ichannel
| ichannel | |
|---|---|
|
ichannel logo | |
| Launched | September 7, 2001 |
| Owned by | Stornoway Communications |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Slogan | Intelligent Television |
| Country | Canada |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Sister channel(s) | The Pet Network |
| Website | ichannel |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Bell TV | Channel 514 |
| Shaw Direct | Channel 593 |
| Cable | |
| Available on many Canadian cable systems | Check local listings, channels may vary |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Aliant TV | Channel 302 |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 514 |
| MTS | Channel 282 |
| Optik TV | Channel 98 |
| SaskTel | Channel 67 |
| Zazeen | Channel 139 |
ichannel is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Stornoway Communications. Its programs focus on public, social and current affairs. Its programming includes films, documentaries, and talk shows.
History
In November 2000, a partnership between Stornoway Communications and Cogeco was granted a category 1 television broadcasting licence by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) called The Issues Channel, described as "a national English-language specialty television service dedicated to public affairs programming, that will examine matters of public interest and concern in an engaging format."[1]
The channel was launched on September 7, 2001 as ichannel.[2]
In January 2004, the CRTC approved an application for Stornoway to acquire Cogeco's interest in the service.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Decision CRTC 2000-463 CRTC 2000-12-14
- ↑ Stornoway acquires Movieola New Technology Magazine 2001-10-03
- ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-2 CRTC 2004-01-07