An oil industrialist, an environmental activist and a politician are in conflict in this drama set around a summit on climate change.
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An oil industrialist, an environmental activist and a politician are in conflict in this drama set around a summit on climate change.
Dex is a 9-year-old artist, explorer, and "paleontologist in training". Like Dan, Trek, and his big sister Dana, Dex uses his Dino Field Guide to magically see and study dinosaurs in the real world. Thanks to his artistic eye, Dex envisions them a bit differently, getting right into the action to reconsider how prehistoric creatures like the T. rex, Velociraptor, and Megalodon looked and lived.
Ian McKay and his best friend Shinky are two young punks searching for their great destinies in the back alleys of Calgary Alberta, circa 1980. Together, these friends will face down cowboys and oilmen, hockey goons and movie snobs, odd-jobbers and hairdressers… and through it all they’ll find a way to grow up without selling out. With the help of Ian’s flawed, but loving family (father Lloyd, mom Helen, and his outrageously outgoing sister Belinda), Ian and Shinky find new opportunities to blow minds every week, exporting their special brand of offbeat revolution for the 80’s – seeking out love and working to change the world, one young drunk punk at a time.
Coronation Street meets downtown St. John's. A serious drama, dark, funny and gritty. Not a silly spoof of Newfoundlanders.
A LA POURSUITE DU REVE GLACÉ follows a band of well-known comedians as they try, for the first (and probably the last) time, to fulfil their childhood dream of winning a semi-professional ice hockey tournament
Now in her twenties, Anne returns to Avonlea for the first time since Marilla Cuthbert's death. Gilbert has been offered a position in a hospital in New York, and he persuades Anne to come with him. He arranges a position for her at a large publishing house. Big city life isn't what they expected. Anne's manuscript is stolen by a dashing American writer, Jack Garrison. Thus the stage is set for a final three hour installment in the "Anne of Green Gables" story which follows the characters from New York, the war effort in Europe and eventually returns them to the red earth of Prince Edward Island.
The coming-of-age story of celebrated novelist Gabrielle Roy, growing up in the family home on Deschambault Street in Saint-Boniface. Against a backdrop of the social and political issues the francophone minority in Manitoba faced at the time, Gabrielle, struggles to understand her place in the scheme of things surrounded by her parents, her sisters, and her community.
Marking the long-awaited reopening of indoor arts venues, the series explores the vibrant arts scene in Quebec, French-speaking Canada and abroad through a weekly roundup of noteworthy openings and events. Filmed entirely on location at a different venue each week, the cultural magazine goes straight to where creation takes place, capturing the effervescence, excitement and reflection that are part of the creative process. Hosts Benoit McGinnis and Sophie Fouron are joined by well-known arts reporters and critics as they look into literature, the visual arts, music, cinema, dance, theatre, architecture, poetry and more.
Thomas, a friendly theologian, finds himself plunged into the heart of a police investigation aimed at solving a series of murders involving a religious cult.
Got any secrets in your family tree, skeletons in ye olde ancestral closet? Were your ancestors sinner or saints, royals or rogues? Part personal drama, part CSI-like forensic investigation and part historical revelation, Ancestors in the Attic reveals to Canadians not only their roots, but also the diverse stories that make up the history of our country.
In the fall of 1994, 15-year-old Simon went to the convenience store and never came back. The next day, the body of the teenager is fished out of the river. 27 years later, his younger sister Élise tries to understand why he threw himself off the bridge. Helped by Philippe, a charismatic pastoral animator who led Simon's self-help group, she discovers that everything is always more complex than it seems.
Valérie Blais explores the secretive world of those that professionally offer pleasure, comfort or intimacy in Quebec. More than twenty escorts recount their stories, and some of the unusual, a little crazy, or downright troubling client requests.
'Imperfect Murder" is a series that delves into the heart of true crime, unravelling stories of mystery, betrayal, and the quest for justice. Through interviews, re-enactments, and expert insights, "Imperfect Murder" offers a comprehensive look at the complexities of criminal behaviour driven by motives as diverse as greed, jealousy, and revenge.
A true crime series that covers the stories of missing and murdered indigenous women in Canada.
When questions about familial genealogy arise, it's up to two diligent and sophisticated owners of the company DNA Confidential to unearth the Secrets, Lies and DNA Ties among their clients in order to get the answers needed.
Hosted by Marie-Ève Janvier and Joël Legendre, the competition welcomes 10 amateur pastry chefs, only one of whom will walk away with the title of Best Pastry Chef in Quebec. Each episode, the candidates will compete in culinary prowess and take on different colorful challenges in order to impress the judges and renowned professional pastry chefs, Gaël Vidricaire and Joël Lahon.
From deep-sea danger to mega holiday cruises, helping rivers flow and harvesting power, this program goes deep, unlocking the ultimate challenges of our water planet.
An observation series that takes us into the world of journalism. Observe as journalists as they put body and soul into their quest for truth and justice.
More Tears is a seriocomedy television series that was broadcast by CBC Television, as a short run programme; it was written and produced by Ken Finkleman following the success of The Newsroom, and was partly a remake of 8½, by Federico Fellini. As in The Newsroom, George Findlay is the protagonist of More Tears, as a documentary producer, who manipulated his subjects in order to create better television drama. In the final installment, Findlay abandoned the documentary form to film a satire of the neo-conservative government of Mike Harris, the Premier of Ontario. The programme also explored the personal life of George Findlay, his unhappy marriage, and his unhappy extra-marital affairs. The cast of More Tears also included Hrant Alianak, Yank Azman, Arsinée Khanjian, Leah Pinsent, Evan Solomon, and Kenny Vadas. Finkleman's next project for the CBC was the series Foolish Heart.
Learn how mysteries are being unraveled through the most beautiful images ever captured of our universe. From extreme close ups of our nearest cosmic companion the moon, to images of galaxies 15 billion years away, Cosmic Vistas will show and explain how scientists are trying to get the big picture of existance.
Daka has just broken up with her boyfriend and left home for the first time to follow her dream of becoming a dancer. The big city, and the big city talent she competes with at auditions, have left her feeling very lonely. Enter: dating apps. When Daka mistakenly selects “women seeking women” on her profile, she meets Abe, a struggling musician who needs to move on from her ex, which might just be the happiest of accidents.
Narrator Jeffy, now an adult, recounts his youthful adventures in the mid-1980s with humour and nostalgia. A typically awkward, insecure 12-year-old, Jeffy wants the same thing as millions of other young people his age: to be accepted and to find his place in the “nuclear catastrophe” phase of life called adolescence.
Made For TV is a hilarious unscripted docu-comedy series that follows social media star Boman Martinez-Reid as he tries to make the jump from Content Creator to Television Icon. With the guidance of a celebrity advisor, each episode features Boman as he tests out a different genre of TV with the hopes of finding one that will propel him to television fame. Which turns out, is not an easy feat.
Race to Mars is a 2007 Canadian television mini-series about a fictitious mission to Mars that is based on contemporary international research. The first part aired on Discovery Channel Canada and its High Definition channel on September 23, 2007 and the second part on September 30. It was produced in association with Galafilm Inc. William Shatner narrates the miniseries. A companion book of the same title, written by Dana Berry, was also published in September 2007. It was offered as a selection of the Science Fiction Book Club. Mars Rising, a companion 6-episode documentary mini-series, aired from October 7 to October 21, 2007, using sequences shot for Race to Mars.
A dramatization of the actual events surrounding the October Crisis in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Politician Tom McLaughlin watches from the sidelines as Canada relinquishes sovereignty and joins the United States. He refuses to lose his country without a fight, whether it's fair or not.
Human Cargo is a 2004 Canadian television miniseries. The series won seven Gemini Awards and two Directors Guild of Canada Awards. It premiered on CBC Television on January 4, 2004 and starred Kate Nelligan, Cara Pifko, and Nicholas Campbell. The series was written by Linda Svendsen and Brian McKeown.
Twelve remarkable Canadian kids showcase their smarts through exciting challenges across six categories: physical, musical, social, linguistic, logical, and visual smarts.
Mireille Deyglun and her on-air team cover news and events with an entertaining – yet still informative – attitude.
Skinnamarink TV is a children's television show that aired from 1997 to 1999 and aired on CBC in Canada and The Learning Channel in the US. It was created by Lynn Harvey and Richard Mortimer for Skinnamarink Entertainment in association with Craftsman & Scribes Creative Workshop, The Learning Channel, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Ambiance stylist Julie Asselin oversees the makeover of an advertised property with the goal of selling it more quickly and for a better price.
A macabre web site called Darknet links the tales in this chilling anthology series whose protagonists face a range of unnamable horrors.
It’s 1993, and Paloma Luisa Marquez Hermosa is on top of the world. Originally from Columbia, she now heads a very discreet – and very efficient – criminal organization that smuggles cocaine into Montreal and launders drug money. Nicknamed the “Cali Cartel Godmother”, she stops at nothing to provide for her family. But Paloma eventually becomes the target of Paul Généreux, an honest cop who’s determined to destroy her organization – until his investigation turns into a tangled web of corruption that reaches the upper echelons of the police force.
The Vanderzon family has been working in snow removal since the 1950s. Three generations later, the sons, grandsons and cousins are still clearing streets and driveways in and around Boucherville for institutional, commercial and individual clients.
Join four fearless practical jokers who use hidden cameras to create funny and embarrassing encounters with the public.
Turbo Dogs is a television show that airs on Qubo and Kids' CBC. The show is based on the book Racer Dogs by Bob Kolar. The show premiered on October 3, 2008. The show was not renewed for a second season.
The Newcomers was a series of seven hour-long Canadian television specials that aired from 1977 to 1980 on CBC Television. The series was sponsored by Imperial Oil to mark the company's 100th anniversary in 1980. The series, written by Timothy Findley and Alice Munro, explored the theme of Canada as a nation built by immigrants, spanning from the era before Canada was founded until modern times. A French version aired on Radio-Canada with the title Les Arrivants. The opening theme music for the series was composed by Hagood Hardy.
Rats, squirrels, skunks, groundhogs… Our cities are full of little critters! Wildlife expert Louis Larose comes to the rescue by relocating nuisance species from backyards and gardens.
Lingo and his bug friends offer children the opportunity to learn words in new languages.
Investigates the mysteries behind declassified top secret government files with stunning details about the world's most credible UFO sightings and alien encounters. The series pieces together the data on these incidents, and tries to answer the question: what really happened?
BBQ Pitmasters is an American reality television series which follows barbecue cooks as they compete for cash and prizes in barbecue cooking competitions.
The Thirsty Traveler, hosted by Kevin Brauch, is a weekly journey into the heart of the world's greatest wine, beer, and spirit producing regions. Each episode explores the land, people, production, companies, customs, traditions, food, and stories connected with the alcoholic beverage that a region is known for. The Thirsty Traveler was created by Susan Cardinal and produced by Grasslands Entertainment.
The Neddeaus of Duqesne Island is a 1970s documentary parody about a family living isolated on an island in Northern Canada.
As seen through the eyes of world-famous photographer Heidi Hollinger, we set off to discover vibrant port cities and capture their true essence and soul. Settled centuries ago when boat travel was the only means of communication, these ports have developed into commercial and cultural metropolises, rich in their unique history. Native and new residents alike share with us the love and charm each city has to offer.