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CBC sets fall 2025 premiere dates for more than 30 new and returning original Canadian series

August 23, 2025 Greg David 2 Comments

From a media release:

CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 30 original series and specials 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

LOCALS WELCOME New Factual Series (10×30) – Premieres Sunday, October 5 (9 p.m.)

LOCALS WELCOME is a celebration of the lesser-known food places that make up the fabric of Canada’s rich and diverse communities. Hosted by food writer Suresh Doss, the series puts food back where it belongs: in a take-out container. Outside a strip mall. On the hood of a parked car. From his home base of Scarborough, Suresh will zig zag across Toronto, explore Montreal and even journey to Richmond, BC – all in service of helping Canadians understand the fascinating and transformative power of the foods that connect us all. Featured special guests include Matty Matheson, Ann Pornel and David Schwartz.

THE ASSEMBLY New Factual Series (6×30 on CBC Gem, 3×60 on CBC TV) – Premieres Thursday, November 6 (9 p.m.)

In each episode of this unique entertainment series based on the hit international format, one of Canada’s most popular celebrities and public figures faces a group of 30 atypical interviewers, all on the autism spectrum. Featured celebrity guests include Jann Arden, Allan Hawco, Howie Mandel, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, with more to be announced.

Returning Series

CORONATION STREET – ongoing (weekdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.)

THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (21×30) Season 33 – Premieres Tuesday, September 16 (8 p.m.)

JUST FOR LAUGHS GAGS (11×30) – Premieres Tuesday, September 16 (8:30 p.m.)

THE NEW WAVE OF STANDUP Season 6 (4×30) – Premieres Tuesday, September 16 at 9:30 p.m. on CBC TV (all episodes available beginning Friday, August 29 on CBC Gem)

THE PASSIONATE EYE (9×60 + 1×120) – Premieres Wednesday, September 17 (8 p.m., 9 p.m. beginning September 24)

THE PASSIONATE EYE returns with a new season of thought-provoking original documentaries, beginning with LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY, telling the story of and challenges faced by the groundbreaking music festival started by iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan and her team in the late 1990s.

DRAGONS’ DEN Season 20 (12×60) – Premieres Thursday, September 25 (8 p.m.)

In this milestone 20th anniversary season, DRAGONS’ DEN welcomes Celebrity Guest Dragon, Drew Scott, Property Brother and Co-Founder of Scott Brothers Global, and revisits some of the most memorable deals from the past two decades, spotlighting exciting new innovations and sharing stories from entrepreneurs that represent the best of Canada.

PLAN B Season 3 (6×60) – Premieres Thursday, September 25 at 9 p.m. on CBC TV (streaming now on CBC Gem)

HEARTLAND Season 19 (10×60) – Premieres Sunday, October 5 (7 p.m.)

THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW Season 9 (8×60) – Premieres Sunday, October 5 (8 p.m.)

FAMILY FEUD CANADA – (64×30) Season 7 – Premieres Monday, October 6 (7:30 p.m.), airing four nights a week, Monday to Thursday

MURDOCH MYSTERIES Season 19 (21×60) – Premieres Monday, October 6 (8 p.m.)

THE NATURE OF THINGS Season 65 (14×60) – Premieres Wednesday, October 29 (8 p.m.)

FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS Season 2 (6×60) – All episodes available beginning November 28 on CBC Gem

CBC News

ABOUT THAT WITH ANDREW CHANG (11×30) – Premieres Friday, September 19 at 8:30 p.m. on CBC TV (Available weekday mornings on CBC Gem and the CBC News streaming channel)

MARKETPLACE Season 53 (15×30) – Premieres Friday, September 26 (8 p.m.)

THE FIFTH ESTATE Season 51 (14×60) – Premieres Friday, October 10 (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), guest hosts on Friday and Ian Hanomansing on Sunday.

CBC MORNING LIVE WITH HEATHER HISCOX (Weekday mornings on CBC News Network)

After 20 years of bringing Canadians the news they need as they start their day, on November 6 Heather Hiscox bids farewell in front of a live audience at the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. More details to be announced soon.

POWER & POLITICS WITH DAVID COCHRANE (Weeknights on CBC News Network)

HANOMANSING TONIGHT (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)

Looking ahead to Team Canada’s participation at the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, CBC SPORTS will continue to follow high-performance winter sport athletes including at Skate Canada International (Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 in Saskatoon) and IBSF Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Cups (Nov. 21 – Jan. 18 across various European venues). The fall season also includes the World Boxing Championships (Sept. 4-14 in Liverpool), 2025 World Athletics Championships (Sept. 12-21 in Tokyo), World Rowing Championships (Sept. 20-28 in Shanghai) and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup (Oct. 23-25 in Toronto). CBC SPORTS will once again offer coverage of the U Sports Championships (Oct. 29 – Nov 22 and March 5-22), including the Vanier Cup (Nov. 22 in Regina), showcasing Canada’s top university and college athletes, as well as the remaining games of the Northern Super League inaugural season, including the first-ever NSL championship game (Nov. 15 in Toronto).

CBC Kids Originals

HEY JOOJO! New Live-Action Series – Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC TV

A brand new live-action short-format series for kids aged 4-6 that peeks into the everyday adventures of Joojo (Joojo Paintsil), his cousin Gary the Unicorn, and their friendly neighbours in their funky apartment home, with guest stars including Canadian icon Mike Myers, and kids TV veteran Patty Sullivan.

THE UNSTOPPABLE JENNY GARCIA New Tween Series (8×12) – All episodes available beginning Friday, September 5 on CBC Gem

Written by Catherine Hernandez (novel Scarborough and its film adaptation) for a tween audience, THE UNSTOPPABLE JENNY GARCIA follows a 13-year-old hip-hop dancer as her life is disrupted by the news that she has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and she must navigate a new path full of treatments and hospital stays while trying to make room for friends and fun.

TOOPY & BINOO – FABULOUS ADVENTURES Animated Series Reboot (39×7) – Premieres Saturday, October 25 on CBC TV and CBC Gem

A reboot of the iconic Canadian preschool buddy comedy for CBC/Radio-Canada brings back the delightful duo of Toopy, the clumsy mouse, and Binoo, the quiet cat. This 2D-animated series will introduce new imaginative stories and whimsical adventures to a fresh generation of viewers, continuing the legacy of the original.

DINO RANCH: ISLAND EXPLORERS New Animated Series (26×22) – Premieres Saturday, November 8 on CBC TV and CBC Gem

This DINO RANCH spinoff sees the Cassidy Kids, also known as The Dino Ranchers, embark on the adventure of a lifetime on legendary Dino Island, a lost world teeming with undiscovered dinosaurs and mysterious locations.

IT’S ANDREW! (formerly known as ANDREW THE BIG BIG UNICORN) New Animated Series (40×7) – Premieres Friday, December 5 on CBC Gem and Wednesday, December 10 on CBC TV

This new animated series for CBC/Radio-Canada and ABC Australia follows Andrew, a wide-eyed, joyful young rhino bursting with creativity as he navigates life as a big BIG unicorn in the ever-surprising world of Hornsby Downs.

Returning Kids Series

MINI-JON AND MINI-MAPLE Season 3 (36×4) – Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC Gem and Monday, September 8 on CBC TV

JEREMY & JAZZY Season 3 (22×2) – Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC Gem and Monday, September 8 on CBC TV

PLAYING WITH STU Season 2 (11×1) – Premieres Monday, September 1 on CBC Gem and Monday, September 8 on CBC TV

GO TOGO Season 2 (31×5) – Premieres Monday, December 1 on CBC Gem and CBC TV

Images courtesy of CBC

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Trailer Park Boys wraps production of much anticipated Season 13

August 6, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

The rumours are true! Trailer Park Boys Inc., in association with Blink49 Studios, announced today the completion of principal photography of Season 13 of the iconic Canadian series TRAILER PARK BOYS. Following the launch of TPB+ earlier this month, producers confirm that its popular comedy series will return for a 10-episode season, in time for the April 2026, 25^th anniversary of Trailer Park Boys.

The Boys are thrilled to be back in series mode. “Feels like it’s been awhile,” said Bubbles when production began at the end of June with Ricky asking: “Is this a f*cking dream?” Holding up a full glass, Julian announced, “We need to celebrate this sh*t!”

Returning cast members also include Patrick Roach, Cory Bowles, Jacob Rolfe, Jeanna Harrison, Sarah Dunsworth-Nickerson, Tyrone Parsons, Sam Tarasco, Bernie Robichaud, George Green, Brian Heighton, Garnet Estabrooks, Michael Oliver, Terence Lucas, Michael Kennedy and David Rossetti reprising their roles. New cast joining this season are Deborah Grover, Jordan Prentice, Hal Bissonnette, Noah Al Maktoomi, Uppekha Jain and Courtney Gilmour.

Filmed in Nova Scotia, TRAILER PARK BOYS is produced by Trailer Park Boys Inc. in association with Blink49 Studios. Ron Murphy directed all 10 episodes. Gary Howsam and Jonathan A. Walker are executive producers; John Paul Tremblay, Mike Smith, and Robb Wells are writers and producers. Aaron Horton is producer.

The series is distributed by Rollercoaster Entertainment. The series is produced with the assistance of the Canada Media Fund, the Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund, the Nova Scotia Content Creator Fund, and the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit.

All 12 seasons of the classic TRAILER PARK BOYS are currently available on Crave in Canada and on Netflix worldwide.

Image by Michael Tompkins, courtesy of Trailer Park Boys Inc.

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Preview: Tragic time-travel series Plan B returns for Season 3 on CBC Gem

August 6, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

If you could, would you go back in time and stop something tragic from happening to a family member? That’s the premise behind Season 3 of Plan B.

Returning on Friday at 9 a.m. with new characters and a new cast, CBC Gem’s sci-fi drama once again questions whether we should try to change the past.

Abigail (Carolina Bartczak, Painkiller) seems to have it all. She’s the host of a popular morning TV show, champions women’s mental health rights, is approached to run for political office, hangs with her girlfriends regularly and seems to have a great relationship with her 15-year-old daughter, Lucy (Arianna Shannon).

But that all changes, tragically, when Lucy takes her own life.

Reeling from grief, Abigail turns to the Plan B Agency, hoping that going back in time will mean she can prevent Lucy’s death. Of course, it’s not that simple. The strength of Plan B has always been its “what if” question. What if I chose to do things differently? Would it have saved my marriage, my career, my child? Just watching Plan B makes me wonder what I could have changed if I’d made different decisions in my life. Would I be doing something else? Living somewhere else?

Plan B‘s other strength is the calibre of its cast. Leads Patrick J. Adams, Karine Vanasse, Vinessa Antoine and Vincent Leclerc knocked it out of the park in the first two seasons, and Carolina Bartczak keeps the streak alive in Season 3. Watching Abigail’s emotional highs in the first minutes of Episode 1 plummet to the ultimate low by episode’s end is stunning to watch. Her confusion, her shock and her loss are palpable. Co-star Arnold Pinnock (The Porter), as Nick, is up to the task too, bellowing in rage and despair when he sees his unresponsive daughter.

It doesn’t take long for Abigail and Nick to learn how secretive Lucy has been. That friend Lucy was supposed to be staying with? She hasn’t seen Lucy all summer. Her snarky attitude and retorts to Abigail were an unseen hint that not all was good in Lucy’s world.

And so, as in previous seasons, Abigail turns to the Plan B Agency, hoping that turning back time will heal wounds and reverse what has happened. Abigail quickly finds out, however, that leaving the past behind and looking towards the future may have been a better option.

Plan B returns Friday at 9 a.m. Eastern on CBC Gem.

Image courtesy of CBC.

Featured, Reality, Lifestyle & Documentary

‘Yukon Harvest’ Season 3 Premieres Sept. 4 with Powerful New Stories of Land, Culture, and Community

August 5, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

Access a world few get to see on season 3 of Yukon Harvest (13 x 30′), which follows the lives of several Indigenous hunting guides as they help Indigenous women and men, aged eight to 80, reconnect with land, culture, and community in ruggedly beautiful parts of western Canada, many accessible only by float plane. With new participants and communities featured, this season spotlights stories of personal growth, community involvement, cultural resilience, and the traditional practice of harvesting food that nourishes entire communities – both physically and spiritually. Produced by Rogue River Films, season 3 of Yukon Harvest premieres on APTN on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 10:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. MT / 7:30 p.m. PT. All episodes stream on APTN lumi starting Sept. 4, the same day as the broadcast premiere. The Northern Tutchone version of the show is expected to premiere on APTN Languages in winter 2026.

“Hunting provides not only food for many in need in Indigenous communities, but also allows Indigenous peoples to reconnect with tradition and culture,” says Todd Forsbloom, Métis producer, director, and co-founder, Rogue River Films. “We shot the series cinema verite style to give as true to life experience as possible to viewers. The result is a unique series that blends hunting with the cinematic beauty of land and emotional stories of personal growth and tradition.”

“We can’t wait for viewers to experience this new season of Yukon Harvest. It’s full of warmth, heart, and adventure, but it also reveals the vital relationship between Indigenous communities and the land. The profound practice of sharing food with community, at the core of the show, resonates with everyone, no matter where you come from,” says Adam Garnet Jones, APTN’s Director of TV Content and Special Events.

Each episode of Yukon Harvest follows Yukon hunting guides taking participants into the northern wilds as well as the lands of their home communities across Turtle Island. The stories focus not only on harvesting food, but also on how the guides help their communities by teaching youth in the community or passing down traditional knowledge. With hunting guides from nations including the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun, Selkirk First Nation, Secwepemc Nation, Gwich’in, Bloodvein First Nation, Cree, Teslin Tlingit Council, Métis Nation, and Siksika Nation, the series captures many personal journeys – from that of seasoned hunters to young people reclaiming traditions to newcomers drawn to the land’s teachings. This season also goes inside the guides’ personal lives as they deal with issues of grief, marriage, relationships, and more. This season was shot not only in the Yukon, but also the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.

The first two episodes include:

Episode 1 – New Connections, Part 1
A Gwich’in hunting guide invites his teenage nephew fishing in the Northwest Territories.

Episode 2 – New Connections, Part 2
Gwich’in hunting guide Derek takes his nephew deer hunting to provide for a community elder.

A Rogue River Films original production, Yukon Harvest is executive produced by Jim Shockey and co-developed and co-produced by Todd Forsbloom and Erik Virtanen. Forsbloom also acts as the series director of photography, director, and musical composer. Annette Carter-Harris and Dallas Harris are associate producers. Yukon Harvest is made with the financial participation of the Canadian Media Fund.

Follow Rogue River Films for Yukon Harvest information on Instagram and YouTube.

ABOUT ROGUE RIVER FILMS
Rogue River Films is an award-winning, Vancouver Island based Indigenous production company co-owned and operated by Métis filmmaker Todd Forsbloom and outdoor writer, adventurer, wildlife photographer / videographer, and executive producer Jim Shockey. The company specializes in inspiring, cinematic outdoor adventure content that celebrates Indigenous lives and culture and the great outdoors. Recent credits include Yukon Harvest on APTN, the APTN docuseries Coastal Carvings, and the feature length TELUS Original documentary Northern Stars. For updates on new projects and behind-the-scenes content, follow Rogue River Films on Instagram and YouTube.

ABOUT APTN
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples at home and abroad. A respected charitable media company, APTN inspires audiences and shares authentic stories via three platforms: APTN (English and French channel), APTN Languages (Indigenous language channel) and APTN lumi (streaming service). APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content on all three platforms.

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Indigenous art takes the spotlight in the new docuseries ‘Coastal Carvings,’ premiering Aug. 25 on APTN lumi

July 29, 2025 Greg David Leave a comment

From a media release:

Get an exclusive look inside the award-winning Indigenous fine art gallery Coastal Carvings and see the day-to-day lives and moving personal stories of several exceptional Indigenous artists – each dedicated to the unified passion of keeping culture and tradition alive through art – in the new docuseries Coastal Carvings (13 x 30′). Produced by Rogue River Films, Coastal Carvings premieres on APTN lumi starting Aug. 25. The series has its broadcast premiere on Monday, Sept. 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. MT / 5:30 p.m. PT, with a new episode airing every week. The Blackfoot version of Coastal Carvings premieres Sept. 1 on APTN Languages at 9:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT. All episodes (English and Blackfoot) stream for free on APTN lumi starting Aug. 25.

“Art tells the story of Indigenous culture in ways that language often cannot,” says Todd Forsbloom, Métis producer, director, and co-founder, Rogue River Films. “We are happy to be able to share these artists’ traditional knowledge, exceptional crafts, and moving stories through the medium we specialize in – television.”

“Anyone who has ever tried to build something for the first time, or make their creative vision come to life, will love this series. It’s incredibly satisfying to ride along with these hilarious, passionate, and resourceful artists as they pull back the curtain on what it takes to create a masterpiece,” says Adam Garnet Jones, APTN’s Director of TV Content and Special Events.

Métis brothers Jeremy and Jerett Humpherville work together at the Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs, BC, which is renowned around the world for its breathtaking contemporary and historic Indigenous art. The new docuseries of the same name tells the story of how the brothers, who sometimes butt heads, bring big ideas to life by teaming up with other traditionally-trained Indigenous artists across multiple different backgrounds and mediums who are dedicated to their craft and culture. Each episode focuses on different personal stories and inspiring art pieces – from delicate works to public commissions and entire home renovations that require heavy machinery – and the obstacles they must overcome to realize each expertly crafted work of art. For the team, no project is too big and no dream is too far out of reach. Nature inspires much of the artwork – and the series also showcases the beauty of Canada’s West Coast.

The first two episodes include:

Episode 1 – Welcome to Coastal Carvings
At Coastal Carvings, brothers Jeremy and Jerett take on a new bedroom set commission. Meanwhile, Jeremy mentors up-and-coming artist Levi, and his own daughter, Thea.

Episode 2 – Everything Taking Shape
It’s back to the drawing board for Jeremy when a request for a redesign on the custom bedroom set comes in. Meanwhile, on the Sunshine Coast, Levi collaborates artistically with family and community members.

Featured artists work across several mediums – from wood to metal to beads – and include gallery owners Jeremy and Jerett Humpherville (Coombs, BC), artist Lisa Shepherd (Lower Mainland, BC), cedar weaver Shy Watters (Sunshine Coast, BC), carver Derek Georgeson (Sunshine Coast, BC), artist Kaija Heitland (Cowichan Bay, BC), jewelry designer Jordan Syberg (Pincher Creek, AB), aspiring artist Thea Humpherville (Coombs, BC), woodshop assistant Jacob Holgate (Coombs, BC), and artist in training Levi Purjue (Sunshine Coast, BC).

Founded in 2004 by Jeremy Humpherville and his wife Darlene Humpherville, the fine art gallery Coastal Carvings specializes in fine art and custom home designs. As an Indigenous art gallery, it features a diverse collection of traditional and contemporary works by Indigenous artists from across Canada, including the Haida, Tsimshian, Salish, Ojibway, Cree, Nuu-chah-nulth, Métis, and Inuit Nations. The gallery also showcases select pieces from other accomplished West Coast artists.

A Rogue River Films original production, Coastal Carvings is executive produced by Jim Shockey and co-created and co-produced by Todd Forsbloom and Erik Virtanen. Virtanen also acts as writer along with Natalie Glubb. The series is narrated by Patsy Tuba. Coastal Carvings is made with the financial participation of the Canadian Media Fund.

Follow Rogue River Films for Coastal Carvings information on Instagram and YouTube. Follow the Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery directly on Facebook.