YourTV(formerlyTVCogecoandCogecoTV) is the brand ofcommunity channelsowned byCogeco.YourTV broadcasts into theCanadian provincesofOntarioandQuebec.Some channels broadcast in both the English andFrenchlanguages, often on separate channels, in which case the French-language station is brandedNousTV.[2]
| Formerly | TVCogeco (2005–2016) CogecoTV (2016–2017) |
|---|---|
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Media |
| Founded | Varies |
| Headquarters | Burlington,Ontario; Trois-Rivières,Quebec |
| Parent | Cogeco Connexion[1] |
| Website | YourTV.TV |
Programming the channels is produced with the assistance of volunteers. This programming was created in response to CRTC regulations which previously required that cable companies produce local content (this is no longer required but strongly encouraged).[3].
Programming
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YourTV in Ontario provides comprehensive coverage of theOntario Hockey League,broadcasting games in Peterborough, Sarnia, Windsor, North Bay, Kingston and Niagara. Most home and away games of those teams being available only on cable on the local station, while many other OHL games are available as part of a package in partnership withRogers TV.Quebec systems airQuebec Major Junior Hockey Leaguegames, in partnership withVidéotron.
YourTV also provides community access and community oriented programming, and an electronic bulletin board service, featuring public service announcements regarding activities and events of local non-profit agencies.
YourTV stations
editAll YourTV channels are available to Cogeco Cable subscribers. As well, programming is also available to Digital Cable subscribers through Cogeco's "FreeOn Demand".
Ontario
editCentral
edit- BellevilleCable 4/700 HD
- CobourgCable 10/700 HD
- KingstonCable 13/700 HD
- Peterborough/Kawartha LakesCable 10/700 HD
Eastern
edit- ArnpriorCable 22/700 HD
- BrockvilleCable 10/700 HD
- CornwallCable 11/700 HD
- HawkesburyCable 11
- PembrokeCable 12/700 HD
- RenfrewCable 22/700 HD
- Smiths FallsCable 10/700 HD
Golden Horseshoe
edit- Burlington/OakvilleCable 23/700 HD
- MiltonCable 14/700 HD
- FergusCable 14/700 HD
- Niagara FallsCable 10/700 HD /GrimsbyCable 14/700 HD /St. CatharinesCable 10/700 HD /WellandCable 10/700 HD/Niagara-on-the-LakeCable 10/700HD
(Although Cogeco provides cable service in parts of theHamiltonmarket, regional monopolies in the region are also held byRogers CableandSource Cable.The 3 companies jointly operate a single community channel for Hamilton known asCable 14,so there is no YourTV channel proper in the region.)
Northern
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- GravenhurstCable 10 HD 700
- HuntsvilleCable 10 HD 700
- North BayCable 12 HD 700
- Parry SoundCable 11 HD 700
Southwest
edit- Chatham-KentCable 11 HD 700
- SarniaCable 6 HD 700
- WindsorCable 11 HD 700
Quebec
edit(list does not include local channels not operated by Cogeco)
References
edit- ^About Cogeco Connexion
- ^"À Propos | NousTV".À Propos | NousTV(in French).Retrieved2022-10-26.
- ^CRTC issues new policy on community-based media: more community access and local programmingArchived2007-02-03 at theWayback Machine