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What a milestone!

Over 200K+ subscribers on the TVO Docs YouTube channel! πŸŽ‰

Thank you to the documentary community. Your support makes it possible for us to amplify the work of documentary filmmakers across Ontario and Canada.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@tvo

06.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at the Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema for a free first look at the new TVO series "For the Love of Movies".

Inspired by TVO's "Saturday Night at the Movies" and featuring rare archival interviews, enjoy a preview screening and live Q&A.

RSVP for free tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/tvo-presen...

05.03.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ontario Science Centre, which opened its doors in 1969, was one of the first interactive, hands-on science museums in the world.

In his own words, Raymond Moriyama shares how he created some of Canada’s most iconic buildings: youtu.be/AoIhR5Q8xGU?...

26.02.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hey @uwaterloo.ca and @wilfridlaurieruni.bsky.social people, we're coming to town! Still a few free tickets for a discussion with @spaikin.bsky.social, @vassb.bsky.social, ThinkOn's Craig McLellan and @mozzilla.bsky.social's Mark Surman Friday night at CIGI:

23.02.2026 17:23 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œIt’s unprecedented. We’re in uncharted territory,” says @j-pags.bsky.social (@thestar.com) of a Toronto police corruption case that has resulted in charges against multiple officers & allegations of organized crime involvement. At 8pm with @jeyantvo.bsky.social | Producer @colinellis81.bsky.social

19.02.2026 19:27 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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When David Cronenberg talks about evil, he doesn’t look to monsters, he looks to power.

In this rare TVO Archive clip, the legendary Canadian filmmaker lays out how authority and morality twist together.

19.02.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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About Old Enough! | TVO Today A heartwarming and hilarious new series for the whole family. Learn more about the series, find out how to watch, and join the conversation on social media.

TVO has an Ontario version! www.tvo.org/old-enough

16.02.2026 23:35 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Take a three-hour journey travelling to some of the most famous shorelines in Ontario, in #TVOOriginal "TRIPPING The Muskoka Lakes": www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqxe...

17.02.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œPregnancy is the first stress test for the body.” Experiencing preeclampsia or hypertension isn’t something to fear β€” it’s your body signaling it needs attention, @liisagalea.bsky.social (@camhnews.bsky.social) tells @namshine.bsky.social on the next (MIS)Treated podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...

13.02.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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For decades, TVO has documented Ontario's stories, preserving historic interviews, current affairs journalism, and children's programming.


Renew your support for 2026: https://support.tvo.org/site/Donation2?18043.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&df_id=18043&utm_campaign=renew-ad-ot&utm_content=26R1OL17

13.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As Canada finds itself revisiting its security and sovereignty due to economic threats, have we done enough to secure the nation's digital independence? 🍁

Join @spaikin on Friday, Feb 27 at 7 p.m. in Waterloo, ON for a discussion.

RSVP for tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/tvo-today-...

12.02.2026 18:09 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Few performers have left a mark on comedy like Catherine O’Hara. She will forever be a part of Canadian cultural history.

This TVO archival clip captures her speaking about what it means to be a Canadian comedian, in her own words. 🀍

#CatherineOhara

30.01.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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Remembering Catherine O’Hara 🀍

Catherine O’Hara’s comedy shaped the lives of generations of Canadians. Her wit, warmth, and generosity shaped every conversation.

Here she is with Thom Ernst in 2005 for TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies.

#CatherineOhara

30.01.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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When CFNY shifted away from its free-form alternative roots toward a tighter modern rock format in the late 1980s and 1990s, it marked a turning point.

Stream "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio": youtu.be/lmm50PHkU8c?...

29.01.2026 15:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œCFNY: The Spirit of Radio” has struck a chord with over 100k viewers on our YouTube channel! ✨

The documentary traces the rise, fall, and return of CFNY, the Brampton radio station that helped shape alternative music in Canada.

Stream now: youtu.be/lmm50PHkU8c?...

29.01.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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French filmmaker Christophe Cognet's 'From Where They Stood' scrutinizes an astonishing record of the Holocaust: photographs secretly taken by prisoners within Auschwitz-Birkenau and other concentration camps:

youtube.com/watch?v=0WC_...

#InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay

27.01.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For more than 40 years, journalist Robert Fisk has reported on some of the most violent and divisive conflicts in the world.

"This Is Not a Movie" captures Fisk in action, chasing the truth and filing stories from the front lines.

Stream now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OEM...

26.01.2026 19:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
This is Not a Movie | TVO Docs
This is Not a Movie | TVO Docs YouTube video by TVO Docs

I watched this last night. Definitely recommend a watch if you have a couple of hours to spare - Jan 23, 2026

This is Not a Movie | TVO Docs

Robert Fisk In his relentless pursuit of the facts ... landscapes devastated by war and talking directly to the people involved.

youtu.be/_OEMO6kTEmY?...

26.01.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Jeyan Jeganathan on the set of The Rundown

Jeyan Jeganathan on the set of The Rundown

The Rundown returns tonight at 8pm with @jeyantvo.bsky.social on our new set.

19.01.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Behind the scenes at CFNY-FM, the future of the station was far from secure. Financial strain and business dealings beyond the studio walls repeatedly threatened to shutter its doors.

Stream now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...

14.01.2026 19:28 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new year brings a new lineup of TVO programming for adults and kids. ✨

Explore the full Winter 2026 slate: tvo.me/tvo-rings-in...

Stay up to date with new releases across platforms: www.tvo.org/tvo-anytime-...

13.01.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In the Norwegian wilderness, a family seeks a wild free existence but a tragic turn of events shatters their isolation, compelling them to adapt to the demands of contemporary society.

Stream β€œ A New Kind of Wilderness” now: youtu.be/UAoU_8hf1EU?...

12.01.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Listeners tuned into CFNY 102.1 with the expectation that they were hearing music on its way up, not on its way out.

Stream "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" now on our Youtube channel: youtu.be/lmm50PHkU8c?...

08.01.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CFNY 102.1 broadcast from a small house affectionately known as the β€œLittle Yellow House,” an instantly recognizable landmark never meant to be a radio station, but transformed into one anyway.

Stream β€œCFNY: The Spirit of Radio” now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...

06.01.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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TVO Docs on Instagram: "In 1976, CFNY launched from a small suburban house just north of Toronto and went on to become one of the most influential punk, new wave, and alternative radio stations in the... Experience the untold story of CFNY, the legendary Toronto radio station that revolutionized the music industry. From its humble beginnings to its global influence, CFNY: The Spirit of Radio showcases...

Can't wait to watch this doc! CFNY was the soundtrack to my teen years in Brampton. Thank you, @tvodocs.bsky.social !

06.01.2026 03:55 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As a teen in northern Ontario in the early 1990s, the excitement of the drive down to Toronto began somewhere around Orillia when you could pick up the CFNY signal on the car stereo and plug into a whole wider world of music that had not yet reached you in the sticks. Keen to see this!

05.01.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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From a small yellow house in Brampton, CFNY 102.1 helped define alt radio and introduced North American audiences to bands that would later become widely known.

"CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" premieres tomorrow at 9pm on TVO, stream it same day on our Youtube channel at 9am.

bit.ly/49KgqFR

05.01.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Support our work with a donation of $40 or more and receive your very own TVO calendar: tvo.me/calendar2026

05.01.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Matt Schichter: Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 1827 In this 1827th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Matt Schichter, the director of CFNY: The Spirit of Radio, a documentary airing on TVO. This episode is exactly 1:30:56. You can listen to thi...

Here's my conversation with Matt Schichter, director of the new CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary debuting on @tvodocs.bsky.social next week.

www.torontomike.com/2025/12/matt...

31.12.2025 15:21 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1