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This is a list of assets owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian multimedia broadcasting company. Approximately 80% of the voting control in Corus is held by the family of JR Shaw. The same family also owned about 80% of the voting rights in Shaw Communications, for a list of former Shaw assets, see list of assets owned by Shaw Communications.

The company's portfolio of multimedia encompasses 25 specialty television services, 37 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a global content business, digital assets, live events, children's book publishing, animation software, broadcasting and media services.

Television

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Conventional television

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Specialty channels

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News

Entertainment

Kids and family

French-language channels

Corus Radio

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City Call Sign Frequency Band Branding/Format Format
Barrie CHAY 93.1 FM Fresh Radio 93.1 top 40/CHR
CIQB 101.1 FM Big 101 classic hits
Brampton CFNY 102.1 FM 102.1 The Edge modern rock
Burlington CJXY 107.9 FM Y108 active rock
Calgary CFGQ 107.3 FM 107.3 The Edge Classic Alternative
CHQR 770 AM QR Calgary news/talk
CKRY 105.1 FM Country 105 country
Collingwood CKCB 95.1 FM The Peak 95.1 FM adult contemporary
Cornwall CFLG 104.5 FM Fresh Radio 104.5 top 40/CHR
CJSS 101.9 FM Boom 101.9 classic hits
Edmonton CHED 880 AM 880 CHED news/talk
CKNG 92.5 FM Chuck @ 92.5 adult hits
CISN 103.9 FM 103.9 CISN Country country
Guelph CIMJ 106.1 FM Magic 106.1 hot adult contemporary
CJOY 1460 AM 1460 CJOY classic hits
Hamilton CING 95.3 FM Energy 95.3 hot adult contemporary
Kingston CFMK 96.3 FM Big 96.3 classic rock
CKWS 104.3 FM Fresh Radio 104.3 hot adult contemporary
Kitchener CJDV 107.5 FM 107.5 Dave Rocks active rock
CKBT 91.5 FM The Beat 91.5 top 40/CHR
London CFPL 980 AM 980 CFPL news/talk
CFPL-FM 95.9 FM FM 96 modern rock
Ottawa CJOT 99.7 FM Boom 99.7 classic hits
CKQB 106.9 FM Jump 106.9 top 40/CHR
Peterborough CKRU 100.5 FM Fresh Radio 100.5 hot adult contemporary
CKWF 101.5 FM The Wolf 101.5 active rock
St. Thomas CFHK 103.1 FM Fresh Radio 103.1 hot adult contemporary
Toronto CFIQ 640 AM 640 Toronto news/talk
CILQ 107.1 FM Q107 mainstream rock
Vancouver CFMI 101.1 FM Rock 101 active rock
CFOX 99.3 FM The World Famous CFOX alternative rock
CKNW 730 AM 730 CKNW news/talk
Winnipeg CJKR 97.5 FM Power 97 Classic alternative
CJOB 680 AM 680 CJOB news/talk
CFPG 99.1 FM Country 99 country
Woodstock CKDK 103.9 FM Country 104 country

Other assets

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  • B5media (minority stake) — online publisher
  • Corus Airtime Sales[2]

Marketing and advertising

Original content

  • Corus Studios — Corus Entertainment's "premium content studio."
  • Aircraft Pictures Ltd. (majority stake)[4] — film and television entertainment.[5][6]
  • Kids Can Press — the largest Canadian-owned children’s book publishing company.
  • Nelvana — a production and distribution company of children's animation programs.

Streaming

Former assets

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Corus Radio

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  • CHML - Hamilton, Ontario - closed in 2024
  • CJUL - Cornwall, Ontario - closed in 2010
  • CHQT - Edmonton, Alberta - closed in 2024, frequency assumed by CHED
  • CIZZ - Red Deer, Alberta — acquired by Newcap Radio in 2005
  • CKGY - Red Deer, Alberta — acquired by Newcap Radio in 2005
  • CKDO - Oshawa, Ontario — acquired by Durham Radio Inc in 2003
  • CKGO - Vancouver, British Columbia- closed in 2025, frequency assumed by CKNW
  • CKGE - Oshawa, Ontario — acquired by Durham Radio Inc in 2003
  • Corus Québec — acquired by Cogeco
    • CFVM - Amqui, Quebec — acquired by Bell Media in 2013. Later sold to Arsenal Media in 2025
    • CJDM - Drummondville, Quebec — acquired by Bell Media in 2013. Later sold to Arsenal Media in 2025
    • CJRC - Gatineau, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010
    • CFEL - Lévis, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010, acquired by Leclerc Communication in 2011
    • CFQR - Montreal, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010
    • CKOI - Montreal, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010
    • CINF - Montreal, Quebec, closed in 2010
    • CINW - Montreal, Quebec, closed in 2010
    • CKAC - Montreal, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010
    • CHMP - Montreal, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2011
    • CHRC - Quebec City, Quebec, sold to Michel Cadrin, Jacques Tanguay and Patrick Roy in 2008, closed in 2012
    • CFOM - Quebec City, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010
    • CJEC - Quebec City, Quebec — acquired by Leclerc Communication in 2012
    • CIKI - Rimouski, Quebec — acquired by Bell Media in 2011. Later sold to Arsenal Media in 2025
    • CJOI - Rimouski, Quebec — acquired by Bell Media in 2013. Later sold to Arsenal Media in 2025
    • CKRS - Saguenay, Quebec — acquired by Attraction Radio (Arsenal Media) in 2011, later bought by Cogeco
    • CIME - Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2011
    • CFZZ - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec — sold to Astral Media in 2005, which was acquired by Bell Media. Later sold to Arsenal Media in 2025
    • CHLT - Sherbrooke, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010
    • CKOY - Sherbrooke, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010, closed in 2011
    • CKTS - Sherbrooke, Quebec, closed in 2006
    • CHLN - Trois Rivières, Quebec, sold to Cogeco in 2010

TV and streaming

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Original content

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  • Toon Boom — acquired by International Media Company

Publishing

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See also

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References

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List of assets owned by Corus Entertainment

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Corus Entertainment Inc. is a leading Canadian media and content company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, owning a diverse portfolio of assets that includes 15 conventional television stations, 25 specialty television services, 36 radio stations, multiple streaming platforms, digital services, and production entities focused on content creation and distribution. This list catalogs these holdings, reflecting the company's emphasis on multimedia offerings that reach over 31 million audiences across broadcast, digital, and global markets as of November 2025. The television division forms the core of Corus's assets, featuring the national Global Television Network with its 15 owned-and-operated stations providing news, entertainment, and drama programming. Specialty services, numbering 25 as of October 2025 (following 2025 closures of channels including Nickelodeon Canada and ABC Spark, and rebranding of lifestyle channels), include prominent brands such as W Network, Showcase, Slice, The HISTORY Channel, TELETOON, YTV, Adult Swim, and National Geographic, alongside launches like Flavour Network and Home Network in December 2024. These channels deliver lifestyle, scripted, unscripted, and factual content, supported by streaming services including STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App, Global News FAST channels, and partnerships like Pluto TV. In radio, Corus operates 36 stations primarily in English Canada, with a focus on urban markets in Southern Ontario and Western Canada, offering formats such as news-talk (CKNW-AM in Vancouver), classic rock (CFMI-FM in Hamilton), and country (CJOB-AM in Winnipeg). Complementary assets include production subsidiaries like Nelvana Limited (100% owned), a global leader in children's animation and content distribution aired in over 180 countries; Corus Studios, which produces and distributes lifestyle series such as Rust Valley Restorers and The Big Bake to more than 160 markets; and Kids Can Press, a publisher of award-winning children's books since 1973 with over 700 titles. Digital properties encompass Curiouscast for podcasting and news, and so.da, a full-service social media agency, enhancing Corus's multi-platform reach.

Television Assets

Conventional Television Stations

Corus Entertainment owns and operates 15 conventional over-the-air television stations as part of the Global Television Network, Canada's second-largest English-language broadcast network, serving major markets across the country with a mix of national programming, local news, and entertainment. These stations form the backbone of Global's reach, covering approximately 95% of English-speaking households in Canada through primary signals and rebroadcasters. The network's flagship news program, Global National, airs nightly on all stations, providing national and international coverage from Vancouver, with anchor Dawna Friesen, and has been a cornerstone since its launch in 2001. The Global Television Network traces its origins to the 1974 launch of its Toronto station, but the core of its national footprint was established in 1997 when CanWest Global Communications rebranded and consolidated its stations under the Global banner, including key acquisitions like CKMI-TV in Quebec City, marking a pivotal expansion from regional to national service. Corus acquired full ownership of the network and its stations in 2016 through its $2.65 billion purchase of Shaw Media, integrating them into its portfolio and achieving 100% ownership via the Corus Television Limited Partnership (with exceptions for certain Ontario stations held by subsidiary 591987 B.C. Ltd.). Following the 2016 CRTC spectrum auction and ongoing digital transition, all stations now broadcast in high definition, with select markets adding digital subchannels for enhanced local content delivery, such as weather or news extensions, to optimize spectrum use. The stations are strategically located to provide broad geographic coverage, from British Columbia to Atlantic Canada, with each serving as a hub for regional news and programming tailored to local audiences while simulcasting national feeds.
StationCall SignPrimary LocationLaunch YearCoverage Notes
Global BCCHAN-DTVancouver, BC1960Serves southwestern BC, including Vancouver Island and interior communities via transmitters; flagship for western Canada.
Global OkanaganCHBC-DTKelowna, BC1957Covers Okanagan Valley and southern interior BC; originally a CBC affiliate before joining Global.
Global CalgaryCICT-DTCalgary, AB1979Serves southern Alberta, including Calgary and surrounding areas.
Global LethbridgeCISA-DTLethbridge, AB1955Covers southeastern Alberta and parts of Montana; one of Global's oldest stations.
Global EdmontonCITV-DTEdmonton, AB1977Serves central and northern Alberta, including Red Deer.
Global ReginaCFRE-DTRegina, SK1988Covers southern Saskatchewan; part of Global's Prairie expansion.
Global SaskatoonCFSK-DTSaskatoon, SK1988Serves northern Saskatchewan.
Global WinnipegCKND-DTWinnipeg, MB1975Covers Manitoba, including rural areas via transmitters.
Global TorontoCIII-DTToronto, ON1974Network flagship serving southern and central Ontario, including Ottawa and extensive rebroadcasters; original Global station.
Global PeterboroughCHEX-DTPeterborough, ON1955Serves eastern Ontario.
Global OshawaCHEX-TV-2Oshawa, ON1955Extends coverage to Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area.
Global KingstonCKWS-DTKingston, ON1954Covers southeastern Ontario, including Prescott and Brighton.
Global MontrealCKMI-DTMontreal, QC1957Serves Quebec, including Quebec City and Sherbrooke; English-language station in French-majority market.
Global New BrunswickCHNB-DTSaint John, NB1988Covers New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island via transmitters.
Global HalifaxCIHF-DTHalifax, NS1988Serves Nova Scotia and additional Atlantic regions.
These stations collectively deliver localized programming, such as evening newscasts, while prioritizing national content like Global National for unified network identity.

Specialty Television Channels

Corus Entertainment owns a diverse portfolio of specialty television channels in Canada, primarily distributed via cable, satellite, and IPTV providers. These channels operate under CRTC licensing, which mandates Canadian content exhibition requirements typically ranging from 35% to 50% for most genres, with genre protections ensuring specialized programming focus and limits on non-Canadian content to preserve niche markets. As of 2025, the portfolio emphasizes English-language services with select French-language offerings, targeting demographics such as women 25-54, families, and young adults, while most channels offer HD feeds for enhanced viewing. Ownership is 100% for the majority, though some involve joint ventures or partial stakes with international partners.

Lifestyle Channels

These channels focus on home improvement, food, and reality programming, appealing to adults interested in domestic and culinary content. Following the loss of licensing rights for HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada to Rogers Communications effective January 1, 2025, Corus launched rebranded successors with increased Canadian original programming to meet CRTC quotas exceeding prior levels.
  • Home Network: Launched January 1, 2025, as a rebrand of HGTV Canada (originally launched 1997); targets women 25-54 with home renovation and design shows like Building Baeumler and Rentovation; 100% owned by Corus; HD feed available; averages top-10 specialty rankings among women viewers.
  • Flavour Network: Launched January 1, 2025, as a rebrand of Food Network Canada (originally launched 2009); focuses on cooking competitions and food culture, featuring Top Chef Canada Season 12; targets food enthusiasts 25-54; 100% Corus ownership; HD feed; projected to capture significant lifestyle audience share post-rebrand.
  • Slice: Launched April 30, 2009, as a rebrand of Life Network; delivers reality TV and docuseries like Below Deck Down Under and The Challenge; targets women 18-49; 100% Corus; HD feed; consistent top-20 specialty performer with strong female demo engagement.
  • W Network: Launched January 18, 1993; offers lifestyle dramas and feel-good series, including Hallmark content like Outlander final season; targets women 25-54; 100% Corus; HD feed; ranks among top lifestyle channels for seasonal programming viewership.

Kids and Family Channels

Corus dominates English-language children's specialty television, holding over 90% share of kids' viewing among ages 2-11, with programming emphasizing animation and educational content compliant with CRTC children's genre protections requiring at least 80% Canadian or Category 2 content. Several Disney and Nickelodeon-branded channels ceased operations on September 1, 2025, consolidating focus on Corus-owned brands.
ChannelLaunch YearProgramming FocusTarget DemographicOwnershipNotes
YTV1987Animated and live-action series like Teen Titans GO! Season 9Kids 2-11100% CorusHD feed; Canada's original kids' channel; top-5 English kids' specialty by viewership.
Treehouse TV1997Preschool animation and educational shows like Rubble & Crew Season 4Ages 2-5100% CorusHD feed; top-5 kids' channel; emphasizes early learning per CRTC quotas.
Disney Channel2001Family-oriented animation and live-action like Disney originalsKids 2-11, families100% CorusHD feed; continued operation post-2025 Disney Jr./XD closures; focuses on Disney content with Canadian quotas.
Cartoon Network Canada2023 (rebrand from Télétoon, orig. 1997)Warner Bros. animation like The Wonderfully Weird World of GumballKids 6-11100% Corus (content JV with Warner Bros. Discovery)HD feed; 50% effective stake via partnership; expanded Canadian content post-rebrand.
Boomerang Canada2023 (relaunch)Classic cartoons for younger viewersAges 2-6100% CorusHD feed; focuses on repeat and archival animation; supports family co-viewing.
Adult Swim Canada2019Adult-oriented animation like Smiling Friends Season 3Young adults 18-34100% Corus (JV with Warner Bros. Discovery)HD feed; nighttime block extension; targets niche animation fans with 50% Canadian quota adherence.

Entertainment Channels

This category includes drama, reality, and music-oriented services, often simulcasting select content with conventional stations for broader reach, while maintaining specialty genre limits under CRTC rules (e.g., 50% Canadian drama exhibition). Channels target adults 25-54, with emphasis on female-skewing content.
  • Showcase: Launched January 1, 1995; premium scripted dramas and comedies like The Paper and PONIES; targets adults 25-54; 100% Corus; HD feed; known for high-impact original series contributing to Corus' top-10 specialty rankings.
  • Lifetime Canada: Launched June 1, 2001; women-focused movies and reality like Tiffany Haddish Goes Off; targets women 18-49; 100% Corus; HD feed; adheres to 45% Canadian content quota for drama specialty.
  • CMT Canada: Launched March 12, 2001; country music videos and lifestyle shows; targets adults 25-54; 90% Corus ownership (10% with Paramount Global); HD feed; niche music genre with 35% Canadian exhibition requirement.

Factual and Documentary Channels

These services deliver non-fiction content on history, nature, and true crime, targeting adults 25-54 with CRTC-mandated 50% factual category spending and exhibition. Corus' factual portfolio ranks among the top performers, with National Geographic channels featuring partial international ownership.
  • The HISTORY Channel: Launched 1997; historical series like Curse of Oak Island Season 13; targets adults 25-54; 100% Corus; HD feed; #1 factual network by audience share.
  • H2: Launched 2011 as spinoff from HISTORY Channel; in-depth historical documentaries and series; targets adults 25-54; 100% Corus; HD feed; complements main HISTORY with extended factual programming.
  • National Geographic: Launched 2001; science and exploration like Underdogs narrated by Ryan Reynolds; targets families and adults; 80% Corus (20% National Geographic Society); HD feed; supports CRTC educational content goals.
  • Nat Geo Wild: Launched 2007; wildlife documentaries; targets nature enthusiasts; 80% Corus; HD feed; complements main Nat Geo with specialized animal content.
  • DTOUR: Launched 2002; travel and adventure programming; targets adults 18-49; 100% Corus; HD feed; 40% Canadian content focus on domestic destinations.
  • Crime + Investigation: Launched 2007; true crime series; targets adults 25-54; 100% Corus; HD feed; niche genre with high engagement metrics.

Movie Channels

Dedicated to films and repeats, these channels serve general entertainment audiences with CRTC allowances for up to 100% non-Canadian content in some cases, balanced by promotional quotas for Canadian features.
  • MovieTime: Launched 1996; recent Hollywood movies; targets adults 18-49; 100% Corus; HD feed; top movie specialty by distribution.
  • DejaView: Launched 2001; classic films and repeats; targets adults 35+; 100% Corus; HD feed; emphasizes archival content with 10% Canadian exhibition.

French-Language Channels

Corus holds partial ownership in select French services, focusing on Quebec markets with CRTC bilingual protections requiring 50-60% French-language Canadian content. These channels target French-speaking adults and youth, with some rebrands aligning with English counterparts.
  • Historia: Launched January 31, 2003; historical dramas and docs; targets adults 25-54; 100% Corus; HD feed; strong Quebec viewership for original productions.
  • Séries+: Launched January 14, 1997; scripted series and comedies; targets adults 18-49; 100% Corus; HD feed; adheres to 50% Canadian drama quota.
  • Télétoon: Launched 1997; animated series for children and youth in French; targets kids 2-14; 100% Corus; HD feed; French counterpart to English kids channels with CRTC children's content requirements.

Radio Assets

Current Radio Stations

Corus Entertainment's radio portfolio consists of 36 active stations as of November 2025, concentrated in Western and Central Canada, following 2024 licence revocations and closures of CKGO-AM in the Vancouver market, CHQT-AM in Edmonton, and CHML-AM in Hamilton, with reallocations such as the reassignment of the 730 AM frequency for potential future use. The network's foundation stems from the 1999 acquisition of Selkirk Communications' radio assets, which included key stations like CHQR in Calgary and formed the core of Corus Radio, enabling expansion into major markets with shared news resources overlapping television operations in select cities. These stations target diverse audiences, from urban professionals seeking news/talk to younger demographics preferring rock and contemporary hits, with signal strengths typically ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 watts for broad regional coverage.

Western Canada

Corus operates 12 stations in Western Canada, focusing on news/talk in urban centers and music formats in surrounding areas to serve local commuters and families.
CityCall SignFrequencyFormatNotes
Vancouver, BCCKNW-AM980 AMNews/TalkTargets adults 35+ with local news; 50,000 watts.
New Westminster, BCCFMI-FM93.7 FMClassic RockAimed at rock enthusiasts 25-54; post-2024 reallocation from CKGO spectrum influences signal optimization.
Vancouver, BCCFOX-FM99.3 FMActive RockAppeals to alternative music fans 18-34; 100,000 watts.
Calgary, ABCHQR-AM770 AMNews/TalkLaunched 1922; serves business audience with regional coverage; 50,000 watts.
Calgary, ABCKRY-FM105.1 FMCountryTargets rural and suburban listeners 25-54.
Calgary, ABCFGQ-FM107.1 FMAdult ContemporaryFocuses on pop hits for women 25-44.
Edmonton, ABCHED-AM630 AMNews/TalkStrong signal for commuters; 50,000 watts.
Edmonton, ABCISN-FM103.7 FMCountryCountry format for families; launched as part of 1999 Selkirk assets.
Edmonton, ABCKNG-FM103.9 FMContemporary Hit RadioYouth-oriented pop; 100,000 watts.
Winnipeg, MBCJOB-AM680 AMNews/TalkRegional news for adults 35+; 50,000 watts.
Winnipeg, MBCJKR-FM97.5 FMAdult ContemporaryBoom 97.5 branding; targets 25-54 demographic.
Winnipeg, MBCFPG-FM94.1 FMCountryThe Wolf; appeals to country fans in prairies.

Central Canada

The majority of Corus's radio assets, 24 stations, are in Ontario, providing extensive coverage in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding markets with a mix of music and talk formats for urban and suburban audiences.
CityCall SignFrequencyFormatNotes
Toronto, ONCFNY-FM102.1 FMAlternative RockThe Edge; launched 1975, targets 18-34 music fans.
Toronto, ONCFIQ-AM640 AMNews/Talk640 Toronto; business and traffic updates for professionals.
North York, ONCILQ-FM107.1 FMClassic RockQ107; rock for 25-54 audience; 100,000 watts.
Hamilton, ONCING-FM95.3 FMAdult Hits95.3 Fresh Radio; variety for adults 35+.
London, ONCFPL-AM980 AMNews/TalkLocal news; 10,000 watts daytime.
London, ONCFPL-FM97.5 FMCountryPure Country 97.5; rural listeners.
St. Thomas, ONCFHK-FM103.1 FMContemporary Hit RadioEnergy 103.1; youth pop.
Woodstock, ONCKDK-FM103.9 FMCountry103.9 Fresh Country; family-oriented.
Kitchener-Waterloo, ONCKBT-FM96.5 FMRhythmic Contemporary96.5 FM96; urban hits for 18-34.
Guelph, ONCJOY-AM1460 AMAdult Standards1460 CJOY; older audience talk/music mix.
Cambridge, ONCJDV-FM107.5 FMAdult Contemporary107.5 Dave Rocks; classic hits.
Barrie, ONCHAY-FM93.1 FMAdult Contemporary93.1 Fresh Radio; launched 1975, targets 25-54 women.
Barrie, ONCIQB-FM101.1 FMHot Adult ContemporaryBig 101.1; pop for young adults.
Barrie, ONCJDL-FM92.5 FMClassic HitsChuck 92.5; nostalgic format.
Collingwood, ONCKCB-FM94.1 FMAdult ContemporaryThe Lake 94.1; soft rock.
Orillia, ONCICX-FM105.3 FMCountry105.3 Fresh Country; local prairies influence.
Ottawa/Gatineau, ONCJOT-FM99.7 FMAdult ContemporaryBoom 99.7.
Ottawa, ONCKQB-FM106.1 FMAlternative RockThe Peak 106.1.
Cornwall, ONCFLG-FM104.5 FMCountry104.5 Fresh Country.
Cornwall, ONCJSS-FM101.9 FMAdult ContemporaryBoom 101.9.
Burlington, ONCJXY-FM107.9 FMAdult Contemporary107.9 Fresh Radio.
Kingston, ONCFMK-FM96.3 FMAdult Contemporary96.3 CHYM FM variant.
Kingston, ONCKWS-FM104.3 FMTalkRecent format shift post-reallocation.
Guelph, ONCIMJ-FM100.5 FMHot Adult Contemporary100.5 Fresh Radio.

Eastern Canada

Corus has no active radio stations in Eastern Canada (Quebec and Atlantic provinces) as of November 2025, with operations focused westward to leverage synergies with its television assets.

Radio Operations and Formats

Corus Radio, the radio broadcasting division of Corus Entertainment, was established in 1999 following the company's spin-off from Shaw Communications, focusing on operating a network of stations that deliver localized content across major Canadian markets. As of 2025, it manages 36 stations, with revenue primarily derived from advertising sales and the syndication of popular programs to affiliate networks. The division's programming emphasizes a mix of news/talk and music formats to capture diverse audiences, including syndicated content for broader reach. News and talk stations, such as those in the QR network (e.g., QR Calgary), form a key component, offering in-depth discussions on current events, politics, and community issues. Music-oriented outlets dominate the portfolio, with adult contemporary stations providing soft pop and familiar hits, alongside rock formats featuring classic and contemporary tracks; country programming also features prominently in select markets. Ethnic and multilingual content represents a smaller segment, often integrated into urban stations to serve multicultural listeners. Notable syndicated shows include The Roy Green Show, a weekend staple across the Corus network that addresses national topics with guest interviews. Operational strategies have evolved amid industry pressures, with 2024-2025 initiatives prioritizing cost efficiency through staff reductions at multiple stations, including news/talk properties, to offset declining ad revenues and enhance segment profitability. These measures align with format adjustments, such as simulcasting news/talk on FM signals in cities like Calgary and Edmonton to modernize delivery. In parallel, Corus complies with CRTC mandates for digital audio transitions, adapting to streaming growth by enhancing online accessibility and reducing regulatory burdens on local content production.

Other Current Assets

Content Production and Studios

Corus Entertainment maintains in-house production capabilities through key studios focused on creating original content for television, streaming, and global distribution. These entities emphasize children's animation, unscripted lifestyle programming, and family-oriented narratives, supporting Corus's broader portfolio of broadcast and digital platforms. Nelvana, a wholly owned subsidiary since its acquisition in 2000, was founded in 1971 and has long specialized in high-quality children's animation. The studio is renowned for producing iconic series such as the Babar animated adaptation, which aired from 1989 to 1991 and earned international acclaim for its storytelling and visuals. Over its history, Nelvana built a vast library exceeding 5,000 half-hours of content, including co-productions like Max & Ruby and The Magic School Bus. Historically, the studio generated 150-175 half-hours of new animation annually, often through international partnerships that facilitated global reach. However, in September 2025, Corus announced a pause on all new production at Nelvana amid financial challenges, shifting focus to monetizing existing intellectual properties via licensing, merchandising, and distribution deals, such as the August 2025 exclusive partnership with The Roku Channel for Builder Brothers' Dream Factory. Corus Studios, established in 2015 as a division of Corus Entertainment, serves as the company's premium production arm for unscripted and scripted content, primarily in the lifestyle and factual genres. It develops and distributes original series that air on Corus-owned networks like HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, and Home Network, with global sales exceeding 2,300 hours of programming as of 2023. Notable credits include Home to Win, a renovation competition series produced in association with Corus Studios since 2015, which has garnered top ratings and international distribution deals. In fiscal 2025, Corus Studios continued active production, launching new seasons and series such as Halloween Bakeshop, Holiday Bakeshop, Building Baeumler, and Rentovation, alongside commencing Season 3 of Renovation Resort for a Spring 2026 premiere. These efforts highlight the studio's pipeline for ongoing unscripted content tailored for family audiences and distributed across Corus's television and streaming services. Corus's production operations incorporate robust pipelines that include international co-productions and cross-platform distribution, enabling content to reach audiences in over 160 countries. For instance, Nelvana's pre-2025 collaborations with platforms like Netflix involved co-developing animated series for global streaming, while Corus Studios has secured deals for titles like Ice Road Truckers (Season 12) as co-productions with international partners. In fiscal 2025, these pipelines supported the delivery of multiple new episodes across Corus's networks, though specific aggregate figures were not disclosed; historical output from Corus Studios alone included up to 24 series in active production for delivery in prior years. Content from these studios is frequently premiered on Corus-owned channels before expanding to international markets. A notable former asset in Corus's production ecosystem was Toon Boom Animation, an Emmy-winning software developer acquired through Nelvana in 2005 and sold in August 2023 to Integrated Media Company for approximately C$142 million, providing funds for debt repayment. This divestiture marked the end of Corus's direct involvement in animation tools, allowing a streamlined focus on content creation.

Publishing and Digital Properties

Corus Entertainment maintains a portfolio of publishing and digital properties that complement its broader media operations, focusing on children's literature and online lifestyle content. These assets generate revenue through book sales, digital advertising, and content syndication, emphasizing targeted audiences such as families and women. A key component is Kids Can Press, a wholly owned subsidiary founded in 1973 as Canada's largest independent children's book publisher. The company specializes in award-winning titles for children and young adults, with a catalog exceeding 700 books, including beloved series like Franklin the Turtle, which has sold millions worldwide. Kids Can Press produces approximately 50 new titles annually across picture books, nonfiction, graphic novels, and early chapter books, earning international acclaim for educational and diverse storytelling. In digital properties, Corus holds a minority stake in B5Media, acquired in , which operates a network of lifestyle blogs and websites targeting female audiences. B5Media's portfolio includes sites like Glam.com, focusing on fashion, beauty, and wellness content, with an emphasis on user-generated and sponsored material to drive engagement and ad revenue. This investment allows Corus to extend its reach into online publishing without full operational control. Corus also leverages digital advertising platforms, such as its Cynch system, an automated ad-buying tool that facilitates sales across digital extensions of its media brands, including programmatic targeting for online video and display ads. In 2025, amid a recapitalization agreement that swapped debt for equity to reduce financial strain, Corus expanded its digital ad tech by launching 12 free ad-supported streaming television channels on the Global TV app, enhancing inventory for advertisers and integrating production content for seamless online adaptations.

Former Assets

Divested Television and Streaming Services

Corus Entertainment has divested several television services through shutdowns and strategic exits, primarily to streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus on core national brands amid evolving media landscapes and financial challenges. One notable divestiture involved the premium pay-TV services Movie Central and Encore Avenue, which were discontinued as part of a broader shift away from regional offerings. On November 19, 2015, Corus announced the closure of these channels effective March 1, 2016, allowing the company to deepen investment in its national specialty television portfolio. The decision facilitated a seamless transition for subscribers to Bell Media's The Movie Network (TMN), with BCE Inc. paying Corus approximately $100 million to support the migration and ensure continuity. Movie Central, a multiplex premium movie service launched in 1998 and targeted at Western Canadian audiences, featured recent theatrical films and original programming, while Encore Avenue focused on classic films from the 1930s to 1970s. This exit marked Corus's complete withdrawal from the regional pay-TV market, generating proceeds that bolstered its balance sheet during a period of portfolio optimization post the 2016 Shaw Media acquisition. In 2019, Corus continued its cost-cutting measures by closing additional underperforming specialty channels. IFC Canada, a film-oriented service rebranded from IFC in 2014, and CosmoTV, a women's lifestyle channel, ceased operations on September 30, 2019, as part of efforts to eliminate less profitable assets and redirect resources toward high-performing networks. Shortly thereafter, the lifestyle and reality-focused FYI Canada, originally launched as Twist TV in 2001 and rebranded in 2014, ended distribution on December 31, 2019. These closures reflected Corus's strategy to consolidate its specialty TV lineup amid declining linear viewership and rising digital competition, contributing to operational efficiencies estimated at several million dollars annually in reduced programming and distribution costs. More recently, financial pressures intensified by heavy debt loads and a challenging advertising market prompted further divestitures in the children's television segment. Following a comprehensive review, Corus announced on July 11, 2025, the cessation of five kids' networks effective September 1, 2025: ABC Spark (a youth-targeted channel launched in 2001 as Scream TV), Nickelodeon Canada, Disney XD, Disney Jr., and the French-language La Chaîne Disney. These shutdowns were driven by the need to navigate economic headwinds, including a $500 million-plus debt reduction targeted through a November 2025 recapitalization transaction where lenders swapped debt for equity, effectively taking control of the company. ABC Spark, which catered to teens and young adults with lifestyle and entertainment content, and the Disney-branded channels, which aired animated and live-action programming under licensing agreements, represented a significant portion of Corus's youth portfolio. The move allowed Corus to prioritize its remaining kids' offerings like YTV, Treehouse TV, and Teletoon+, while integrating select content into streaming platforms such as STACKTV to maintain audience engagement without the overhead of linear distribution. Regarding streaming services, Corus has not executed major divestitures but has discontinued certain integrations and apps as part of digital optimization. In March 2020, the company consolidated individual channel mobile apps into a unified Global TV App, effectively phasing out standalone streaming access for divested linear services like FYI and the 2019 closures. This rationalization supported a shift toward bundled streaming via partners like Amazon Prime Video Channels for STACKTV, avoiding redundant infrastructure costs estimated at low single-digit millions annually. No outright sales of streaming assets or VOD libraries were recorded up to 2025, though content licensing deals, such as those with Bell Media for select titles, have periodically transferred rights to bolster liquidity. These actions, collectively, have helped mitigate financial strain, with divestiture proceeds and savings contributing to debt management during the 2025 recapitalization.

Sold or Closed Radio Stations

Corus Entertainment has divested several radio stations through closures in recent years, primarily as part of broader cost-cutting initiatives amid declining advertising revenues and mounting debt pressures following economic challenges in 2023. These actions included the shutdown of longstanding AM outlets, with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approving license revocations and frequency reallocations to streamline operations. One notable closure was 900 CHML in Hamilton, Ontario, a news/talk AM station that had operated for nearly 97 years since 1927. Corus ceased programming on August 14, 2024, citing years of financial losses exacerbated by shifts in advertising to digital platforms and regulatory hurdles. The CRTC revoked CHML's broadcasting license on January 17, 2025, at Corus's request, marking the end of local operations without any frequency reallocation. This closure eliminated a key source of Hamilton-specific news and community programming, impacting local journalism in the region. In Edmonton, 880 CHQT-AM, an all-news station, ended independent operations on June 26, 2024, transitioning to a simulcast of sister station 630 CHED before fully signing off on October 31, 2024. The move was driven by similar cost-saving needs, with Corus eliminating dedicated news programming to consolidate resources across its Alberta cluster. The CRTC approved the license revocation on January 17, 2025, facilitating CHED's relocation to the stronger 880 frequency, which enhanced coverage for news/talk content in the Edmonton market. This reallocation preserved some service continuity while reducing operational redundancies. Vancouver's 730 CKGO-AM, known as the all-traffic station AM 730, ceased its specialized format on June 26, 2024, initially rebroadcasting 980 CKNW before full closure. Corus announced on January 21, 2025, that CKGO would shut down entirely, with CKNW relocating to the 730 frequency on February 24, 2025, to leverage its superior signal coverage across the Lower Mainland. The CRTC revoked CKGO's license effective March 11, 2025, approving the frequency swap to maintain news/talk availability while eliminating the underperforming traffic service. This change addressed listener access issues on CKNW's previous frequency and aligned with Corus's strategy to optimize its spectrum holdings. These closures reflect Corus's response to post-2023 debt burdens, including a $2.3 billion load that prompted a 2025 recapitalization where lenders exchanged debt for equity ownership. No major radio station sales occurred in 2024 or 2025, though earlier divestitures like the 2011 sale of Quebec stations to Cogeco for $80 million had similarly aimed at refocusing on core English-language markets. The impacts included job losses—estimated at dozens across these stations—and reduced local content, prompting CRTC scrutiny on media diversity, but approvals emphasized financial viability for remaining assets.

Discontinued Production and Publishing Ventures

In 2023, Corus Entertainment sold its animation software subsidiary Toon Boom Animation Inc. to Integrated Media Company for approximately CAD 147.5 million, providing financial flexibility through debt repayment. Toon Boom, an Emmy Award-winning Montreal-based developer of 2D animation tools, had been integral to Corus's production workflow, including support for Nelvana projects such as character animation and rigging. The sale marked the exit from software development, allowing Corus to refocus on core content creation. In September 2025, Corus halted new production activities at its flagship animation studio Nelvana Ltd., discontinuing in-house studio operations after over 50 years of storytelling. This decision, driven by financial pressures including high debt and a challenging advertising market, shifted Nelvana's emphasis to monetizing its existing library of approximately 5,000 half-hours of content through distribution, licensing, and merchandising. While the brand persists in managing legacy properties like Care Bears and Babar, the pause ends active co-production pipelines that had been active as recently as earlier in 2025. No major discontinuations in imprints or libraries have been reported for Corus, with its Kids Can Press remaining operational as a key asset for children's . The recapitalization transaction, announced on , further streamlined operations by reducing by over CAD 500 million but did not involve specific sales of production or pipelines.

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