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.
Programma
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
Opening Doors: Africa's New Culture of Access
Series, News
At Travel Through Africa in Lilongwe, Malawi, we explore how creativity can open doors. From film and sport to art and food, Africans are making culture, opportunity and experiences more accessible to all.
00:30 - 01:00
Don't hold back
From Miscarriage to Twin Mom: Sibulele's Story of Strength
Series, Health, Talk
Powerhouse speaker and mother of twins Sibulele Sibaca-Nomnganga joins Nozibele to unpack what it truly means to overcome the odds.
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
The Rev
How much practical training do learner drivers really need?
Series, Comedy
Brazil has made it quicker and cheaper to get a driver's licence, but at the cost of safety? We find out in Rio. Plus: a mechanic who converts motorbikes in Mali, and the human cost of quick commerce in India.
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
Norway at its Limit - Tourists Flood the North
Series, News, Documentary
Explores the challenges tourism brings to local residents during the high season and how the institutions involved find solutions.
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
The Environment Magazine
Series, News, Environment
Climate change is bringing both floods and droughts. How do we adapt? From snakes in Kerala to flood-resilient homes in Assam and water shortages in Germany.
04:30 - 05:00
Don't hold back
From Miscarriage to Twin Mom: Sibulele's Story of Strength
Series, Health, Talk
Powerhouse speaker and mother of twins Sibulele Sibaca-Nomnganga joins Nozibele to unpack what it truly means to overcome the odds.
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
From Pleasure to Addiction: How Addictions Take Control
Series, Health, News, Interview, Self improvement
How can we lead a healthy life? What is good for our body and soul? What kind of exercise can keep us fit?
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
Norway at its Limit - Tourists Flood the North
Series, News, Documentary
Explores the challenges tourism brings to local residents during the high season and how the institutions involved find solutions.
07:30 - 08:00
Tomorrow Today
Well-nourished and sturdy - The ancestors of the Bavarians
Series, Documentary
PFAS in drinking water: New plasma methods aim to remove forever chemicals. And recycling innovations, cockchafers and the impact of compliments.
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
Teenage Bodybuilding - The Price of Perfection
Series, Interview, Sports talk, News
Teenager Mirtel sacrifices comfort, friendships and balance for the bodybuilding stage. Her reward: three European silver medals and a lesson about the limits of perfection.
08:15 - 08:30
Shift
Reading 2.0: How AI is changing our books
Series, Newsmagazine, Technology
AI can help write books, predict bestsellers and recommend your next great read. But as AI enters publishing, criticism of it is on the rise: over copyright, creativity and lost jobs.
08:30 - 09:00
Eco Africa
A museum of herbal medicine on the move
Series, Newsmagazine, News
A mobile museum in Uganda is teaching children about medicinal plants and how to preserve them. And: how Tunisian fishermen are tackling ghost gear in the Djerba lagoon.
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
Hospitals At Breaking Point - A Reliance On Doctors From Abroad
Series, News, Documentary
Healthcare professionals share their personal experiences, reflecting on a German hospital system that faces structural challenges and financial pressure.
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
Norway at its Limit - Tourists Flood the North
Series, News, Documentary
Explores the challenges tourism brings to local residents during the high season and how the institutions involved find solutions.
10:30 - 11:00
Don't hold back
From Miscarriage to Twin Mom: Sibulele's Story of Strength
Series, Health, Talk
Powerhouse speaker and mother of twins Sibulele Sibaca-Nomnganga joins Nozibele to unpack what it truly means to overcome the odds.
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
India's Little-known Minority - The Siddi And The Olympic Dream
Series, News, Documentary
We meet Nimeksha Siddi, an 18-year-old Indian sprinter who hopes to qualify for the 2028 Olympics. She belongs to the Siddi ethnic group, a community whose history is marked by racism and social exclusion.
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
Teenage Bodybuilding - The Price of Perfection
Series, Interview, Sports talk, News
Teenager Mirtel sacrifices comfort, friendships and balance for the bodybuilding stage. Her reward: three European silver medals and a lesson about the limits of perfection.
12:15 - 13:00
DocFilm
News, Documentary
Presents fascinating stories on different topics from diverse parts of the world, highlighting their key aspects and characteristics.
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
A museum of herbal medicine on the move
Series, Newsmagazine, News
A mobile museum in Uganda is teaching children about medicinal plants and how to preserve them. And: how Tunisian fishermen are tackling ghost gear in the Djerba lagoon.
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
Hospitals At Breaking Point - A Reliance On Doctors From Abroad
Series, News, Documentary
Healthcare professionals share their personal experiences, reflecting on a German hospital system that faces structural challenges and financial pressure.
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
How Can We Beat The Heat Without AC?
Series, News, Environment
Many parts of the Global North are facing unprecedented heat waves. And their buildings were not designed for this heat. Can countries retrofit existing homes for a warming world - without turning every flat into an air-conditioned box?
15:30 - 16:00
The 77 Percent
Scam-Edemic Part 1
Series, Debate, Newsmagazine, Talk
A new trafficking route is preying on African ambition. From Africa to Northern Cyprus and the battlefields of Ukraine, fake agents sell dreams of jobs, study and migration, then deliver coercion, debt, forced labour and war.
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
India's Little-known Minority - The Siddi And The Olympic Dream
Series, News, Documentary
We meet Nimeksha Siddi, an 18-year-old Indian sprinter who hopes to qualify for the 2028 Olympics. She belongs to the Siddi ethnic group, a community whose history is marked by racism and social exclusion.
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
Norway at its Limit - Tourists Flood the North
Series, News, Documentary
Explores the challenges tourism brings to local residents during the high season and how the institutions involved find solutions.
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
How Can We Beat The Heat Without AC?
Series, News, Environment
Many parts of the Global North are facing unprecedented heat waves. And their buildings were not designed for this heat. Can countries retrofit existing homes for a warming world - without turning every flat into an air-conditioned box?
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
How Can We Beat The Heat Without AC?
Series, News, Environment
Many parts of the Global North are facing unprecedented heat waves. And their buildings were not designed for this heat. Can countries retrofit existing homes for a warming world - without turning every flat into an air-conditioned box?
21:30 - 22:00
Don't hold back
From Miscarriage to Twin Mom: Sibulele's Story of Strength
Series, Health, Talk
Powerhouse speaker and mother of twins Sibulele Sibaca-Nomnganga joins Nozibele to unpack what it truly means to overcome the odds.
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
India's Little-known Minority - The Siddi And The Olympic Dream
Series, News, Documentary
We meet Nimeksha Siddi, an 18-year-old Indian sprinter who hopes to qualify for the 2028 Olympics. She belongs to the Siddi ethnic group, a community whose history is marked by racism and social exclusion.