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.
Schedule
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
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.
00:30 - 01:00
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.
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
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
01:15 - 01:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Variety, Documentary
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
01:30 - 02:00
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.
02:00 - 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
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.
02:30 - 03:00
REV
Documentary, Auto
An examination of the world of cars and the constant evolution of mobility in modern society with climate-friendly solutions.
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
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
03:15 - 03:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Variety, Documentary
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
03:30 - 04:00
Tomorrow Today
News
Focusing on current research topics and ongoing projects, as well as scientific breakthroughs in Germany and across Europe.
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 - 04:15
Shift
Newsmagazine, Technology
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
04:15 - 05:00
DocFilm
Visionary Or Fraud? - Rudolf Steiner And His Waldorf Philosophy
Series, News, Documentary
Presents fascinating stories on different topics from diverse parts of the world, highlighting their key aspects and characteristics.
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 - 05:15
DW News Focus
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
05:15 - 05:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Variety, Documentary
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
05:30 - 06:00
To the Point
News
A panel of experts analyses international issues that are making the news headlines.
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
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
06:15 - 06:30
Shift
Newsmagazine, Technology
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
06:30 - 07:00
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.
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
Arts Unveiled
Entertainment, Art
Delving deep into the international creative scene and explaining cultural phenomena.
07:30 - 08:00
The 77 Percent
The Magazine for Africa's Youth
Series, Debate, Newsmagazine, Talk
A discussion on the role of the government in protecting local music. It also focuses on the potential impact on culture, creative artists, and the economy.
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
DW News Focus
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
08:15 - 08:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Variety, Documentary
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
08:30 - 09:00
REV
Documentary, Auto
An examination of the world of cars and the constant evolution of mobility in modern society with climate-friendly solutions.
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
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
09:15 - 09:30
Sports Life
Interview, Sports talk
An extensive inside look at the international world of sports, from in-depth game analysis to exclusive player interviews.
09:30 - 10:00
Tomorrow Today
News
Focusing on current research topics and ongoing projects, as well as scientific breakthroughs in Germany and across Europe.
10:00 - 10:03
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.
10:03 - 11:00
DocFilm
Life On The Spectrum - Looking For Love
Series, News, Documentary
Part 1/2. An anxious Sebastian actively navigates different dating scenarios to find romance while a determined Lena works through heavy academic challenges to build her medical career. Both individuals strive to conquer the unique roadblocks of living on the spectrum.
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
News
News, off-beat stories and analysis of German and international affairs.
11:15 - 11:30
Reporter -- On Location
Documentary
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
11:30 - 12:00
In Good Shape -- The Health Show
Health
Healthy living programme focused on nutrition, alternative medicine, fitness and wellness trends. All focused on enjoying a more positive life.
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
Best of DW-Online Content
Variety, Documentary
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
12:15 - 12:30
Shift
Newsmagazine, Technology
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
12:30 - 13:00
Arts Unveiled
Entertainment, Art
Delving deep into the international creative scene and explaining cultural phenomena.
13:00 - 13:03
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.
13:03 - 14:00
DocFilm
Mao - China's Red Emperor - Part 1: The Long March
Series, News, Documentary
Part 1/2. Presents fascinating stories on different topics from diverse parts of the world, highlighting their key aspects and characteristics.
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
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.
14:15 - 14:30
Shift
Newsmagazine, Technology
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
14:30 - 15:00
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.
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
Sports Life
Interview, Sports talk
An extensive inside look at the international world of sports, from in-depth game analysis to exclusive player interviews.
15:15 - 16:00
DocFilm
Under Pressure - Trump's Fractured America
Series, News, Documentary
Chronicles the first year of Donald Trump's second presidential term. While his return shocked liberal DC, coal country views him as the last hope for economic revival.
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
Best of DW-Online Content
Variety, Documentary
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
16:15 - 16:30
Reporter -- On Location
Documentary
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
16:30 - 17:00
The 77 Percent
The Magazine for Africa's Youth
Series, Debate, Newsmagazine, Talk
A discussion on the role of the government in protecting local music. It also focuses on the potential impact on culture, creative artists, and the economy.
17:00 - 17:15
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.
17:15 - 17:30
Best of DW-Online Content
Variety, Documentary
Presenting a selection of featured online content from DW.
17:30 - 18:00
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.
18:00 - 18:15
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.
18:15 - 18:30
Sports Life
Interview, Sports talk
An extensive inside look at the international world of sports, from in-depth game analysis to exclusive player interviews.
18:30 - 19:00
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.
19:00 - 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
Shift
Newsmagazine, Technology
An in-depth magazine for digital culture, issues and tech, directly from blogs and boardrooms.
19:30 - 20:00
The 77 Percent
The Magazine for Africa's Youth
Series, Debate, Newsmagazine, Talk
A discussion on the role of the government in protecting local music. It also focuses on the potential impact on culture, creative artists, and the economy.
20:00 - 20:15
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.
20:15 - 20:30
Reporter -- On Location
Documentary
Cameras at the ready, reporters present in-depth portraits and stories from across the world.
20:30 - 21:00
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.
21:00 - 21:15
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.
21:15 - 22:00
DocFilm
Wall, Bunker, Green Belt - The New Culture of Remembrance
Series, News, Documentary
Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, nature slowly reclaims the former inner-German border across the Altmark and Oberharz regions.
22:00 - 22:15
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.
22:15 - 22:30
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.
22:30 - 23:00
Afrimaxx
News
A lifestyle magazine searching for inspiration and innovation in all areas of popular culture, right from fashion and design to architecture, art, food, and travel. The focus is on individuals doing extraordinary things on the African continent.
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 - 23:30
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.
23:30 - 00:00
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.