Canada's CBC launches a new FAST channel, CBC Comedy

CBC has launched CBC Comedy. The new, free 24/7 ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel is now available on CBC Gem, and will also launch on LG Channels, The Roku Channel and Samsung TV Plus later this fall. “CBC Comedy is our new go-to destination for the best comedy Canada has to offer, providing free, nonstop access to CBC’s acclaimed library of comedy from authentic original voices, and sketch and stand-up that reflects the times with satire and wit,” General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports, CBC Sally Catto said. 

CBC Comedy features the company's acclaimed original comedy series, sketch shows and stand-up specials, past and present. The channel is now streaming CBC’s slate of world-class, character-driven comedies, which includes global titles, such as "Kim’s Convenience" and the Emmy Award™-winning "Schitt’s Creek," as well as "Run the Burbs," "Son of a Critch" from Andrew Phung and Mark Critch; and workplace comedies "Mr. D and Strays."

CBC’s sketch and stand-up is also available on CBC Comedy, including innovative series "TallBoyz" and "Baroness von Sketch Show" and CBC stand-up specials showcasing comedians across the country "Comedy Night with Rick Mercer," "Halifax Comedy Festival," "The New Wave of Standup" and "Winnipeg" Comedy Festival.

The newest seasons of ongoing CBC comedies will continue to stream exclusively on CBC Gem, which is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices, online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Xbox. The channel will join CBC News Explore as part of CBC’s FAST channel lineup, and launching next year, CBC NEWS BC will offer local news on the biggest stories of the day from the west coast of the country. Additional local CBC News streaming channels will be available soon on connected TVs, the CBC News App and CBC Gem.