CTV Two facts for kids
| Type | Broadcast television system |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Availability | Semi-national: Southern Ontario (Eastern and Southwestern), B.C. (Lower Mainland, British Columbia Coast and Peace River), Alberta, Atlantic Canada; also available in adjacent parts of Northern United States via antenna or cable television service |
| Founded | by Moses Znaimer (as creator of "The New..." format at CKVR) |
| Slogan | Naturally CTV |
| Owner | Bell Media |
| Parent | Bell Canada |
| Launch date | September 1, 1995 |
| Former names | NewNet (1995–2005) A-Channel (2005–2008) A (2008–2011) |
| Sister channels | CTV, CTV News Channel, Business News Network, CP24 |
CTV Two is a TV channel in Canada. It broadcasts programs in English. This channel is owned by a large company called Bell Media. CTV Two is part of a bigger group of TV channels.
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What is CTV Two?
CTV Two is a type of television system that sends its shows through the air. This means you can watch it using an antenna. It also comes through cable television services. It's like a network of TV stations. These stations work together to show the same programs.
How CTV Two Began
CTV Two first started on September 1, 1995. Its original name was NewNet. Over the years, the channel changed its name a few times. It was called A-Channel from 2005 to 2008. Then it was known as A from 2008 to 2011. Finally, it became CTV Two.
The idea for this type of TV channel came from Moses Znaimer. He helped create the "The New..." format. This format was used for the CKVR station.
Where You Can Watch CTV Two
CTV Two is available in many parts of Canada. You can watch it in Southern Ontario. This includes areas like Eastern Ontario and Southwestern Ontario. It's also available in British Columbia. This covers places like the Lower Mainland and the British Columbia Coast. Viewers in Alberta and Atlantic Canada can also tune in.
Sometimes, people in the northern United States can also watch CTV Two. This happens if they live close to the Canadian border. They can pick up the signal with an antenna or through their cable TV.
Who Owns CTV Two?
CTV Two is owned by Bell Media. Bell Media is a big part of an even larger company called Bell Canada. Bell Canada owns many different types of communication services. These include phone, internet, and TV services.
CTV Two also has "sister channels." These are other TV channels owned by Bell Media. Some of these channels include CTV, CTV News Channel, Business News Network, and CP24. They are all part of the same TV family.
One of the stations that is part of CTV Two is CFPL in London, Ontario.
Images for kids
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CTV Two HD logo
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CHWI's former studio building in Windsor (2007)
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CIVI-DT's studio building in Victoria (2006)
