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CBC launched a free, 24/7 digital channel for children in October 2025. CBC describes it as commercial-free and intended for ages 2 to 10. Families can watch through CBC Gem or the CBC Kids YouTube channel; a French-language counterpart was reported on ICI TOU.TV.

What CBC launched

CBC’s 2025–2026 third-quarter report says the channel launched in October 2025 as a round-the-clock digital stream for children ages 2 to 10. CBC describes the channel as commercial-free. CBC/Radio-Canada’s third-quarter report identifies it as the CBC Kids digital channel.

Where to watch the CBC Kids stream

CBC lists two viewing routes: CBC Gem and the CBC Kids YouTube channel. Contemporaneous coverage by MobileSyrup, published October 27, 2025, describes both options as free.

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  • CBC Gem: Find the channel through CBC’s streaming service.
  • YouTube: Watch through the CBC Kids YouTube channel.

The sources do not establish geographic restrictions, device-specific availability, or whether an account is required, so availability should not be assumed to be worldwide or identical for every viewer.

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Shows in the channel

CBC’s examples of animated and live-action series include Dino Ranch, Go Togo, Hey Duggee, and Molly of Denali. These are examples rather than a complete or guaranteed current schedule.

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French-language option

MobileSyrup reported that a French-language equivalent streams on ICI TOU.TV. The cited coverage does not provide further details about its schedule or geographic availability.

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