HALIFAX – Bell Aliant has taken its first step into community TV programming with the launch of Community One, its new Atlantic Region community channel.
Community One is initially launching with two original programs – Atlantic Journal hosted by Stephanie Beaumont, which focuses on the news, issues and events affecting the Atlantic provinces, and Sessions with Jimmie Inch offering an in-depth look at the East Coast Music scene including music performances and interviews.
Available free to all Bell Aliant TV customers online and on channel 1, the channel will expand its programming to include coverage of local community events and add video on demand content.
"With over 85,000 Bell Aliant customers tuning into the best TV experience in the market, the time is right to start a community TV channel for the people of Atlantic Canada to share their stories," said Dan McKeen, SVP of customer solutions, in Monday’s announcement. "Community One is just getting started and we will continue to grow the channel and develop programs that showcase the talent, creativity and passion of Atlantic Canadians over the coming years."
