TVO
Canada
TVO is an English-language public television service available in Ontario, Canada. Its programming focuses on educational content, current affairs, documentaries, and cultural coverage. The channel produces original journalism and analysis programs that examine provincial and national issues. Children’s educational series and adult learning segments also form part of the schedule. TVO’s digital platforms provide on-demand access to its shows and supplementary learning resources. The channel does not carry commercial advertising, as it is funded primarily by the provincial government and viewer donations. Its broadcast reaches households across Ontario through cable, satellite, and over-the-air transmission.
Schedule
00:01 - 00:24
Pup Academy
Tell Us About Your Human Day
Series, Children, Adventure
Spark gets into a sticky situation when she makes up a best friend to avoid telling her friends she's a stray, and Morgan endures Charlie's off-the-wall caretaker training.
00:24 - 00:31
Dream It to Be It
I Dream of Laughs!
Series, Children, Documentary
12-year-old Quixton loves making people laugh. His dream is to be a comedian. With the help of Tai and our guest comedian Desiree Walsh he learns to find the funny in everyday life and gets to live his dream by performing on a stage in front of an audience.
00:31 - 01:00
Old Enough!
A Toilet Outside! What?
Series, Documentary
3-year-old Azariah is on a mission to get dinner, but what happens along the way blows his mind; then, 3-year-old Jemma is off to buy cat food, but more importantly, hit the toy section at the thrift store.
01:00 - 01:53
Going Places with Ernie Dingo
Mount Kosciuszko
Series, Documentary
Ernie Dingo visits some of Australia's most significant landmarks exploring the local secrets, diverse inhabitants and the history of a majestic environment.
01:53 - 02:00
Ontario Hubs
Growing Vertical in Northern Ontario
Series, News
Jeyan visits a modular farm in Chelmsford, Ontario.
02:00 - 02:30
#onpoli
Series, News
02:30 - 03:00
Unrigged
Opening the Doors
Series, Documentary
Examining how addressing design flaws and enhancing UX can encourage participation and strengthen democracy.
03:00 - 03:45
Hope Street
Series, Drama, Crime
Donal is faced with a terrible choice; he knows that seeing Sasha is against the rules, but he can't resist her.
03:45 - 04:00
Citizen Minutes
Red Girl Rising
Series, Documentary
Joyce Jonathan Crone-Mohawk matriarch, retired teacher, activist and humanitarian, reaches forward into her community of Huntsville, Ontario, opening hearts and bridging gaps for Indigenous education.
04:00 - 04:56
Crossroads: Beyond Boom & Bust
Sturgeon Falls
Series, Documentary
Sturgeon Falls is a center for French and English rivalry since the late nineteenth century; it's not just the government that Franco Ontarians are struggling with; the community fears its heritage will be lost.
04:56 - 05:00
TVO Digital Media
Name That Town: Ajax
Series, Documentary
The town of Ajax, Ontario stands as a memorial to soldiers who fought in a naval battle off the coast of South America.
05:00 - 05:30
#onpoli
Series, News
05:30 - 06:00
Unrigged
Opening the Doors
Series, Documentary
Examining how addressing design flaws and enhancing UX can encourage participation and strengthen democracy.
06:00 - 06:45
Hope Street
Series, Drama, Crime
Donal is faced with a terrible choice; he knows that seeing Sasha is against the rules, but he can't resist her.
06:45 - 07:00
Citizen Minutes
Red Girl Rising
Series, Documentary
Joyce Jonathan Crone-Mohawk matriarch, retired teacher, activist and humanitarian, reaches forward into her community of Huntsville, Ontario, opening hearts and bridging gaps for Indigenous education.
07:00 - 07:55
Crossroads: Beyond Boom & Bust
Sturgeon Falls
Series, Documentary
Sturgeon Falls is a center for French and English rivalry since the late nineteenth century; it's not just the government that Franco Ontarians are struggling with; the community fears its heritage will be lost.
07:55 - 08:00
Name that Town
Bracebridge
Series, News
The story behind the naming of the scenic Muskoka town of Bracebridge, Ontario, involves a book-obsessed government official and a work of literature that has faded into obscurity.
08:00 - 08:51
Going Places with Ernie Dingo
Mount Kosciuszko
Series, Documentary
Ernie Dingo visits some of Australia's most significant landmarks exploring the local secrets, diverse inhabitants and the history of a majestic environment.
08:51 - 09:00
Citizen Minutes
Militant Mother
Series, Documentary
Children from a social housing project were forced to jump shunting train cars that stood in their path; after months of petitioning for a safe crossing, a group of mothers made their voices heard by blockading CN rail from delivering goods.
09:00 - 09:53
Striking Balance
Waterton
Series, Documentary, Environment
With the increasing protections for grizzlies in Alberta, the Waterton Biosphere Reserve ranchers look for new methods to coexist with the bears.
09:53 - 10:00
Art Lives
Radha Chaddah
Series, Art
Explore Toronto-based artist and scientist Radha Chaddah's practice where she pushes creative boundaries, transforming microscopic imagery into captivating prints.
10:00 - 10:49
Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World
Albania
Series, Travel, History
Located on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Professor Bettany Hughes explores Albania, the hidden gem of the Balkans, a land of epic fortress towns, sparkling seas and a diverse history and culture.
10:49 - 11:00
Citizen Minutes
Body Politics
Series, Documentary
In a fatphobic image-conscious world, educator, activist and eccentric cat-lady-turned-politician Dr. Jill Andrew takes her fight for body justice, human rights, representation, access and equity to the legislature.
11:00 - 11:52
All-Round Champion
Cross Country Skiing
Series, Competition Reality
The athletes learn the grace, balance, and patience required for cross-country skiing from their coaches Evan and Olympic gold medalist Beckie Scott.
11:52 - 12:00
Jasmine & Jambo
Finding Tada
Series, Children, Educational, Music
12:00 - 12:13
Donkey Hodie
Flying Flapjacks
Series, Children, Entertainment, Educational, Animated
Donkey wants to make Grampy a surprise birthday breakfast, but none of her flapjacks will fly.
12:13 - 12:25
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Puppy Preschool
Series, Animated, Children, Educational
Fisherman Charlie's new puppy's favorite word seems to be mine; Clifford, Bailey and Tucker decide to start puppy preschool, hoping to teach Hudson to be more mindful of others before she drives everyone mad.
12:25 - 12:30
Colourblocks
Purple's Mural Makeover
Series, Animated, Children, Music, Educational
Set in the world of Colorland, characters Red, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange and Green embark on colorful adventures; they discover the world overflows with color.
12:30 - 12:34
Bamboo Loves Music
Xylophone
Series, Children, Educational, Music
Bamboo Love learns that a Xylophone is an enjoyable musical instrument that is easy to learn and play alone or with friends.
12:34 - 12:45
Wolf Joe
As the Crown Flies
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
When Nina decides to make a crow her pet, she and her friends build it a fancy bird house with wire over the windows but then must rescue it from a calamity created by trying to keep a wild bird cooped up.
12:45 - 12:47
Gabby's Farm
Webisode 1
Series, Children, Educational, Agriculture
12:47 - 12:54
Odo
Odo's New Home
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
When Odo's home suddenly creaks, lurches and slumps to one side, Odo goes on a search for a new home exactly like his old home.
12:54 - 13:02
Pip and Posy
U-kulele Me-kulele
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Educational
When Posy shows Pip her tune on the ukulele, he has a go and finds it easy, even adding some notes; Posy is jealous of his success but Pip explains he couldn't have done it without her excellent teaching and they're soon creating new tunes together.
13:02 - 13:07
Kid-E-Cats
Magnets
Series, Animated, Children, Fantasy
The kittens find a magnet and try showing it off, then use it for a prank on Dad; their plan fails, and Mom explains that magnets aren't toys but useful tools.
13:07 - 13:18
Kangaroo Beach
Monster Toad
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Educational
Four junior lifeguards work under the guidance and encouragement of mature lifeguards to become heroes of Kangaroo Beach.
13:18 - 13:30
Nikhil and Jay
Nikhil and Jay and the King of Cricket
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
13:30 - 13:35
Ginger and the Vegesaurs
Tricks and Treats
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Comedy
It's the one night of the year when Vegesaur Valley's Spooky Forest comes alive with nature's treats!
13:35 - 13:57
Riley Rocket
Pop Til You Drop; Groove it or Loose it
Series, Animated, Children, Science fiction, Adventure
Megablast goes up against Metal Mike to make a music video in a local contest; Dr. Dandelion engineers a Stink Monster odorous enough to force all the residents out of town.
13:57 - 14:08
Isadora Moon
Grandbabysitting
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Fantasy
Granny and Grandpa are babysitting Isadora and Honeyblossom; they tell their grandparents that they can drink fairy nectar, but Honeyblossom gets hyper.
14:08 - 14:32
PAW Patrol
Pups Solve a Snap-N-Wrap Problem; Pups Save Helga and the Dingers
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
Before Chickaletta's play date with Baby Yukiko, Mayor Goodway baby-proofs the playground, wrapping everything in rubbery Snap-N-Wrap and gets stuck; Mayor Humdinger loses his voice.
14:32 - 14:53
Interstellar Ella
Animated, Children, Entertainment, Adventure
Slippy and Ella can't agree on what fun adventure they will go on together so they each head off on their own; then, Ella wants to be just like her mom and plans to skate, scooter race and geyser jump her way to a trophy!
14:53 - 15:05
Burps, Butts and Bones
Guardians of the Noggin
Series, Educational, Science, Health, Animated
A medical skeleton named Bones answers body-related questions that are sent in by real-life children, while a squad of kid reporters known as the B Team find out more about the topic.
15:05 - 15:10
B.O.T. and The Beasties
Snowy Scoot
Series, Children, Entertainment
B.O.T. chases after the Snowy Scoot as it skis through the snowy landscape; the Snowy Scoot makes it look easy, but it is a struggle for B.O.T. to keep up on the slippery surface.
15:10 - 15:36
Odd Squad
A Town Called Trifle; I Am Oddius
Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment
During the town of Trifle's 100-year anniversary party, Ozzie and Onom must stop Tracey Trifler from covering it in trifle; Osric and Omni try to stop a Roman gladiator from causing ancient oddness.
15:36 - 16:01
Work It Out Wombats!
Treeborhood Carnaval; Magic Tricky
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
Sammy plans a surprise Carnaval for his dad while Quique plans a surprise treat for his son; Malik performs a magic trick.
16:01 - 16:05
ScienceXplosion
Find the Culprit
Series, Children, Educational, Science
Detective Eric checks for fingerprints to try and find the culprit who took a bite out of his delicious cake.
16:05 - 16:17
Project Rube
Operation Hat Trick
Series, Children, Science
Morley and the science team try to make sure everyone can stay warm by using the principles of thermal energy and the simple machine, inclined plane, to create a Rube Goldberg machine.
16:17 - 16:22
Colourblocks
It's a Grey Day
Series, Animated, Children, Music, Educational
Red is sad about being inside on a gray day but soon learns that being inside can be just as fun.
16:22 - 16:27
The Singalings
The Zoo
Series, Children, Educational, Adventure
Inquisitive and eager extraterrestrials discover all they can about Earth.
16:27 - 16:31
Mia & Codie
The Scoop Loop
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Computers, Technology
Mia and her bro-bot Codie turn the ordinary into the extraordinary as Mia grows as a coder, thinker, big sister and learns more about coding her world.
16:31 - 16:34
Bamboo Loves Music
Bongo Drums
Series, Children, Educational, Music
While playing with some pots and pans, Bamboo Love makes a racket but is having fun playing; Bamboo Love feels and hears a new drum beat and follows the rhythm and is thrilled to see a friend playing an instrument.
16:34 - 16:44
Mixmups
Beepy Egg Hunt
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
16:44 - 16:49
Numberblocks
Numberblock Castle
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
One, Two, Three and Four explore castles.
16:49 - 16:52
ABC With Kenny G
Letter P
Series, Children, Educational, Music
Kenny G sings about the letter P to a crowd of animals as they praise pumpkin pies, purple pants and pandas.
16:52 - 16:57
The Coco Boo
Bobo the Robot
Series, Children, Fantasy, Game show
Yoyo and the twins Bric and Broc build a robot to play ball, but things don't go exactly as planned.
16:57 - 16:59
Polly Can Do
The Plane Ride
Series
When Polly and her friends decide to play Airplane on the Friendship Bench, the passengers start to complain when Captain Stephie won't let anyone else have a turn at being the pilot. Thankfully, Polly gets an idea to save the game so that everyone can enjoy the flight.
16:59 - 17:04
B.O.T. and The Beasties
Spacey Racer
Series, Children, Entertainment
B.O.T. gets caught up in a race between two Spacey Racers as they leap through Spacey, Glowy World on their springy legs.
17:04 - 17:06
ABC SingSong
Courteous
Series, Children, Music, Educational
Thinking of others; it's a song about the definition of the word courteous.
17:06 - 17:17
JoJo & Gran Gran
Winter: It's Time to Mix Colours
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
JoJo is painting a picture but runs out of green paint; it's time for a Gran Gran plan!
17:17 - 17:25
BooSnoo!
Sand
Series, Children, Adventure
A unique blend of calm and exploration provides the chance to reset as a red ball embarks on a fantastical adventure filled with art and creativity.
17:25 - 17:48
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
I Am Alvin Ailey; I Am Lucy Maud Montgomery
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Entertainment, Educational
Alvin Ailey shows Yadina that music and dance can help bring people together; Xavier learns that his imagination can keep him company when he feels lonely.
17:48 - 18:13
Makeaway Takeaway
Employee of the Month
Series, Children, Art, Entertainment
18:13 - 18:20
Raven's Quest
Leetia
Series, Children, Educational
Leetia is an 8-year-old Inuk girl who lives in Ottawa, Ont.; she loves her two pets Tuko and Kiki and also loves all kinds of whales.
18:20 - 18:28
Wordsville
The Case Of The Confidence Crisis
Series, Children, Entertainment, Educational
The fire station's bear mascot with the word "confidence" sewn on its uniform is gone and everyone in town becomes insecure.
18:28 - 18:52
PAW Patrol
Air Rescue: Pups vs. the Hum-Cloud; Air Rescue: Pups Stop the Mid-Air Magnet
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
Humdinger tries to sabotage the Air Rescue Pups' Air Show; Uncle Otis' powerful magnetic drone goes rogue and starts picking up every metal object in sight.
18:52 - 19:03
Audrey's Shelter
High Frequency
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Animals
Audrey, a seven-year-old, lives in an animal refuge for endangered species.
19:03 - 19:24
Interstellar Ella
Now Voyager; Aurora Friendrealis
Series, Animated, Children, Entertainment, Adventure
Ella and friends discover the space probe Voyager 1, then Ella takes the Golden Record from the probe and learns her greatest grandfather recorded a greeting on it; when Angelie breaks Slippy's Jupiter gliding record, the two agree on a rematch.
19:24 - 19:35
Wolf Joe
Braver Together
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
When the friends gather for a sleepover, Nina is anxious about being away from her mom until she reveals her fear to the others; Joe and Buddy are equally scared of a floating glowing object.
19:35 - 19:40
Ginger and the Vegesaurs
Slee-Pea Heads
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Comedy
Ginger leads the Baby Pea-Rexes home through a shortcut and gets lost, refusing to admit defeat, she suggests they find an even better bed to spend the night.
19:40 - 19:43
Ladybird and Bee
Obstacle Course
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
Ladybird and Bee have to figure out a way to get past the big pile of stuff blocking the path.
19:43 - 19:54
JoJo & Gran Gran
It's Time to Discover Somewhere New
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
JoJo wants to go somewhere new, so Gran Gran takes her to discover new places in the local community.
19:54 - 19:57
The Very Small Creatures
Snappy Happy
Series, Children, Adventure, Comedy
When the Very Small Creatures find a camera, they discover that they can take funny pictures; the curious friends are quick to put on their favorite dress-up outfits and pose.
19:57 - 20:12
The Game Catchers
You Can Do It!; Chasing Clouds
Series, Animated, Children, Fantasy, Entertainment
The Game Catchers land on the Porcelain Planet and learn the game Long Jump; the Game Catchers reach the Jelly Planet and learn the game Pillow Riding.
20:12 - 20:24
Olga da Polga
The Big Freeze
Series, Children, Animals, Pets, Educational
20:24 - 20:31
Pip and Posy
The Mystery Artist
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Educational
Pip is mistaken for a talented artist after Posy finds a number of chalk drawings in the park; however, Pip, who loves to be praised, decides not to correct Posy.
20:31 - 20:33
Dr. Cheddar
Scaredy Pup
Series, Children, Health
When Annie thinks scaring Felix is great fun, and won't stop scaring him, Felix calls Dr. Cheddar for help. When she scares him again, it's time for Dr. Cheddar and Felix to remind her that you should always treat others the way you would like to be treated.
20:33 - 20:37
Bamboo Loves Parasports
Para Badminton
Series, Animated
Bamboo Love discovers Para Badminton has different styles and is encouraged to try and play along with para athletes; after a few tries, the panda realizes it takes a lot of racquet skill and wheel control to play this fun para sport.
20:37 - 20:48
Woolly Woolly
Animated, Children, Comedy, Adventure
Lila and Marco, two creative children, bring to life a quintet of knitted gnomes with whimsical journeys in a cozy universe made of wool.
20:48 - 20:49
ABC SingSong
Time
Series, Children, Music, Educational
Seconds, minutes, hours, days. It keeps moving in all kinds of ways. It's a song about the word time!
20:49 - 21:00
Super Mighty Makers
Sunshine Sparkler
Series, Children, Arts/crafts
Bondini and Maria help Holden bring the outdoors in for his mom.
21:00 - 21:06
PAW Patrol
Cat Pack; PAW Patrol Rescue
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Adventure
Rubble and Wild Cat rescue animals; Skye and Rory rescue a painter hanging from a scaffold; Marshall and Leo rescue animals stuck on a Ferris wheel; Everest and Shade rescue a baby mountain goat stuck in a crevasse.
21:06 - 21:12
Tiny and Tall
Dimplejuice
Series, Children, Adventure
Tiny and Tall's dimple juice stand is open for business as soon as they can agree on their juice recipe! To help them out, Tiny and Tall's friends come together for a taste-test.
21:12 - 21:22
Mixmups
The Pumpkin Patch Party
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure
The Mixmups go on an adventure to have the best Halloween party ever but one little Wingle isn't joining in; the Mixmups find a way to make the party fun for everyone.
21:22 - 21:34
Caillou
Bean Sprout Blues
Series, Animated, Children, Educational
Caillou finds it hard to say goodbye to his beloved bean plant.
21:34 - 21:38
Animanimals
Moth
Series, Animated, Children, Educational
The moth throws the orderly lives of the butterflies into disarray.
21:38 - 21:51
Donkey Hodie
The Waiting Game
Series, Children, Entertainment, Educational, Animated
Donkey must wait for all her pals to get together before she can open a big present.
21:51 - 21:56
Ginger and the Vegesaurs
Slippery Skins
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Comedy
The formidable Bananaraptors undergo yearly molting, during which their firm peels become mottled brown and their bodies go limp, losing their intimidating appearance.
21:56 - 22:07
Kangaroo Beach
Splashdance
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Educational
Gemma is inspired by Wanda and Big Trev's synchronized swimming routines and pushes herself to learn it.
22:07 - 22:34
Arthur
Muffy's House Guests; Binky Can't Always Get What He Wants
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Animals
Muffy is terrified when peregrine falcons build a nest outside her bedroom window; Binky must choose between starring in a television commercial or performing in a talent show.
22:34 - 22:57
Rosie's Rules
Rosie's Pirate Rules; Rosie's Fun Club Job
Series, Animated, Children, Educational, Entertainment, Adventure
Rosie and Javi's pirate adventure goes awry; Rosie has trouble choosing a job at the first Fun Club meeting.
22:57 - 23:10
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Puppy Preschool
Series, Animated, Children, Educational
Fisherman Charlie's new puppy's favorite word seems to be mine; Clifford, Bailey and Tucker decide to start puppy preschool, hoping to teach Hudson to be more mindful of others before she drives everyone mad.
23:10 - 23:24
Odd Squad
Villains in Need Are Villains Indeed
Series, Children, Educational, Entertainment
The agents must help some villains stop a robot that is threatening to flatten the city.
23:24 - 23:50
Wild Kratts
The Mystery of the Two Horned Narwhal
Series, Children, Educational, Science, Nature, Animals, Animated
Which are better, horns or antlers? Martin and Chris decide to go on an adventure with the horned Narwhal of the Arctic. Once they get there, they soon discover that sometimes a horn isn't a horn and soon are unraveling the mystery of this creature.
23:50 - 00:12
Collar of Duty Kids
Sierra and Thunder; Lydia and the Llamas
Series
An 11-year-old girl with anxiety finds peace of mind and joy with a therapy horse named Thunder. Then, let's play dress up - with therapy horses! Finally, a 10-year-old girl with ADHD finds her passion amongst the llamas at an animal-assisted therapy farm.