CBC embracing free streaming channels for local news, comedy

TORONTO — CBC announced plans Thursday to launch more free streaming channels including one dedicated to comedy and several focused on local news as it dives deeper into online options favoured by younger audiences. TORONTO — CBC announced plans Thursday to launch more free streaming channels including one dedicated to comedy and several focused on local news as it dives deeper into online options favoured by younger audiences. They join CBC News Explore, which premiered last November to offer a deeper dive into current affairs and news topics. CBC announced the plans alongside its upcoming programming lineup for the main network and CBC Gem, much of which won’t land until winter 2024. Over the past year, Canadians have streamed more than 34 million hours of content on CBC Gem, she said.