CBC Ottawa TV Guide & Program Schedule
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Toronto-based anchors and roving correspondents dish commentaries and sketches that shed a whole new light on keeping on top of the headlines.
Son of a Critch
Mark and Pop head into the woods to cut a Christmas tree but get lost when Pop slips into the past; Mary learns they may lose the house.
Animal Control
Roman Park takes Frank's beloved dog away from him; in an effort to get his dog back, Frank and Shred find themselves on a late-night rescue mission; Patel's house sale spirals.
Halifax Comedy Festival
With performances by Arthur Simeon, Clare Belford, Ryan Belleville, Dino Archie, Kevin Bozeman, Eric Sigurdson, Myles Morrison, Ophira Eisenberg, Lachlan Patterson and Ola Dada.
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
Canada's longest running TV comedy says goodbye to Season 29 in a hilarious, all-new season finale.
Coronation Street
The truth emerges as Eva's assailant comes clean, and Sam's crypto confession stuns Nick.
North of North
Six weeks later as Spring continues to thaw the Arctic, the community comes together to challenge Ice Cove's rivals to a not-so-friendly game of northern baseball.
Small Achievable Goals
Julie's reunion with her ambitious ex-work-wife Ronnie leaves Kris feeling insecure as she struggles with frustrating medical appointments; Julie's sexual life is the stuff of literal nightmares.
Workin' Moms
Kate returns to her advertising agency after maternity leave and discovers two people hired in her absence. Frankie experiences postpartum disorder.
Run the Burbs
Andrew tests Leo's ability to walk to school alone; Camille takes a Khia bra shopping; Ramesh takes a stand at Bubble Bae when he learns he's not a regular customer.
Baroness von Sketch Show
A hesitant space-jumper; officer workers can't get sick; talk between a mother and daughter.
Comedy Night With Rick Mercer
Stand-up performance by Eman El-Husseini.
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
Nicki Chapman is on the hunt for a Pembrokeshire property with a holiday let.
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
The agents are transformed into action figures by the mini-clones.
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
A night out under the stars.
Mini-Jon and Mini-Maple
The mini-clones get themselves stuck in concrete blocks to avoid Henry's lesson.
Kingdom Force
Jalopi's feelings are hurt after she overhears Delilah talking about her behind her back.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
Power Paige and Wonder Red are about to play baseball when The Eraser takes their hats and bat; they need to get their equipment back by spelling words that end in at.
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
Outta Space pulls the word "sun" apart to make Reader Valley cold and dark; a super-powered baby needs something only the Super Readers can deliver; Outta Space meddles with animal sounds.
PAW Patrol
The PAW Patrol must rescue Cap'n Turbot and Francois' Grandma Tilly after she rides off on a dolphin.
Toopy and Binoo: Fabulous Adventures
When runaway cereal rolls away, cowboys Toopy and Binoo saddle up for a western adventure; Binoo soon discovers that patience works better than chasing.
Dino Ranch
Jon becomes upset when he doesn't take to ptero-flying as quickly as Min and Miguel, and pushes himself to be the best when he tries to fly a delivery through powerful winds.
Rusty Rivets
Rusty builds his Mom the ultimate relaxing chair, but whenever it hears any noise, it runs away and raises high into the sky.
Big Blue
In a rush to catch the mail ship, Lemo accidentally sends Lettie's diary to headquarters instead of her Captain's Log.
Dylan's Playtime Adventures
Dylan and his friends imagine he's a new home finder.
Hop
When a book gives Benny a nightmare, Lonny encourages him to get rid of all his books.
It's Andrew!
DJ's wise words help Andrew get over his stage fright during the Kindy School performance.
Go Togo
Sparks and Dr. Repairo have to clear the tracks; Sparks thinks Dr. Repairo works too fast, and she thinks he's too slow.
Mighty Express
While everyone has a favorite donut, Tracksville just needs one giant donut delivered to place atop its brand-new donut shop.
Mighty Express
Nico is disappointed when he thinks Max and Liza forgot his birthday.
Mittens & Pants
Mittens helps Post Pig Petunia deliver a special birthday cupcake the mayor baked for Nanna Ribbit.
The Adventures of Paddington
On Halloween, a curse on the theatre may stop the community from putting on their spooky play.
PAW Patrol
The PAW Patrol is on a roll when squirrels stash acorns in Alex's treehouse, causing it to fall onto Daring Danny's skateboard.
Molly of Denali
Molly and friends must come up with enough money to buy a water tube at the Trading Post.
Jeremy and Jazzy
Celebrating some of the best parts of the summer with Jeremy, Jazzy, and their friends.
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.
Heartland
When a horse repeatedly escapes, Amy blames Georgie and Jade, but she soon realizes that the horse has a special skill.
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
Two families compete to guess the most popular answers to family-friendly survey questions, with a Canadian twist.
Schitt's Creek
Johnny gets thrown into the raw milk business; Moira tries to connect with the townspeople; David gives style advice.
Wild Cards
When Max is taken hostage during a bank robbery, Ellis goes against protocol to secretly infiltrate the bank, where he and Max work together to negotiate the release of hostages.
Call the Midwife
Four new doctors arrive at Nonnatus House, causing a stir among the midwives; Fred makes a discovery while on rounds.
Jamie's Quick & Easy Food
Mustardy beef that uses only five ingredients; baked saffron rice; steamed salmon niçoise; plum tarte tatin.
Jamie's Quick & Easy Food
Jamie cooks a smoky chorizo salmon, potato and artichoke al forno, a lamb hotpot and a walnut-whip affogato.
Live: CBC Ottawa News
Coverage of the top local news.
Live: Ottawa Votes: Mayoral Debate 2026
Leading mayoral candidates debate the issues just days before the election. Hosted by Rachelle Elsiufi & Rebecca Zandbergen.
Doula: A True Crime
A burning question remains - why? With rare access to her inner world, Kaitlyn Braun unpacks her own crimes, inviting questions about the limits of empathy.
The Passionate Eye
AI is being used to fill the void of loneliness, desire, and grief, but can it truly replace human connection?
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.
Ottawa Votes: Mayoral Debate 2026
Leading mayoral candidates debate the issues just days before the election. Hosted by Rachelle Elsiufi & Rebecca Zandbergen.
Coronation Street
Christina's manner puzzles Sally and Lucy, and Jodie revels in exploiting Doug's paranoia.
Coroner
Searching for the suspected killer in the Browning murders, Jenny and Donovan are lured to a dangerous, remote location.
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.