New TV Broadcast Licences

Here is a list of recently licenced TV stations:

Luxury Living (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 23, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to programming about the finer things in life
the service would feature all things that can bring a taste of the luxurious, from vacations and leisure activities to home furnishings, food and fashion

Puzzle (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 23, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would consist of horror, thriller, suspense and science fiction films as well as occasional game and magazine-style shows focusing on these genres
programming would be designed for Canadian adults between 18 and 49 years of age

The Competition Channel (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 22, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted exclusively to reality-based programming, including competition-based reality and do-it-yourself makeover programs
no more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be devoted to reality renovation shows
the licensee shall not broadcast any live professional or amateur sporting events

Contessa (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 22, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to programming on relationships, lifestyle, beauty, trends and style, and that would focus on the interests and needs of working women aged between 25 and 54 years
no more than 15% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast year shall be drawn from any one of the following programming genres: fashion, health and wellness, travel, food, or home and garden
proposed that 25% of its programming be offered in high definition (HD) format, and sought authority to offer both a standard definition and an HD version of its proposed service

Epic TV (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 22, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to classic television programming

Sens (CBC) - February 21, 2011

a national, French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to scientific discoveries, the environment, nature and human health

Home Made (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 18, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would be devoted to programs that offer Canadians an interactive television experience and that provide immediate access to detailed step-by-step instructions, in-depth demonstrations and tips for do-it-yourself projects

Ampersand (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 18, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would be devoted to romance, love and relationships and would include series based on relationships, feature films, mini-series, made-for-television movies and occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars
Rogers is seeking authority to offer both a standard definition (SD) and a high definition (HD) version of its proposed service
Rogers proposed to offer 25% of its programming on its SD service in HD format

CFYK-TV Yellowknife (CBC) - February 18, 2011

English-language regional television programming undertaking
rebroadcast CFYK-TV’s programming on its existing transmitters located throughout the Northwest Territories, the Yukon Territory and Nunavut
committed to broadcast from seven to ten hours of local programming per broadcast week on CFYK-TV
CBC also confirmed that CFYK-TV would abide by the same terms and conditions as other CBC television stations

GGBG (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 17, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to people and organizations that uphold law and order in our society and that would feature entertainment programming on the police, law, the courts, emergency and medical response teams, as well as disaster and relief operations
proposed to make its service available for distribution in high definition format

Highwire (Rogers Broadcasting Ltd.) - February 17, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to the entire genre of action and adventure, including selections from crime fiction, epic and heroic drama
will consist of contemporary action and adventure films and series, mini-series, made-for-television movies, classic films, and occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars
in order to ensure that the proposed service would not be directly competitive with existing Category 1 or analog pay or specialty services, Rogers indicated that it would accept a condition of licence requiring that no more than 25% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week be devoted to programs based on science fiction or fantasy themes.

TxT TV (Airborne Mobile Inc.) - February 14, 2011

a national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would offer content that inspires and provokes viewer participation and content contributions
would provide content directed to all adults aged 18 and older and would provide a platform for moderated interactive conversation on various topics and interactive games
all programming would focus on user contributions of varying nature (for example, text, audio, video and data transmissions) and the content focus would cover a wide range of topics, games and subject matter

Pure TV - February 11, 2011

a national, niche French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking that would be devoted to health- related programming
would broadcast programs about hospital life and various recent developments regarding medical science, pharmaceutical products and alternative health care, as well as general information programs relating to healthy nutrition, physical exercise and well-being
100% of its programming would be offered in high definition (HD) format

Canadian Golf Network (CGN) - January 11, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to in-depth analysis and coverage of all aspects of golf, from professional tours such as the PGA, the CBGA and the European Tour, to amateur events
the service would also offer educational programs, player profiles and golf news. The Commission did not receive any interventions in connection with this application
the licensee may broadcast live PGA Tour events representing a maximum of 10% of its monthly schedule
proposed to offer 50% of its programming in high definition (HD) format, and sought authority to offer a standard definition as well as an HD version of its proposed service

China Network Corporation - Mandarin (CNCM) - January 11, 2011

a national, general interest third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming
devoted to the Mandarin-speaking communities in Canada
service would offer news, information, public affairs, sports, variety and financial programming. The Commission received interventions in support of this application
devote up to 6 of the 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour to local advertising

LoveworldCan (Love World Christian Network Inc.) - January 10, 2011

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to balanced religious programs from a variety of Christian perspectives

Reggae TV (MTT Communications Inc.) - December 3, 2010

a national, niche ethnic Category 2 specialty service
devoted to the music and sounds of the Caribbean (including reggae, dancehall, Caribbean festival music and performances), the music’s artists and news about the artists and their art
requested authority to broadcast up to six of the twelve minutes of advertising material which is permitted during each clock hour, to the broadcast of local advertising
proposed to make its service available for distribution in high definition format

TelAfric Music TV (TelAfric) - November 10, 2010

a national, ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to music from and about Africa and the African Diaspora that would be of interest and appeal to people of African descent in Canada
all programming would feature themes primarily focused on the nations of Africa and/or originate from an African nation and/or the African Diaspora
TelAfric stated that not less than 40% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in various African languages

Kairos Afro-Gospel Entertainment Television (TelAfric) - November 10, 2010

a national, ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would consist of Afro-gospel music videos, church choir presentations, gospel artists’ profiles, Afro-Christian movies and Afro-Gospel concerts
TelAfric stated that not less than 45% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in various African languages

African Diaspora Television (TelAfric) - November 10, 2010

a national, ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would offer programs from Africa and the nations of the African Diaspora that would appeal to a general base of African Canadians
the aim of ADTV is to feature a spread of programs that would thematically focus on the various heritages and cultures of Africa, the Caribbean, and other parts of the African Diaspora
TelAfric stated that not less than 15% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in various African languages

TelAfric Movies Channel (TelAfric) - November 9, 2010

a national, ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted entirely to movies from and about Africa and the African Diaspora that would be of interest and appeal to people of African descent in Canada
all programming would feature themes primarily focused on the nations of Africa and/or originate from an African nation and/or the African Diaspora
TelAfric stated that not less than 15% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in various African languages

TelAfric TV1 (TelAfric) - November 9, 2010

a national, ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would focus on entertainment, news and other programming and be devoted to programming from and about Africa and the African Diaspora
the primary audience of TelAfric TV1 would be Ghanaian and Caribbean Canadians as well as other peoples of African descent in Canada
TelAfric stated that not less than 15% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in various African languages

TelAfric TV2 (TelAfric) - November 9, 2010

a national, ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
consisting of entertainment, news and other programming from Nigeria and other nations of the African Diaspora
the service would be devoted to programming from and about Africa and the African Diaspora
the primary audience of TelAfric TV2 would be Nigerian Canadians as well as other peoples of African descent in Canada
TelAfric stated that not less than 15% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in various African languages

Various Category 2 Specialty Services (Ravinder Singh Pannu) - October 26, 2010

various national, niche third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertakings
devote up to six of the twelve minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour to the broadcast of local advertising
95% to 100% of the programming broadcast each broadcast week on the proposed services would be in the Hindi language, with the remaining programming to be in the English language

The Wedding Channel (High Fidelity HDTV Inc.) - October 20, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to marriage, weddings, wedding themes and wedding-related programming
would offer feature films, documentaries, shorts, series and other programs that focus on providing unique insights to viewers concerning marriage and wedding themes

Mmm TV (Canada Ltd.) - October 19, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to programming on luxury, from vacations and leisure activities to home furnishings and fashion

Specialty A (Canwest Television) - October 18, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would be devoted to action and adventure programming, from contemporary “popcorn” action and adventure films and series to classical westerns, rodeos and western horse shows
it would initially broadcast 50% of Specialty A’s programming in high definition, moving towards 90% by the end of the licence term

TVA Mode (TVA Group) - October 13, 2010

a national, French-language general-interest Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would offer programming intended for men and women and that would be dedicated to fashion, beauty and personal well-being
programming would include Québécois, Canadian and international fashion shows, various magazines covering the world of fashion and beauty trends in a problem/solution approach, and programs offering vignettes and features dedicated to trends, products and personal well-being

Star Systeme (TVA Group) - October 13, 2010

a national, French-language general-interest Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
offer programming devoted to entertainment news, the entertainment industry and humour
programming would gradually be offered in high definition format

TVO Kids + (TVO) - September 22, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
would be devoted to young learners from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5
the service would provide programming linked to or based on the Learning Expectations set out in the Ontario Curriculum and complementary to the formal in-classroom educational experience of young learners
it would encompass the major areas of the curriculum, including the following: literacy/language, math/problem solving/science and technology, the arts, health education, social studies, and personal and social development/citizenship
TVO stated that a minimum of 50% of the programs broadcast on TVO Kids+ would be Canadian, beginning in the first year of the licence term
TVO Kids+ would not broadcast any commercial messages

Velocity (Jay Switzer) - July 2, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty service
would cover the entire genre of action and adventure, including selections from crime fiction, and epic and heroic drama
programming would consist of theatrical movies and series, mini-series, made-for-television movies and classic films primarily driven by a fast-paced fictional plot featuring car chases, explosions, special effects, or martial arts
the service would also feature occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars
programming would be provided in high definition format

Adventure (Jay Switzer) - July 2, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty service
would cover the entire genre of action and adventure, including selections from crime fiction, and epic and heroic drama
programming would consist of contemporary action and adventure films and series, mini-series, made-for-television movies, classic films, and occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars
programming would provided in high definition format

KISS (Jay Switzer) - July 2, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty service
devoted to romance, love and relationships
programming would include series based on relationships, feature films, mini-series, made-for-television movies and occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars
programming would be provided in high definition format

The Love Channel (Jay Switzer) - July 2, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty service
devoted to romance, love and relationships
programming would feature talk shows about romance, series, feature films, mini-series and made-for-television movies
would also feature occasional magazine programs focusing on this genre and its stars and examine the darker side of love
programming would be provided in high definition format

Mainstream Sports (Toronto Maple Leafs Network Ltd.) - June 18, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking devoted to mainstream sports programming
the service will be devoted to all aspects of sports with an emphasis on mainstream Canadian professional sports
the applicant also stated that the new service would offer high definition (HD) programming content for approximately 50% of the broadcast day with a view to increasing to 80% by the end of the licence term

Radio-Canada Sports (CBC) - June 18, 2010

a national, French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to the broadcast of programs dealing with the various aspects of sports and in particular Canadian mainstream professional sports, as well as under-represented and amateur Canadian sports
the CBC indicated that 50% of its programming would be offered in high definition (HD) format
it requested authorization to offer an HD version of its service for a term of over three years

Bollywood Times HD TV (FDR Media Group Inc.) - May 13, 2010

a national, niche third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty service
devoted to mainstream as well as art films in the Hindi-language not broadcast on other feature film channels
the channel would also promote local talent such as singers, dancers, directors, and musicians who want to break into Bollywood
accepted a condition of licence requiring that 100% of the programming in each broadcast year of the licence term be in high definition format
requested permission to devote up to 6 of the 12 minutes of advertising broadcast during each clock hour to local advertising

Mehndi HD TV (FDR Media Group Inc.) - May 13, 2010

a national, niche third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty service
will feature topics of interest to Canadian women of South Asian heritage
through its programming, the channel would strive to educate women about socially relevant issues, such as social and cultural integration, beliefs, equality of women in Canadian society, legal rights and obligations, and food habits that could significantly affect health
the channel would strive to entertain women and their families
100% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the Hindi language
accepted a condition of licence requiring that 100% of the programming in each broadcast year of the licence term be in high definition format
requested permission to devote up to 6 of the 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour to local advertising

WSD (High Fidelity HDTV Inc.) - May 7, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to relationships, lifestyle, beauty, trends and style, and focused on the interests and needs of young working women aged between 18 and 34 years

WHD (High Fidelity HDTV Inc.) - May 7, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 high definition (HD) specialty programming undertaking
devoted to relationships, lifestyle, beauty, trends and style, and focused on the interests and needs of young working women aged between 18 and 34 years

CURV TV (Glassbox Television Inc.) - May 5, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming service
would offer programming related to relationships, lifestyle, beauty, trends and style and include features, coverage of live events as well as commentary on politics and modern culture
the service would target young professional women, young mothers and women aged between 18 and 34 years

Génération V (Remstar Broadcasting) - April 29, 2010

a national, French-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking
the service would provide programming devoted to short-form user-generated content (40 minutes maximum)
programming would be of a varied, interactive nature and would be particularly focused on entertainment (fashion, automotive, technology, opinions)
also requested authorization to offer its service in high definition format

Adrenaline (Astral) - April 28, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to action movies and series primarily driven by fast-paced fictional plots featuring car chases, explosions, special effects or martial arts
will also feature occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars
the Commission also approves the applicant's request for authorization to offer both a standard and high definition version of the service

CBLFT-TV Toronto (CBC) - April 28, 2010

a new regional television station in Toronto
must broadcast a minimum of five hours per week, on average on an annual basis, of local programming intended for television viewers in Toronto and a large part of Ontario
at the CBC's request, a short-term licence will be issued to the new station so that the licence renewal coincides with the licence renewal for the CBC's French-language television network. Accordingly, the licence will expire on 31 August 2010

The Single Parent Channel (Single Parent Channel Inc.) - April 27, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty service
would consist of instructional and educational programs on topics such as coping on your own, divorce procedures, what your legal rights are, what you can expect as a single parent and raising kids on your own
programming would also include sitcoms, dramas or movies
also requested authorization to offer both a standard and high definition version of its service

TV-Time (Astral) - April 23, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to action and adventure programming from contemporary action and adventure films and series to classical westerns, rodeo and western horse shows
approves the applicant’s request for authorization to offer both a standard and a high definition version of the service

Superstar (Astral) - April 23, 2010

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
devoted to romance, including relationship-themed game shows and magazine-style programs featuring romantic vacation resorts, as well as programs exploring romantic moments in people’s lives, classic romantic feature films, epic mini-series and made-for-television movies
approves the applicant’s request for authorization to offer both a standard and a high definition version of the service

CJBR-TV Rimouski (CBC) - March 18, 2010

the CRTC approves an application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to operate a new regional television station in Rimouski, Quebec
CJBR-TV Rimouski will broadcast a minimum of five hours of local and regional programming

UTV Movies (Soundview Entertainment Inc.) - February 24, 2010

a national, third-language general interest Category 2 specialty service
would be devoted to feature films, made-for-TV movies, actor interviews, documentaries and similar movie-related programming
not less than 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the Hindi language
requested that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising

TVA Junior (TVA Group) - February 22, 2010

a national French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
aimed exclusively at children from two to six years of age
also requested authorization to offer for distribution a high definition (HD) version of its service beyond a three-year period

AMET-TV (Afromedia Communications) - November 25, 2009

a national, general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
will target people of African or Afro-Caribbean backgrounds
has requested for authorization to offer both a standard and a high-definition version of the service
15% of its programming would be made available in high- definition format
70% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week will be in the English language, 20% in the French language and 10% in the Yoruba, Swahili, Hausa, Twi, Fante and Arabic languages

Black Entertainment Television Canada (GearUp Urbanwear Inc.) - November 25, 2009

a national, French-language ethnic Category 2 specialty service targeting the Black community
programming will be devoted to the cultural aspects of the Black community and will present a new, positive image of that culture through music, film, videos, the arts and live performances
requested authorization to provide its service in high-definition (HD) format for a period of three years

Black Entertainment Television Canada (GearUp Urbanwear Inc.) - November 25, 2009

a national, English-language ethnic Category 2 specialty service targeting the Black community
programming will be devoted to the cultural aspects of the Black community and will present a new, positive image of that culture through music, film, videos, the arts and live performances
requested authorization to provide its service in high- definition (HD) format for a period of three years

New Tang Dynasty TV Canada HD - November 25, 2009

a national, third-language general interest ethnic Category 2 specialty service
devoted to news, analysis and commentary, documentaries, entertainment, drama and movies for a Chinese-speaking audience
will broadcast at least 90% of the programming during the broadcast week in languages other than English and French
not less than 70% of all programming broadcast each broadcast week would be in the Mandarin language, 10% in the Cantonese language and 10% in other third languages, including Korean, Japanese, Tibetan, Vietnamese, Lao, Thai, Tagalog, Shanghainese and Taiwanese
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

Reality TV (Canwest Television) - October 14, 2009

a national, English-language Category 2 specialty service
devoted exclusively to reality-based programs, including competition-based reality and do-it-yourself makeover programs
35% of both the broadcast day and the evening broadcast period would be dedicated to programming offered in high definition format.

Black Canadian Broadcasting Television - October 8, 2009

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer news, sports, entertainment, arts, education, social, political and financial programming reflecting Black Canadian culture and heritage from both a national and interantional viewpoint

Canyon TV (Canyon.TV Inc.) - September 23, 2009

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer programming dedicated to music videos from a wide range of genres and also include live performances

Hindi Movie Channel (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, third-language niche ethnic category 2 specialty service
would offer programming consisting predominantly of Hindi movies
all of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in Hindi and South Asian languages
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

Hindi Movie Channel Two (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, third-language niche ethnic category 2 specialty service
would offer programming featuring movies in Hindi as well as additional related programming, such as interviews with movie stars, programs showcasing music from the movies and discussions on movie production
all of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the Hindi language
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN Cricket Channel One (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, English-language ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to cricket matches from around the world and Canada and other sports from India
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN Cricket Channel Two (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, English-language ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to cricket matches from around the world and Canada and other sports from India
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN South Asian News - Hindi/English (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, niche ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to Hindi- and English-language news from the South Asian subcontinent
not less than 50% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the Hindi language
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN South Asian News - English (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, niche English-language ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to news from the South Asian subcontinent aimed at the South Asian community
not less than 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the English language and not more than 10% of the programming broadcast during any broadcast week would be drawn from program category 6(a) professional sports
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN South Asian News - Hindi (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, third-language niche ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to news from the South Asian subcontinent in the Hindi language
not less than 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the Hindi language
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN - Music Network One (Hindi Music) -AMN1 (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, third-language niche ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to music programming, interviews with the artists, and scenes from the production of their music videos and songs
all of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the Hindi language
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN - Music Network Two (Hindi Music) -AMN1 (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, third-language niche ethnic category 2 specialty service
would offer music in the Hindi language, as well as interviews with artists and scenes from the production of their music videos and songs
all of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the Hindi language
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

ATN -Asian Sports Network (Asian Television Network) - June 18, 2009

a national, English- and Hindi-language, niche, ethnic Category 2 specialty service
devoted to the game of cricket and other South Asian sports, such as ball hockey and badminton
would also broadcast discussions about the game of cricket
not less than 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in the English language
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

CHEAR! (Ultimate Indie Productions Inc.) - June 17, 2009

name stands for Canadian Homebred Emerging ARtists
a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer programming focusing on the work of emerging Canadian musical artists who have sold fewer than 80,000 copies of any single recording

CHEAR! HD (Ultimate Indie Productions Inc.) - June 17, 2009

name stands for Canadian Homebred Emerging ARtists
a national, English-language category 2 high-definition specialty service
will offer programming focusing on the work of emerging Canadian musical artists who have sold fewer than 80,000 copies of any single recording

Current TV (Current Media Canada ULC) - June 9, 2009

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
devoted to the broadcast of short-form, user-generated content ranging in length from 5 seconds to 30 minutes

Fairchild Television II (Fairchild Television Ltd.) - April 24, 2009

a national, third-language general interest ethnic category 2 specialty service
will offer a wide range of information and entertainment TV programs broadcast predominantly in the Cantonese language
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local and regional advertising

Family Extreme (The Family Channel Inc.) - April 24, 2009

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer programming from around the world devoted to entertainment, humour, travel, games, science and technology, and aimed at children aged 6 to 17 years old and their families

Music India 2 Television - April 24, 2009

a national, third-language niche ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to music videos and music-related content
no less than 90% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be in Hindi
has requested to offer both a standard-definition and a high-definition version of the service
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local advertising

AUX TV (Glassbox Television Inc.) - March 6, 2009

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
devoted to emerging music and its creation, including programming featuring emerging music and aimed at helping emerging musicians

TREK TV (Glassbox Television Inc.) - March 6, 2009

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
aimed at Canadians between the ages of 17 and 27
devoted to world cultures, travel, geography, exploration, and anthropology

Iles-de-la-Madeleine (Diffusion Communautaire des Iles Inc.) - March 5, 2009

a French-language community TV service
will broadcast televised bingo, municipal council sessions, documentaries on the lives of citizens of Iles-de-la-Madeleine, and short films produced in the region

Je Me Souviens - February 26, 2009

a regional, French-language category 2 specialty service
dedicated to the broadcast of obituary notices, notices of hospitalization and messages of thanks and prayers, mainly in alphanumeric format, that would be read on air
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local or regional advertising

CITY News Toronto (Rogers Broadcasting) - December 10, 2008

a regional, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer 24-hour-a-day news and information programming sourced from its local TV and radio news properties
programming will consist of a mix of local news, traffic, weather, business, sports and entertainment information devoted exclusively to residents in the Greater Toronto and commuting areas

Chaine de Divertissement Clovys Entertainment Channel (Clovys Communications Inc.) - December 5, 2008

a national, French-language category 2 specialty service
devoted to urban, world and Latin music and black culture
will draw at least 65% of its programming over the broadcast year from categories 8(b) music video clips and 8(c) music video programs

Le Reseau des Combats (The Fight Network) - December 1, 2008

a national, French-language Category 2 specialty service
devoted to combat sports such as boxing, wrestling and martial arts
will broadcast programming of live or archived fights, news, interviews and analysis, movies and variety shows

Afroglobal Television (Afroglobal Network) - September 19, 2008

a national, ethnic category 2 specialty service
devoted to programming in English, French and various African languages from and about Africa and the African diaspora
programming will feature themes primarily focused on the nations of Africa, the African diaspora, African heritage, and culture and/or originate from an African nation

EqualiTV (Takten Gyurmey Foundation) - September 19, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer programs devoted to disability issues and the support of people with disabilities in Canada
at least 60% of the programming content will be in high-definition format
requested that 12 minutes of advertising be permitted during each clock hour, and is authorized to broadcast up to six minutes of local and regional advertising

CHNU-TV Fraser Valley & CIIT-TV Winnipeg - September 19, 2008 (AMENDMENT)

licence is amended to replace the condition relating to advertising and solicitation
proposed to replace it with a condition limiting solicitation to 12 minutes per hour and limiting all advertising material to those set out in the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987

YTV OneWorld (Corus Entertainment) - September 18, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer programming from around the world targeting children aged 6 to 17 and their families
schedule will include programs devoted to entertainment, humour, travel, games, and science and technology

YTV POW! (Corus Entertainment) - September 18, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer programming from international markets featuring the latest trend in non-violent action, adventure, superheroes, comedy adventure and interactivity
will reach an interactive level with programs on the games associated with action series as well as magazine shows to cover comic book trends and the classics

The Accessible Channel - August 20, 2008 (AMENDMENT)

licence is amended to increase advertising minutes from 12 an hour to 15

CBC SportsPlus (CBC) - August 20, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
programming primarily devoted to the coverage and celebration of Canadian athletes with a particular emphasis on amateur ones
will broadcast a minimum of 80% Canadian content over the broadcast year and during the evening broadcast period

Cusine (Serdy Inc.) - August 15, 2008

a national, French-language Category 2 specialty service
devoted to entertainment information and educational programs on food and nutrition
will focus on the cultural and social aspects of food, the selection, preparation, cooking and preservation of food, and presentation and the art of entertaining

Radical Télé (RDL Média Inc.) - August 15, 2008

a national, French-language Category 2 specialty service
programming devoted to extreme sports such as snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, wakeboarding and FMX (freestyle motocross), and to the lifestyle associated with these sports (fashion, social events, places where these sports are practised)
anticipates that 25% of its programming would be offered in HD format by the end of the first year

Pan Desi Life TV (Telelatino Network Inc.) - August 14, 2008

a national, general interest, ethnic category 2 specialty service
will offer programming devoted to Canadians of South Asian origins, and more particularly, to Canadians of Indian origins
all of the programming aired during the broadcast week will be in English
will broadcast up to six minutes per hour of local and regional advertising

eScapes (eScapes Television Corporation) - August 13, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will offer high-quality, high-definition, original and Canadian-produced nature and human activity programming to be used as background visuals

Baseball TV (Rogers) - August 13, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
devoted to the coverage of baseball
programming will consist of in-depth analysis of all aspects of baseball, from the major leagues to the amateur ones
will broadcast live Major League Baseball (MLB) games accounting for a maximum of 10% of its programming schedule
requested authorization to offer both a standard-definition and a high-definition version of the channel

The Rural Channel (Ag-Com Productions Ltd.) - August 13, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
devoted to serving the interests and needs of people living outside of major cities in smaller and rural communities across Canada
will be dedicated to all aspects of agriculture, with content ranging from hard news and documentary-style shows, to rural lifestyle and recreational programming
sought authorization to make available for distribution for a period of three years from the date of approval of its application, an upgraded version of its service in high-definition format

Sportsnet 2 (Rogers) - July 15, 2008

the CRTC approves the application by Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. for a new licence to operate a national, English-language category 2 specialty service to be known as Setanta Sports (Canada)

Growing Up Living (Ultimate Indie Productions) - May 28, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will target Canadians aged 45+ with programming related to investment, health, entertainment, travel and general lifestyle of interest to people of or approaching retirement age

Growing Up Living HD (Ultimate Indie Productions) - May 28, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
will target Canadians aged 45+ with programming related to investment, health, entertainment, travel and general lifestyle of interest to people of or approaching retirement age
all programming will be in high-definition format

bold (CBC) - March 27, 2008

formerly CBC Country Canada
a digital specialty channel
devoted to the world's best performing arts, intelligent drama, and daring comedy (Tech Media Reports, 03/28/2008)

documentary (CBC) - March 27, 2008

formerly The Documentary Channel
a digital specialty channel
will air proactive and entertaining documentaries from Canada and around the world (Tech Media Reports, 03/28/2008)

The Environment Network (Pelmorex Communications Inc.) - February 20, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
"devoted to programming related to climate change, the environment, the science of meteorology, hydrology, natural disasters and related matters"
will not broadcast any local weather forecasts

Green Planet TV (Ultimate Indie Productions) - February 12, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
"devoted to programming about the environment, its sustainability, climate change and ways to live a more environmentally responsible life"
plans to devote 35% of the broadcast year and 35% of the evening broadcast period to Canadian programming

BUY TV - February 7, 2008

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
devoted to all aspects of consumer goods and services
an interactive service providing product information and offering goods for purchase

Movie Trailer TV (Channel Zero) - December 7, 2007

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
offers "movie trailers from films in theatrical or DVD release in Canada, promotional programming about specific feature films, gossip, reportage from film festivals and film industry analysis and interpretation"
will broadcast long-form documentaries and theatrical films with stories based on the film and TV industry

Short Form TV (Channel Zero) - December 7, 2007

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
offers short form content (between 30 and 48 minutes)
"programming would feature the best of current musical, dramatic, comedic, experimental, animated and user-generated short form content shot on film or video, or created with computer animation"

The Christian Network - December 7, 2007

a national, English-language category 2 specialty service
devoted to religious programming from a variety of Christian perspectives including evangelical and multi-denominational programming dealing with a range of spiritual, religious, and humanitarian topics

Sportsnet 2 (Rogers) - October 18, 2007

a national digital network with one national feed
programming will focus on rugby, cricket, soccer, etc.
projected airdate is August 2008
will be selling TV advertising

Sahary Filmy (SoundView Entertainment Inc.) - October 18, 2007

a national, third-language category 2 specialty service
programming will mainly be devoted to Hindi movies
of the 12 minutes of advertising allowed each hour, up to six minutes will be for local advertising

Source: CRTC

Originally Posted: 4/2/2008 9:11:21 AM

Last Updated: 2/23/2011 11:15:29 AM