CBC Ottawa TV Guide & Program 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.
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.
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 serves as the flagship English-language public broadcast station for Canada's National Capital Region. Accessing an accurate tv guide helps viewers track local news updates, national broadcasts, original drama series, documentaries, and regional sports coverage across Eastern Ontario and West Quebec.
About CBC Ottawa (CBOT-DT)
CBC Ottawa (call sign CBOT-DT) is an owned-and-operated station of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Broadcasting from Canada's capital, the station provides a blend of localized regional reporting and national network programming. It serves as a primary source for municipal news, provincial affairs, community stories, and flagship national broadcasts across the National Capital Region.
CBC Ottawa TV Guide & Schedule Overview
Navigating the local tv guide allows viewers to plan their daily television viewing effectively. The daily schedule for CBC Ottawa is structured into distinct broadcast blocks designed for morning news, daytime lifestyle programming, evening local and national journalism, and prime-time entertainment.
- Morning & Daytime: Morning programming typically features regional updates, national morning broadcasts, and children's programming blocks.
- Late Afternoon: Early evening schedules transition into local Ottawa news, current affairs, and community reporting.
- Prime-Time: Evening hours focus on original Canadian comedy, drama series, investigative journalism, and feature documentaries.
- Late Night: Late-night blocks feature national flagship news broadcasts followed by regional encore programming.
tv guide listings for tonight on CBC Ottawa
Checking the tv guide listings for tonight helps viewers catch popular evening broadcasts and live events. Evening schedules on CBC Ottawa generally center on comprehensive news coverage followed by main network prime-time lineups.
To ensure you do not miss scheduled programs, keep the following timing factors in mind:
- Live Broadcast Flexibility: Live news reports, breaking news coverage, or live sports events may extend beyond their allotted time slots, shifting subsequent program start times.
- Eastern Time Alignment: CBC Ottawa operates on Eastern Time (ET). Viewers watching via satellite or national feeds in different time zones should confirm local conversion times.
- Special Event Schedule Changes: Parliamentary coverage, political debates, or special investigative reports can temporarily alter standard evening listings.
Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule.
Programming Categories on CBC Ottawa
CBC Ottawa offers a wide variety of public service and commercial-free content tailored to local and national audiences:
- Local & National News: Dedicated Ottawa news broadcasts covering municipal politics, regional issues, weather, and National Capital Region stories alongside national news programs.
- Canadian Drama & Comedy: Original scripted series, comedy shows, and narrative storytelling produced by Canadian creators.
- Documentaries & Culture: In-depth investigative journalism, arts coverage, science programs, and historical documentaries.
- Sports & Events: Major national sports coverage, high-profile athletic events, and public celebrations in the capital area.
How to Use the CBC Ottawa TV Listings Effectively
Finding specific program times and episode details is simple when following these steps:
- Select your target viewing date from the main TV listings schedule.
- Scroll to your preferred time slot (morning, afternoon, prime-time, or late-night).
- Verify the program title, episode description, and broadcast duration.
- Confirm your television distribution provider (over-the-air, cable, satellite, or digital platform) to ensure channel mapping matches.
- Re-check live news or sports times prior to broadcast in case of live scheduling adjustments.
Viewing and Reception Information
CBC Ottawa is accessible across Eastern Ontario and Outaouais via multiple broadcast platforms:
- Over-the-Air (OTA): Available via digital antenna on channel 4.1 (CBOT-DT) in the greater Ottawa-Gatineau area.
- Cable & Satellite Providers: Carried on regional cable systems and national satellite networks throughout Ontario and Quebec.
- Digital & Streaming: Accessible live and on-demand through CBC's official digital platforms and streaming services.
Regional and Time Zone Variations
Because CBC Ottawa serves a bilingual and bi-provincial metropolitan area (Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec), viewers should note that all program listings are set to Eastern Standard Time (EST) / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Regional cable providers may assign different channel numbers depending on your municipality and subscription package.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CBC Ottawa TV guide?
The CBC Ottawa TV guide is a broadcast schedule detailing program names, episode descriptions, and broadcast times for CBOT-DT in Ottawa and the surrounding region.
What is on CBC Ottawa tonight?
Tonight's schedule typically features local Ottawa news updates, national news broadcasts, Canadian prime-time dramas, comedies, or documentaries. Check the current schedule grid above for specific tonight listings.
Where can I find CBC Ottawa TV schedule listings?
You can view CBC Ottawa schedules through online TV listings guides, electronic program guides (EPG) provided by cable and satellite operators, or CBC's digital platforms.
Does CBC Ottawa broadcast in Eastern Time?
Yes, CBC Ottawa broadcasts operate on Eastern Time (ET). All program listings for local broadcasts reflect local Ottawa time.
Why do television schedule times sometimes change?
Schedules may shift due to live breaking news events, extended sports coverage, national announcements, or special public interest broadcasts.