Shaw Media Launching All-News Network for British Columbia
January 09 2012 - 1:16AM
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http://glbl.tv/ySSja6 VANCOUVER, Jan. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Shaw Media
announced today that it has filed an application with the Canadian
Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a
regional, Global BC-driven all-news specialty channel. Shaw Media
is expected to launch B.C.'s first all-news channel by the summer
of 2012. Building on the 50-year legacy of news and community
service at Global BC, the yet-to-be-named news network will provide
viewers across the province with the day's top local, national and
international headlines 24-hours-a-day. Using the most advanced
news-gathering technology, coupled with Global BC's award-winning
news and production team, the channel will feature more live event
coverage and more in-depth, original local reporting than any other
in the market. The channel will also feature a primetime talk show
hosted by veteran Global BC anchor Jill Krop. "The creation of an
all-news channel in B.C. demonstrates our commitment to help grow
and develop Global News in new and exciting ways," says Paul
Robertson, Group Vice-President, Broadcasting and President, Shaw
Media. "This all-news network will build on Global BC's proven
success and represents a major step towards expanding Global News'
reach and accessibility province-wide." Global News' all-news
network will be made available on-air as well as online at
GlobalNews.ca and users will also be able to access the channel
using mobile platforms. "Global News is proud to provide viewers
with an even greater opportunity to catch the biggest news anytime
they want from the province's most-watched and most-trusted news
brand," says Troy Reeb, Vice-President, Global News. "With a
24-hours-a-day focus on B.C. issues and B.C. communities, our
multi-screen format will provide a tremendous showcase for the
communities we serve." More details regarding Global BC's all-news
specialty channel will be announced in the coming months. Global
Television is a Shaw Media network. About Shaw Communications Inc.
Shaw is a diversified communications and media company, providing
consumers with broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet,
Home Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business),
satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct) and
engaging programming content (through Shaw Media). Shaw serves 3.4
million customers, through a reliable and extensive fibre network.
Shaw Media operates one of the largest conventional television
networks in Canada, Global Television, and 18 specialty networks
including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, History Television and
Showcase. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock
exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index . For more
information about Shaw, please visit www.shaw.ca. Shaw Media
CONTACT: For media inquiries, please contact: Nick
PoirierPublicistGlobal News, Shaw
Media416-934-7049nick.poirier@shawmedia.caChris McDowallDirector of
PublicityGlobal Television, Shaw
Media416-967-3132chris.mcdowall@shawmedia.ca
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