CBC Announces New Ad-Free CBC Kids Streaming Channel

CBC announced the launch of a new 24/7 commercial-free CBC Kids streaming channel.

The ad free channel is available now to stream on CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel. The streaming channel features a variety of animated and live-action series for kids aged two to 10. Preschool favourites like Dino Ranch, featuring the adventures of the Cassidy family’s ranch for dinosaurs; live action stop-motion series Go Togo, about the vehicles of Transitville; and Hey Duggee, about a big dog and his friends; plus Molly of Denali, following an Indigenous girl and her friends.

Radio-Canada also launched two French-language ad-free streaming channels for children and youth. Both La chaîne Jeunesse and La chaîne L’Agent Jean are now available on ICI TOU.TV.

“The CBC Kids streaming channel strengthens our commitment to serve kids and families across Canada with inspiring, family-friendly and fun content on their preferred platforms,” said Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports, CBC. This new commercial-free channel will offer easy access – all day, every day – to some of the most popular children’s programming that CBC has to offer.”

“CBC/Radio-Canada is here for Canadian children, and we hope that this new channel enriches their lives,” said Marie-Philippe Bouchard, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.

The streaming channel also includes live-action preschool originals Gary’s Magic Fort and Mittens & Pants, and original animated series Big Blue; Dylan’s Playtime Adventures; Hop; Kingdom Force; and Let’s Go, Bananas!, plus award-winning True and the Rainbow Kingdom.

Series available for school-aged children include

• Addison; The Bravest Knight
• Super Agent Jon Le Bon
• the educational comedy series Odd Squad.

The current season of ongoing CBC Kids series will continue to be available separately on CBC TV, CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel.

SOURCE: CBC.ca