CBC News facts for kids
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| Department of the CBC | |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | January 1, 1941 |
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Canada
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Specific services for Canada and rest of world |
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Brodie Fenlon, general manager and editor in chief, CBC News |
| Services | Radio and television broadcasts |
| Owner | CBC |
CBC News is the news part of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). It gathers and creates news programs for English-speaking audiences. You can find CBC News on CBC Television, CBC Radio, CBC News Network, and their website, CBC.ca.
CBC News started in 1941. It is the biggest news broadcaster in Canada. They offer news for local areas, regions, and the whole country. CBC News often works with Radio-Canada Info, which is their French-language news partner.
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History of CBC News
The very first CBC newscast was a radio report in both English and French. This happened on November 2, 1936. The official CBC News Service began on January 1, 1941, during World War II.
A national news report was prepared by Wells Ritchie. It was read by announcer Charles Jennings. Other early news readers included Lorne Greene and Earl Cameron. CBC News Roundup started in 1943. It was later replaced by The World at Six in 1966.
On English television, the first newscast was part of CBC Newsmagazine. It aired on September 8, 1952, in Toronto. Later that year, CBC National News began. It changed its name to The National in 1970.
CBC started sharing news online in 1996. The CBC News Online website officially launched in 1998. In 2017, The National changed its format. It used multiple anchors from different cities.
How CBC News Delivers News
CBC News shares important stories in many ways. In November 2023, CBC worked with many other news groups. They created the 'Cyprus Confidential' report. This report looked into financial networks connected to Vladimir Putin. It showed links between Cyprus and high-ranking officials.
Government leaders quickly responded to the report. They called for changes and started investigations. This shows how important news reporting can be.
Television News Programs
The TV part of CBC News creates programs for CBC Television and CBC News Network. These include national news shows. Some popular programs are The National, Marketplace, and The Fifth Estate.
They also produce The Investigators with Diana Swain. CBC News also provides news, business, weather, and sports updates for Air Canada flights.
Local TV News
Most local news shows on CBC Television are called CBC News: [city/province name]. For example, you might see CBC News: Toronto at Six. Local radio news updates happen every half-hour during busy times. At other times, they are on the hour.
Radio News Programs
The Radio News team creates hourly updates for CBC's national radio newscasts. They also provide content for local updates. Big radio programs include World Report, The World at Six, and The World this Weekend.
Most news and information is broadcast on CBC Radio One. You can listen to all newscasts online. They are available on demand through apps or smart speakers.
Online News and Digital Services
CBC News Online is the CBC's news website, CBC.ca. It started in 1996. In 2012, it was one of the most popular news websites in Canada. The website covers news from local areas, Canada, and around the world.
It also has sections for investigative stories, politics, business, arts, entertainment, and Indigenous news. You can find health, science, and tech news too. Many reports include podcasts, audio, and video from CBC's TV and radio news. CBC News content is also on social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
In November 2022, CBC launched CBC News Explore. This is a free streaming service. It offers existing CBC news shows and new original programs. New shows include About That, a daily news show, and Planet Wonder, an environmental series.
CBC News Network
CBC News Network is an English-language news channel. It is owned by the CBC. It started broadcasting on July 31, 1989. It was updated and relaunched as the CBC News Network in 2009.
Current programs include CBC News Now. This show features anchors like Heather Hiscox and Suhana Meharchand. Power & Politics is another program, hosted by David Cochrane. The National also airs on the network.
In early 2023, The National changed to a single anchor format. Adrienne Arsenault hosts Monday through Thursday. Ian Hanomansing hosts on Friday and Sunday. Rosemary Barton is the chief political correspondent. She hosts Rosemary Barton Live on Sundays.
Weather Centre
In November 2005, the CBC News Weather Centre was created. It covered local and international weather. It used information from Environment Canada. Claire Martin was the main weather presenter.
In April 2014, the national weather centre was mostly closed due to budget cuts. Weather presenters at local CBC stations stayed. They also started providing reports for The National and CBC News Network.
In November 2014, CBC started working with The Weather Network. This private channel provides national weather reports for The National and CBCNN. It also gives local forecasts for some CBC Toronto newscasts. Local CBC stations still have their own weather teams.
Some local CBC weather presenters include:
- Johanna Wagstaffe – CBC Vancouver
- Ian Black – CBC Ottawa
- John Sauder – CBC Manitoba
- Jay Scotland – CBC PEI
- Karen Johnson – CBC Toronto and Windsor
- Catherine Verdon-Diamond – CBC Montreal
- Tanara McLean – CBC Edmonton/Calgary
The partnership with The Weather Network has continued. The weather section of CBC.ca now uses forecasts from The Weather Network. Also, local CBC news headlines are shown on The Weather Network's website.
CBC News Programs
CBC News offers many programs across different platforms.
Television Programs
Current programs:
- The National, the main news program
- CBC News Now
- The Fifth Estate, a weekly news magazine
- Marketplace, a consumer news magazine
- Power & Politics, a political news program
- The Investigators with Diana Swain
- Local newscasts
- Rosemary Barton Live, a Sunday news program
- Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa, a weekday news program
Former programs:
- CBC News Magazine (1952–81)
- The Journal (1982–92)
- CBC Prime Time News (1992–1995)
- Mansbridge One on One (1999–2017)
- The Weekly with Wendy Mesley (2018–2020)
Radio Programs
- World Report, a morning newscast
- The World This Hour, an hourly newscast
- The World at Six, a national dinner-hour newscast
- The World This Weekend
- The House, a weekly national political show
- Local newscasts
Digital Services
- CBCNews.ca website and Digital News App
- Live and on-demand streaming of radio and TV news
- Podcasts, including Finding Cleo
- Social media like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat
- Digital news delivery in public places like airports and trains
Fairness in News Reporting
Sometimes, people have different ideas about whether news organizations are fair. Surveys in 2002 and 2009 suggested that some people thought CBC News might lean a bit to the left.
In 2009, CBC President Hubert Lacroix asked for a study. He wanted to see if CBC news was biased. He said their job is to make sure information is fair. A 2017 survey also found that some Canadians felt CBC TV and radio news showed a bias. They thought it favored the Liberal party.
CBC News Hall of Fame
The CBC News Hall of Fame started in 2015. It honors people who have made a big difference in Canadian journalism. It is located at CBC's main building in Toronto.
People who have been honored include:
- 2015 – Knowlton Nash
- 2016 – Joe Schlesinger
- 2017 – Barbara Frum
- 2018 – Trina McQueen
- 2019 – Matthew Halton and Peter Stursberg
- 2020 – Ernest Tucker
- 2021 – Rassi Nashalik
The CBC Ombudsman
The CBC tries to be accurate, honest, and fair in its news reporting. They have rules called Journalistic Standards and Practices. These rules help them make sure different viewpoints are shared. Being trusted by the public is very important for the CBC.
The CBC Ombudsman is a special person who is independent. They are not part of the news staff or management. The Ombudsman helps make sure the CBC follows its own rules for fair journalism. They report directly to the President of the CBC.
CBC News Offices (Bureaus)
CBC has reporters in many cities across Canada. Main cities are marked with (M).
- Whitehorse, Yukon (M)
- Victoria, British Columbia
- Vancouver, British Columbia (M)
- Kamloops, British Columbia
- Kelowna, British Columbia
- Nelson, British Columbia
- Prince George, British Columbia
- Prince Rupert, British Columbia
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (M)
- Inuvik, Northwest Territories
- Calgary, Alberta (M)
- Edmonton, Alberta (M)
- Fort McMurray, Alberta
- Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Lethbridge, Alberta
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Regina, Saskatchewan (M)
- Winnipeg, Manitoba (M)
- Brandon, Manitoba
- Thunder Bay, Ontario
- Windsor, Ontario (M)
- London, Ontario
- Sudbury, Ontario
- Kingston, Ontario
- Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Toronto, Ontario (M)
- Ottawa, Ontario (M)
- Montreal, Quebec (M)
- Quebec City, Quebec (M)
- Sherbrooke, Quebec
- Fredericton, New Brunswick (M)
- Saint John, New Brunswick
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Moncton, New Brunswick
- Bathurst, New Brunswick
- Halifax, Nova Scotia (M)
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (M)
- Sydney, Nova Scotia
- Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (M)
- Iqaluit, Nunavut
Some locations are currently without a permanent reporter:
- Thompson, Manitoba
- Labrador City, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Hay River, Northwest Territories
International Offices
CBC News also has reporters in other countries. Main international cities are marked with (M).
- London, United Kingdom (M)
- Jerusalem, Israel (M)
- Washington, D.C., United States (M)
- New York City, United States (M)
- Los Angeles, United States
Former International Offices
CBC also uses "satellite bureaus." These are reporters who travel to a location when a big story happens there. In the late 1990s, CBC and other news groups reduced their overseas offices.
CBC Foreign Correspondents
These are some of the CBC reporters working in other countries:
- London – Margaret Evans, Chris Brown, and Jared Thomas
- Jerusalem – Derek Stoffel
- Washington, D.C. – Paul Hunter/Katie Simpson with Matt Kwong, Ellen Mauro, and Lyndsay Duncombe
- New York – Kris Reyes
- Los Angeles –
See also
In Spanish: CBC News para niños
- List of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation personalities
- Ici Radio-Canada Télé
