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The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 2023. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings.

Events

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February

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Date Event Source
16 David Cochrane is named the new host of CBC News Network's daily political talk show Power & Politics, following the departure of Vassy Kapelos, who joined CTV News. [1]

March

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Date Event Source
27 After over 25 years on the air, Teletoon rebranded to Cartoon Network Canada. The existing Cartoon Network channel was concurrently relaunched as Boomerang Canada, returning to a classic animation format since the closure of Teletoon Retro in September 2015. The Teletoon branding continues to be used for the Teletoon+ streaming service and its French-language feed.

June

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Date Event Source
27 Eastlink removes the specialty channels owned by Corus Entertainment, after being unable to reach a carriage agreement. Corus said that other TV service providers will continue to carry their specialty channels.

August

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Date Event Source
31 Natyf TV, a channel which had operated since 2018 as a discretionary service with little distribution outside of Montreal, is granted a must-carry order ensuring that it will be available on all cable distribution services in Quebec. [2]

September

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Date Event Source
5 Citytv announces Meredith Shaw as the new co-host of Breakfast Television, following the departure of Dina Pugliese from the program earlier in the year. [3]

October

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Date Event Source
1 After 35 years on the air, Bell Media's specialty channel Vrak shuts down. The reason for the channel's shutdown is for Bell to concentrate on its top-performing, most popular specialty channels.

November

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Date Event Source
13 CTV launches an early 5:30 p.m. edition of CTV National News, to be anchored by Sandie Rinaldo. [4]

Programs

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Programs debuting in 2023

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Start date Show Channel Source
January 5 LOL: Qui rira le dernier? Amazon Prime Video [5]
January 6 Stuff the British Stole CBC
January 10 Virage: Double faute Noovo [6]
January 11 L'Empereur [7]
January 12 Bollywed CBC Television [8]
January 17 Wong & Winchester Citytv [9]
February 4 Rubble & Crew Treehouse TV/StackTV [10]
February 9 Mégantic Club Illico [11]
February 10 The Spencer Sisters CTV [12]
February 16 Canada's Ultimate Challenge CBC Television [13]
February 17 Thunder Bay Crave [14]
February 24 Push CBC Television [15]
February 27 Plan B [16]
March 6 Shelved CTV [17]
March 8 Désobéir: Le Choix de Chantal Daigle Crave [18]
Ness Murby: Transcending AMI-tv [19]
March 19 Essex County CBC Television [20]
Sullivan's Crossing CTV [21]
March 26 Builder Brothers Dream Factory Treehouse TV [22]
April 1 Evolving Vegan CTV Life Channel [23]
Streams Flow from a River Super Channel [24]
April 10 Popularity Papers YTV [25]
April 14 Sew Fierce OutTV [26]
April 20 Red Ketchup Adult Swim [27]
May 2 Lac-Mégantic: This Is Not an Accident Vrai [28]
May 9 Little Big Community APTN [29]
May 17 Bush Wreck Rescue Discovery [30]
Sisters Crave [31]
May 24 Good Morning Chuck (Or the Art of Harm Reduction) (Bon matin Chuck, ou l'art de réduire les méfaits) [32]
May 26 Little Bird [33]
May 28 Farming for Love CTV [34]
June 16 Billionaire Murders Crave [35]
June 19 Battle of the Generations CTV [36]
July 7 The Dessert Crave [37]
September 4 Aunty B's House CBC Kids [38]
September 5 The Good Stuff with Mary Berg CTV [39]
September 17 Telling Our Story CBC Television [40]
September 20 Bones of Crows [40]
September 23 I Have Nothing Crave [41]
September 24 Black Community Mixtapes Citytv [42]
September 27 Robyn Hood Global [43]
October 2 The Traitors Canada CTV [44]
October 6 Paranormal Revenge CTV Sci-Fi Channel [32]
October 13 Bria Mack Gets a Life Crave [45]
October 16 Listing Large CTV Life Channel
October 18 Black Life: Untold Stories CBC Television [40]
November 9 BlackBerry [40]
November 16 Temps de chien Ici TOU.TV [46]
November 22 Swan Song CBC Television [40]

Programs ending in 2023

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End date Show Channel First aired Status Source
March 8 Pretty Hard Cases CBC Television 2021 Ended [47]
March 28 Workin' Moms 2017 [48]
June 9 The Marilyn Denis Show CTV 2011 [49]
October 6 Entertainment Tonight Canada Global 2005 [50]
December 8 Sort Of CBC Television 2021 Ending [51]
December 25 Letterkenny Crave 2016 [52]

Specials

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Start date Show Channel Source
February 20 Life with Luca Family Channel
March 13 Juno Awards of 2023 CBC Television [53]
April 16 11th Canadian Screen Awards [54]
May 12 I'm Sandie Rinaldo CTV [55]
September 16 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards [56]
November 19 110th Grey Cup TSN
December 10 25th Quebec Cinema Awards Noovo [57]

Networks and services

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Network conversions and rebrandings

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Old network name New network name Type Conversion date Notes
Teletoon (English feed) Cartoon Network Canada Cable/satellite March 27
Cartoon Network (original) Boomerang Canada

Closures

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Network Type Closure date Notes
A.Side TV Cable/satellite January 15 [58]
Vrak October 1
ESPN Classic October 31 [59]

Deaths

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Date Name Age Notes Source
February 25 Gordon Pinsent 92 Actor (various Canadian series including The Forest Rangers, Quentin Durgens, M.P., Street Legal, Due South, and Republic of Doyle) [60]
March 21 Charles E. Bastien 60 Animation director (Pelswick, PAW Patrol) [61]
May 5 Pauline Newstone 79 Voice actress for Ocean Productions 1973-2020. [62]
May 14 Samantha Weinstein 28 Actress (TV roles including XPM and Alias Grace, voice work on such animated series as D.N. Ace and Dino Ranch) [63]
June 28 Sue Johanson 93 Sex educator and host of Sunday Night Sex Show on W Network [64]
August 17 Rick Jeanneret 81 Hockey announcer for the Buffalo Sabres [65]
September 7 Peter C. Newman 94 Journalist, documentary writer (The Canadian Establishment, Titans) [66]
October 28 Matthew Perry 54 Canadian-born actor and comedian best known for his work in American series (prominent roles included Chandler Bing on Friends and Oscar Madison on The Odd Couple, both simulcast in Canada) [67]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "David Cochrane named new host of CBC News Network’s daily ‘Power & Politics’ show". Toronto Star, February 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ Josh Kolm, "Natyf TV gets mandatory distribution in Quebec". Playback, September 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ Connie Thiessen, "Meredith Shaw joins Citytv’s Breakfast Television". Broadcast Dialogue, September 5, 2023.
  4. ↑ "CTV News adds new early evening broadcast hosted by Sandie Rinaldo". Toronto Star, October 30, 2023.
  5. ↑ Constance Cazzaniga, "«LOL: Qui rira le dernier?», du Amazon «made in Québec»". Métro, January 6, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Virage : double faute, ou les périls du tennis de haut niveau, avec Éric Bruneau". Ici Radio-Canada, January 9, 2023.
  7. ↑ Guillaume Picard, "Dans la série «L’empereur»: Jean-Philippe Perras campe le rôle d’une vie". Le Journal de Montréal, January 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ Dhriti Gupta, "For almost 40 years, Toronto’s iconic Chandan Fashion bridal shop has attracted people from across North America. Here’s what’s behind its staying power in a changing Little India". Toronto Star, January 8, 2023.
  9. ↑ Greg David, "CITYTV ANNOUNCES WINTER PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE, BEGINNING JANUARY 1". TV, eh?, December 15, 2022.
  10. ↑ Giltrow, Sam (February 3, 2023). "Canadian premiere for Paw Patrol spin-off series Rubble & Crew". Licensing.biz.
  11. ↑ "La série « Mégantic » arrive-t-elle trop tôt sur les écrans?". Ici Radio-Canada, January 19, 2023.
  12. ↑ Greg David, "CTV ORIGINAL SERIES THE SPENCER SISTERS PREMIERES FEB. 10 ON CTV". TV, eh?, January 13, 2023.
  13. ↑ Greg David, "CBC, INSIGHT PRODUCTIONS AND THE GURIN COMPANY ANNOUNCE DETAILS FOR NEW ORIGINAL COMPETITION SERIES CANADA’S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE". TV, eh?, July 27, 2022.
  14. ↑ Connie Thiessen, "‘Thunder Bay’ investigative docuseries to premiere on Crave next month". Broadcast Dialogue, January 19, 2023.
  15. ↑ "New CBC Show ‘PUSH’ Is Canada’s First Major-Network Primetime Series Featuring Leading Cast With Disabilities". Entertainment Tonight Canada, February 9, 2023.
  16. ↑ Jesse Whittock, "Patrick J. Adams & Karine Vanasse Cast In CBC’s English-Language Adaptation Of Time-Travel Drama ‘Plan B’". Deadline Hollywood, June 1, 2022.
  17. ↑ Greg David, "SHHH HAPPENS: NEW CTV ORIGINAL COMEDY SHELVED PREMIERES MARCH 6 ON CTV". TV, eh?, February 14, 2023.
  18. ↑ Marc-André Lemieux, "Une série de superhéroïne". La Presse, October 13, 2022.
  19. ↑ Greg David, "AMI ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF NESS MURBY: TRANSCENDING, MARCH 8 ON AMI-TV". TV, eh?, February 7, 2023.
  20. ↑ Ashly July, "Molly Parker, Stephen McHattie and Kevin Durand to star in TV adaptation of hit graphic novel Essex County". CBC Books, October 13, 2022.
  21. ↑ Morgan Mullin, "Halifax-shot series Sullivan's Crossing airs March 19". The Coast, March 9, 2023.
  22. ↑ Etan Vlessing, "Property Brothers’ Preschool Series ‘Builder Brothers Dream Factory’ Sets Premiere". The Hollywood Reporter, March 1, 2024.
  23. ↑ Noel Ransome, "Mena Massoud carves out his own path with ‘Evolving Vegan’ after post-’Aladdin’ slump". Toronto Star, March 31, 2023.
  24. ↑ Naman Ramachandran, "Canneseries Selected Asian Canadian Immigrant Tale ‘Streams Flow From a River’ Sets Launch Dates". Variety, March 30, 2023.
  25. ↑ Colleen Flanagan, "Lower Mainland actress stars in YTV show Popularity Papers". Langley Advance-Times, April 8, 2023.
  26. ↑ Christopher Turner, "New Drag Competition Series ‘Sew Fierce’ Shines A Spotlight On Drag Designers & Costumers". In Magazine, April 13, 2023.
  27. ↑ Guillaume Picard, "Red ketchup en série animée à Télétoon la nuit l’hiver prochain". Le Journal de Montréal, April 26, 2022.
  28. ↑ Charles Rioux, "Lac-Mégantic : ceci n’est pas un accident, le puzzle ultracomplexe de la tragédie". Ici Radio-Canada, May 2, 2023.
  29. ↑ Nicky Taylor, "Onkwehón:we reclaim narrative in new series". The Eastern Door, May 9, 2023.
  30. ↑ Alyn Edwards, "Bush Wreck Rescue shows good and bad of restorations". Driving, May 13, 2023.
  31. ↑ Greg David, "Six-part Crave original series, Sisters, premieres May 17". TV, eh?, April 30, 2023.
  32. 1 2 Greg David, "BELL MEDIA CONFIRMS 2022/23 ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING SLATE OF NEARLY 100 TITLES, BOASTING 973 HOURS OF ENGLISH AND FRENCH-LANGUAGE CONTENT". TV, eh?, June 9, 2022.
  33. ↑ David Friend, "Sixties Scoop drama ‘Little Bird’ among May streaming highlights". Toronto Star, May 1, 2023.
  34. ↑ "'Farming for Love' – with Gibsons local – premiers May 28". Coast Reporter, May 16, 2023.
  35. ↑ Connie Thiessen, "Crave orders ‘Billionaire Murders’ docuseries". Broadcast Dialogue, February 17, 2023.
  36. ↑ Greg David, "Four generations face-off in a trivia showdown on CTV original series Battle of the Generations, beginning June 19". TV, eh?, June 5, 2023.
  37. ↑ Brad Wheeler, "Bruce McCulloch lends a hand on the new Canadian sketch comedy series The Dessert". The Globe and Mail, July 7, 2023.
  38. ↑ Tim Kelly, "Whitby nine-year-old stars in CBC sitcom ‘Aunty B’s House’ after breaking through on stage in Toronto in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’". Whitby This Week, September 11, 2023.
  39. ↑ Greg David, "CTV’s new daytime series, The Good Stuff with Mary Berg, debuts Sept. 5". TV, eh?, August 23, 2023.
  40. 1 2 3 4 5 Greg David, "CBC sets fall 2023 streaming and broadcast premiere dates for new and returning original series on CBC Gem and CBC Television". TV, eh?, August 24, 2023.
  41. ↑ Greg David, "From award-winning comedian, producer and actor Carolyn Taylor, the Crave original comedy I Have Nothing premieres on September 23". TV, eh?, August 23, 2023.
  42. ↑ Osobe Waberi, "Tap into 50 years of Black Canadian history through ‘community mixtapes’ in new docuseries". Now, October 2, 2023.
  43. ↑ Amber Dowling, "Director X’s ambitious series Robyn Hood brings Canadian take to classic story of wealth and class". The Globe and Mail, September 27, 2023.
  44. ↑ "Here's the full cast of 'The Traitors Canada'". Etalk. September 18, 2023.
  45. ↑ Greg David, "Fantastical new Crave original comedy series, Bria Mack Gets a Life premieres October 13". TV, eh?, September 18, 2023.
  46. ↑ Flore Tellier, "Un vent de fraîcheur débarque des Îles avec Temps de Chien, la première comédie de François Bellefeuille". Showbizz, November 15, 2023.
  47. ↑ Noel Ransome, "CBC dramedy 'Pretty Hard Cases' ending after third season". CP24, February 8, 2023.
  48. ↑ Workin Moms Season 7 final season concludes Catherine Reitman's 'ride of her life' CBC Comedy January 3, 2023
  49. ↑ Joshua Chong, "Marilyn Denis stepping away from daytime television, ending CTV’s ‘The Marilyn Show’ after 13 seasons". Toronto Star, April 13, 2023.
  50. ↑ Jenna Benchetrit, "Entertainment Tonight Canada to end after 18 seasons". CBC News, September 27, 2023.
  51. ↑ Brew, Caroline (October 5, 2023). "'Sort Of' to End With Third and Final Season at CBC, Max". Variety.
  52. ↑ "Ferda Last Time. Letterkenny Returns for a Twelfth and Final Season, December 25 on Crave" (Press release). Bell Media. November 2, 2023.
  53. ↑ "Edmonton Juno Awards changes 2023 date to avoid Oscars". Global News, August 4, 2022.
  54. ↑ "Ryan Reynolds, Catherine O'Hara to attend star-studded Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, January 18, 2023.
  55. ↑ Connie Thiessen, "Sandie Rinaldo celebrates 50th anniversary with CTV". Broadcast Dialogue, May 8, 2023.
  56. ↑ David Friend, "Dean Brody, the Reklaws set to play CCMA Awards as country show heads to CTV". Lakeland Today, June 20, 2023.
  57. ↑ "Noovo sera le nouveau diffuseur du Gala Québec Cinéma". Le Devoir, July 5, 2023.
  58. ↑ Kelly Townsend, "Blue Ant Media turns down the volume on A.Side". Playback, December 15, 2022.
  59. ↑ Government of Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) (2023-09-25). "Various discretionary services - Revocation of licences". crtc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
  60. ↑ "Gordon Pinsent, Canadian acting icon, dead at 92". CBC News, February 25, 2023.
  61. ↑ "In Memoriam: ‘PAW Patrol’ Director Ted Bastien, ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Artist Jessie Romero Have Died". Animation Magazine, March 23, 2023.
  62. ↑ "Airazor Voice Actor Pauline Newstone has Passed Away". Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  63. ↑ Puzic, Sonja (2023-05-24). "'Embodiment of a sunbeam': Canadian actor, musician Samantha Weinstein dies at 28". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  64. ↑ "Sue Johanson, Canada's sex educator, dead at 93". CTVNews.ca. June 29, 2023.
  65. ↑ Joly, Aidan (2023-08-18). "Rick Jeanneret, legendary Sabres broadcaster, dies at 81". News 4 Buffalo. Archived from the original on 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  66. ↑ Simon Haupt, "Journalist Peter C. Newman went from Czech refugee to chronicler of Canada". The Globe and Mail, September 7, 2023
  67. ↑ "'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Dead at 54 After Apparent Drowning". TMZ. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
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