CBC Launches Free Streaming Channel CBC News Explore On All Major Streaming Platforms In Canada

November 30, 2022 — CBC today launched CBC NEWS EXPLORE, a free 24/7 ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel offering audiences a new way to discover CBC News. The new channel features video journalism that takes a step away from breaking news to explain and explore beyond the headlines, alongside a curated selection of local, national and current affairs features. Original programs include ABOUT THAT hosted by Andrew Chang, a daily half-hour show that takes a closer look at the biggest stories of the day. 

The free CBC NEWS EXPLORE stream is available on a growing number of digital and connected TV platforms including CBC Gem, the CBC News App, CBCNews.ca and The Roku Channel (channel 105 in Canada), with more to be added soon. CBC NEWS NETWORK remains CBC’s 24-hour premium service  for live-and-breaking news, available through cable and satellite providers and on CBC Gem.

“Today's launch of CBC News Explore marks an important moment in our evolution, ensuring we will be able to serve more people across Canada whenever, wherever or however they choose to consume our content,” said Susan Marjetti, General Manager of CBC News, Current Affairs and Local. “As Canada’s public broadcaster, it is important we are there for people with trusted news and information 24/7 on their platform of choice whether radio, TV, digital or via a streaming channel like this one.”

“While some focus on traditional TV audience numbers as the only measure of success, the real story of how a news organization reaches and grows its audience today is much more complex,” said Brodie Fenlon, Editor in Chief, CBC News in an Editor’s Blog. “Streaming audiences in Canada are sizable and growing, and hungry for high-quality, fact-based video journalism — just not in the places we’ve traditionally offered TV news. We won’t treat them as an afterthought. While CBC News Network remains our premium live-and-breaking news service, CBC News Explore is an important part of our future to serve Canadians on the platform of their choice.”

CBC NEWS EXPLORE Original Programs:

• ABOUT THAT - Now streaming weekdays (x 30 mins) at 11 a.m. ET (repeats 4 p.m.and 7 p.m. ET). 

Andrew Chang delves deeper into daily news by expanding our understanding of the stories everybody's talking about, featuring a blend of frank conversation, explainers and feature interviews.

• THIS WEEK IN CANADA - Now streaming Wednesdays (x 30 min) at 11:30 a.m. ET (repeats 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET).

This weekly program is a destination for original stories that showcase the heart of local communities in Canada, featuring video journalism from local CBC News stations from coast to coast to coast to help audiences better understand how the headlines are affecting people across the country.

• PLANET WONDER - Now streaming new episodes monthly (6 x 30 mins) on Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. ET (repeats at 4:30 p.m ET).

Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe explores the natural world and the impact of our changing climate with unbridled curiosity and a hands-on approach to better understand the urgent consequences of a warming planet. Wagstaffe isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty (or actually eat dirt) in her search for genuine solutions. She asks surprising questions and connects different perspectives as she wanders, and sometimes stumbles, through forests, across oceans, up mountains, into laboratories and down some fascinating rabbit holes. 

• BIG: CBC News Original Documentary series - premieres Wednesday Nov 30 at 12 p.m. ET (repeats  8 p.m. ET) with new episodes available monthly (4 x 60 mins).

This original documentary series exposes industries that impact the everyday lives of Canadians in hidden ways, drawing on unseen archival footage that connects the dots between the news stories that dominate the headlines and our social media feeds. Candid interviews with insider experts shed light on the powerful players gaming the biggest and most culturally influential industries, from the digital music industry’s monopoly over our culture; to dating apps that use our own hearts against us; to the true crime entertainment phenomenon that is influencing our actual justice system.

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About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

 

For further information, please contact:

Frances Bedford, CBC PR

frances.bedford@cbc.ca

416-205-7673

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Ring of Combat (ROC) 78 Live in Atlantic City 18th November 2022, Available in Canada on Roku

Editor's Note: The StreamOnABudget team is proud to announce that its very own StreamOnABudget Showcase FREE channel on Roku carries the iSports Zone TV network, now available in Canada, the US and Worldwide! Search your Roku TV or device with the term STREAMON to find and install the StreamOnABudget Showcase FREE channel on Roku, then navigate over to the iDream TV Broadcasting | Family Television to watch the ROC / Ring of Combat 78 Championship Martial Arts event on the iSports Zone TV network this Friday. The original Press Release from last week about the big event is posted below:

Nov 08, 2022 (AB Digital via COMTEX) -- Atlantic City - 8th November, 2022 - Lou Neglia & Dead Serious Promotions brings the ROC / Ring of Combat 78 Championship Martial Arts to the Tropicana Showroom, 2831 The Boardwalk, Atlantic City November 18th 2022.

Featuring Ricardo Jimenez v Chris Kwiatkowski, Dylan Mantello v John Ramirez, Elvis Lebron v Christopher Guariglia, Shaquan Moore v Armando Gjetja, Jimmy Drago v Regis Farias and Ronnie Rodriguez v Calogero Torretta, this evening of Mixed Martial Arts Mayhem promises to one of the greatest nights in the history of sport.

Lou Neglia has a track record of bringing to the World of Mixed Martial Arts evenings that live long in the memory but very few (if any) quite like this with such and amazing array of fighters taking part.

Ring of Combat began with one simple concept, to give mixed martial art (MMA) fighters a platform to showcase their talent and dedication. Owned by former three-time world kickboxing champion, Lou Neglia, Ring of Combat began to pave the way for east coast MMA with its first event held October 12th, 2002 in Uncasville, Connecticut. Now in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Tournaments and the standard of participants have begun to reach to even newer and dizzier heights.

Today, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has risen from obscurity to widely considered to be the fastest growing sport in the world. Lou realized from his own experience that fighters would need to work their way to the top and firmly believed, tough fights make great fighters. Lou’s keen eye for talent has helped to groom some of the best fighters on the planet and Ring of Combat 78 is no exception.

Available to view on a variety of TV Channels (see below) Ring of Combat 78 promises to be an evening that very few if any will ever forget.

ROC can be found on the following TV stations. In New York on WNYN 30.1, Comfy TV, WNYN 30.2, iSports Zone TV, WXNY 23.1 Comfy TV, WXNY 23.2 iSports Zone TV, WXNY 23.3, Movie Giants. In Los Angeles at KSGA 26.1 Comfy TV, K32OX 32.2 iSports Zone TV. In Phoenix (Prescott) at K30KMM, 31.4 Comfy TV, KDVD 50.3 iSports TV. In Boston, MA on WCEA, 36.4 iSports Zone TV. In Detroit on WHPS, 12.2, and Comcast cable, Channel 90 iHolyfield. In Florida in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, on WDFL 12.1 iHolyfield. In West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce FL on W11DH, 11.4, Comfy TV. In Mobile-Pensacola FL on WBQP 12.4 iHolyfield and 12.10, Comfy TV. In Las Vegas on KLSV, 50.1, Comfy TV. In Wichita-Hutchinson KS KAGW-tv, 26.4, Comfy TV. In Jackson MS JUS-TV and Comcast cable, channel, 14 iHolyfield TV. In Santa Barbara CA on KBAB 31.2 Comfy TV and in Columbus GA-Opelika AL on WQMK, 18.2, Comfy TV.

Ring of Combat has given rise to more UFC fighters and UFC champions than any other MMA promotion in the world. Over 150 Ring of Combat fighters have been called up to the UFC including champions like: Chris Weidman, Charles Oliveira, Matt Serra, Frankie Edgar, Eddie Alvarez.

Ring of Combat has often been called the “American Idol” of Mixed Martial Arts. More about Lou Neglia and Ring of Combat can be found at http://www.ringofcombat.com

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Original Press Release: https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/ring-of-combat-roc-78-live-in-atlantic-city-18th-november-2022-2022-11-08

Streaming Pro-Sports in Canada: Roku expands sports offering with the introduction of TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, with the country’s biggest schedule of live sporting events.

TORONTO – November 10, 2022, Roku, Inc. and Bell Media today announced the launch of TSN on Roku® streaming players and Roku TV models, in a continued partnership with Bell Media. As the #1 TV streaming platform in Canada, Roku continues to expand its content library for Canadians across the country. Canadian Roku users will now have access to live and on demand programming from TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader. 

“We’re excited to announce the arrival of TSN on Roku streaming devices. We know Canadians are passionate about their sports, and TSN delivers access to championship games and daily highlights,” said Mary-Anne Taylor, Head of Content Distribution, Canada at Roku. “TSN brings so much value to the Roku user, curating premium sports content the fans want to watch, all in one place.”

“The launch of TSN on the Roku platform provides expanded audience access to the most extensive schedule of live sports in the country,” said Jean-Philippe Paradis, Vice-President, Subscription Sales and Partnerships, Bell Media. “We’re excited to kick off this partnership as fans are gearing up for a multitude of marquee championship sporting events airing exclusively on TSN this fall.”

Starting today, Roku users can stream sports content including: the CFL season, culminating with the Grey Cup; IIHF Women’s and Men’s World Championships and the World Juniors; comprehensive coverage of the Toronto Raptors and the NBA; regional NHL broadcasts; FIFA World Cup™; extensive live coverage of the NFL; golf Majors and tennis Grand Slams; plus MLS, F1, NASCAR, UFC, NCAA March Madness, and much more.

To access, users can sign in to TSN on the Roku platform using their existing TSN login credentials, and new users can sign up directly via Roku Pay. 

Availability

Roku users can add the TSN apps to their home screen directly from the Channel Store on the Roku platform. For more information about Roku, please visit www.roku.com

Editor's Note: Monthly plans for TSN start from CA$16.66/m when billed annually (CA$19.99 monthly). Full details and terms are available here: https://www.tsn.ca/subscribe

About TSN
TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and provides world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN.ca, TSN Radio stations, and the TSN app, featuring 5G capabilities. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country. The network’s deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF World Junior Championship, Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup™, UEFA EURO, MLB, Golf’s Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, F1, UFC, and NCAA March Madness. TSN comes from Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. More information about TSN is available at TSN.ca.

About Roku, Inc.
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the streaming content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming players and TV-related audio devices are available in the U.S. and in select countries through direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with service operators. Roku TV™ models are available in the U.S. and in select countries through licensing arrangements with TV OEM brands. Roku Smart Home products, including cameras, video doorbells, lighting, plugs, and more are available in the U.S. Roku is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. U.S.A.

Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this press release are the property of their respective holders.

Original Press Release: https://www.bellmedia.ca/the-lede/press/tsn-now-available-on-roku-streaming-players-and-roku-tv-models/

The New Google Chromecast with Google TV on Sale At Biggest Discount Since Launch; Must Install Free TV Apps After You Buy

The New Google Chromecast with Google TV is less than two months old and already Google is selling it at its lowest discount since it launched. If you delayed buying the new HD device when it launched on September 23rd, now is your chance to get it for as low as US$19.99 / CA$29.99 at all major retailers and online including the official Google Store and on Amazon.*

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If you've already bought and installed your new Google Chromecast with Google TV and looking for some great apps to put on it, check out a few of my favorites:

PLEX - Perhaps the Go-To app to stream dozens of live TV channels and thousands of ad-supported movies and TV episodes, make sure this app is front and center in "Your apps". I am a fan of classic/vintage TV and movies and cult cinema, and I've been watching a lot of The Film Detective, Kino Cult and the recently launched Scream! Factory TV, a 24/7 cult horror channel from the makers of Shout! Factory TV. Kino Cult has a standalone Google TV app which is worth checking out if you are a fan, with hundreds of genre movies and TV shows on demand and their live linear channel as well.

CLASSIC RERUNS TV - This recent newcomer within the last couple of years is finding its way to many over-the-air affiliates in the US as well as some of the most popular streaming platforms. On this app you'll find all the great favorite TV reruns of the '50s and '60s that you would expect in such a place, but the Google TV version of the app does not stream their live linear channel. (If you have a Roku, you can find the live channel in their own standalone app on Roku. Full disclosure, we also have the live network streaming on our own live TV app on Roku.) The live stream for Classic Reruns TV is available through Distro TV that you install on your Google Chromecast with Google TV device.

CINEHOUSE - If you are in Canada, you won't be able to get Cinedigm Corps. CINEVERSE service right now, so the next best thing is a free ad-supported app called Cinehouse. It carries many of the popular art-house, cult and classic entertainment linear channels you might expect on other platforms including the Cineverse movie channel, a true crime channel called Crime Hunters, and genre networks like Midnight Pulp. Hundreds of ad-supported movies and TV shows are also available to binge any time.

If none of these apps suit your tastes, you can always scroll over to Apps on your Google TV device and check out any of the hundreds of apps available from app categories such as Entertainment, Lifestyle, Sports and more. -Georges Brunet