Empowering the Next Generation
Celebrating Five Years of Mentorship and Leadership Development
At TVO, we believe that public media has a responsibility to reach beyond journalism and entertainment to create real, meaningful social impact.
As our donors, you are the reason we can affect change. I'm excited to share our work with a program hosted by the Toronto District School Board's Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement: the Black Student Summer Leadership Program (BSSLP).
The BSSLP empowers Black youth through mentorship, leadership development, and real-world work experiences. This summer marked the fifth year we’ve welcomed students in Grades 10 to 12 from the BSSLP program to gain hands-on learning and mentorship at TVO.
Over the course of five weeks, the student leaders experienced different parts of our business firsthand and met TVO subject matter experts and senior leaders from across the organization. Our hope is that this exposure, direct experience, and connection with our TVO team lays a strong foundation for building their networks and inspires these young leaders to continue to excel.
Our participation in BSSLP demonstrates TVO’s commitment to equity, representation, and supporting the next generation of changemakers. We are creating access to learning opportunities and witnessing the power of education in action.
Your generous support makes this possible, helping us to inspire learning that changes lives and enriches communities. Thank you for being a part of this impactful journey.
Cathy Jung Vice President, People and Culture
TVOkids Premieres
Old Enough! Season 2
TVOkids Original, World Premiere Begins September 28 at 6:30pm
TVO’s hit series Old Enough! returns with Canadian narrator Colin Mochrie, following children aged 3-5 as they tackle their first solo errands. Each episode features two kids whose everyday tasks quickly become charming adventures, offering heartwarming and humorous moments as they navigate the world with independence for the first time. Stream on TVOkids.com and on TVOkids YouTube from Sunday, September 28.
Paw Patrol
Season 12
Canadian Premiere Begins September 6 at 8:30am
Paw Patrol follows the adventures of 10-year-old Ryder and his pack of six uniquely talented, well-equipped, and very lovable rescue puppies. Season 12 of Paw Patrol will follow the paw-some pack of pups—Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, Everest, and Tracker—as they take on exciting new missions. Stream on TVOkids.com and on TVOkids YouTube from Saturday, September 6.
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Green Squad Season 2
TVOkids Original, World Premiere Begins October 14 at 5:45pm
Green Squad sees four passionate and environmentally savvy young hosts challenge other kids and their families to make fun, eco-friendly lifestyle changes for a healthier planet. In each episode, the Squad leads two different earth-friendly missions to inform and educate viewers while showing that, even though change can be tough, it can also be cool, entertaining, and fun! Stream on TVOkids.com and on TVOkids YouTube from Tuesday, October 14.
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
TVO Today Live Returns with Steve Paikin
The importance of informed citizens, thanks to a generous gift from The Wilson Foundation
In an age where social media has created an insular world of like-mindedness, the need for a public forum to hear all points of view and ideas grows stronger each day. As Ontarians look for a trusted place to turn to for information, discussion, and reflection on topics that colour our democracy and civic issues, TVO is proud to be able to offer the forum of our TVO Today Live series as that place.
But we can’t do it alone.
Lynton ‘Red’ Wilson and his foundation, The Wilson Foundation, has been instrumental in launching and sustaining the TVO Today Live series by providing seed and event grants that have allowed us to bring these live conversations into communities throughout Ontario since 2022.
"Good public policy starts with informed citizens,” said Mr. Wilson. “That is why I support TVO Today Live. It brings serious conversations into the public square, which is so important to our democracy."
TVO couldn’t be more thankful for the generous support of Mr. Wilson. It is his foundation’s backing of the series and the support of our generous donors that has made it possible to ensure that the events are free and open to the public, so that access to civic discussions can be equitable to all Ontarians. We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting another slate of TVO Today Live events in the
About The Wilson Foundation
The Wilson Foundation supports charitable projects or initiatives that will strengthen and enrich Canada in the areas of education, leadership, community, history and heritage, public policy, and public service where a gift will make a discernable difference.
Photo Captions: 1. Steve Paikin at The Music Hall in Hamilton 2. Behind the scenes with the TVO production team 3. The Right Honourable Richard Wagner and Steve Paikin in Ottawa 4. “Will Gen Z Reboot Democracy?” event in Mississauga.
2025/26 season, made possible by the continued support of The Wilson Foundation.
Central to the successful draw and delivery of TVO Today Live events is our dynamic host, Steve Paikin, who leverages his signature interview style to get the most out of any guest and topic. “I always look forward to going out into a new Ontario community each time we host a TVO Today Live,” says Steve. “The art of the town hall meeting has slowly started to disappear, which is why I really do appreciate these events. Being in a new community setting and seeing the audience creates a totally different experience with each event. I look forward to seeing where this new slate of shows will take our team.”
As this series continues—with each event engaging a different Ontario community—it embodies an important model for public media-supported, foundation-backed civic engagement. Spaces where Ontarians can discuss real-life topics are dwindling, and, thanks to the support of The Wilson Foundation, TVO has opened an avenue where communities have an opportunity to gather and hear about topics that are important to them.
TVO Today Live is more than a series of panel discussions— it’s a living platform for civil, community-based dialogue, shining a spotlight on the big questions about our democracy in this day and age. Support for TVO Today Live is support for a smarter, stronger Ontario, powered by facts, learning, and the stories that shape us.
TVO Today Live Facts
• Since the launch of TVO Today Live, we have brought critical, civicfocused debates into public venues across Ontario, including Hamilton, Windsor, Kitchener, and Sault Ste. Marie.
• Notable guests have included: iconic Canadian author Margaret Atwood, The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, legendary journalists Thomas L. Friedman and Bob Woodward, comedian Samantha Bee, and musicians Sarah Harmer, Cadence Weapon, and Tom Wilson.
• Topics for the series events have been diverse, ranging from forums asking questions like "Are our politics getting toxic?” and “Can democracy survive the collapse of media?” to “Will Gen Z Reboot Democracy?” and “Protest and the Future of Democracy.”
Don’t Miss Out!
September
Citizen Minutes
Season 3 Compilation
World Broadcast Premiere
Sunday, September 14 at 9pm
Hope Street
Season 4
8-part series
Canadian Broadcast Premiere Begins Friday, September 19 at 9pm
Returning Home
Tuesday, September 30 at 9pm
The Extraordinary Caterpillar
TVO Original
Worldwide Premiere
Thursday, September 11 at 7pm
The Extraordinary Caterpillar takes audiences on a playful and extraordinary visual journey into the little-known world of this tiny superhero of biodiversity. Leading scientists, environmentalists, and ordinary citizens help tell the tale. With thousands of caterpillar species in North America, stunning macro images in this film shine a microscopic spotlight to reveal their beauty, metamorphosis, and the essential role they play in our planet’s food web.
(Documentary) Start streaming early Thursday, September 11 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.
Citizen Minutes is a short documentary series that spotlights ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things. These empowered visionaries are stepping up, taking action, and transforming their communities for the better. Their stories will ignite your passion for civic engagement and remind us all that real change starts with everyday people. (Documentary) Tune in early! Streaming begins Friday, September 12 at 9am.
Sergeant Marlene Pettigrew is far from delighted that her childhood friend Eve Dunlop is her new boss. At The Commodore bar, Nicole is pregnant—but she’s not sure if her husband Clint or Constable Callum MacCarthy is the father. New Detective Constable, Luke Jackson, surprises everyone when it’s revealed he has an unexpected connection to someone in Port Devine. (Drama series) Be the first! Streaming begins Friday, September 19 at 9am.
Returning Home follows Orange Shirt Day founder Phyllis Jack Webstad on a nationwide educational tour while her family struggles with the multigenerational trauma of Canada's residential school system. The documentary also explores how a multi-year federal fishing moratorium is affecting Secwépemc communities and traditions. (Documentary) Start streaming early—Tuesday, September 30 at 9am.
October
Life After
North American Broadcast Premiere Saturday, October 4 at 9pm
Coronation Girls
Canadian Broadcast Premiere Sunday, October 12 at 9pm
Treasures with Bettany Hughes
Season 4
7-part series
Ontario Broadcast Premiere Begins Monday, October 27 at 9pm
Crip Trip
6-part series
TVO Premiere Begins Wednesday, October 29 at 9pm
Crip Trip follows quadruple amputee Daniel and his caregiver Frederick on a chaotic RV journey, striving to keep Daniel out of long-term care by turning him into a TV director. Through art, protest, and mishaps, their punk-rock road trip humorously explores the raw realities of disability, survival, and friendship, amidst countless challenges and hilarious moments. (Documentary series) Start streaming early— Wednesday, October 29 at 9am.
Watch on-air or stream on TVO.org or our TVO Docs YouTube channel on demand.
Using Elizabeth Bouvia’s 1983 fight for the right to die as a starting point, filmmaker Reid Davenport highlights disabled voices in the assisted suicide debate. Life After warns against poorly structured care systems and unchecked policies, using Canada’s MAID legislation as a cautionary example. (Documentary) Tune in early! Streaming begins Friday, October 3 at 9am.
In May 1953, 50 girls from rural Canada sailed on the Empress of France to witness Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation. The experience transformed them forever. Seventy years later, they relive the journey and meet King Charles III. (Documentary) Tune in early! Streaming begins Friday, October 10 at 9am.
Join Bettany Hughes as she explores new archaeological digs and hidden histories across Georgia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Oman, Estonia, and the Eastern Mediterranean. This season uncovers extraordinary individuals and civilizations whose stories changed history, offering a captivating, inspiring, and immersive journey into humanity’s past and its enduring wonders. (Documentary series) Start streaming early—Monday, October 27 at 9am. Season 3 premieres on Monday, September 15 at 9pm, with streaming starting at 9am.
Podcasts
#onpoli, a TVO podcast hosted by Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath, explores the landscape of Ontario politics through open conversations and in-depth analysis. Each episode covers key issues, policies, and personalities shaping life in the province, breaking down complex topics for listeners. #onpoli welcomes questions and feedback from the audience, fostering community engagement.
Listen to #onpoli on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, the TVO Today website (TVO.org), and YouTube for valuable insights and updates on the Ontario political scene.
Bring the Beauty of TVO to Your Wall
Limited-edition 2026 calendar now available—claim yours while supplies last!
Canada is a vast landscape of curiosity and passion—and thanks to you, stories as diverse as this country continue to come to life.
The 2026 calendar showcases stunning photography inspired by the documentaries and programs your generosity makes possible. From natural wonders to architectural gems, each month reflects the learning, beauty, and perspective you help share with communities across Ontario and beyond.
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