CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio station of the publicly owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming. It is available to ninety-eight percent of Canadians, and is also available overseas through Radio Canada International and also over the internet.

CBC radio began in the 1930s and was the earliest branch of the CBC.

CBC Radio One Weekday Radio schedule

  • 6:00 - 8:30 - local morning radio , varied from city to city
  • 8:30 - 10:00 - The Current
  • 10:00 - 12:00 - Sounds Like Canada
  • 12:00- 2:00 - province wide show
  • 2:00 - 4:00 - Richardson's Roundup
  • 4:00 - 6:00 - local afternoon show
  • 6:30 - 6:30 - The World at Six (news)
  • 6:30 - 8:00 - As It Happens
  • 8:00 - 9:00 -
  • 9:00 - 10:00- Ideas
Overnight - classical music and international shows.

On weekends Radio One also has a number of other popular shows such as the science show Quirks and Quarks hosted by Bob McDonald, the call in show Cross Country Checkup hosted by Rex Murphy, the political show The House, the ethics and religion show Tapestry, the oldies music show Finkleman's 45s hosted by Danny Finkleman, and the news show Sunday Morning hosted by Michael Enright.

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