CBC Kids greenlights 6 new series including Hartford, Olga, and Macy Murdoch Season 3

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• 🔥 Quick Facts
• Hartford, Olga, and Cool Indigenous Stuff Lead New Animated Slate
• Macy Murdoch Returns with High-Stakes Time Travel Mystery
• Indigenous-Focused Shows Celebrate Canadian Culture and Community
• What These Greenlights Mean for Canadian Children’s Content
• Are You Ready for These Fresh Adventures on CBC?
  • Sources

CBC Kids just greenlit six original shows that will captivate audiences across Canada. The February 17 announcement features popular titles including Hartford, Olga, and Macy Murdoch Season 3. This massive investment reinforces CBC’s commitment to Canadian children’s entertainment.

Hartford, Olga, and Cool Indigenous Stuff Lead New Animated Slate

CBC Kids is launching three major animated series that each serve different age groups and storytelling styles. Hartford is a 2D preschool series following a cautious five-and-a-half-year-old bunny. The show centers on everyday adventures where Hartford learns to overcome his anxieties through practical strategies. Each episode delivers comedy, community, and heart for young viewers and caregivers alike.

Olga offers a 2D animated adaptation of award-winning author Elise Gravel’s bestselling graphic novel series. Aimed at kids aged 6 to 9, the show follows Olga, a budding zoologist who discovers a strange creature. Her scientific mission forces her into the wildest environment of all, human connection. The series premieres in 2028 with 52 episodes of 11 minutes each.

Macy Murdoch Returns with High-Stakes Time Travel Mystery

Macy Murdoch Season 3 escalates the adventure for tween viewers ages 9 to 12. Macy and her best friends face their most dangerous adventure yet. When Macy reopens the century-old mystery of The Night Watchman, a notorious killer from the early 1900s, the past refuses to stay buried. The villain resurfaces in the present with unfinished business and deadly intent.

Macy and her ride-or-dies must race through time to solve a case that baffled police for over a hundred years. The stakes are higher than ever, with the group risking their futures before they’ve even begun. Shaftesbury produces eight episodes of 11 minutes each, arriving in 2027. This spinoff from Murdoch Mysteries continues to captivate family audiences on CBC Gem.

Indigenous-Focused Shows Celebrate Canadian Culture and Community

Series Title	Target Age	Key Features
Cool Indigenous Stuff	6-9 years	Led by Indigenous youth; teaches Ojibway words; 13 episodes (6 min each); Premieres Fall 2026
Stevie and the Sacred Animals	Preschool+	Celebrates Anishinaabe culture; 52 episodes (11 min each); Features real First Nation footage; Premieres 2027
Little Margo Stories	Preschool	3D animation; Nature-focused; 50 episodes (3 min each); Millions of YouTube views; Premieres Summer 2027

“Preschoolers and school-aged children will be delighted by the iconic characters and stunning animation in these highly creative shows that will not only entertain but also spark curiosity in kids across Canada.”

— Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual and Sports, CBC

What These Greenlights Mean for Canadian Children’s Content

CBC Kids has signaled a major commitment to homegrown storytelling through this slate expansion. The announcement supports CBC/Radio-Canada’s broader “Here for Canada” strategy, strengthening the pillar of community representation. By partnering with Canadian producers like Boat Rocker Studios, Shaftesbury, and Kejic Media Inc., the network bolsters the entire children’s content industry.

The age diversity matters greatly. Hartford addresses preschooler anxieties, while Stevie and the Sacred Animals celebrates Indigenous culture. Macy Murdoch Season 3 delivers mystery and adventure for tweens. This comprehensive approach ensures CBC Kids serves audiences from toddlers through pre-teens with programming that inspires, entertains, and informs families nationwide.

Are You Ready for These Fresh Adventures on CBC?

The green-light decision arrives at a pivotal moment for Canadian children’s television. Streaming platforms often dominate kids’ content, yet CBC Kids continues investing in original series that reflect Canadian perspectives and talent. Little Margo Stories already boasts hundreds of millions of views on YouTube, proving Canadian characters resonate globally.

Whether your household enjoys cozy bedtime stories with Little Margo, learning about Indigenous cultures with Cool Indigenous Stuff, or mystery-solving with Macy Murdoch, the coming months promise fresh content. All series will stream on CBC Gem, making them accessible to families across the country. Keep your calendars marked for 2026 and 2027, when these shows arrive on screens nationwide.

Sources

• CBC Media Centre – Official announcement of six original kids series greenlights published February 17, 2026
• Animation Magazine – Coverage of Olga adaptation and CBC Kids slate expansion
• Broadcast Dialogue Canada – Industry analysis of five new commissions and one renewal