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Breaking It Down with The Rundown (MIS)Treated podcast has launched! Giving Tuesday is around the corner

A New Show Is in the Making: The Rundown

Hello friends,

I know that the news cycle can sometimes feel negative and overwhelming. With our new show, The Rundown, we’re continuing to be a trusted media source to help analyze these big, often heavy issues and make sense of the moment. We’re all seeing how world events impact our communities, policies and conversations right here in Ontario. The Rundown is an opportunity to stay true to our long-form journalism and our regional scope while giving viewers the rundown on what is going on around them.

You’ve enabled us to create this new show and now we want you to get involved! As part of our donor community, your support means everything to us. And, after serving as a co-host on The Agenda since 2017, I’m proud, and eager, to work on something that continues in the tradition of developing high-quality, thoughtprovoking content at TVO that you have come to expect. It is with your support, and feedback, that we make it happen.

Through panel discussions, field interviews and engaging video content, The Rundown will take serious topics and make them accessible to Ontarians – topics like the emergence of A.I., immigration, and the housing affordability crisis. Making these

issues accessible is something that I feel is a duty for trusted journalists in a landscape of growing misinformation.

I’m someone who is constantly learning, and I’d love for you to join us with a learner’s mindset. I’m genuinely looking forward to The Rundown and hope you tune in – and give us your feedback! The production team and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jeyan Jeganathan Host and Co-Producer, The Rundown

TVOkids Premieres

Wild Kratts

Season 7

Season Finale

Tuesday, November 4 at 5:30pm

Chris and Martin Kratt are back with incredible wildlife encounters around the globe. Combining fun with education, each adventure explores an age-appropriate science concept central to an animal’s life and shows never-before-seen behaviour. Every episode features mystery, rescue, and the Kratt brothers’ brand of laugh-out-loud comedy that kids love. Stream on TVOkids.com and on TVOkids YouTube on Tuesday, November 4.

Burps, Butts and Bones

TVOkids Original Canadian Premiere Friday, November 21 at 8:45am

Meet Bones, the wisecracking medical skeleton and host of TVOkids’ brand-new show, Butts and Bones. Tune in to listen to the laugh-out-loud “bod-cast” where no body part is off limits! With help from his curious B Squad and real-life experts, Bones dives deep into the weirdest, wildest wonders of the human body, teaching all of us about what our amazing bodies can do. Stream on TVOkids.com and on TVOkids YouTube on Friday, November 21.

Isadora Moon’s Winter Magic

Saturday, December 6 at 7:30am

WATCH AND STREAM NOW

Watch TVOkids seven days a week from 6am to 7pm and stream your favourite TVOkids programs 24/7 on TVOkids.com, our TVOkids YouTube channels, and on our award-winning TVOkids Smart TV app* and streaming channels: Roku, LG, Android, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV.

*Named Best Kids-Only Streaming Service by KidScreen Awards 2025

Isadora, a sweet little half-fairy, half-vampire, dreams of ice skating with her friends. When she doesn’t get an invitation, her Aunt Crystal, a winter fairy, comes to the rescue, building her a magical ice rink and bringing her new snow bunny, Gordie, to life. When Gordie starts melting, the group embark on an adventure to find a forever home for Gordie, meeting a Snow Queen and riding a snow dragon on the way. Stream on TVOkids.com and on TVOkids YouTube on Saturday, December 6.

2025: A Cause for Celebration

All Because of You

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at some of what your support helped us accomplish this year. We always say that we couldn’t do this without you and that’s because it’s true! Your support helps our dedicated teams create more ways to reach Ontarians and share stories that matter to communities across the province.

Fan favourites included TRIPPING The Muskoka Lakes, a scenic journey through Ontario’s cottage country, and All Too Clear, which explores how invasive mussels are making the Great Lakes clearer but less vibrant. Polly Can Do helped children embrace differences and build friendships with those who need a little extra care. Meanwhile, Crossroads: Beyond Boom & Bust, now in its third season, continued to highlight how Ontario communities are adapting to change.

Because of our generous donors, TVO celebrated a win for Best Kids-Only Streaming Service at the 2025 Kidscreen Award Summit and was honoured with an impressive total of 13 awards recognizing excellence in journalism, children’s programming and digital media! In October, The Oath podcast received a Silver Signal Award in the True Crime category, and our cover art design earned Bronze for Best Show Artwork.

Your support allowed us to spotlight highly sensitive issues such as child exploitation, online luring, and AI deepfakes—helping protect Ontarians as they navigate digital spaces. Through investigative journalism, TVO Today podcasts like The Oath and Arachnid revealed difficult truths about health and safety, both online and in medical settings.

TVO Today Live events featured Steve Paikin alongside notable guests, including Canadian musician, visual artist, and author Tom Wilson, and political commentator and author Thomas L. Friedman. These events reached audiences across the province, with 1,000 Ontarians attending in person and hundreds of thousands tuning in via broadcast and digital platforms.

Most recently, the (MIS)Treated podcast, new series The Premier Files, and new current affairs show, The Rundown, have all made their way from our drawing boards to your living rooms. We hope you tune in and give us feedback on these new projects as we’re always looking at exploring different ideas and perspectives.

Thank you for allowing us to keep all of Ontario engaged and informed. We had a busy but impactful 2025 and we don’t plan on slowing down next year. With your support, we can continue to be a trusted source of information in 2026. We are excited to see what we can accomplish together!

TVO Top Picks:

“Donor support enables us to commission important local documentaries that might otherwise not be made. And this year has been no different. Play it Loud! allowed us to learn and appreciate the unsung contributions of the Jamaican Canadian community, while Your Tomorrow celebrated Ontario Place’s legacy and captured the space and people during a pivotal time. With your support, the TVO Docs team has many more amazing TVO Originals in the worksstay turned!”

Thanks to you, viewers can enjoy award-winning documentaries, acclaimed podcasts, and trusted kids programming that sparks curiosity and learning across Ontario.

Much of TVO programming is made specifically for co-viewing so families can learn together. Spend the holidays with TVO by streaming engaging, thought-provoking content with the whole family.

Stream at TVO.org or on our YouTube channel.

Photo Captions: 1. Steve Paikin at TVO Today Live event 2. Big [If True] with Molly Thomas 3. All Round Champion 4. The Premier Files 5. TRIPPING The Muskoka Lakes 6. TVO Podcast: Arachnid.

– AIDAN DENISON, TVO DOCS PROGRAMMER

November

Deception: World War II

4-part series

Canadian Premiere Begins

Tuesday, November 4 at 9pm

Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines

Ontario Broadcast Premiere Sunday, November 16 at 9pm

Maps of Power

3-part series

Monday, November 17 at 9pm

The Pitch

TVO Original

World Premiere

Sunday, November 9 at 9pm

When Canadian Olympic soccer star Diana Matheson hangs up her cleats, she doesn’t step away from the game— instead, she sets out to change it forever. The Pitch follows Diana’s bold journey to establish the very first professional women’s soccer league in Canada. Over two years, with rare behind-the-scenes access, viewers witness the highs and hurdles of building something that has never existed. Facing resistance from institutions, sceptics, and the weight of history, Diana and her team refuse to play by the old rules. This is a powerful story of resilience, leadership, and determination to create lasting change. (Documentary)

Start streaming early—Sunday, November 9 at 9am.

You can find our full program lineup at TVO.org/schedule. Just a heads-up—our schedule may change from time to time.

This four-part chronological series weaves tales of the deception and countermeasures used by both sides of the Second World War to deadly effect. Featured as part of our Remembrance Day programming, this series honours soldiers and heroes who fought – and sacrificed everything – for their nation. (Documentary series)

Tune in early! Streaming begins Tuesday, November 4 at 9am.

From drawing a daffodil as a child to designing SimonFraser University, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC, and Roy Thompson Hall, Arthur Erickson became one of Canada’s most iconic architects. His work reshaped modern landscapes, but behind the acclaim was a complex individual—refusing compromise, navigating triumphs and tragedies, and leaving a profound artistic legacy. (Documentary) Be the first!

Strea ming begins Friday, November 14 at 9am.

Geography has shaped nations since the dawn of time. This three-part documentary explores how natural features— mountains, rivers, seas, and deserts—have influenced civilizations and global power. From America’s oceanic advantage to Russia’s quest for warm-water ports and China’s trade dominance, geography remains the driving force behind national destiny. (Documentary series)

Start streaming early—Monday, November 17 at 9am.

December

Coexistence, My Ass!

North American Broadcast Premiere

Saturday, December 13 at 9pm

Tiny Islands

4-part series

Tuesday, December 2 at 7pm

How We Celebrate: Christmas & New Year’s Eve

North American Premiere

Christmas episode: Saturday, December 6 at 7pm

New Year’s Eve episode: Saturday, December 27 at 8pm

Explore rich traditions and fascinating customs by embarking on a joyful journey around the globe with How We Celebrate: Christmas & New Year’s Eve. Travel from Australia to Bolivia, Japan to Scotland (and many places in between!) to discover ancient rituals, dazzling festivals, and delightful quirks— from candlelit ceremonies to impressive fireworks. Perfect for co-viewing, each story shares how cultures reflect and rejoice, uniting humanity in celebration. (Documentary series)

Stream early: Christmas episode on Friday, December 5 at 9am; New Year’s Eve episode on Friday, December 26 at 9am.

Watch on-air or stream on TVO.org or our TVO Docs YouTube channel on demand.

Comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi grew up in a blended IsraeliPalestinian community, using humour to bridge divides. But as tensions rise, her one-woman show collides with political realities. Filmed over five turbulent years, this documentary captures Noam’s personal, professional, and political journey against a backdrop of regional upheaval. (Documentary)

Tune in early! Streaming begins Friday, December 12 at 9am.

Did you know that of the 6,289 islands scattered across British waters, only 803 are large enough to be drawn on a map? What they lack in size they make up for in character, culture and community. Explore the history, wildlife, ancient ruins and traditions to experience island living - from monks and artists to farmers and fishermen. (Documentary series)

Start streaming early—Tuesday, December 2 at 9am.

Citizen Minutes

Season 1 Compilation

Thursday, December 18 at 9pm

Meet ordinary Canadians who sparked extraordinary change. Season 1 of Citizen Minutes visits activists who mobilized communities, educated neighbours, and stood up for justice. Their courage turned local voices into movements, proving everyday citizens can make an impact, inspire others, and leave a lasting legacy of hope. (Documentary)

Start streaming early—Thursday, December 18 at 9am.

Podcasts

Resulting from Namugenyi Kiwanuka’s own experience navigating the healthcare system, (MIS)Treated, uncovers the realities of women’s health in Canada and shares the life-altering consequences when women’s health is overlooked, underfunded, and under researched—from birth to death.

(MIS)Treated is a must-listen for those interested in health equity and history, featuring high-profile guests such as Amber Mac, Farrah Khan and Dr. Mathew Leonardi.

Find (MIS)Treated on TVO.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

Get Early Access: Your Gift Doubled This Holiday Season

Giving Tuesday inspires generosity—and this year, you can get in early to double your impact! Thanks to the generosity of The Wilson Foundation, every dollar you give will be matched up to $250,000. That means your $50 gift becomes $100, and your $100 gift becomes $200!

Help spark brighter futures across Ontario through trusted journalism and learning. Make your early Giving Tuesday donation online at TVO.org/Giving-Impact or scan the QR code.