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Action — Action provides explosive and steamy action – uncut – 24 hours a day. The station features smash hit movies with the world’s greatest heroes and classic series.
  • Shows on Action
      Cops on Action Spy Hard on Action Spiderman 3 on Action Die Hard Marathon on Action


BBC Canada — BBC Canada is home to the best and the boldest British television from the world-renowned BBC.
  • Shows on BBC Canada
      Home Heist on BBC Canada Restaurant Makeover on BBC Canada The Unsellables on BBC Canada Top Gear on BBC Canada


BBC Kids — BBC Kids provides unique, high-quality programming from around the world. Helping children see their world in a new and exciting way, it’s television you’ll be glad they’re into.
  • Shows on BBC Kids
      Out There on BBC Kids Robin Hood on BBC Kids Mr. Bean on BBC Kids M.I. High on BBC Kids


Canal D* — Canal D offers programming based entirely on the thrill of learning and discovery.
  • Shows on Canal D
      Urban Legends on Canal D Biographies on Canal D Science of Sport on Canal D Mega Builders on Canal D


Canal Vie* — Canal Vie keeps women up-to-date in a constantly evolving world, with programs that reflects their needs, tastes and concerns.
  • Shows on Canal Vie
      Jon and Kate +8 on Canal Vie Dog Whisperer on Canal Vie Super Nanny on Canal Vie Wife Swap on Canal Vie


DejaView — Canada's destination for TV's ultimate classics from the 70's and 80's, DejaView offers the memorable series viewers know and will always love.
  • Shows on DejaView
      All in the Family on DejaView Who's the Boss on DejaView Three's Company on DejaView The Cosby Show on DejaView


Discovery Health Channel — The Discovery Health Channel is the number one Canadian television destination for dramatic programming on the wonders of medical science and the human body.
  • Shows on Discovery Health
      X-Weighted on Discovery Health Intervention on Discovery Health Mystery Diagnosis on Discovery Health Buff Brides on Discovery Health


DIY Network — DIY Network has a full line-up of how-to instructions and advice from contractors, builders, plumbers, landscapers and more.
  • Shows on DIY Network
      BATHtastic on DIY Canada Desperate Landscapes on DIY Canada Junk Brothers on DIY Canada Yard Crashers on DIY Canada


Food Network Canada — Food Network Canada is the destination for those who crave engaging food programming presented by passionate, authoritative experts.
  • Shows on Food Network Canada
      Ace of Cakes on Food Network Canada Iron Chef America on Food Network Canada Restaurant Makeover on Food Network Canada Unwrapped on Food Network Canada


Fox Sports World — Fox Sports World Canada offers programming that has never been available to Canadian sports fans on a regular basis, including English Premier League Soccer, rugby and cricket.
  • Shows on Fox Sports World Canada
      Fox Soccer Report on Fox Sports World Canada Sky Sports News on Fox Sports World Canada United Soccer Leagues on Fox Sports World Canada NCAA on Fox Sports World Canada


Global Television Network — Global broadcasts via 11 television stations, offering a mix of entertainment, news and sports programs that reach 98.9% of English-speaking Canada.
  • Shows on Global TV
      Glee on Global TV House on Global TV 24 on Global TV 90210 on Global TV


Global Reality — Global Reality offers viewers a one-stop destination for the most popular reality shows and franchises from around the world.
  • Shows on Global Reality
      Real Housewives of Orange County on Global Reality Big Brother on Global Reality X-Weighted on Global Reality Deal or No Deal Canada on Global Reality


HGTV — HGTV is Canada’s best source for creative ideas for homes and gardens. The network features top design & home improvement experts 24 hours a day.
  • Shows on HGTV
      Property Virgins on HGTV Extreme Makeover Home Edition on HGTV House Hunters on HGTV Holmes on Homes on HGTV


Historia* — Recent and past events, military, political, social, economic or sports, Historia covers it all.
  • Shows on Historia
      Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman on Historia Navy NCIS on Historia JAG on Historia Wars and Conflicts on Historia


History Television — History Television captivates audiences with gripping documentaries and original programming about people and events that have shaped our world.
  • Shows on History Television
      MASH on History Television Ice Road Truckers on History Television Ax Men on History Television Ultimate Engineering on History Television


The Independent Film Channel — The Independent Film Channel brings the biggest titles of independent cinema seen anywhere in Canada.
  • Shows on The Independent Film Channel
      Series on IFC Series on IFC Movies on IFC Movies on IFC


MovieTime — With over 250 movie titles each month and back to back movies on the weekend, MovieTime offers movie lovers unparalleled access to an extensive collection of favorite hits.
  • Shows on MovieTime
      Movies on MovieTime Movies on MovieTime Movies on MovieTime Movies on MovieTime


MusiMax* — Inspired by the cultural richness from here and around the world, MusiMax gives you programs that are overflowing with musical, visual, and artistic entertainment.
  • Shows on MusiMax
      Dancing with the Stars on MusiMax Fame on MusiMax Affaires de Stars on MusiMax Hollywood Inc on MusiMax


MusiquePlus* — With a truly interactive platform and an exciting community that’s always on the move, MusiquePlus is the place to be when it comes to music, the latest trends, and entertainment.
  • Shows on MusiquePlus
      Punk'd on MusiquePlus Pimp my Ride on MusiquePlus The Hills on MusiquePlus Jackass on MusiquePlus


Mystery TV — Home to the definitive mix of television’s top suspense and crime dramas, Mystery TV is the ultimate investigation destination.
  • Shows on Mystery TV
      NCIS on Mystery TV NUMB3RS on Mystery TV Law and Order on Mystery TV Durham County on Mystery TV


National Geographic Channel — National Geographic Channel brings adventure, culture, science, wildlife and natural phenomena to life for those passionate about the world around them.
  • Shows on National Geographic
      Things that Move on National Geographic 72 Hours: True Crime on National Geographic The Sea Hunters on National Geographic Naked Science on National Geographic


The Score — The Score is a leader in sports news and information, providing live event/sports programming from Canada, the U.S. and around the world.
  • Shows on The Score
      Cabbie on the Street on The Score Live NBA coverage on The Score Premier League Soccer on The Score NCAA Football and Basektball on The Score


Series+* — Series+ is dedicated to broadcasting the most popular dramas, series, mini-series and TV movies.
  • Shows on Series+
      Cold Case on Series+ CSI: Miami on Series+ Boston Legal on Series+ The Closer on Series+


Showcase — Showcase – Television Without Borders – is the number one destination for the best, uncut movies and provocative series.
  • Shows on Showcase
      The L Word on Showcase House on Showcase Law and Order SVU on Mystery TV Bones on Showcase


Showcase Diva — Showcase Diva offers chick flicks and hit series for fabulous women of all ages.
  • Shows on Showcase Diva
      A Knight's Tale on Showcase Diva Bring it On on Showcase Diva America's Sweethearts on Showcase Diva Premonition on Showcase Diva


Slice — Slice brings an unapologetic attitude to topics that matter to women – family, fashion, relationships, celebrity, finances and gossip – to name just a few.
  • Shows on Slice
      The Biggest Loser on Slice The Real Housewives on Slice Project Runway Canada on Slice Nanny 911 on Slice


TELETOON* — TELETOON is the first and only animated specialty TV channel that's on the air 24 hours a day, both in English and French. Since its launch in 1997, TELETOON has become the station of choice for kids of all ages.
  • Shows on Teletoon
      Camp Lazlo on Teletoon Chowder on Teletoon Batman on Teletoon Iron Man on Teletoon


TELETOON Retro* — TELETOON Retro presents classic cartoons all day, everyday. A nostalgic throwback to favorites of the past, TELETOON Retro delivers new laughs with familiar friends.
  • Shows on Teletoon Retro
      The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show on Teletoon Retro Scooby-Doo on Teletoon Retro Inspector Gadget on Teletoon Retro The Jetsons on Teletoon Retro


TVtropolis — TVtropolis is the home of back-to-back, recent iconic TV series celebrating the shows and stars that have defined pop culture.
  • Shows on TVtropolis
      Family Guy on TVtropolis Seinfeld on TVtropolis That 70's Show on TVtropolis Everybody Loves Raymond on TVtropolis


Vrak.tv* — Vrak.tv brings whatever’s trendy, original and surprising to Canadian audiences between the ages of 3 and 14. Sitcoms, cartoons, stories, entertainment – wherever there’s emotion and action, Vrak.TV is there.
  • Shows on Vrak.tv
      Drake and Josh on Vrak.tv Hannah Montana on Vrak.tv Gossip Girl on Vrak.tv The Jetsons on Teletoon Retro


Ztélé* — Ztélé fulfills the insatiable appetite for science & technology, computers, multimedia, sci-fi and extraterrestrials.
  • Shows on Ztélé
      Ghost Hunters on Ztele Chuck on Ztele Medium on Ztele Mythbusters on Ztele


(* = French-language station)