The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 2021. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings.
Events
March
Date | Event | Source |
11 | Following its acquisition of the French-language V network, now branded as Noovo, in 2020, Bell Media announces the relaunch of dedicated news division Noovo Info. The network has had only a barebones news presence since former owner Remstar imposed major staffing cutbacks in 2008; under Bell Media's new plan, the network's news division will relaunch a twice-daily newscast titled Le Fil on March 29. | [1] |
June
Date | Event | Source |
16 | The journalism division of the CBC — News, Current Affairs, and Local — are to turn off commenting on their Facebook posts for four weeks. The move was in response to written attacks on staff, and moderation levels described as "not sustainable." | [2] |
Programs
Programs debuting in 2021
Programs ending in 2021
Television films and specials
Networks and services
Network launches
Network conversions and rebrandings
Old network name | New network name | Type | Conversion date | Notes |
HIFI | BBC First | | March 16 | |
Network closures
Network | Type | Closure date | Notes |
BookTelevision | | February 21 | |
Fashion Television | | |
Station closures
Deaths
References
- ^ a b "Bell Media introduces new French-language news service". The Suburban, March 11, 2021.
- ^ Fenlon, Brodie (15 June 2021). "Why CBC is turning off Facebook comments on news posts for a month". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ Dana Gee, "A resourceful comedy". The Province, January 5, 2021.
- ^ Natalie Slight, "Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur Sans rancune, la nouvelle émission de Pier-Luc Funk". 7 Jours, January 6, 2021.
- ^ Lysandre Dolbec, "Big Brother Célébrités: deux nouvelles participantes dévoilées!". En Vedette, December 7, 2020.
- ^ Élizabeth Lepage-Boily, "Entre deux draps : Le « Un gars, une fille » de 2020". Showbizz, January 6, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "CBC docuseries Anyone’s Game to premiere January 15". TV, eh?, December 11, 2020.
- ^ Jordan Pinto, "Corus slates eOne’s Project Bakeover for winter 2021". Playback, December 18, 2020.
- ^ Mark Daniell, "Mike Holmes makes it right with 'Holmes Family Effect'". Toronto Sun, February 6, 2021.
- ^ Eric Dicaire, "New docuseries opens a window into the lives of eastern Mi'kmaw fishers". CBC News Montreal, February 14, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "Preview: HGTV’s Rock Solid Builds is a party on The Rock". TV, eh?, February 16, 2021.
- ^ Victoria Ahearn, "CBC reveals fall/winter lineup including 'Battle of the Blades,' 'Lady Dicks'" Archived 2020-06-06 at the Wayback Machine. CKGL, May 27, 2020.
- ^ "CBC's 'Arctic Vets' brings viewers up close with polar bears, seals and muskox". Kelowna Daily Courier, February 24, 2021.
- ^ Bruce Head, "Docuseries about 86-year-old Minden mystery premieres on CBC Gem and Paramount+ on March 4". Kawartha Now, February 26, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "The power of pop music is uncovered in new CTV original series This is Pop". TV, eh?, March 1, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "OUTtv and Fuse announce premiere date and cast for Shine True". TV, eh?, February 11, 2021.
- ^ Dino-Ray Ramos, "OUTtv Media Group Teams With Producer Entertainment Group Launch First LGBTQ+ Apple TV Channel". Deadline Hollywood, March 29, 2021.
- ^ Karl Hardy, "Sortez-moi de moi : voyez la première bande-annonce avec Sophie Lorain!". En Vedette, March 11, 2021.
- ^ Paloma Pacheco, "New series Yukon Harvest examines the meaning of hunting to Indigenous people". The Globe and Mail, May 14, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "BGM Sphere announces new pre-school series 'Gabby's Farm' to debut on TVOkids on May 17". TV, eh?, April 22, 2021.
- ^ Craig Takeuchi, "APTN series Querencia follows romance between two Indigiqueer women". Now, May 31, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "SurrealEstate haunts CTV Sci-Fi Channel, July 16". TV, eh?, June 16, 2021.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "Two Toronto Women Transform A Decrepit Motel Into A Boutique Vacation Destination In Netflix Reality Show ‘Motel Makeover’". ET Canada, July 28, 2021.
- ^ Marsha Lederman, "National Arts Centre Orchestra’s eclectic new CBC Gem series showcases Canadian talent". The Globe and Mail, September 1, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "Award-winner Mary Berg is back on TV with Mary Makes it Easy". TV, eh?, September 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Greg David, "CBC sets fall schedule and unveils 2021-22 programming slate, including over 35 original series from Canadian creators". TV, eh?, June 2, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "An Indigenous woman returns to her birth family in APTN’s Unsettled". TV, eh?, September 15, 2021.
- ^ Nolin, Stéphanie (March 11, 2021). "Julie Snyder produit l'adaptation québécoise de I Can See Your Voice". Showbizz (in French). Happy Geeks Media.
- ^ Annabelle Caillou, "«Virage»: après le sport, le néant?". Le Devoir, September 8, 2021.
- ^ "'Departure', 'The Equalizer' and 'neXt' All Coming to the Global TV Fall 2020 Lineup". ET Canada, June 23, 2020.
- ^ Jean Philippe Angers, "Des chanteurs masqués, danseurs et politiciens à la télé". La Presse, September 14, 2021.
- ^ Dave MacIntyre, "Roast Battle Canada showcases the northern brand of vicious comedy". Cult MTL, October 11, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "Preview: British Columbia: An Untold History is a crash course in the province’s diverse story". TV, eh?, October 11, 2021.
- ^ John Doyle, "Four fun or powerful shorts from the fringes of TV". The Globe and Mail, November 3, 2021.
- ^ Mr. Wavvy, "Time Out Market Montreal is hosting a Halloween Drag Brunch". Cult MTL, October 6, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "Exclusive first look at the new trailer for CBC Gem’s Overlord and the Underwoods". TV, eh?, October 21, 2021.
- ^ Greg David, "Brooke Lynn Hytes presides over a panel of her queers in the Crave Original Series 1 Queen 5 Queers". TV, eh?, November 8, 2021.
- ^ Tyler Evans, "Company taps into 50th anniversary nostalgia of Hilarious House of Frightenstein". Newmarket Today, October 11, 2021.
- ^ "Pink Is In". Burlington Post, January 26, 2021.
- ^ Marc-André Lemieux, "Les pays d’en haut: une finale plus sombre était initialement prévue". Le Journal de Montréal, February 9, 2021.
- ^ "CBC'S FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES ENDS AFTER FOUR SEASONS". tv-eh.com. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (March 18, 2021). "'Burden Of Truth' Canceled; CBC Drama To End With Season 4". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (March 8, 2021). "Canadian Comedy 'Kim's Convenience' To End With Fifth Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ "'Corner Gas Animated' to end after 4th season". Global News. June 14, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ John Doyle, "Unnerving: The Bruce McArthur case as true-crime story". The Globe and Mail, April 28, 2021.
- ^ Courtney Small, "The Face of Anonymous Review: The Complexity of Online Activism". Point of View, April 29, 2021.
- ^ Breanne Doyle, "Star-studded 50th annual JUNO Awards is this weekend—until then, CBC has you covered for live music entertainment". The Georgia Straight, June 2, 2021.
- ^ Mackenzie Patterson, "Fresh Water documentary spotlights Brazilian native finding refuge in Great Lakes surfing community". Streets of Toronto, July 19, 2021.
- ^ "FreeUp!: This Sunday, join artists across Canada to celebrate Emancipation Day 2021". CBC Arts, July 27, 2021.
- ^ Victoria Ahearn, "Alanis Obomsawin, Denis Villeneuve to get TIFF Tribute Awards at Toronto film fest". Toronto Star, July 22, 2021.
- ^ John Doyle, "Stop, listen and watch: Stories to take in on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"]. The Globe and Mail, September 30, 2021.
- ^ Stéphanie Nolin, "Gala de l'ADISQ 2021 : La soirée de Roxane Bruneau et FouKi". Showbizz, November 7, 2021.
- ^ "New Uvagut TV to feature all programming made in Inuktut language". The Globe and Mail, January 14, 2021.
- ^ Perine, Aaron (May 28, 2021). "Spider-Man Original Voice Actor Paul Soles Dies at 90". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Langan, Fred (August 13, 2021). "Versatile character actor Alfie Scopp never stopped working". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Evans, Greg (September 14, 2021). "Norm Macdonald Dies: Influential Comedian And Former 'SNL' Weekend Update Anchor Was 61". Deadline. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
External links
- List of 2021 Canadian television series at IMDb