Radio / Television News

Rogers, CBC awarded new TV licenses


OTTAWA – Look for a number of new TV stations from the likes of Rogers and the CBC to hit the Canadian airwaves.The CRTC approved five applications from Rogers this week for national, English-language Category 2 channels. Specifically:- The Competition Channel, which will air reality-based programming, including competition-based reality and do-it-yourself makeover programs;- Contessa, which will feature programming on relationships, lifestyle, beauty, trends and style, and focus on the interests and needs of working women aged between 25 and 54 years;- Epic TV which plans to show classic television programming;- Luxury Living featuring all things that can bring a taste of the luxurious, from...