The Biography Channel (Canada)
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| Type | Digital cable specialty channel |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Availability | National |
| Owner | Rogers Media |
| Launch date | September 7, 2001 |
| Website | thebiographychannel.ca |
The Biography Channel is a Canadian category 1 digital cable specialty channel. It presents in-depth biographies on famous people throughout history and today including, celebrities, politicians, and historical figures. It is wholly owned by Rogers Media.
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Licensed as The Biography Channel by the CRTC on November 24, 2000; the channel launched on September 7, 2001 as a joint venture between Rogers Media (33.34%), Shaw Communications (33.33%) and A&E Television Networks (33.33%). In 2006 both Shaw and A&E sold their interests in the channel to Rogers.
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