How to watch CBC News and CBC Gem with Proton VPN
Established in 1936, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is Canada’s publicly funded national public broadcaster. As its name suggests, CBC News (established in 1941) provides comprehensive coverage of Canadian and international news across various platforms, including online. CBC Gem is CBC’s streaming service, offering a wide range of on-demand and live content, including news, TV shows, documentaries, live sports, and movies.
CBC News online is free to watch and doesn’t require you to sign in (although you can sign in for a more personalized experience). Ad-supported CBC Gem is free to watch but requires you to sign in with a CBC, Apple, Google, or Facebook account (we recommend signing up for a CBC account using a Proton Mail hide-your-email alias(new window) for maximum privacy).
You can also sign up for CBC Gem Premium, which provides an ad-free experience plus other benefits (such as exclusive access to CBC News content). In this guide, we look at how to watch CBC News and CBC Gem with Proton VPN on:
You can use Proton VPN to unblock other popular streaming services as well, including Netflix(new window), Disney+(new window), and Amazon Prime Video(new window).
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To use streaming services via Proton VPN, you’ll need a paid Proton VPN plan. If you already have a Proton VPN Free plan, you can upgrade your account by logging in and selecting Plus (or another paid plan) from your account dashboard.
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How to watch CBC News and CBC Gem with Proton VPN from your browser
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in Canada.
3. Visit the CBC News website at www.cbc.ca/player/news/live(new window) or the CBC Gem website at gem.cbc.ca(new window) and sign in (we recommend signing up for a CBC account). Note that you don’t need to sign in to watch content on CBC News. You can now start watching your favorite news items, live TV, movies, and sports securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch CBC News and CBC Gem with Proton VPN on a mobile device
CBC News apps are available for Android(new window), iOS and iPadOS(new window). CBC Gem apps are also available for Android(new window) and iOS and iPadOS(new window).
1. If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download and install Proton VPN for your device.
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in Canada.
3. Download the CBC News or CBC Gem app and sign in (we recommend signing up for a CBC account). Note that you don’t need to sign in to watch content on CBC News. You can now start watching your favorite news items, live TV, movies, and sports securely with Proton VPN.
How to watch CBC News and CBC Gem with Proton VPN on your smart TV
CBC News and CBC Gem apps are available for Android TV, Amazon Fire TV (“firestick”), and Apple TV.
1. Download Proton VPN for:
2. Log in to Proton VPN and connect to any server located in Canada.
3. Install the CBC News and CBC Gem app on your Android TV, Fire TV, or Apple TV device and sign in (we recommend signing up for a CBC account). Note that you don’t need to sign in to watch content on CBC News. You can now start watching your favorite news items, live TV, movies, and sports securely with Proton VPN.
Troubleshooting CBC News and CBC Gem streaming problems
If CBC News or CBC Gem doesn’t work after following the above steps, try the following troubleshooting options:
- Restart the Proton VPN app and start a new VPN connection.
- If you are accessing CBC News and CBC Gem via your browser, try clearing your browser cache(new window).
- Restart your device.
- Clear your DNS cache (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
If none of these options work, please check out our Streaming troubleshooting guide or contact our Support team.