

March 18, 1989
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"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.

Jonathan Torrens
Self - Co-Host

Benita Ha
Self - Co-Host

Connie Walker
Cast


John Nowlan
N/A

Season 1
18 episodes
March 18, 1989

Season 2
18 episodes
September 22, 1990

Season 3
17 episodes
September 22, 1991

Season 4
19 episodes
October 18, 1992

Season 5
1 episodes
September 22, 1993

Season 6
1 episodes
September 22, 1994

Season 7
1 episodes
September 22, 1995

Season 8
1 episodes
September 22, 1996

Season 9
1 episodes
September 22, 1997

Season 10
1 episodes
September 22, 1998

Season 11
1 episodes
September 21, 1999

Season 12
1 episodes
September 20, 2000

Season 13
1 episodes
September 20, 2001

Season 14
1 episodes
September 20, 2002

Season 15
1 episodes
September 20, 2003

Season 16
1 episodes
September 20, 2004

Season 17
1 episodes
September 19, 2005

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