CBC Ottawa HD TV Guide & Schedule
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Murdoch Mysteries
Reporter Louise Cherry investigates the suspicious death of a man in a meat processing plant by going undercover as a sausage maker.
Saint-Pierre
When a Newfoundland teenager with a rare blood disorder disappears during a field trip to Saint-Pierre, Arch and Fitz race to determine if it's a parental abduction or something far more nefarious.
The National
CBC's flagship nightly news program, featuring the day's top stories with in-depth and original journalism; Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing anchor.
Live: CBC Ottawa News
Coverage of the top local news.
Still Standing
The local steel industry collapses and New Glasgow embraces art, its diverse history and its community spirit.
Coronation Street
Cassie revisits her greatest hits with Ross as her new target, and Nina suspects Sienna.
Murdoch Mysteries
A crime novelist pushes her way into Murdoch's investigation of an attorney murdered at his own retirement party.
Saint-Pierre
When a Newfoundland teenager with a rare blood disorder disappears during a field trip to Saint-Pierre, Arch and Fitz race to determine if it's a parental abduction or something far more nefarious.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Frankie concocts a chilling ruse to expose a man who claims he can speak to the dead.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
The month may be dry, but the spirits are high.
The National
CBC's flagship nightly news program, featuring the day's top stories with in-depth and original journalism; Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing anchor.
Escape to the Country
Helping prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.
Live: World Report
What's going on in Canada and the world; a ten-minute dose of big news stories.
Live: Ottawa Morning
A fresh take on starting the day and living life.
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
Mini-Jon has a new invention: jet-propulsion shoes.
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
The Green Star cereal bar; it's 100% a cereal bar!
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
The mini-clones play bureaucrats with Shorthand, who struggles to follow their logic.
Kingdom Force
Max Volume hypnotizes the badger community to do his bidding, leaving no badger unaffected.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
Super Why needs help, and it's up to Power Paige to find him by following objects that start with the letter S.
Dino Ranch: Island Explorers
When Blitz saves a microraptor from the scheming Tinhorns, Jon fears his raptor pal is missing; Min and Clara get trapped in a cave, believing they can't work together until they realize they have much in common.
PAW Patrol
Rocky must rescue himself after being stranded on an island full of trash by Mayor Humdinger.
Toopy and Binoo: Fabulous Adventures
Toopy and Binoo help socks learn to be a pair again.
Dino Ranch
When Jon, Miguel and Min decide to try riding each others' pteros, Thunderbolt and Miguel discover that getting used to a new flyin' partner is easier said than done.
Rusty Rivets
Liam thinks he's only good at video games, so Rusty and Ruby turn the yard into a life-sized video game.
Big Blue
Lemo and Lettie fight over everything, irritating the entire crew.
Dylan's Playtime Adventures
Dylan and his friends imagine he's a Road Worker.
Hop
When Filipa skips Pancake Party, Hop thinks she's sad; so, he and the Hoppers organize a circus to lift her spirits.
Tralala
Tralala is stuck at home sick but Batty won't give up trying to play with her.
Go Togo
Mighty Express
Milo and Nico pick up giant dominoes to make a super long line of them to tip over.
Mighty Express
Freight Nate challenges Max to guess his favorite place in Tracks Ville.
Playing With Stu
Stu and a butterfly have fun building a song together.
Mittens & Pants
When Radish the Recycling Hamster takes his test to earn a spot in the Recycling Hall of Fame, he starts to doubt himself when he sees that all his fellow recyclers are rats.
The Adventures of Paddington
The Browns are off to the beach for their holiday; when they arrive, they meet Shantee the lighthouse keeper.
Hello Kitty: Super Style!
Pop Star Kitty helps DB realize that a truly inspired performance isn't doing what your audience wants, but doing what you love.
Molly of Denali
Molly, Tooey and Trini decide to build their own sailboat and voyage to distant waters.
Jeremy and Jazzy
Count and dance along with Jeremy and Jazzy in this catchy tune.
Addison
Alex believes that an alien invasion is happening when strange symbols appear in Ayrton Park.
Anne With an E
As Easter approaches, Mary's illness brings change to Avonlea.
Live: CBC Newsroom
News program bringing Canadians breaking news and live coverage from across Canada and around the world.
Escape to the Country
There's no time like the present for Alistair Appleton's buyers, who hope to realize their lifelong dream of living by the sea in Dorset.
Family Feud Canada
Two families compete to guess the most popular answers to family-friendly survey questions, with a Canadian twist.
Bollywed
Old ways and new ways are challenged as the kids try to take mom and dad's bridal business to the next level.
All Creatures Great and Small
James' TB testing plan mistakenly puts a prize cow in danger; Helen struggles with her vocation; Mrs. Hall and Tristan have brushes with love.
Call the Midwife
Nurse Crane is shocked when her fitness comes into question; Trixie cares for a Hindu mother and her newborn twins; a gastroenteritis outbreak is declared at the maternity home.
Jamie's Easy Meals for Every Day
Jamie turns the humble aubergine into something incredible, then fires up the barbecue to cook a lunch of Cajun-spiced salmon tacos, served with a mango salsa in toasted tortillas.
Jamie's Easy Meals for Every Day
Jamie knows people can benefit from some tips and tricks to help out at home, so he's sharing his recipe for a beautiful roasted pork fillet wrapped in prosciutto smothered with pesto.
Live: CBC Ottawa News
Coverage of the top local news.
Coronation Street
Cassie runs out of second chances, Nina accuses Sienna, and Sally hosts a garden party.
Just for Laughs: Gags
A clumsy accomplice drops the participants' phone in the porta-potty's toilet, a newlywed couple takes wild pictures together, and a zookeeper proposes to a gorilla.
Still Standing
Jonny Harris rolls into St. Thomas, Ontario, a town built on cars and cross-border cooperation, to see what happens when a town loses thousands of auto sector jobs.
Son of a Critch
Fox volunteers Paul's house for a chaotic party, while Mark struggles to keep order; Mike Jr., Dick, and Amanda drive the Party Wagon, and Mary juggles tasks for her internship.
Winnipeg Comedy Festival
A show about how sometimes your worst enemy lives in the mirror.
Live: The National
CBC's flagship nightly news program, featuring the day's top stories with in-depth and original journalism; Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing anchor.
Live: CBC Ottawa News
Coverage of the top local news.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Long-time fan favorite Susan Kent guest-stars in an all-new special Groundhog Day episode.
Coronation Street
Cassie runs out of second chances, Nina accuses Sienna, and Sally hosts a garden party.
North of North
With Ting missing somewhere in the vast Arctic tundra, the community of Ice Cove springs into action and Siaja slips into old habits.
Small Achievable Goals
Just as they're nominated for an award, a rift in Julie and Kris's friendship causes workplace disruptions when they refuse to work together; meanwhile, Evan lands them an exciting podcast guest.
Workin' Moms
Kate joins Ram out of office to brainstorm; Sloane catches her new friend in a lie; Jenny joins a surprising self-defense class; Anne resolves to foil Alice's plan.
Ghosting With Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan
Kevin Alves returns to the woods with Luke and Matthew as they explore the evil McDonald Log Cabin in Alliston, Ontario.
Baroness von Sketch Show
A mission to Mars goes awry; the revolting side of open relationships; straight women flirt; moms say hello.
Halifax Comedy Festival
Performances by Mike Wilmot, Sophie Buddle, Nick Beaton, Jason Cheny, Arthur Simeon, Erica Sigurdson, Chris Halef, Angelo Tsarouchas and Alex Wood.
Just for Laughs: Gags
There's no sound, but there are laughs; Quebec-based troupe uses the city as its stage and its inhabitants, or victims, as characters.
The National
CBC's flagship nightly news program, featuring the day's top stories with in-depth and original journalism; Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing anchor.
Escape to the Country
As their last child prepares to leave home, a Berkshire couple seeks Jules Hudson's assistance in finding a property in the Suffolk countryside with holiday let potential.
Live: World Report
What's going on in Canada and the world; a ten-minute dose of big news stories.
Live: Ottawa Morning
A fresh take on starting the day and living life.
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
A questionnaire determines whether Henry or Mini-Jon is more intelligent.
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
The mini-troupe presents a delicious culinary summer theater play!
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
The mini-clones choose wands, cauldrons, and creatures for their magic class!
Kingdom Force
When the crystal-mining robots that professor Dunbit creates go haywire, Kingdom Force must shut them down before they destroy the Jungle Kingdom.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
The Eraser is erasing letters from street signs in Reader Valley and now the cars don't know what to do.
Dino Ranch: Island Explorers
The kids must use a boulder to plug a gas vent in the volcano before it stinks up the island; Min over-prepares due to anxiety about the Fire-Wing Pterodactyl migration.
PAW Patrol
Daring Danny's new remote control accidentally takes control of Everest's SnoCat and all the vehicles in Adventure Bay.
Toopy and Binoo: Fabulous Adventures
Toopy's scraped knee leads to mixed-up care from friends.
Dino Ranch
When Angus' horns get itchy, he gets so cranky that nobody can get near him -- except for one unlikely friend; when Jon has trouble keeping up with the speed of a trio of wild raptors, he needs to learn to work within his limits.
Rusty Rivets
When the Bits escape from the Recycling Yard, Rusty and Ruby must decipher Whirly's clues to find out where they went.
Big Blue
When the crew declares Capt. Lettie is no fun, she finds a way to make the ordinary extraordinary.
Dylan's Playtime Adventures
Dylan and his friends imagine he's a House Painter.
Hop
The Hoppers are excited to ride in Jerome's hot air balloon; Hoot is afraid of heights.
It's Andrew!
Andrew invents a way to play a new game with his own version of collectible cards.
Go Togo
Mighty Express
Flicker's in a hurry to pass out pizzas before they get cold.
Mighty Express
Peoplemover Penny has never been to camp, so Ivy invites her to join in on the fun at Camp Itchiknee.
Playing With Stu
Stu celebrates Turtle's birthday.
Mittens & Pants
Mittens can't seem to escape a bad smell, so Puppy Detective Pants is on the case to find out what is causing it.
The Adventures of Paddington
Paddington, Jonathan, and Judy become trainee lifeguards and end up rescuing Mr. Brown with Taylor the lifeguard's help.
Hello Kitty: Super Style!
The Beaver triplets are in a frenzy trying to get all the supplies for DB's party; Athlete Kitty tries to teach them to slow down and get the job done right.
Molly of Denali
Molly and the gang organize an outhouse race to determine who will become "Winter Champions." Now they just have to figure out how to build an outhouse and keep it from tipping over.
Jeremy and Jazzy
Wake up with a smile and follow along with Baby Bear's morning routine!
Addison
Addison has to find out what's wrong with Mrs. Rorschach's cat, Mr. Tiggles, when he becomes afraid of his own cat toys, especially the new fridge magnet mouse.
Anne With an E
Ka'kwet travels to school, while Anne embarks on the next phase of her quest.
Live: CBC Newsroom
News program bringing Canadians breaking news and live coverage from across Canada and around the world.
Escape to the Country
Helping prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.
Family Feud Canada
The Mwadi family tries to bank another $10,000 as they face the Kumps family.
Bollywed
Social media versus face-to-face gets put to the test; Kuki and Chandan compete over whose sales techniques work best.
All Creatures Great and Small
Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past; while she is away, Tristan discovers the challenge of housekeeping; Helen is at loose ends.
Call the Midwife
Nancy oversees a child born out of wedlock, but things take a turn; Dr. Turner and Sister Veronica discuss a new contraception procedure: the vasectomy; the Board of Health delivers unwelcome news to Sister Julienne.
Jamie's Easy Meals for Every Day
Jamie takes mushrooms to a whole new level with his deliciously cheesy baked mushroom soup, and gives a classic salad a tasty twist with his stunning cauliflower rémoulade.
Jamie's Easy Meals for Every Day
Jamie cooks his incredible Avocado pastry quiche, with a delicious cheesy and basil filling, and shows us how to take a classic steak to the next level.
Live: CBC Ottawa News
Coverage of the top local news.
Coronation Street
Cassie bids an emotional farewell to her family, Debbie experiences a sobering glimpse into her future and Ryan facilitates a meeting between Betsy and Dylan in Lisa's absence.
Just for Laughs: Gags
A karate master gets in the cage with a gorilla, a street musician sings badly, and a couple surprise each other by hiding a wedding ring and a positive pregnancy test in their cakes.
Wild Cards
Max finds herself playing hostage negotiator when a kidnapped woman calls 911 using a makeshift phone, unraveling a complex web involving an affair, gambling and a race against time at a NASCAR event. Actors: Vanessa Morgan, Giacomo Gianniotti, Tamara Taylor, Justin Allgaier, Terry Chen, Michael Xavier, Amy Goodmurphy, Fletcher Donovan.
CBC Ottawa HD is the high-definition regional station for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation serving Eastern Ontario, West Quebec, and the National Capital Region. This TV guide provides viewers with clear, organized schedule information for daily, evening, and upcoming programming. Whether you are looking for local Ottawa news, national flagship broadcasts, or Canadian drama and entertainment, checking the TV listings helps you plan your viewing throughout the week.
About CBC Ottawa HD
CBC Ottawa HD (CBOT-DT) operates as the local owned-and-operated station of the English-language CBC Television network in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Transmitting in high definition, the channel delivers crisp picture quality alongside multi-channel digital audio for viewers across the National Capital Region and surrounding communities.
As a public broadcaster, CBC Ottawa HD balances local community reporting with network-wide Canadian programming. The station provides in-depth coverage of regional affairs, provincial news, local culture, and community events, alongside national news, sports, current affairs, and original Canadian drama and comedy series.
CBC Ottawa HD TV Guide and Programming Overview
The primary role of this TV guide is to give viewers a clear picture of what is airing across different time slots on CBC Ottawa HD. Broadcasting 24 hours a day, the channel features a structured schedule divided into distinct daily programming blocks:
- Morning and Daytime: Features children's programming, national morning news updates, consumer affairs, lifestyle content, and daytime talk shows.
- Late Afternoon: Focuses on current affairs, regional news preparation, and background reporting on national and international issues.
- Prime Time: Showcases flagship local news broadcasts, national news, major Canadian dramas, comedies, documentaries, and investigative journalism.
- Late Night & Overnight: Includes late-night news recaps, repeat broadcasts of popular prime-time series, and overnight public affairs programming.
Using TV Guide Listings for Tonight on CBC Ottawa HD
Many viewers check the TV guide listings for tonight to plan their evening viewing. Evening programming on CBC Ottawa HD typically begins with comprehensive regional news coverage, followed by national newscasts and prime-time entertainment.
When reviewing tonight's listings, consider the following factors to ensure you catch your desired shows:
- Time Zone Alignment: CBC Ottawa HD broadcasts on Eastern Time (ET). Always confirm that your local clock and provider schedule match Eastern Time.
- Live Broadcast Special Events: Live sporting events, breaking news coverage, or parliamentary specials can occasionally alter scheduled broadcast start times.
- Over-the-Air vs. Cable/Satellite Schedules: Direct antenna broadcasts match local Eastern Time listings, though provider channel numbers vary depending on your cable or satellite package.
Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule updates.
Key Programming Categories on CBC Ottawa HD
CBC Ottawa HD carries a diverse selection of genres designed to serve local residents and broader Canadian audiences:
- Local & Regional News: Dedicated news broadcasts focusing on Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, and the Gatineau region, covering local politics, weather, traffic, and municipal issues.
- National & International News: In-depth national journalism, investigative reports, and comprehensive coverage of international affairs.
- Canadian Drama & Comedy: Original scripted series, comedy specials, and narrative television produced by Canadian creators and production teams.
- Documentaries & Current Affairs: In-depth long-form journalism, environmental documentaries, and social issue features.
- Sports & Special Events: Coverage of national amateur athletics, high-profile sporting events, and cultural broadcasts.
How to Use the TV Schedule Effectively
Navigating the television schedule efficiently ensures you never miss a local broadcast or special presentation. Follow these simple steps when checking the guide:
- Select your target broadcast date from the schedule view.
- Locate the specific time block (morning, afternoon, prime time, or late night).
- Verify the program title, episode details, and broadcast duration.
- Check for live flags or special broadcast warnings that might indicate schedule shifts.
- Revisit upcoming days to set reminders or scheduled recordings for future broadcasts.
Viewing and Reception Information
CBC Ottawa HD is available through multiple broadcast and distribution methods across Eastern Ontario and West Quebec:
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Digital TV: Received free over the air in high definition using a standard digital ATSC antenna tuned to the local Ottawa transmitter frequency.
- Cable Television: Available on digital cable packages throughout Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding municipalities.
- Direct-to-Home Satellite: Carried on major Canadian satellite television providers nationwide.
- Digital Streaming: Select local news broadcasts and live network streams are accessible online via CBC's digital streaming platforms and apps.
Regional Schedule Differences & Daylight Saving Adjustments
Because television listings follow strict regional broadcast standards, viewers in transition zones or those accessing CBC feeds from adjacent regions should keep time zone practices in mind. CBC Ottawa HD operates strictly on Eastern Standard Time (EST) / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). When Daylight Saving Time changes occur in autumn and spring, over-the-air and digital schedules adjust automatically to match Eastern local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CBC Ottawa HD TV Guide?
The CBC Ottawa HD TV guide is a dedicated broadcast schedule providing full listings of programs, news broadcasts, movies, and TV shows airing on CBOT-DT in Eastern Ontario and West Quebec.
What channel is CBC Ottawa HD?
Channel numbers vary by provider. Over-the-air digital viewers can receive CBOT-DT on channel 4.1 in the Ottawa region, while cable and satellite viewers should consult their provider's local channel lineup.
How can I find CBC Ottawa HD tv guide listings for tonight?
You can check the evening time blocks on the schedule page to view tonight's prime-time lineup, local news broadcasts, and late-night programming listed in Eastern Time.
Why do program start times sometimes change?
Live event broadcasts, breaking news updates, extended sports coverage, or national address broadcasts can cause temporary adjustments to regular broadcast times.
Is CBC Ottawa HD available for free over the air?
Yes, CBC Ottawa HD broadcasts an unencrypted high-definition digital signal over the air, which can be received using a digital antenna within the transmitter's coverage area.
Does CBC Ottawa HD air local news?
Yes, CBC Ottawa HD produces and broadcasts regional news programming tailored specifically to viewers in Ottawa, Gatineau, Eastern Ontario, and the surrounding regions.