OTTAWA – The CRTC today approved the addition of HDNet, a U.S. all high definition channel, to the list of eligible satellite services. Owned by American multi-millionaire (and owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks) Mark Cuban, HDNet is a 1080i format channel offering original series, including music and news programs. HDNet acquires programming from several sources, including Paramount, Warner and Sony. Live HDNet sports productions include NHL games, major league soccer games, horse racing, auto racing, boxing, football and basketball games. What's not known is if HDNet has the Canadian rights to all of its programming. The now-defunct Canadian Cable...
