The Biography Channel (Canada)

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name = The Biography Channel
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launch = September 7, 2001
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owner = Rogers Media
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country = Canada
broadcast area = National
headquarters = Toronto, Ontario
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web = [http://www.thebiographychannel.ca The Biography Channel]
sat serv 1 = Bell TV
sat chan 1 = Channel 622
sat serv 2 = Star Choice
sat chan 2 = Channel 515
cable serv 1 = Available on many Canadian cable systems
cable chan 1 = Check local listings, channels may vary

The Biography Channel is a Canadian English language category 1 digital cable specialty channel. It presents in-depth biographies on famous people throughout history and today including, celebrities, politicians, and historical figures. It is wholly owned by Rogers Media.

History

Licensed as "The Biography Channel" by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on November 24, 2000; the channel was launched on September 7, 2001 as a joint venture between Rogers Media (33.34%), Shaw Communications (33.33%) and A&E Television Networks (33.33%). In 2006, both Shaw and A&E sold their interests in the channel to Rogers. As a legal entity the channels name is used under license by A&E Television Networks, but however it no longer holds an interest for this channel.

On February 18, 2008, The Biography Channel updated its on-air appearance to match its international counterparts.

Logos

ee also

* The Biography Channel (US)
* The Biography Channel UK
* Bio.

External links

* [http://www.thebiographychannel.ca/ The Biography Channel]