List of assets owned by Bell Media
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This is a list of assets currently owned by Bell Media, a subsidiary of BCE Inc.
This list does not enumerate the various telecommunications or retail assets owned by BCE. For further information on those properties, refer to the article on Bell Canada.
Bell Media Television
[edit]Bell Media owns and operates 30 English language and five French language local conventional television stations under the CTV, CTV 2 and Noovo brands; 27 English language specialty channels, including Crave and TSN; and 12 French language specialty channels including Super Écran and RDS.
Bell Media's predecessors, including CTVglobemedia, previously held most of their television assets through a subsidiary, CTV Inc. (the former Baton Broadcasting Inc.). This entity was amalgamated with CTVglobemedia and other subsidiaries in early 2011, and briefly carried the "CTV Inc." name until being renamed Bell Media Inc. later that year.[1] All of Bell Media's conventional television licences are currently held directly by Bell Media Inc.[2]
Conventional television
[edit]- A lavender blue background indicates the flagship station of the respective network or television system.
- A blue background indicates a television station transmitting in analogue.
CTV (English)
[edit]| Call sign | City of licence | TV | RF | Owned since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFCN-DT | Calgary, AB | 4 | 29 | 1996 |
| CFRN-DT | Edmonton, AB | 3 | 12 | 1997 |
| CJCH-DT | Halifax, NS | 5 | 48 | 1971 |
| CKCO-DT | Kitchener, ON | 13 | 13 | 1997 |
| CKCW-DT | Moncton, NB | 29 | 29 | 1972 |
| CFCF-DT | Montreal, QC | 12 | 12 | 2001 |
| CKNY-TV | North Bay, ON | 10 | 12 | 1990 |
| CJOH-DT | Ottawa, ON | 13 | 13 | 1987 |
| CIPA-TV | Prince Albert, SK | 9 (analogue) | 1987 | |
| CKCK-DT | Regina, SK | 2 | 8 | 1985 |
| CKLT-DT | Saint John, NB | 9 | 9 | 1972 |
| CFQC-DT | Saskatoon, SK | 8 | 8 | 1972 |
| CHBX-TV | Sault Ste. Marie, ON | 2 (analogue) | 1990 | |
| CICI-TV | Sudbury, ON | 5 (analogue) | 1990 | |
| CJCB-TV | Sydney, NS | 4 | 25 | 1971 |
| CITO-TV | Timmins, ON | 3 (analogue) | 1990 | |
| CFTO-DT | Toronto, ON | 9 | 8 | 1960 |
| CIVT-DT | Vancouver, BC | 32 | 32 | 1997 |
| CKY-DT | Winnipeg, MB | 7 | 7 | 2001 |
| CICC-TV | Yorkton, SK | 10 (analogue) | 1986 | |
CTV 2 (English)
[edit]| Call sign | City/Province of licence | TV | RF | Owned since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKVR-DT | Barrie, ON | 3 | 10 | 1969 |
| CJDC-TV | Dawson Creek, BC | 5 (analogue) | 2013[α] | |
| CFPL-DT | London, ON | 10 | 10 | 1992 |
| CHRO-DT-43 | Ottawa, ON | 43 | 7 | 1997 |
| CHRO-TV | Pembroke, ON | 5 (analogue) | 1990 | |
| CFTK-TV | Terrace, BC | 3 (analogue) | 2013[α] | |
| CIVI-DT | Victoria, BC | 23 | 23 | 2001 |
| CHWI-DT | Wheatley–Windsor, ON | 16 | 16 | 1993 |
| CTV 2 Alberta | Alberta | N/A | N/A | 2011 |
| CTV 2 Atlantic | Atlantic Canada | N/A | N/A | 2011 |
Noovo (Francophone)
[edit]| Call sign | City of licence | TV | RF | Owned since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFJP-DT | Montreal, QC | 35 | 35 | 2020 |
| CFAP-DT | Quebec City, QC | 2 | 39 | 2020 |
| CFRS-DT | Saguenay, QC | 4 | 13 | 2020 |
| CFKS-DT | Sherbrooke, QC | 30 | 30 | 2020 |
| CFKM-DT | Trois-Rivières, QC | 16 | 34 | 2020 |
English Specialty channels
[edit]CTV Entertainment Channels
[edit]- CTV Comedy Channel
- CTV Drama Channel
- CTV Life Channel
- CTV Nature Channel
- CTV Sci-Fi Channel
- CTV Speed Channel
- CTV Wild Channel
- Much
News Channels
[edit]- BNN Bloomberg (licensed by Bloomberg L.P.)
- CP24
- CTV News Channel
Licensed Entertainment Channels
[edit]- E! (licensed by NBCUniversal)
- Oxygen (licensed by NBCUniversal)
- USA Network (licensed by NBCUniversal)
Premium Channels
[edit]- Crave
- Crave 1
- Crave 2
- Crave 3
- Crave 4
- HBO 1(licensed by Warner Bros. Discovery)
- HBO 2(licensed by Warner Bros. Discovery)
- Starz
Sports Channels
[edit]- The Sports Network (TSN)
Pay Per View
[edit]Francophone Specialty channels
[edit]Entertainment Channels
[edit]Premium Channels
[edit]Sports Channels
[edit]- Réseau des sports (RDS)
CTV VOD Hubs
[edit]Digital-only offerings available exclusively on CTV digital platforms (CTV.ca and the CTV App)
- CTV Movies
- CTV Throwback
CTV FAST Channels
[edit]Bell Media launched 11 new free, ad-supported television (FAST) channels for its customers across Canada. These channels are available on the Bell TV and Virgin Plus TV apps, as well as online at TV.Bell.ca and TV.VirginPlus.ca. All TV package subscribers can access these channels, integrated into the 3000s section of the TV guide alongside regular live channels.[3]
English
[edit]- CTV @Home: Lifestyle programming like The Marilyn Denis Show, Mary’s Kitchen Crush and more.
- Corner Gas Channel: All episodes of Corner Gas and Corner Gas Animated.
- CTV Gridlock: Classic episodes of Highway Thru Hell and the entire Heavy Rescue: 401 series.
- CTV Laughs: Sitcoms, roast battles and stand-up.
- The Mightiest by CTV: Includes Mighty Trains, Mighty Cruise Ships and more.
- CTV News: The best of CTV News, Power Play, Question Period and W5.
- TSN The Ocho: Unusual sports programming like table tennis, ultimate frisbee and more.
- CTV Gets Real: Reality TV with episodes of The Challenge, Battle of the Generations and more.
French
[edit]- Noovo cinéma: A wide selection of movies, from romantic comedies to mysteries and dramas.
- Ça c’est drôle: Comedy clip channel of disasters, fails and more.
- Les débatteurs Noovo: Michel Bherer and guest debaters discuss current events.
Bell Media Radio
[edit]Bell Media Radio (branded as iHeartRadio Canada) is the wholly-owned radio broadcasting division of Bell Media. Through iHeartRadio Canada, Bell Media also owns iHeartRadio Canada Sales and operates a localized version of the iHeartRadio online radio platform owned by iHeartMedia.[3]
Bell Media owns the following radio network brands:[4]
- BNN Bloomberg Radio
- Boom FM
- Bounce
- Énergie
- Funny
- Move Radio
- Pure Country
- Rouge FM
- TSN Radio
- Virgin Radio
Current stations
[edit]- An orange background indicates a French language format.
- (**) – Indicates station was built and signed on by Bell Media or a corporate antecedent (CHUM, Baton, CTVglobemedia).
Former stations
[edit]| City of licence | Call sign | Frequency | Band | Years owned | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary, AB | CKMX | 1060 | AM | 2013–2023 | Defunct, ceased operations in 2023 |
| CFVP | 6.03 | SW | 2013-2023 | Defunct shortwave relay of CKMX | |
| Edmonton, AB | CFRN | 1260 | AM | 2013–2023 | Defunct, ceased operations in 2023 |
| CHBN-FM | 91.7 | FM | 2005–2010 | Sold to Rogers Sports & Media in 2010 | |
| Hamilton, ON | CHAM | 820 | AM | 2013–2024 | Sold to CINA Radio Group in 2023, CRTC approved sale in 2024 |
| CKOC | 1150 | AM | 2013–2024 | Sold to CINA Radio Group in 2023, CRTC approved sale in 2024 | |
| London, ON | CKSL | 1410 | AM | 2013–2016 | Defunct, ceased operations in 2016 |
| CJBK | 1290 | AM | 2013–2023 | Defunct, ceased operations in 2023 | |
| CHST-FM | 102.3 | FM | 2000–2010 | Sold to Rogers Sports & Media in 2010 | |
| Owen Sound, ON | CJOS-FM | 92.3 | FM | 2018–2024 | Sold to ZoomerMedia in 2024 |
| Toronto, ON | CFXJ-FM | 93.5 | FM | 2010–2013 | Sold to Stingray Radio in 2013 |
| Vancouver, BC | CKST | 1040 | AM | 1992–2023 | Defunct, ceased operations in 2023 |
| CFTE | 1410 | AM | 1973–2023 | Defunct, ceased operations in 2023 | |
| Windsor, ON | CKWW | 580 | AM | 1985–2024 | Sold to CINA Radio Group in 2023, CRTC approved the sale in 2024 |
| Winnipeg, MB | CFRW | 1290 | AM | 1974–2023 | Defunct, ceased operations in 2023 |
Other assets
[edit]Streaming and Music
[edit]- Crave — TV Everywhere video-streaming service[8]
- CTV Music — music publishing
Production Studios
[edit]- Agincourt Productions Inc. — Bell Media's in-house production company
- Bell Media Original Production — division used to produce original programming for Bell Media-owned networks
- Much Digital Studios — a multi-channel network[8]
- Dome Productions (owned by Bell Media and Rogers Media Inc.) — a multi-platform production company that operates a fleet of 18 television production mobiles, one production/uplink truck, and three KU uplink tractors. The company is headquartered at 130 Merton Street.[8][9]
- Bell Media produces live theatrical shows via its partnership with Iconic Entertainment Studios[8]
- Pinewood Toronto Studios — a domestic and international film and television studio. Recent productions at the studio include It: Chapter Two, The Christmas Chronicles, A Simple Favor, Molly’s Game, The Expanse, and Star Trek: Discovery.[10]
Advertising
[edit]- Environics Analytics
- Astral Out-of-Home — an out-of-home advertising company, a division of Bell Media, located in the markets of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Québec, and Nova Scotia.[11]
Other
[edit]- Autohound (unknown equity interest)
- Noovo Moi
- Megawheels Technologies Inc. (4%)
- Bell Media also operates more than 200 websites[8]
See also
[edit]Notes
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- ^ a b c Acquired from Larche Communications.[7]
- ^ Also owned by CHUM Radio from 1985 to 2002.
- ^ Also owned by Baton from 1970 to 1985.
References
[edit]- ^ Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (July 27, 2011). "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-441" (PDF). Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (September 17, 2024). "BCE: Bell Media – Radio & TV" (PDF). Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Bell and Virgin TV Get 11 Free Channels—Here's the Full List". iPhoneinCanada. Retrieved December 7, 2024. Cite error: The named reference "gandm-iheartca" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
BellTheLedewas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "CRTC approves Bell/Astral deal with conditions". Toronto Star. June 27, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ "CRTC approves Bell-Astral merger". CBC News. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-57, CICZ-FM Midland, CICX-FM Orillia, CJOS-FM Owen Sound and CICS-FM Sudbury – Acquisition of assets, CRTC, February 14, 2018
- ^ a b c d e Cite error: The named reference
BellMediaPartwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Dome Productions". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Pinewood". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Astral". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.