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Got a question about the CBC? We’ve answered the most common queries in our list of Frequently Asked Questions below.

If you still can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please use our Contact Form.
Due to the large volume of messages received, we will not be able to respond to all messages.

Frequently Asked Questions - Links on this page

1.

How do I contact the local news departments with a news tip?
2. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a local show?
3. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a national show?
4. How can I find out the name of the song I just heard on CBC Radio?
5. Can I get transcripts and/or tapes of programs?
6. How do I find out about jobs at the CBC?
7. How do I alert the CBC to reception difficulties?
8. How do I contact someone at the CBC?
9. Where do I find the free version of Windows Media Player or RealPlayer?
10. What are your channels/frequencies?
11. I have a CD that I would like you to play. Where do I send it?
12. How do I get an announcement read on air or posted on our Web site?
13. How do I contact the CBC about something I saw on CBC.ca?
14. How do I subscribe to the television and radio e-newsletters?
15. How do I subscribe to have daily news headlines from CBC?
16. Who do I contact about community sponsorships?
17. Who do I contact about community partnerships?
Answers for FAQs

1.

How do I contact the local news departments with a news tip?
If you've got a news tip, phone the CBC News at Six assignment desk at (204) 788-3641 for TV News, or the assignment desk of CBC Radio One 990 at (204) 788-3217 for Radio News.
   
2. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a local show?
Go to the Programs page, and follow the link to the show. Look for the “Contact” link for that show in the left-hand side of the show’s page.
   
3. How do I suggest an idea or pose a question to a national show?
Go to Programs A-Z, look for the listing for that show, then follow the link to the website for that show. Look for the “Contact Us” section of the site.
   
4. How can I find out the name of the song I just heard on CBC Radio?
This information can be found on the CBC.ca FAQs page.
   
5.

Can I get transcripts and/or tapes of programs?
To order a VHS/DVD copy of CBC News at Six, Country Canada and the 2006 Grey Cup Parade programming visit our video order web page. For all other transcripts and/or tapes please contact Bowdens Media Monitoring Services at (204) 957-1677 for copies of CBC's Radio and Television programming. Regional content is held for 4 weeks.

   
6. How do I find out about jobs at the CBC?
Click on Jobs at the bottom of any page on the CBC.ca site.
   
7. How do I alert the CBC to reception difficulties?
This information can be found on the CBC.ca FAQs page.
   
8. How do I contact someone at the CBC?
Check the "Contact" information on the right side of this page, or use the Contact Form. To contact employees at CBC in Manitoba by phone, call (204) 788-3222.
   
9. Where do I find the free version of Windows Media Player or RealPlayer?
Go to the Audio/Video page and follow the links for downloads which are provided there.
   
10. What are your channels/frequencies?
These are listed on the Audio/Video page.
   
11. I have a CD that I would like you to play. Where do I send it?
This information can be found on the CBC.ca FAQs page.
   
12. How do I get an announcement read on air or posted on our Web site?
You can send them to us in the following ways:

By Mail:

CBC Communications
541 Portage Avenue, P.O. Box 160
Winnipeg, MB R3C 2H1

First, please refer to these guidelines before you mail.

By Fax: (204) 788-3674 in Winnipeg.
First, please refer to these guidelines before you fax.

By E-mail: Event E-mail form
First, please refer to these guidelines before you e-mail.

   
13. How do I contact the CBC about something I saw on CBC.ca?
Check the "Contact" information on the right side of this page, or use our Contact Form .
   
14. How do I subscribe to the television and radio e-newsletters?
Select Radio and/or Television to register for our free, opt-in email newsletters. You will receive weekly information about what's on CBC Radio and CBC Television in Manitoba, as well as special events happening in our community.
   
15. How do I subscribe to have daily news headlines from CBC?
Select Morning News Digest or Afternoon News Digest to have daily news digests delivered via e-mail.
   
16.

Who do I contact about community sponsorships?
CBC is proud to sponsor a variety of community groups around Manitoba. For sponsorship consideration, we request all organizations download and complete a Request for Sponsorship here . For details about how to submit a sponsorship proposal, call (204) 788-3672. Please complete the form and fax it to (204) 788-3104. Please note that to be eligible for a CBC sponsorship, organizations must have a permanent office in Canada, be non-political, and be a registered non-profit or charitable organization. Requests should reflect community involvement and complement the station image.

In addition, our focus is on events that reach our diversity, amateur sport and education communities. Finally, please note that CBC does not provide cash for sponsorships. We offer goods and services in kind. Requests should be submitted eight weeks prior to the event date. Your request will be assessed by our Sponsorship Committee and a decision will be communicated to you within a month in writing.

   
17. Who do I contact about community partnerships?
Our Partnerships Executive works with a number of community organizations to develop long-term relationships that are based on shared goals and values and benefit our community as a whole. Call (204) 788-3127.
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Regional Contacts
CBC in Manitoba
541 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3B 2G1

General Information

TEL: (204) 788-3222

TTY/Teletypewriter (Hearing impaired only)

TEL: 1-866-220-6045
 
News

CBC Radio One Newsroom:
TEL: (204) 788-3217
E-mail: CBC Radio News

CBC News at Six newsroom:
TEL: (204) 788-3641
E-mail: CBC News at Six
 
Regional Director - English Radio/TV
E-mail: John Bertrand

Web

Regional Web Developer:
E-mail: Doron Waldman
TEL: (204) 788-3285

Regional Online Journalist:
E-mail: Wendy Sawatzky
TEL: (204) 788-3646

Sales

CBC Sales
TEL: (204) 788-3001

Requests for Speakers and Personalities:
TEL: (204) 788-3672
E-mail: Natasha Roebuck