The Biography Channel (Canada)

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The Biography Channel
The Biography Channel.svg
The Biography Channel logo
Launched September 7, 2001
Owned by Rogers Media
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Slogan True Story
Country Canada
Broadcast area National
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario
Website The Biography Channel
Availability
Satellite
Bell TV Channel 622
Shaw Direct Channel 157
Cable
Available on many Canadian cable systems Check local listings, channels may vary
IPTV
Bell Aliant TV Channel 297
Bell Fibe TV Channel 622
MTS Channel 271
Optik TV Channel 149
SaskTel Channel 82

The Biography Channel is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel. It primarily features biographies on famous people and events throughout history and today including predominantly celebrities and also politicians, historical figures and more; Other programming includes documentary series and reality programs. The Biography Channel is wholly owned by Rogers Media.

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History [edit]

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 channel's name is used under licence from A&E Television Networks, which no longer holds an interest in this channel.

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

Logos [edit]

Biography Channel (1999-2007) logo.svg The Biography Channel.svg
2001–2008 2008–present

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