1989 in Canadian television

none March 2019 1989 Canadian television This is a list of Canadian television related events from 1989. Events Date Event January 3 Children's animated series Babar based on the books by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff makes its debut on CBC Television. January 19 The Raccoons, Canada's long running animated series for children is shown in Ireland once again with the series itself screening on Network 2 on its long running children's block Dempsey's Den. The series will also continue airing on RTÉ until September 10, 1993. March 12 The last new Wayne and Shuster special airs after 31 years. Reruns of the show would continue to air on CBC Television for years after the final special. Juno Awards of 1989 March 17 Unionized employees of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation embark on a strike."CBC strikers protest bid to telecast game with non-union staff". Toronto Star, March 19, 1989. March 22 10th Genie Awards"Dead Ringers tops at Genies". Montreal Gazette, March 23, 1989. May 5 Babar has been sold to Singapore with the series being broadcast on Channel 5 at 6:30pm. July 31 CBC Newsworld Canada's first all-news channel launches. Its French counterpart Réseau de l'information would launch 6 years later. September 14 The very first regular episode of the Canadian sketch comedy TV series The Kids in the Hall transmits in Canada for the very first time on CBC Television. September 27 CBC Television's The Raccoons and The Beachcombers move to their new Wednesday Night slot. December 5 1989 Gemini Awards"Gemini show short on all but the bodies". Vancouver Sun, December 6, 1989. Debuts Show Station Premiere DateBabarCBC TelevisionJanuary 3The Struggle for DemocracyJanuary 8Street CentsMarch 15Prisoners of GravityTVOntarioAugust 21Denver, the Last DinosaurYTVSeptember 3Count DuckulaSeptember 4The Kids in the HallCBC TelevisionSeptember 14JackpotGlobalSeptember 18TalkaboutCBC TelevisionWindfallsKnowledge NetworkSeptember 24Degrassi HighCBC TelevisionNovember 6Fashion FileUnknown Ending this year Show Station CancelledNight HeatCTVJanuary 5Degrassi Junior HighCBC TelevisionFebruary 27DefinitionCTVMarch 10Learning the RopesMarch 31 Changes of network affiliation Show Moved from Moved to Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Knowledge Network TVOntario Television shows 1950s Country Canada (1954–2007) Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present) The National (1954–present) Front Page Challenge (1957–1995) 1960s CTV National News (1961–present) Land and Sea (1964–present) Man Alive (1967–2000) Mr. Dressup (1967–1996) The Nature of Things (1960–present, scientific documentary series) Question Period (1967–present, news program) The Tommy Hunter Show (1965–1992) W-FIVE (1966–present, newsmagazine program) 1970s The Beachcombers (1972–1990) Canada AM (1972–present, news program) the fifth estate (1975–present, newsmagazine program) Live It Up! (1978–1990) Marketplace (1972–present, newsmagazine program) Polka Dot Door (1971-1993) You Can't Do That on Television (1979–1990) 100 Huntley Street (1977–present, religious program) 1980s Adrienne Clarkson Presents (1988–1999) Bumper Stumpers (1987–1990) The Campbells (1986–1990) CityLine (1987–present, news program) CODCO (1987–1993) The Comedy Mill (1986–1991) Danger Bay (1984–1990) The Journal (1982–1992) Just For Laughs (1988–present) Midday (1985–2000) My Secret Identity (1988–1991) Night Heat (1985–1989) On the Road Again (1987–2007) The Raccoons (1985–1992) Street Legal (1987–1994) Super Dave (1987–1991) Switchback (1981–1990) Talkabout (1988-1990) T. and T. (1987–1990) Under the Umbrella Tree (1986–1993) Venture (1985–2007) Video Hits (1984–1993) TV movies, miniseries and specials Champagne Charlie The French Revolution It's a Razorbacks Christmas Barbeque Looking for Miracles Love and Hate: The Story of Colin and JoAnn Thatcher The Paper Wedding (Les Noces de papier) Pray for Me, Paul Henderson The Railway Dragon Les Tisserands du pouvoir - French version Where the Spirit Lives Births Date Name NotabilityFebruary 20Melanie LeishmanActressMay 2Fabiola Nyrva AladinActressJuly 27Charlotte ArnoldActressNovember 12Raymond AblackActor (Ginny & Georgia)December 28Nick NemeroffStand-up comedian (died 2022) See also 1989 in Canada List of Canadian films of 1989 References External links List of 1989 Canadian television series at IMDb 1989 Category:1989 in Canadian television