1989 in Canadian television
Introduction This is a list of Canadian television related events from 1989.
Events  Date  Event January 3 Children's animated series ''Babar'' based on the books by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff makes its debut on CBC Television. January 19 ''The Raccoons'', Canada's long running animated series for children is shown in Ireland once again with the series itself screening on Network 2 on its long running children's block ''Dempsey's Den''. The series will also continue airing on RTÉ until September 10, 1993.March 12 The last new Wayne and Shuster special airs after 31 years. Reruns of the show would continue to air on CBC Television for years after the final special. Juno Awards of 1989 March 17  Unionized employees of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation embark on a strike. March 22 10th Genie Awards May 5 ''Babar'' has been sold to Singapore with the series being broadcast on Channel 5 at 6:30pm. July 31 CBC Newsworld Canada's first all-news channel launches. Its French counterpart Réseau de l'information would launch 6 years later. September 14 The very first regular episode of the Canadian sketch comedy TV series ''The Kids in the Hall'' transmits in Canada for the very first time on CBC Television. September 27  CBC Television's ''The Raccoons'' and ''The Beachcombers'' move to their new Wednesday Night slot. December 5  1989 Gemini Awards=== Debuts === Show  Station  Premiere Date''Babar''CBC TelevisionJanuary 3''Street Cents''March 15''Prisoners of Gravity''TVOntarioAugust 21''Denver, the Last Dinosaur''YTVSeptember 3''Count Duckula''September 4''The Kids in the Hall''CBC TelevisionSeptember 14''Jackpot''GlobalSeptember 18''Talkabout''CBC Television''Windfalls''Knowledge NetworkSeptember 24''Degrassi High''CBC TelevisionNovember 6''Fashion File''Unknown=== Ending this year === Show  Station  Cancelled''Night Heat''CTVJanuary 5''Degrassi Junior High''CBC TelevisionFebruary 27''Definition''CTVMarch 10''Learning the Ropes''March 31===Changes of network affiliation=== Show  Moved from  Moved to ''Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends'' Knowledge Network TVOntario
Television shows ===1950s===*''Country Canada'' (1954–2007)*''Hockey Night in Canada'' (1952–present)*''The National'' (1954–present)*''Front Page Challenge'' (1957–1995)===1960s===*''CTV National News'' (1961–present)*''Land and Sea'' (1964–present)*''Man Alive'' (1967–2000)*''Mr. Dressup'' (1967–1996)*''The Nature of Things'' (1960–present, scientific documentary series)*''Question Period'' (1967–present, news program)*''The Tommy Hunter Show'' (1965–1992)*''W-FIVE'' (1966–present, newsmagazine program)===1970s===*''The Beachcombers'' (1972–1990)*''Canada AM'' (1972–present, news program)*''the fifth estate'' (1975–present, newsmagazine program)*''Live It Up!'' (1978–1990)*''Marketplace'' (1972–present, newsmagazine program)*''You Can't Do That on Television'' (1979–1990)*''100 Huntley Street'' (1977–present, religious program)===1980s===*''Adrienne Clarkson Presents'' (1988–1999)*''Bumper Stumpers'' (1987–1990)*''The Campbells'' (1986–1990)*''CityLine'' (1987–present, news program)*''CODCO'' (1987–1993)*''The Comedy Mill'' (1986–1991)*''Danger Bay'' (1984–1990)*''The Journal'' (1982–1992)*''Just For Laughs'' (1988–present)*''Midday'' (1985–2000)*''My Secret Identity'' (1988–1991)*''Night Heat'' (1985–1989)*''On the Road Again'' (1987–2007)*''The Raccoons'' (1985–1992)*''Street Legal'' (1987–1994)*''Super Dave'' (1987–1991)*''Switchback'' (1981–1990)*''Talkabout'' (1988-1990)*''T. and T.'' (1987–1990)*''Under the Umbrella Tree'' (1986–1993)*''Venture'' (1985–2007)*''Video Hits'' (1984–1993)
TV movies, miniseries and specials *''Champagne Charlie''*''The French Revolution''*''It's a Razorbacks Christmas Barbeque''*''Looking for Miracles''*''Love and Hate: The Story of Colin and JoAnn Thatcher''*''The Paper Wedding (Les Noces de papier)''*''Pray for Me, Paul Henderson''*''The Railway Dragon''*''Les Tisserands du pouvoir'' - French version*''Where the Spirit Lives''
Births *Nick Nemeroff - Canadian stand-up comedian (died 2022)
See also * 1989 in Canada* List of Canadian films of 1989
References
External links * List of 1989 Canadian television series at IMDb