Évasion
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| Évasion logo | |
| Launched | January 31, 2000 |
| Owned by | Groupe Serdy (91.7% & managing partner) Groupe TVA (8.3%) |
| Country | Canada |
| Broadcast area | National |
| Headquarters | Saint-Lambert, Quebec |
| Formerly called | Canal Évasion (2000–2008) |
| Sister channel(s) | Zeste |
| Website | Évasion (French) |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Bell TV | Channel 134 (SD) Channel 873 (HD) |
| Shaw Direct | Channel 753 (SD) |
| Cable | |
| Available on many Canadian cable systems | Check local listings |
| IPTV | |
| Bell Aliant TV | Channel 609 (SD) |
| Bell Fibe TV | Channel 134 (SD) Channel 1134 (HD) |
| Optik TV | Channel 427 (SD) Channel 440 (HD) |
Évasion is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel owned by Groupe Serdy and Groupe TVA. The channel broadcasts programming devoted to travel and adventure.
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[edit] History
In May 1999, a consortium consisting of BCE inc. (50.1%), Serdy direct Inc. (19.9%), TVA Group Inc. (10%), Media Overseas (10%), and Pathé/Canal Voyage France (10%) were granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to launch a television channel called Canal Évasion, described as "a national French-language television specialty service that is dedicated exclusively to tourism, adventure and travel."[1]
The channel launched on January 31, 2000 as Canal Évasion.[2]
Through various acquisitions over the years,[3] ownership is currently held by the managing partner Groupe Serdy (formerly Serdy direct inc.) and Groupe TVA as a minority partner.
In December 2008, the channel unveiled a new image including a new logo, on-air presentation and more, including simplifiying its name by dropping the "Canal" to simply "Évasion".
[edit] Évasion HD
On June 12, 2009, Serdy Direct launched an HD simulcast of Évasion.
[edit] Logos
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| 2000 – 2002 | 2002 – 2008 | 2008 – present |
[edit] References
- ^ Decision CRTC 99-112 CRTC 1999-05-21
- ^ Motion International Publishes Its Second Quarter Results for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year. press release 2000-03-17
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-22 CRTC 2003-01-23
[edit] External links
- Évasion (French)
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