SAN DIEGO — Conservative news channel One America News Network is a step closer to being carried in Canada, after parent company Herring Networks recently concluded a distribution agreement with the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA). The master distribution agreement also includes Herring’s high-end lifestyle channel, A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE).
Earlier this year in May, both One America News (OAN) and AWE received authorization for distribution in Canada from the CRTC, allowing Herring Networks to pursue distribution deals with BDUs across the country. In both cases, Ethnic Channels Group Limited acted as the Canadian sponsor for Herring Networks’ Part 1 applications to the CRTC seeking approval for channel distribution in Canada.
The CCSA represents more than 110 independent companies providing Internet, TV and telephone services across Canada.
“Our new agreement for the distribution of OAN and AWE provides CCSA members across the country with even more viewing choices,” said Jay Thomson, CEO of the CCSA, in a news release announcing the distribution agreement. “We welcome the opportunity to grow our relationship with Herring Networks Inc. and are pleased to make these services available to the CCSA membership.”
Bruce Littman, executive vice-president of content distribution for Herring Networks, added: “We appreciate the support extended to us from the CCSA. Our decision to bring our channels to Canada was driven by the overwhelming support of Canadian viewers that have expressed a strong desire to receive our networks. We look forward to providing a reliable source of news and entertainment across Canada with our two brands.”
