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.

Created by John Nowlan

Network

• CBC Television

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Jonathan Torrens

  Self - Co-Host

  85 eps

• 

  Benita Ha

  Self - Co-Host

  85 eps

• Brian Heighton

  Ken Pompadour

  77 eps

• Jamie Bradley

  Self - Co-Host / BuyCo Boss

  73 eps

Themes

• journalism
• parody
• sketch comedy
• tv production
• news magazine
• consumer affairs
• consumer magazine
• j-roc

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