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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
- 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
- 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?...
- “CFNY: 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?...
- 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
- 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...
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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...
- Reposted by TVO DocsA 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-...
- 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 “ A New Kind of Wilderness” now: youtu.be/UAoU_8hf1EU?...
- 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?...
- CFNY 102.1 broadcast from a small house affectionately known as the “Little Yellow House,” an instantly recognizable landmark never meant to be a radio station, but transformed into one anyway. Stream “CFNY: The Spirit of Radio” now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmm5...
- Reposted by TVO DocsCan't wait to watch this doc! CFNY was the soundtrack to my teen years in Brampton. Thank you, @tvodocs.bsky.social !
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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
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- Another year, another @tvodocs.bsky.social @tvotoday.bsky.social calendar!
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- 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 world. "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio" premieres tomorrow at 9pm on TVO. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFu0...
- Help support TVO’s work this holiday season. Donations made by December 31 are eligible to be matched, up to a total of $50,000, supporting trusted journalism, in-depth documentaries, and educational programming across Ontario. Donate: TVO.org/EndOfYearDonation
- We’re happy to share that Coexistence, My Ass! is among the 15 films advancing in the Documentary Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards®. Read the full announcement: press.oscars.org/news/98th-os... Stream Coexistence, My Ass! now: youtu.be/TTNq_W85hgE?...
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- A heartwarming holiday documentary that's guaranteed to make you laugh (and cry) 🎄✨ Stream "So This Is Christmas" for free now: youtu.be/5pgEjWOvaFo?...
- "Coexistence, My Ass!" follows Israeli activist-comedian Noam Shuster as she creates a comedy show by the same name. Shot over five years, the film traces Noam’s personal, professional, and political journey alongside the region’s steady deterioration. Stream it this Friday.
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- Using Elizabeth Bouvia’s 1983 public fight for the right to die on her own terms as a starting point, filmmaker Reid Davenport brings disabled voices to the fore in the discussion of assisted suicide. Stream "Life After" now: youtu.be/tD1KBWyclZY?...
- “I thought surely if they can get a man on the moon they would have AIDs figured out by September, I spent my next 30 years working in HIV and AIDS” -Yvette Perreault. Stream “Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance” now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQA3...
- There are 6,289 islands scattered across the United Kingdom, but only 803 are large enough to be drawn on a map. Yet what they lack in size they make up for in character, culture, and community. Stream the first episode of "Tiny Islands" now: youtu.be/uhVIsqktAyM?...
- Reposted by TVO DocsToday on #GivingTuesday, when you make a gift of $100 or more to TVO you'll receive a cozy toque as a token of our gratitude! ❄️ Thanks to the Wilson Foundation, your gift will be matched up to $250,000—doubling your impact. Donate today: givingtuesday.tvo.me
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- Care worker burnout is not just exhaustion. It is a measure of a system that continues to fail disabled people. When stable funding, accessible housing, and consistent services are missing, care workers are left filling the gaps. Stream "Crip Trip" now: youtu.be/bNrA2D67WgY
- Reposted by TVO DocsRecommend everyone watch the TVO documentary #ThePitch on how the #NSL was created. It gives a real good insight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNk6...
- Chef Jade Berg's cooking is rooted in three principles: simple, local, and wild. His foraging-based approach, featured in “Send Kelp”, underscores how coastal ingredients like kelp are moving from overlooked to essential. Stream for free: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOSU...
- Along BC’s coastline, kelp is one of the most important living systems. These underwater forests support hundreds of marine species and even help protect the shoreline. SEND KELP follows Frances Ward, a seaweed nerd who takes on the ambitious task of building a kelp farm: youtu.be/UOSUbEZ0d_M?...
- This is the inside perspective on Hitler’s journey to power. It’s told through the eyes of his inner circle, those who paved his way to power and those who tried to stop him. Stream all four seasons of "Rise of the Nazis" now: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
- Join us on Nov 18th at the Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema for a FREE SCREENING of #TVOOriginal "The Pitch" with special guest appearances by Diana Matheson and Director, Michèle Hozer. Doors open at 6:30 PM Free tickets are available now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/tvo-presen...
- When Olympic soccer star Diana Matheson retires, she sets out to build what never existed: a professional women’s soccer league in Canada. Watch the "THE PITCH", Sunday November 9th on TVO at 9PM. Watch the trailer: youtu.be/SlWA4Kq2Qrw?si=hG6j…
- Reposted by TVO DocsA must watch! The Extraordinary Caterpillar - a documentary on caterpillars. Seriously, try to turn it off after two minutes #Moths #Nature #Wildlife #Insects www.tvo.org/video/docume...
- How We Celebrate Halloween” traces the holiday’s roots, explores traditions from around the world, and shows how pop culture and Gothic tales have shaped Halloween into a night of thrills and chills. 🎃 Stream it now: youtu.be/Em-DJPOD8k4?...
- Show your love for TVO all year round! Donate $40 or more and receive the 2026 TVO Calendar as a thank-you gift. Your support keeps ad-free educational content, documentaries, journalism, and children’s media accessible to everyone in Ontario. Donate: tvo.me/calendar2026
- Every story begins with your support. With your donation of $40, you’ll receive the new 2026 TVO Calendar featuring stunning imagery from TVO Docs. Help support TVO’s year-round mission to enrich communities through inclusive learning experiences. Get yours today: tvo.me/calendar2026
- "So the most important message, every single one of us matters, every single individual has a life that's a gift." - Jane Goodall. Watch the full lecture now: youtu.be/FXsYIeg9WNQ?... #JaneGoodall
- Remembering Jane Goodall 🤍 A friend to TVO primatologist Jane Goodall delivered a lecture on the similarities between chimpanzee and human emotions at the University of Toronto in 2006. Watch the full lecture here: youtu.be/FXsYIeg9WNQ?... #JaneGoodall
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- #TVOOriginal Old Enough!, based on the wildly popular Japanese format, is back for another season with more precocious kids getting their first taste of independence while embarking on even more impressive errands than before! Stream Episode 1 Now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7h9...
- Where’s the ginger please? #TVOOriginal Old Enough! is back for another season with more precocious kids, getting their first taste of independence while embarking on even more impressive errands than before. Season 2 premieres this Sunday September 28th at 6:30pm on TVO.
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- Sam Jaffe and his team care for thousands of these remarkable creatures at The Caterpillar Lab, using live programs and photography to showcase their vital role in our ecosystems. #TVOOriginal “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” highlights their important work: youtu.be/Ql1zrSUFuvM?...
- Step into the hidden world of one of nature’s most fascinating creatures—the caterpillar. 🐛 With stunning macro footage #TVOOriginal “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” explores thousands of species, their transformations & vital role in our planet’s food web. Premieres this Thursday on TVO.
- Reposted by TVO DocsHello bsky! We're a documentary production company based in #Winnipeg and this week we're celebrating the premiere of The Extraordinary Caterpillar on @tvotoday.bsky.social. Take a peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest and mightiest superheroes this Thursday, September 11 at 7 PM ET.
- Take a playful journey into the little-known world of nature’s tiny superhero, the caterpillar. 🐛 #TVOOriginal “The Extraordinary Caterpillar” reveals their unique beauty, incredible metamorphosis, and vital role in our planet’s food web. Premieres September 11th on TVO. youtu.be/ZVxEF_L5wYE?...
- #TVOOriginal “DANGEROUS GAMES: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed” features the real case of “Doctor Rofatnik”, a predator who exploited Roblox to groom and abduct a child. The documentary investigates how these failures persist and who is responsible. Stream now: youtu.be/o6bAoRhEPqY?...
- Reposted by TVO DocsRemember Fairy Creek? That doc showed how BCs old growth forests are part of our history. Now there’s a new TVO doc, The Last Stand, free online. It explores why intact forests matter, from North America to the Amazon, and the balance between habitat, jobs, and Indigenous rights. shorturl.at/l5iVS
- Join the forest defenders of Fairy Creek in “The Last Stand” as they protect B.C.’s last old-growth forest from deforestation. Stream now: youtu.be/aLP9KRU21rw?...
- From culture to culinary, nature to adventure, you’ve never experienced Canada like this. Traveller, singer and amputee Christa Couture meets up with fun and entertaining locals in-the-know in this travel series for the senses. New episodes every week: youtu.be/Lq-fymEbL9E?...
- Siphe November leaves his small township in South Africa to follow his dreams to Canada’s National Ballet School. “BEYOND MOVING” follows his remarkable journey while revealing the sacrifice, commitment and discipline required of this beautiful and demanding art form. youtu.be/HSfSsrmUVCM?...
- Get into the Carnival spirit with the new #TVOOriginal “Carnival: They Can’t Steal Our Joy” youtu.be/Ikf-nv2dyWk?... #caribana #carnival
- Travel back to 1967 for Toronto’s very first #Caribana Festival in #TVOOriginal Play It Loud!, now streaming: youtube.com/watch?v=Q_uq... Plus, don’t miss the premiere of the brand-new doc #TVOOriginal Carnival: They Can’t Steal Our Joy later this month: youtube.com/watch?v=iH4K...
- Tom Hanks owns more than 300 typewriters and still uses them almost every day. "California Typewriter" is a documentary portrait of artists, writers, and collectors who remain loyal to the typewriter as a tool and muse. Stream now: youtube.com/watch?v=EKjd...
- Revisiting three standout moments when Elwy Yost elevated the art of movie‑watching. 🎥 Stream #TVOOriginal “Magic Shadows, Elwy Yost: A Life in Movies”: youtube.com/watch?v=-OMD... #saturdaynightatthemovies #elwyyost
- #TVOOriginal “Crush: Message in a Bottle” is a cinematic portrait of a year in the life of artisanal winemakers and growers in Niagara, a growing fine wine region. 🍇 Explore this and more stories as diverse as Canada by downloading the TVO Today mobile or SmartTV app! www.tvo.org/tvo-anytime-...
- “Manufacturing the Threat” is a thrilling and emotional film which examines a deeply disturbing episode in Canadian history, when an impoverished couple was coerced by undercover law enforcement agents into carrying out a terrorist bombing. youtu.be/gmYdtSnduOY?...
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- “Manufacturing the Threat” reveals how RCMP agents steered John Nuttall and Amanda Korody into the 2013 Canada Day bomb plot at the B.C. legislature, supplying plans, cash, and fake bombs until a 2016 judge tossed their convictions as police-manufactured terrorism. 🎬: July 10
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- #TVOOriginal "There Are No Fakes", revealed a booming market in counterfeit Morrisseau paintings. Nearly a decade later, dealer Jim White pleaded guilty in court that he trafficked those fakes, confirming the largest art-fraud case in Canadian history. Stream now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGB0...
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