The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 2021. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings.
Events March Date Event Source11Following its acquisition of the French-language V network, now branded as Noovo, in 2020, Bell Media announces the relaunch of dedicated news division Noovo Info. The network has had only a barebones news presence since former owner Remstar imposed major staffing cutbacks in 2008; under Bell Media's new plan, the network's news division will relaunch a twice-daily newscast titled Le Fil on March 29."Bell Media introduces new French-language news service". The Suburban, March 11, 2021.
June Date Event Source16 The journalism division of the CBC — News, Current Affairs, and Local — are to turn off commenting on their Facebook posts for four weeks. The move was in response to written attacks on staff, and moderation levels described as "not sustainable."
Programs
Programs debuting in 2021 Start date Show Channel Source January 5 Humour Resources CBC Television Dana Gee, "A resourceful comedy". The Province, January 5, 2021. January 6 Sans rancune TVA Natalie Slight, "Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur Sans rancune, la nouvelle émission de Pier-Luc Funk". 7 Jours, January 6, 2021. January 10 Big Brother Célébrités Noovo Lysandre Dolbec, "Big Brother Célébrités: deux nouvelles participantes dévoilées!". En Vedette, December 7, 2020. January 13 Entre deux draps Noovo Élizabeth Lepage-Boily, "Entre deux draps : Le « Un gars, une fille » de 2020". Showbizz, January 6, 2021. January 15 Anyone's Game CBC Television Greg David, "CBC docuseries Anyone’s Game to premiere January 15". TV, eh?, December 11, 2020. February 4 Project Bakeover Food Network Jordan Pinto, "Corus slates eOne’s Project Bakeover for winter 2021". Playback, December 18, 2020. February 7 Holmes Family Effect CTV Mark Daniell, "Mike Holmes makes it right with 'Holmes Family Effect'". Toronto Sun, February 6, 2021. February 11 Secret History APTN "Black Antelope’s new series gives secret history of Wild West". Macleod Gazette, January 20, 2021. February 13 Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land APTN Eric Dicaire, "New docuseries opens a window into the lives of eastern Mi'kmaw fishers". CBC News Montreal, February 14, 2021. February 18 Rock Solid Builds HGTV Greg David, "Preview: HGTV’s Rock Solid Builds is a party on The Rock". TV, eh?, February 16, 2021. February 23 Pretty Hard Cases CBC Television Victoria Ahearn, "CBC reveals fall/winter lineup including 'Battle of the Blades,' 'Lady Dicks'" . CKGL, May 27, 2020. February 26 Arctic Vets "CBC's 'Arctic Vets' brings viewers up close with polar bears, seals and muskox". Kelowna Daily Courier, February 24, 2021. March 4 For Heaven's Sake CBC Gem Bruce Head, "Docuseries about 86-year-old Minden mystery premieres on CBC Gem and Paramount+ on March 4". Kawartha Now, February 26, 2021. March 6 This Is Pop CTV Greg David, "The power of pop music is uncovered in new CTV original series This is Pop". TV, eh?, March 1, 2021. March 22 Shine True OutTV Greg David, "OUTtv and Fuse announce premiere date and cast for Shine True". TV, eh?, February 11, 2021. March 29 Le Fil Noovo April 30 Cam Boy OutTV Dino-Ray Ramos, "OUTtv Media Group Teams With Producer Entertainment Group Launch First LGBTQ+ Apple TV Channel". Deadline Hollywood, March 29, 2021. May 7 Way Over Me (Sortez-moi de moi) Crave, Super Écran Karl Hardy, "Sortez-moi de moi : voyez la première bande-annonce avec Sophie Lorain!". En Vedette, March 11, 2021. May 8 Yukon Harvest APTN Paloma Pacheco, "New series Yukon Harvest examines the meaning of hunting to Indigenous people". The Globe and Mail, May 14, 2021. May 17 Gabby's Farm TVOntario Greg David, "BGM Sphere announces new pre-school series 'Gabby's Farm' to debut on TVOkids on May 17". TV, eh?, April 22, 2021. June 1 Querencia APTN Lumi Craig Takeuchi, "APTN series Querencia follows romance between two Indigiqueer women". Now, May 31, 2021. July 16 SurrealEstate CTV Sci-Fi Channel Greg David, "SurrealEstate haunts CTV Sci-Fi Channel, July 16". TV, eh?, June 16, 2021. August 25 Motel Makeover Netflix Brent Furdyk, "Two Toronto Women Transform A Decrepit Motel Into A Boutique Vacation Destination In Netflix Reality Show ‘Motel Makeover’". ET Canada, July 28, 2021. August 27 Undisrupted CBC Gem Marsha Lederman, "National Arts Centre Orchestra’s eclectic new CBC Gem series showcases Canadian talent". The Globe and Mail, September 1, 2021. September 6 Mary Makes It Easy CTV Life Channel Greg David, "Award-winner Mary Berg is back on TV with Mary Makes it Easy". TV, eh?, September 3, 2021. September 9 Race Against the Tide CBC Television Greg David, "CBC sets fall schedule and unveils 2021-22 programming slate, including over 35 original series from Canadian creators". TV, eh?, June 2, 2021. September 10 Unsettled APTN Greg David, "An Indigenous woman returns to her birth family in APTN’s Unsettled". TV, eh?, September 15, 2021. September 13 Qui sait chanter? Noovo September 14 Moonshine CBC Television Strays September 15 Virage Noovo Annabelle Caillou, "«Virage»: après le sport, le néant?". Le Devoir, September 8, 2021. September 17 Family Law Global Departure', 'The Equalizer' and 'neXt' All Coming to the Global TV Fall 2020 Lineup". ET Canada, June 23, 2020. September 18 Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go Treehouse TV September 19 Chanteurs masqués TVA Jean Philippe Angers, "Des chanteurs masqués, danseurs et politiciens à la télé". La Presse, September 14, 2021. October 11 Roast Battle Canada CTV Comedy Channel Dave MacIntyre, "Roast Battle Canada showcases the northern brand of vicious comedy". Cult MTL, October 11, 2021. October 12 British Columbia: An Untold History Knowledge Greg David, "Preview: British Columbia: An Untold History is a crash course in the province’s diverse story". TV, eh?, October 11, 2021. October 20 Vollies TV1 John Doyle, "Four fun or powerful shorts from the fringes of TV". The Globe and Mail, November 3, 2021. October 25 Call Me Mother OutTV Mr. Wavvy, "Time Out Market Montreal is hosting a Halloween Drag Brunch". Cult MTL, October 6, 2021. October 29 Overlord and the Underwoods CBC Gem Greg David, "Exclusive first look at the new trailer for CBC Gem’s Overlord and the Underwoods". TV, eh?, October 21, 2021. November 9 Sort Of CBC Television November 22 The Missus Downstairs TV1 December 9 1 Queen 5 Queers Crave Greg David, "Brooke Lynn Hytes presides over a panel of her queers in the Crave Original Series 1 Queen 5 Queers". TV, eh?, November 8, 2021. Unknown date Happy House of Frightenstein Family Jr. Tyler Evans, "Company taps into 50th anniversary nostalgia of Hilarious House of Frightenstein". Newmarket Today, October 11, 2021. Pink Is In TV1 "Pink Is In". Burlington Post, January 26, 2021.
Programs ending in 2021 End date Show Channel First aired Status Source February 8 Les Pays d'en haut Ici Radio-Canada Télé 2016 Ended Marc-André Lemieux, "Les pays d’en haut: une finale plus sombre était initialement prévue". Le Journal de Montréal, February 9, 2021. March 8 Frankie Drake MysteriesCBC Television 2017 Canceled March 18 Burden of Truth 2018Ended April 13 Kim's Convenience 2016 November 1 Corner Gas Animated CTV Comedy Channel 2018
Television films and specials Airdate Show Channel Source April Faith Heist Super Channel April 30 Catching a Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur John Doyle, "Unnerving: The Bruce McArthur case as true-crime story". The Globe and Mail, April 28, 2021. May 25 The Face of Anonymous TVOntario Courtney Small, "The Face of Anonymous Review: The Complexity of Online Activism". Point of View, April 29, 2021. June 6 Juno Awards of 2021 CBC Television Breanne Doyle, "Star-studded 50th annual JUNO Awards is this weekend—until then, CBC has you covered for live music entertainment". The Georgia Straight, June 2, 2021. July 5 Fresh Water Crave Mackenzie Patterson, "Fresh Water documentary spotlights Brazilian native finding refuge in Great Lakes surfing community" . Streets of Toronto, July 19, 2021. August 1 FreeUp! The Emancipation Day Special CBC Gem "FreeUp!: This Sunday, join artists across Canada to celebrate Emancipation Day 2021". CBC Arts, July 27, 2021. September 18 2021 TIFF Tribute Awards CTV Victoria Ahearn, "Alanis Obomsawin, Denis Villeneuve to get TIFF Tribute Awards at Toronto film fest". Toronto Star, July 22, 2021. September 30 We Know the Truth: Stories to Inspire Reconciliation CBC Television John Doyle, "Stop, listen and watch: Stories to take in on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation"]. The Globe and Mail, September 30, 2021. November 7 43rd Félix Awards Ici Radio-Canada Télé Stéphanie Nolin, "Gala de l'ADISQ 2021 : La soirée de Roxane Bruneau et FouKi". Showbizz, November 7, 2021.
Networks and services Network launches Network Type Launch date Notes Uvagut TV Cable and satellite January 18 An Inuktut language channel. Translates as "Our TV.""New Uvagut TV to feature all programming made in Inuktut language". The Globe and Mail, January 14, 2021.
Network conversions and rebrandings Old network name New network name Type Conversion date Notes HIFI BBC First March 16
Network closures Network Type Closure date Notes BookTelevision February 21 Fashion Television
Station closures Market Station Affiliation Closure date Notes Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec CKRT-DT Ici Radio-Canada Télé August 31
Deaths May 26 – Paul Soles, actor and television personality (The Marvel Super Heroes, Spider-Man) (born 1930) July 24 – Alfie Scopp, English-born actor (Tales of the Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) (born 1919). September 14 - Norm Macdonald, comedian and actor better known for his work in American television (born 1959)
References
External links List of 2021 Canadian television series at IMDb