Basic Info

First Air: March 18, 1989

Status: In Production

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 17

Episodes: 85

Last Episode

Name: Episode 1

Season: 17, Episode: 1

Air Date: 2005-09-19

Videos

CBC - Street Cents Promo 1993 (YouTube)

Street Cents - Complete Episode - 1994 (YouTube)

Street Cents meets Wonderstruck, 1989 (YouTube)

CBC's Street Cents - Introducing the Internet (clip) (YouTube)

Street Cents - Mall Cops (YouTube)

Street Cents

1989 17 seasons 85 episodes

Overview

"Street Cents," a teen-centered newsmagazine aired on CBC Television from 1989 to 2006, stood out for its focus on consumer and media awareness for young viewers. Created by producer John Nowlan and inspired by Britain's "Pocket Money," the series garnered critical acclaim, winning Gemini Awards and an International Emmy for Best Youth Programming. Ad-free like CBC's Marketplace, it prioritized unbiased critique of products and services, promoting safety, ethics, and youth empowerment. Despite its lauded inclusivity, the show ended in October 2006 due to declining teen viewership, leaving CBC-TV without youth-targeted programming.