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Family Channel facts for kids

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Family Channel is a popular Canadian English language TV channel. It's known for showing lots of fun programs for kids and teens. It's one of Canada's most-watched channels for young people.

How Family Channel Started

Family Channel first began as a partnership between two companies: Allarcom Pay Television and the people who ran another channel called First Choice. First Choice is now known as The Movie Network. Later, the channel was sold by a company called Bell Media for about $170 million.

Shows You Might Know

Family Channel has shown many different programs over the years. Here are some of the shows that have been on the channel:

  • C.L.Y.D.E.
  • The Little Flying Bears (1990-1991)
  • Eric's World (1990-1994)
  • Young Robin Hood (1991-1992)
  • The Adventures of Tintin (1991-1994)
  • The Legend of White Fang (1992-1994)
  • Katie and Orbie (1994–1996)
  • The Neverending Story(1995-1996)
  • The Big Garage (1995-1999)
  • Nilus the Sandman (1996-1999)
  • The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994-1997)
  • Mentors (1998–2002)
  • Henry's World (2002–2005)
  • Radio Free Roscoe (2003–2005)
  • The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (2003–2009)
  • King (2003–2005)
  • JoJo's Circus (2003–2007)
  • Franny's Feet (2004–2011)
  • Darcy's Wild Life (2004–2006)
  • Naturally, Sadie (2004–2007)
  • Life with Derek (2005–2009)
  • The Latest Buzz (2007–2010)
  • Overruled! (2009–2010)
  • Wingin' It (2010–2013)
  • Baxter (2010–2011)
  • Connor Undercover (2010–2011)
  • Stella and Sam (2011–present)
  • Sugarbunnies (2007-2009)
  • What's Up Warthogs! (2011–2012)
  • Really Me (2011–2013)
  • Debra! (2011–2012)
  • The Next Step (2013–present)
  • Try It (2014–present)
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