Heather Hiscox stepping down from ‘CBC Morning Live' this fall
The longtime breaking-news anchor made the announcement this morning as the public broadcaster detailed upcoming programming plans.
Hiscox says she's deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with Canadians each morning. Her final day will be in front of a live audience Nov. 6, also her 20th anniversary as host of the 6 a.m. show that runs for four hours.
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The news came as CBC detailed lineup additions featuring a fall reality show in which stars including Jann Arden, Howie Mandel and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan field questions from people on the autism spectrum.
'The Assembly' is an adaptation of a French series where guests included President Emmanuel Macron.
Also on the way is the Manitoba-set animal rescue series 'Must Love Dogs' with CFL star Brady Oliveira coming next year; the fall docuseries 'Diamonds & Plastic,' about Montreal Tupperware queen Maria Meriano; a docuseries about Indigenous former NASCAR driver Derek White called 'Running Smoke' and a behind-the-scenes look at Cirque du Soleil called 'Cirque Life.'
Before she leaves, CBC says Hiscox will take 'CBC Morning Live' on the road this fall to speak to Canadians directly about their perspectives on the country.
During Hiscox's tenure on the desk she presented major news events including the Humboldt, Sask., bus crash; the Quebec City mosque shooting; the funerals of Pope Francis and Queen Elizabeth II and 10 Olympic Games.
'As I contemplate this final chapter, I feel immense pride in what we've created as a morning team,' Hiscox said Wednesday in a release.
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'Most of all, I am forever indebted to Canadians — their support has sustained me, and earning and keeping their trust has been the most rewarding achievement of my career.'
Hiscox began her broadcasting career in 1982 at a radio station in her hometown of Owen Sound, Ont., and moved into television in 1991. Her CBC roles included serving as a correspondent for 'The National' and working out of CBC bureaus in Washington, D.C., and London, U.K.
The public broadcaster made the announcement at their headquarters at an annual event in which execs present the fall/winter news and television programming.
Returning comedies include sophomore seasons of 'North of North' and 'Small Achievable Goals,' a fifth season of 'Son of a Critch' and a 33rd season of 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes.'
On the drama side, 'Saint-Pierre' gets a second season while 'Allegiance,' 'Plan B' and 'Wild Cards' return for their third. Long-running favourites 'Heartland' and 'Murdoch Mysteries' both kick off 19th seasons this fall.
Returning unscripted shows include 'Family Feud Canada,' 'The Great Canadian Baking Show,' 'Still Standing' and 'Dragons' Den,' which celebrates its 20th anniversary with 'Property Brothers' star Drew Scott as a celebrity guest dragon.
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Returning documentary series include 'For the Culture with Amanda Parris,' 'The Nature of Things' and 'The Passionate Eye' — the latter of which will include an episode on Lilith Fair, the music festival started by Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan.
The Legacy Awards, which celebrate Black Canadian talent, will return for a fourth edition and the previously announced 'Locals Welcome,' in which food writer Suresh Doss shines a light on lesser-known eateries, premieres this fall.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025.
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KINGSTON, ON, /CNW/ - Today, Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorated the national historic significance of the creation of Canada's permanent military force (1871–1883) at a plaque unveiling ceremony at Fort Henry National Historic Site. National historic designations illustrate the persons, places, and events that have marked history in Canada. Together, they tell the stories of who we are and connect us to our past, enriching our understanding of ourselves, each other, and this country. For more than one hundred years following the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), the British Army and Royal Navy continued to defend British North America with support from local militias and in partnership with Indigenous allies. After Confederation in 1867, defence became a federal responsibility and Britain began to withdraw its military forces from Canada. The number of British troops in Canada fell from roughly 15,700 in 1867 to about 4,000 in 1869. By 1871, Britain had withdrawn all its forces, except for garrisons at Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Esquimalt, British Columbia. In response to the British withdrawal, Canada established permanent garrisons at Fort Henry in Kingston and the Québec Citadel to train the militia and take charge of the magazines, armaments, artillery, and stores left behind by the British. The passage of the Militia Act of 1883 expanded the permanent force and authorized the formation of new cavalry, artillery, and infantry schools. This marked the start of the permanent military force in Canada, which ended more than a century of dependence on Britain and represented the beginnings of military professionalization in the country. The Government of Canada, through Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes significant people, places, and events that shaped this country as one way of helping Canadians connect with their past. By sharing these stories with Canadians, we hope to foster understanding of and reflection on the diverse histories, cultures, legacies, and realities of Canada's past and present. The designation process under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration is largely driven by public nominations. To nominate a person, place or historic event in your community, please visit the Parks Canada website for more information: Quotes "The creation of a permanent Canadian military force marked a step toward greater national sovereignty and laid the foundation for military service to become a profession in Canada. Our military plays an important role in keeping Canada strong, secure, and united. I encourage all Canadians to learn more about the creation of our permanent military force and its role in shaping our country's heritage and identity." The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages Quick Facts A and B Batteries of garrison artillery at Fort Henry in Kingston and at the Québec Citadel were created in October 1871. They were responsible for training the militia at two new schools of gunnery and for safeguarding the magazines, armaments, artillery, and stores left behind by the British Army. These batteries of garrison artillery laid the foundations for the permanent force and, in 1873, became the first full-time, regular army units in Canada, reorganized in 1883 as the Regiment of Canadian Artillery. These early military forces did not reflect the diversity of Canadian society at the time, as racialized peoples and Indigenous Peoples faced barriers to military service. Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada advises the minister responsible for Parks Canada on the national significance of persons, places, and events that have marked Canada's history. To date, more than 2,270 designations have been made nationwide. Together with Parks Canada, the Board ensures that subjects of national historic significance are recognized under Parks Canada's National Program of Historical Commemoration and these important stories are shared with Canadians. Parks Canada is committed to working with Canadians in our efforts to tell broader, more inclusive stories in the places that it manages. In support of this goal, the Framework for History and Commemoration outlines a comprehensive and engaging approach to sharing Canada's history through diverse perspectives. Parks Canada Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada SOURCE Parks Canada (HQ)
