As announced today during Heather Hiscox's final show as host of CBC Morning Live upon her retirement, award-winning journalist and current Metro Morning host David Common will join CBC News’ national morning show as full-time host beginning on Monday, February 2, 2026. “I can't think of a better person than David Common to take the reins of CBC Morning Live,” says Brodie Fenlon, General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of CBC News. “David brings to the job journalistic heft, a great sense of humour … [Read more...] about CBC Announces Award-Winning Journalist David Common as New Host of CBC Morning Live
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CBC Expands FAST Portfolio with New Schitt’s Creek Channel, Now Streaming on CBC Gem in Canada
CBC has announced the expansion of its free ad-supported streaming portfolio with the launch of a new Schitt’s Creek channel, featuring all six seasons of the multiple Emmy Award-winning CBC original comedy series plus one-hour finale special Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt’s Creek Farewell. The new channel is available now on CBC Gem, and will launch on LG Channels and The Roku Channel in Canada this fall. The channel joins CBC Comedy and dedicated Heartland and Murdoch … [Read more...] about CBC Expands FAST Portfolio with New Schitt’s Creek Channel, Now Streaming on CBC Gem in Canada
FIFTH SEASON takes Blink49 Studios’ Wild Cards global
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON has secured a raft of global sales across seasons one and two of Wild Cards, a crime solving procedural from Blink49 Studios, Front Street Pictures and Piller/Segan in association with The CW for commissioning broadcaster CBC in Canada. Starring Vanessa Morgan (“Riverdale”) Giacomo Gianniotti (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and Jason Priestley (“Beverly Hills 90210”, “Private Eyes”) Wild Cards’ first season was the network’s #1 new series in 2024 in total audience … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON takes Blink49 Studios’ Wild Cards global
FIFTH SEASON lands new deals and local Exec hire in Canada
Global film and TV studio FIFTH SEASON is continuing to strengthen its footprint in Canada with the signing of new licensing deals across its slate of premium scripted and unscripted content. Additionally, the company has appointed former Wattpad Studios executive Muriel Rosilio to the newly created role of Director of Sales for Canada. Rosilio is responsible for monetizing FIFTH SEASON’s content rights across all media and languages throughout Canada. Rosilio reports into Travis Webb, SVP … [Read more...] about FIFTH SEASON lands new deals and local Exec hire in Canada
Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy announce start of production on animated preschool series Tralala
Blue Ant Studios, an international production studio and rights business, announced from Kidscreen Summit that production has begun on the original animated preschool series Tralala (working title, 52x7’) with delivery slated for 2026. This delightful series is a Canada/New Zealand international co-production with shared animation between Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy for CBC and Sky NZ. Created, written and directed by Harry Sinclair, best known for BAFTA-nominated stop-motion preschool … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Studios and Stretchy announce start of production on animated preschool series Tralala
CBC expands local news coverage in 22 underserved communities across Canada
In an expansion of local and regional news to better serve more Canadians, CBC News has announced that it will hire up to 30 new permanent journalists in 22 communities across Canada, including six locations in B.C., one location in the North, nine across the Prairies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, three in Ontario, and one location each in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. With the additional roles, CBC News will increase its footprint from 48 to 66 local stations and bureaus … [Read more...] about CBC expands local news coverage in 22 underserved communities across Canada
