DW HD
Canada
DW HD is a Canadian television channel that airs international news and current affairs programming. The channel provides coverage of global events, political developments, and cultural stories, with a focus on European and international perspectives. Documentaries and analysis programs are also part of the regular schedule. DW HD is available to viewers in Canada through select cable and satellite providers, broadcasting in English. The channel’s content is drawn from Deutsche Welle, Germany’s public international broadcaster, offering an alternative viewpoint on world news for Canadian audiences.
Programme
00:00 - 00:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
00:02 - 00:30
Afrimaxx
From Myth to Modernity: Africa Reimagines Tradition
Series, News
Afrimaxx takes a look behind the scenes of a new ballet production which blends mythology with Amapiano. Across Africa, young creatives are reinterpreting cultural heritage in ways that bridge the past and the present.
00:30 - 01:00
Best of DW Vodcasts
News
Current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives, with lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
01:00 - 01:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
01:02 - 01:15
DW News Focus
Understand the world, one story at a time
Series, News
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
01:15 - 01:30
Shift
Newsmagazine, Technology
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
01:30 - 02:00
REV
The legacy car industry is in crisis. How can it move on?
Series, Documentary, Auto, News
Legacy automakers are facing multiple crises at once. Could that be a chance to reinvent themselves and the car itself? Will your next ride be solar-powered? And: Meet two sisters who brave the streets of Lagos on bikes.
02:00 - 02:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
02:02 - 02:30
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Entertainment
Á magazine that offers international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle, including architecture and adventure, cultural and culinary explorations, modern fashion and music, big names and major events.
02:30 - 03:00
Global Us
Newsmagazine, Public affairs
A look at the biggest issues in the world today, including how people are living with opportunity and the ever-growing risks of globalisation.
03:00 - 03:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
03:02 - 03:15
DW News Focus
Understand the world, one story at a time
Series, News
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
03:15 - 03:45
DocFilm
The Sacred Cows of the Mafia
Series, News, Documentary
Explores how hundreds of feral cattle in the southern Italian region of Calabria became a living legacy of the great Mafia wars.
03:45 - 04:00
Reporter -- On Location
Documentary
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
04:00 - 04:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
04:02 - 04:30
Eco India
Series, Community, Variety
Environmental Magazine Series.
04:30 - 05:00
Best of DW Vodcasts
News
Current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives, with lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
05:00 - 05:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
05:02 - 05:30
In Good Shape
Self-optimization - Which hacks and gadgets are worth the hype?
Series, Health, News, Interview, Self improvement
Examines how to track sleep and optimise diet through simple daily routines, including what happens when self-improvement becomes an obsession.
05:30 - 06:00
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Entertainment
Á magazine that offers international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle, including architecture and adventure, cultural and culinary explorations, modern fashion and music, big names and major events.
06:00 - 06:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
06:02 - 06:15
DW News Focus
Understand the world, one story at a time
Series, News
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
06:15 - 06:45
Global Us
Newsmagazine, Public affairs
A look at the biggest issues in the world today, including how people are living with opportunity and the ever-growing risks of globalisation.
06:45 - 07:00
Reporter -- On Location
Documentary
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
07:00 - 07:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
07:02 - 07:30
DocFilm
The Sacred Cows of the Mafia
Series, News, Documentary
Explores how hundreds of feral cattle in the southern Italian region of Calabria became a living legacy of the great Mafia wars.
07:30 - 08:00
Tomorrow Today
Can scientists breed the perfect strawberry?
Series, News
Why do many strawberries taste less flavourful today, and can scientists bring back their aroma? We explore the quest for the perfect strawberry, along with new ways to cut food waste and create more sustainable foods.
08:00 - 08:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
08:02 - 08:15
Sports Life
From Competition to Combat: Athletes in the Baltic States Prepare for Defense
Series, Interview, Sports talk
In the Baltic States, athletes are preparing for more than just competition. As Russia's war in Ukraine reshapes Europe's security landscape, athletes in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia balance elite training with military service.
08:15 - 08:30
Shift
Newsmagazine, Technology
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
08:30 - 09:00
Eco Africa
Kenya villagers seek justice in BP pollution case
Series, Newsmagazine, News
From a Kenyan community's lawsuit against BP to Uganda's anti-pipeline protests, East Africans are challenging the human and environmental costs of oil.
09:00 - 09:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
09:02 - 09:15
DW News Focus
Understand the world, one story at a time
Series, News
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
09:15 - 10:00
DocFilm
9/11 - The Day That Changed The World - Part 1
Series, News, Documentary
On 11th September 2001, four hijacked aeroplanes struck the heart of America. At 8.46 am, New York time, the first aeroplane crashed into the World Trade Centre, an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.
10:00 - 10:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
10:02 - 10:30
DocFilm
The Sacred Cows of the Mafia
Series, News, Documentary
Explores how hundreds of feral cattle in the southern Italian region of Calabria became a living legacy of the great Mafia wars.
10:30 - 11:00
Best of DW Vodcasts
News
Current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives, with lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
11:00 - 11:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
11:02 - 11:15
DW News Focus
Understand the world, one story at a time
Series, News
Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - with clarity, context and journalistic rigour. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world.
11:15 - 12:00
DocFilm
Palestine Comedy Club - Part 2
Series, News, Documentary
Part 2/2. Six Palestinian comedians go on tour in Israel and the Palestinian territories. What begins as a stand-up comedy show evolves, in the face of terror and war, into a plea for humanity.
12:00 - 12:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
12:02 - 12:15
Sports Life
From Competition to Combat: Athletes in the Baltic States Prepare for Defense
Series, Interview, Sports talk
In the Baltic States, athletes are preparing for more than just competition. As Russia's war in Ukraine reshapes Europe's security landscape, athletes in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia balance elite training with military service.
12:15 - 13:00
DocFilm
Inside The Afd
Series, News, Documentary
Takes a look behind the public facade of Alternative for Germany, as internal sources reveal the harsh tactics the right-wing populist party uses to silence criticism.
13:00 - 13:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
13:02 - 13:30
Eco Africa
Kenya villagers seek justice in BP pollution case
Series, Newsmagazine, News
From a Kenyan community's lawsuit against BP to Uganda's anti-pipeline protests, East Africans are challenging the human and environmental costs of oil.
13:30 - 14:00
The Dip
Business Podcast
Series, Documentary, Bus./financial, Politics, News
Presenting stories, analyses and debates on the forces that shape the global economy, including expert insight, developments in global trade, changes in finance and technology, and more.
14:00 - 14:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
14:02 - 14:15
DW News Focus
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
14:15 - 15:00
DocFilm
9/11 - The Day That Changed The World - Part 1
Series, News, Documentary
On 11th September 2001, four hijacked aeroplanes struck the heart of America. At 8.46 am, New York time, the first aeroplane crashed into the World Trade Centre, an attack whose global consequences still reverberate to this day.
15:00 - 15:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
15:02 - 15:15
DW News Focus
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
15:15 - 15:30
Planet A
Spain'S Invisible War For Water
Series, News, Environment
The host highlights the shift towards going green and sustainable while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
15:30 - 16:00
The 77 Percent
Who is Africa's greatest hero?
Series, Debate, Newsmagazine, Talk, News
Who gets to be called a hero? From freedom fighters to activists and social media personalities, we meet Africans who have changed lives and shaped the course of history.
16:00 - 16:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
16:02 - 16:15
DW News Focus
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
16:15 - 17:00
DocFilm
Palestine Comedy Club - Part 2
Series, News, Documentary
Part 2/2. Six Palestinian comedians go on tour in Israel and the Palestinian territories. What begins as a stand-up comedy show evolves, in the face of terror and war, into a plea for humanity.
17:00 - 17:30
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
17:30 - 18:00
Global Us
Newsmagazine, Public affairs
A look at the biggest issues in the world today, including how people are living with opportunity and the ever-growing risks of globalisation.
18:00 - 18:30
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
18:30 - 19:00
DocFilm
The Sacred Cows of the Mafia
Series, News, Documentary
Explores how hundreds of feral cattle in the southern Italian region of Calabria became a living legacy of the great Mafia wars.
19:00 - 19:15
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
19:15 - 19:30
Planet A
Spain'S Invisible War For Water
Series, News, Environment
The host highlights the shift towards going green and sustainable while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
19:30 - 20:00
The Dip
Business Podcast
Series, Documentary, Bus./financial, Politics, News
Presenting stories, analyses and debates on the forces that shape the global economy, including expert insight, developments in global trade, changes in finance and technology, and more.
20:00 - 20:30
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
20:30 - 21:00
Close Up
The Current Affairs Documentary
Series, Newsmagazine, News
The weekly half-hour programme delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, Close Up is informative, gripping and visually powerful.
21:00 - 21:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
21:02 - 21:15
DW News Focus
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
21:15 - 21:30
Planet A
Spain'S Invisible War For Water
Series, News, Environment
The host highlights the shift towards going green and sustainable while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
21:30 - 22:00
Best of DW Vodcasts
News
Current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives, with lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
22:00 - 22:30
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
22:30 - 23:00
The Day - News in Review
News
Local and global news broadcast from Germany. Including current affairs, weather, sports, international events, political news, entertainment, environmental and technological advancements.
23:00 - 23:02
DW News
News
Detailed explanations, competent analysis, coverage of world current affairs: politics, business, sport and culture. Fascinating insights beyond the headlines. Connecting the dots for viewers around the world.
23:02 - 23:15
DW News Focus
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
23:15 - 00:00
DocFilm
Palestine Comedy Club - Part 2
Series, News, Documentary
Part 2/2. Six Palestinian comedians go on tour in Israel and the Palestinian territories. What begins as a stand-up comedy show evolves, in the face of terror and war, into a plea for humanity.