Resource Information
Developed specifically for public libraries, CBC Corner is a digital portal that brings together a wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience. CBC Corner provides a unique, free digital collection that includes local and surrounding area news, audio (radio and podcasts), video, children’s content (CBC Kids), a language learning app (Mauril), and much more.
The content of the portal is personalized to the library’s location. For example, Burlington Public Library’s news comes from nearby CBC stations in Toronto, Hamilton and Kitchener. And the CBC Radio One shows featured on the portal are coming from the CBC Radio One stations in Toronto and Kitchener. Available in English and French.
Logging In
No login is required when viewing content on CBC Corner. However, a login may be needed when navigating away from the CBC Corner portal.
Browsing & Reading
CBC Corner provides easy searching and browsing. To search or access the different subjects and services provided, use the drop-down filter options at the top of the page.
By selecting one of the stories or resources on CBC Corner, the user will be navigated away from the library page and brought to a CBC page.
Rules & Help
BPL provides access to the CBC Corner digital portal and its free content. Through this portal, you can also access CBC Gem (free and has ads) and CBC Gem Premium (paid subscription), which require you to create an account with CBC.
Use of CBC Gem and CBC Gem Premium is strictly up to the user, and accounts are not associated with Burlington Public Library or your library card number.