Radio / Television News

CBC pumps Canadian programming during official Fall launch

TORONTO – Despite revealing much of its fall lineup last month, CBC made it official Thursday at an event in Toronto. As Cartt.ca reported, the national broadcaster is bringing back 14 shows to its primetime schedule next season, including popular series Arctic Air, Republic of Doyle and Mr. D.  What’s new, however, is that George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight is adding an early airing at 7 p.m. (7:30 NT) weeknights starting in September, in addition to its regular 11:05 p.m. (11:35 NT) slot, taking the place of U.S. game show Jeopardy! which will not return. Also axed from the schedule is original reality...