using the techniques perfected during the making of the LOVE show and album. The finished track was produced by McCartney and Martin, and mixed by Spike Stent.
CBC is marking the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Saturday, September 30, 2023 with an extensive lineup of Indigenous-led original programming showcasing First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and experiences across CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC News Explore, CBC News Network, CBC Kids, CBC Radio, CBC Listen and CBC Music. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, CBC’s programming will include CBC NEWS LIVE SPECIAL: NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION, hosted by Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton from Ottawa, as well as the second edition of musical celebration RECLAIMED PRESENTS: ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl COME TOWARD THE FIRE across CBC platforms, and the CBC TV debut of TIFF 2023-selected documentary series TELLING OUR STORY, airing its first two episodes.
CBC’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation lineup on Saturday, September 30 includes:
Note: Radio-Canada programming information available here.
CBC NEWS LIVE SPECIAL: NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
1 p.m. ET on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC News Network, CBC News Explore, CBCNews.ca and the CBC News App
Live from Ottawa, Chief Political Correspondent Rosemary Barton hosts special coverage of the events to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This special event honours residential school survivors, their families, and their communities, including a commemorative program from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, in association with APTN.
On CBC Radio and CBC Listen, Falen Johnson hosts live coverage of the events in Ottawa commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
In addition to the CBC News Live Special, FAST channel CBC News Explore will offer an extensive lineup of Indigenous-led original programming on September 30, including: CBC NEWS PRESENTS: NEVERTHELESS, THEY PERSISTED! (5 p.m. ET), about Canadians who are breaking barriers, empowering each other, and inspiring generations; the premiere of OUR CHANGING PLANET: LANDKEEPERS (6 p.m. ET), about how Indigenous people in Canada are working to conserve and protect the land in the face of climate change; THE CATCH UP: INDIGENOUS DISPATCHES (7 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET), offering stories from, and about, Indigenous peoples in Canada; and TIME TO EAT, exploring connections between community, family and food.
RECLAIMED PRESENTS: ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl COME TOWARD THE FIRE
5 p.m. (6 AT, 6:30 NT) on CBC Music and CBC Listen and 9 p.m. (10 AT, 10:30 NT) on CBC Radio
7 p.m. (8 AT, 8:30 NT) on CBC TV; available on CBC Gem as of 9 a.m. ET
From the University of British Columbia’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, COME TOWARD THE FIRE celebrates Indigenous talent, creativity and brilliance, with music performances from Black Belt Eagle Scout, Zoon, Tia Wood and more. Photos available here.
TELLING OUR STORY
8 p.m. (9 AT, 9:30 NT) on CBC TV: Episode 1 – Territory
9 p.m. (10 AT, 10:30 NT) on CBC TV: Episode 2 – Identity
All four episodes available now on CBC Gem
The 11 First Peoples in Quebec, Canada—Abenaki, Anishnabe, Atikamekw, Cree of Eeyou Istchee, Innu, Inuit, Mi’gmaq, Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawk), Naskapi, Wendat, and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet)—are telling us who they are, in their own way and from their point of view: their worldview, their connection to the Territory, their spirituality, their values, their history going back thousands of years, their wounds, their struggles, their victories, and their hopes. Their stories give depth to our great collective narrative, decolonize history and minds, and honour the Ancestors and Mother Earth. Commissioned by CBC/Radio-Canada, TELLING OUR STORY is a celebration of our resistance, resilience, and revival.
Episode 1 – Territory: To understand who we are, you need to appreciate the special relationship we have with the land, a vast and immense territory that we shared amongst Nations. It is an intimate and powerful bond that we want to keep alive. Let us tell you the story of the land, the beating heart of our identities, our beliefs, and our traditions.
Episode 2 – Identity: Our worldview is what defines us as First Peoples. It is shaped by our intimate relationship with the land and with our ancestors, our languages, and our traditional knowledge. To tell you our story, we need to show you the beauty of our languages, the ingenuity of our people and how this was passed on for thousands of years through our oral tradition.
BEHIND EVERY IMAGE, A STORY
10 p.m. (11 AT and PT, 11:30 NT) on CBC TV; available on CBC Gem as of 9 a.m. ET
A documentary about the search to restore the identities of anonymous Indigenous peoples in historic photographs.
CBC Listen, CBC Radio and CBC Music
All day on September 30, CBC Music will highlight Indigenous artists and composers.
MAAMAW
Saturday, September 30 on CBC Radio and CBC Listen; check local listings
Tune in for Maamaw (Together), a joyful celebration of Indigenous culture, and the strength that comes from community. Whether that community is a First Nation, a grassroots organization, or a powwow family, we’ll share stories about how people are coming together to support each other, live well and celebrate. From CBC Thunder Bay, hosted by Sara Kae & Jasmine Kabatay.
MUSIC THAT CARRIES TRUTH
Monday, October 2 at 12 p.m. (12:30 NT) on CBC Radio and and CBC Listen, 5 p.m. (5:30 NT) on CBC Music
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an opportunity for Canadians to listen to the wisdom coming from Indigenous communities: to learn and unlearn our shared story. Music is a powerful way to share it. Join us for intimate conversations led by Unreserved host Rosanna Deerchild and musical performances by Manitoba artists Sebastian Gaskin and Burnstick.
CBC’s ongoing coverage and recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation includes:
CBC Gem
THE TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COLLECTION is available now with more than 20 films, specials and documentaries honouring the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, including drama series POUR TOI FLORA (DEAR FLORA), telling the story of young Anishinaabe (Algonquins) trying to make peace with the painful past of residential schools; feature film INDIAN HORSE, based on the true story of Saul Indian Horse, a famous Indigenous hockey player who survived Canada’s residential school system; and OSHKIKISHIKAW (NEW DAY), following Cree twins Tapwewin and Pawaken, who, as a rite of passage into the next phase of their lives upon the age of 12, travel with their family to Attawapiskat to take part in a sacred first haircut ceremony.
BONES OF CROWS
New episodes available Wednesdays at 9 a.m. ET on CBC Gem, followed by broadcast at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC TV; catch up on CBC Gem
Created by Marie Clements (Red Snow), CBC original limited series BONES OF CROWS is a multi-generational epic; a story of resilience and strength told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears. Removed from their family home and forced into Canada’s residential school system, young musical prodigy Aline and her siblings are plunged into a struggle for survival. Over the next hundred years, Aline and her descendants fight for a more just future.
CBC Podcasts
KUPER ISLAND
Long after the Kuper Island Residential School was torn down, the survivors remain haunted by what happened there. Investigative journalist Duncan McCue exposes undisclosed police investigations, confronts perpetrators of abuse, and witnesses a community trying to rebuild on top of the old school’s ruins and the unmarked graves of Indigenous children. An eight-part podcast on residential schools for CBC Podcasts available on CBC Listen and everywhere podcasts are available.
CBC Kids and CBC Kids News
CBC Kids celebrates the 10th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day with two new CBC Kids Book Club videos featuring Orange Shirt Day founder and author Phyllis Webstad: With Our Orange Hearts and Every Child Matters. CBC Kids News teen contributor Ainara Alleyne also spoke with Webstad for a special video during which she answers questions posed by Canadian tweens.
CBCKids.ca offers a new video explainer for kids called “What is reconciliation?” and CBC Kids will also showcase the best of their Indigenous-themed programming across CBC Kids YouTube, CBC Gem and the CBC Kids preschool morning broadcast schedule. The first edition of the new CBC Kids newsletter, “Raising CBC Kids,” was written by Lenard Monkman, a CBC creative producer and Indigenous content specialist, and contains a round-up of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation resources for parents.
Contributing Art Director Emily Kewageshig, an Anishinaabe artist raised in Saugeen First Nation #29, designed the CBC logo in 2021 to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Her work captures the interconnection of life forms using culturally significant materials from the land.
From students toppling and beheading the statue of Egerton Ryerson to protestors tearing down monuments of Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Sir John A. Macdonald, the summer of 2021 ignited an era of reckoning and re-evaluation of our past. Commissioned by the CBC and produced by Saloon Media, a Blue Ant Media production company, Inside The Statue Wars is a powerful new documentary that examines these events and offers compelling perspectives on how these statues could symbolize dreams or nightmares, depending on your point of view. The documentary premieres on The Passionate Eye, Wednesday, October 4 on CBC Gem and CBC TV at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT). See the Trailer here.
Inside the Statue Wars hears from the key players on the front lines, many of whom are sharing their stories for the first time, including: The History Buff who is a staunch defender of John A Mcdonald; The Professor who explains people’s attachment to the monuments; The Statue-slayer who beheaded Egerton Ryerson’s statue; The Poet who posed in provocative photos with Ryerson’s head; The Artist, a renowned Cowichan/Syilx First Nations artist who is also a survivor of the Kamloops Indian Residential School; The Photographer whose work challenges the messages statues send about identity, power and belonging; The Activist, the face of a powerful Indigenous youth movement that is challenging colonial narratives; and The Land Defender a multi-hyphenate, young, Indigenous land defender, singer and award-winning actress from Tla’amin Nation.
This documentary explores the why behind these events and gives voice to the two sides: sovereignty and equity-seeking communities who say it is a long overdue reckoning and argue that statues are relics of a racist era that must be removed before we can reach reconciliation; and those who say statue toppling is vandalism and based on a dangerous distortion of history.
For many, the statues glorified individuals who had caused enormous harm to Indigenous communities in particular. In Canada, many of the locations of former statues became make-shift memorials for Indigenous children. More than 150,000 First Nations, Inuit and Métis children from across the country were separated from their families and communities, forced to attend Indian Residential Schools, often located far from their homes, and many never returned home.
While the issue has gone to sleep since 2021, the team of creators hope this documentary will restart the conversation.
“Few people think about statues until they come down,” says Producer and Director, Elizabeth St. Philip. “We know what got toppled. This documentary is about who brought them down and why.”
“It’s a piece about those that feel safe in public spaces and the stories of some of the people that don’t,” says Yuma Dean Hester, Producer and DOP. “No matter where we traveled and who we spoke with, everyone had a strong opinion and personal story to tell.”
“Like so many Canadians, I was deeply moved by events in 2020-21, when statues and monuments across the country became a focal point of protest,” says Producer Steve Gamester. “Two years later, the underlying issues have not gone away, the country is in limbo and we hope the film can contribute to the unfinished discussion.”
Produced and created by Saloon Media’s Elizabeth St. Philip (9/11 Kids, The Colour of Beauty), Steve Gamester (9/11 Kids, Cheating Hitler: Surviving the Holocaust) and Yuma Dean Hester, a founding member and Creative Director with Bawaadan Collective, a group of like-minded Indigenous artisans and accomplices, who develop collaborative approaches to modern artistic storytelling and film production processes. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual, & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; Sandra Kleinfeld is Senior Director, Documentary; and Michelle McCree is Executive in Charge of Production, CBC Docs and The Passionate Eye. Executive Producers for Saloon Media are Steve Gamester and Michael Kot. Inside the Statue Wars was produced with the participation of Canada Media Fund.
The Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and CBC are pleased to announce the newest crop of diverse talent who will participate in the 2023 cohort of the CBC Actors Conservatory, an immersive acting program designed to enhance the participants skills, network and experience to develop successful careers in the industry.
Eight gifted actors with an array of experience in writing, film, TV, theatre and more have been selected to participate in the 2023 program, which begins today at CFC’s campus in Toronto and runs until February 28, 2024. Throughout the course of the six-month program, the actors will receive tailored mentorship and participate in a series of intensive workshops, industry sessions and on-camera opportunities to strengthen their skills and expand their business knowledge of the screen industry.
“The CBC Actors Conservatory has become an influential and esteemed program for emerging Canadian on-screen talent, and we’re proud to partner with the CFC for another year of mentorship and learning,” said Trish Williams, Executive Director, Scripted Content, CBC. “This year’s dynamic group of performers have already reached amazing milestones in their careers, and with support from the program, we can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.”
Thanks to the generous support of program partners CBC, the RBC Emerging Artists Project and the Government of Ontario, the CBC Actors Conservatory has helped catapult the careers of close to 100 actors, who have since landed exciting break-out roles including Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek), Eli Goree (One Night in Miami), Varun Saranga (Wynonna Earp), Humberly González (Ginny & Georgia), and more.
“We’re proud to continue partnering with CBC on this impactful program that helps to nurture and guide the next generation of exceptional Canadian actors,” said Kathryn Emslie, Executive Lead, Programs, CFC. “We’re pleased to welcome these talented artists to be part of the CFC community and look forward to witnessing the amazing journey their careers take them on.”
Meet the 2023 Actors Conservatory residents:
Ali A. Kazmi (He/Him) was born in Scarborough, Ont. and moved to Karachi, Pakistan with his family shortly after. He grew up in Karachi until the age of ten, before returning to Scarborough where he was raised. He attended the University of Toronto, studying English Literature, Creative Writing, Film, and Psychology. He has appeared as the lead in several short films, including My Father’s Name, Sweet Tooth, and Junior. He will be seen in the 17th season of Murdoch Mysteries this fall and stars in the feature film The Queen of My Dreams, which will have its world premiere at TIFF 2023.
Christine L Nguyen (She/Her) is a Pan-Identifying Vietnamese/Chinese storyteller based in Tkaronto. She is a graduate of TMU’s Theatre School Acting program and a Factory Mechanicals Alumni. Christine is a second generation Canadian artist who is continually working to deepen her craft. Her select film/TV credits include Simulant (Wango Films/Mongrel Media), Pawsitively Perfect (Reel One Entertainment), A Christmas Melody (Lifetime), The Bold Type (NBC), Nurses (Global) and Star Trek Discovery (CBS). She is unceasingly holding space and gratitude to her mentors and community that have fueled her fire on this journey thus far.
Dorrett White (She/Her) is an actor and writer from Toronto of Canadian-Jamaican descent, Her select credits include What We Do in the Shadows (FX), The Boys (Amazon Prime), Stolen By Their Father (Lifetime) and her first leading role in the short film SIT is currently in post-production. She is a graduate of the Acting for Film & Television program at Humber College.
Gwenlyn Cumyn (She/Her) is an award-winning actor and creator based in Toronto. After appearing in the series All for One (Corus/ABCSpark) and the film Chasing Valentine (Best Actress, MIFF), Gwenlyn developed two seasons of the digital series, Barbelle (KindaTV, Revry), produced by her company, Boss & Co. She also co-created, showruns, and acts in the softball mockumentary, Slo Pitch (IFC/OUTtv). Most recently, Gwenlyn co-created, wrote, and co-directed the CBC Gem series, Homeschooled, based on her own experiences with home education.
Milcania Diaz-Rojas (She/Her) is a Toronto based actor, of Dominican descent. She played a supporting role in the coming-of-age drama Share (HBO/A24), which premiered at Sundance in 2019. She can be seen as a guest star in the Universal Television series The Bold Type and in the Roku series Slip. Milcania has starred in leading roles in several Canadian indies and Homekilling Queen (Lifetime NOW). She can next be seen as the lead in the independent film Fat Lady Sriracha. Her commitment to her craft and truthful storytelling has shaped her into the artist she is today.
Rebekah Miskin (She/Her) is an award-winning actor and creator. Recipient of The Rockie for Emerging Talent (Banff World Media Festival 2022), Rebekah created the web series, Night Owl, which had its World Premiere at SXSW to stellar reviews and sold out screenings. She received her Masters in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University. Some recent acting credits include 9 Films About Technology (Hulu/FX), Kim’s Convenience, (CBC/Netflix), Art & Life (CBC Gem). Her most recent writing credit is for the upcoming season of Doomlands, premiering later this year on Roku.
Ryan Rosery (He/Him) was born in Scarborough, Ont. and has had a passion for the arts since the age of eight. Ryan has had the opportunity to appear in various projects such as Mayor of Kingstown, Riverdale and Batwoman. He also starred as Tray in the feature film Bite of a Mango, which had its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival in Miami and was licensed by AMC (available via Amazon Prime Video). Ryan is also a co-founder of BDB Productions inc. along with six dedicated members and can currently be seen in Lenz Films’ upcoming feature It Comes in Waves.
Ryan Rosery (He/Him) was born in Scarborough, Ont. and has had a passion for the arts since the age of eight. Ryan has had the opportunity to appear in various projects such as Mayor of Kingstown, Riverdale and Batwoman. He also starred as Tray in the feature film Bite of a Mango, which had its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival in Miami and was licensed by AMC (available via Amazon Prime Video). Ryan is also a co-founder of BDB Productions inc. along with six dedicated members and can currently be seen in Lenz Films’ upcoming feature It Comes in Waves.
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