City TV (disambiguation) facts for kids
City TV is a name used by several television channels around the world. It usually refers to a TV station that broadcasts news, shows, and other programs to people in a specific city or region. Think of it like a local newspaper, but for television!
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What is a TV Network?
A television network is a group of TV stations that work together to show the same programs. For example, a big network might create a popular cartoon or a news show. Then, many local TV stations across a country will broadcast that show at the same time. This way, lots of people can watch it.
Citytv in Canada
One of the most well-known channels called "City TV" is actually named Citytv. It's a big Canadian television network. Citytv started in Toronto, Canada, and became very popular for its unique way of presenting news and entertainment. It often focused on local stories and had a more casual, friendly style.
How Citytv Grew
Citytv began in 1972 as a single TV station in Toronto. Over time, it grew to include stations in other major Canadian cities like Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Montreal. This allowed Citytv to share its programs with many more viewers across Canada.
Citytv in Colombia
Another important "City TV" is Citytv Bogotá. This is a local television station in Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. It uses the "Citytv" name because it has a special agreement with the Canadian Citytv network. This shows how TV names can be shared across different countries.
Online Video: Citytv.com.co
Citytv Bogotá also has an online video sharing website called Citytv.com.co. This website lets people watch videos and shows from Citytv Bogotá on the internet, whenever they want. It's like a special online library for their TV programs.
Other Channels Named City TV
The name "City TV" is quite common, so you can find other channels using it too.
- In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is a channel called City TV (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
- City TV (Bulgaria) is a music channel in Bulgaria that plays popular songs and music videos.
- There was also a channel called City TV (Singapore) in Singapore, but it is no longer broadcasting.
- In the United Kingdom, there was a plan for a local TV channel in Birmingham called "City TV" during its early stages. It later became known as City8.
These examples show that "City TV" is a popular and fitting name for channels that serve a specific city or region.