Citytv facts for kids
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| Type | Broadcast television network |
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| Branding | City |
| Country | Canada |
| Availability | National parts of the northern United States via digital cable |
| Founded | by Channel Seventy-Nine Ltd. (Phyllis Switzer, Moses Znaimer, Jerry Grafstein and Edgar Cowan, among others) |
| Slogan | Everywhere! |
| Owner | Rogers Media |
| Key people | Guy Laurence - Rogers President & CEO Rick Brace - President of Media Business Unit, Rogers Media Scott Moore - Senior Vice President, Sportsnet and NHL Network, Rogers Media |
| Launch date | September 28, 1972 (First aired) July 22, 2002 (first national expansion) February 4, 2013 (current national footprint) |
| Former names | Citytv (1972–2012) |
| Sister channels | Omni Television Sportsnet G4 OLN FX FXX Viceland The Shopping Channel WWE Network |
City, which used to be called Citytv, is a well-known Canadian television network. It broadcasts many different shows in English. This network is owned by a company called Rogers Media. City started a long time ago, in 1972, and has grown to be available across Canada.
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What is the City TV Network?
City is a television network that brings news, entertainment, and other programs to homes across Canada. It is a "broadcast" network, meaning its signals can be picked up by antennas. It also reaches viewers through cable and satellite TV. City aims to show programs that reflect the communities it serves.
How City Started and Grew
City first began broadcasting on September 28, 1972. It was started by a group of people including Phyllis Switzer and Moses Znaimer. The original station was in Toronto, Ontario. For many years, it was known as Citytv.
Over time, Citytv started to expand. In 2002, it began reaching more parts of Canada. Then, in 2013, it became a truly national network. This means people all over Canada can now watch City's programs. In 2012, the network changed its name from Citytv to simply City.
What Can You Watch on City?
City offers a variety of shows for different interests. You can find local news programs that tell you what is happening in your area. The network also broadcasts popular TV shows from Canada and other countries. These can include comedies, dramas, and reality shows. City aims to have something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Where Can You Find City Stations?
City has main stations in several big Canadian cities. These stations help create local news and content. For example, there are City stations in:
- Vancouver, British Columbia (CKVU)
- Toronto, Ontario (CITY)
Even if you don't live in one of these cities, you can still watch City. The network's programs are available across Canada. Some parts of the northern United States can also watch City through digital cable.
Images for kids
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299 Queen Street West, the previous home of Citytv Toronto from 1987 to 2009.
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Citytv news vehicle in Edmonton.
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Jill Belland covering the 2007 Calgary International Film Festival for Citytv.
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The CITY/OMNI building at 33 Dundas Street East, Toronto.
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299 Queen Street West, the headquarters for Bell Media, formerly the home of Citytv Toronto. The CHUM and Citytv signs were removed after CTVglobemedia acquired control of CHUM Limited.
See also
In Spanish: Citytv (canal de televisión canadiense) para niños
