Essentials

A-Channel Atlantic
A-Channel serves viewers with locally-focused programming and strong community involvement, with an increased emphasis on local daily morning shows and evening news programs.

A-Channel London
A-Channel serves viewers with locally-focused programming and strong community involvement, with an increased emphasis on local daily morning shows and evening news programs.

A-Channel Ottawa
A-Channel serves viewers with locally-focused programming and strong community involvement, with an increased emphasis on local daily morning shows and evening news programs.

A-Channel Toronto
A-Channel serves viewers with locally-focused programming and strong community involvement, with an increased emphasis on local daily morning shows and evening news programs.

A-Channel Vancouver Island
A-Channel serves viewers with locally-focused programming and strong community involvement, with an increased emphasis on local daily morning shows and evening news programs.

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
APTN provides up to 120 hours of programming a week in English, French, and a number of Aboriginal languages. Content includes children's shows, educational programming, culture and current affairs, comedy, documentaries, and discussion programs.

Access
An educational station broadcasting informative, enriching and entertaining programs 24 hours a day!

The Accessible Channel
"News. Entertainment. Inclusion," The Accessible Channel is a national descriptive, closed-captioned digital TV specialty service for the vision impaired that is inclusive for the whole family. TAC broadcasts versions of popular, current TV shows and favorite movies to a broad audience. All TAC programs will be described and captioned so that at any time of the day they can be enjoyed by a viewer with low or no sight or low or no hearing - a world first. And viewers can access TAC on the regular family TV set, allowing viewers with a disability to enjoy TAC broadcasts in the company of their family and friends.

CBC News Network
CBC News Network is Canada's number one news network anchored by leading Canadian journalists, it is the destination for breaking news, live event coverage and in-depth news and current affairs programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Smart, lively, controversial and probing, CBC News Network delivers the information Canadians require to make informed decisions.

CHEX (Peterborough)
As a community based station, CHEX Peterborough produces 12 hours of local news each week. CHEX Television is affiliated with the CBC and carries the prime time network schedule, including This Hour Has 22 Minutes, The Royal Canadian Air Farce, The Fifth Estate.

Grace TV
Grace TV's schedule includes the acclaimed music series The Gaither Gospel Hour, the dramas Highway to Heaven and Twice in a Lifetime, and weekly Christian movies such as the The Apocalypse, starring Richard Harris. Other highlights include popular television ministries such as James Robison: Life Today, Joyce Meyer — Life in the Word, Kenneth Copeland, Benny Hinn: This Is Your Day, Peter Popoff Ministries, and It Is Written and Tomorrow's World.

Citytv Calgary
Citytv broadcasts intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television in an interactive style.

Citytv Edmonton
Citytv broadcasts intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television in an interactive style.

Citytv Toronto
Citytv broadcasts intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television in an interactive style.

Citytv Vancouver
Citytv broadcasts intensely-local, urban-oriented, culturally-diverse television in an interactive style.

CKWS Kingston
CKWS is a privately owned affiliate of CBC in Kingston, Ont., offering more than 12-hours of unique local programming to viewers of South Eastern Ontario each week. The majority of CKWS' shared CBC programming is during weekday prime time from 8 to 11 p.m. and also includes sports programming, such as Hockey Night in Canada, on the weekends.

CMT
CMT Canada offers a family-friendly line-up of music, comedy and real-life programming viewers relate to. With superstars like Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift and family-based hits like Meet The Wilsons and According To Jim, you'll feel right at home with CMT's feel-good programming.

CPAC
CPAC is Canada's only privately-owned, commercial free, not for profit, bilingual licensed television service. CPAC provides a window on parliamentary, political and public affairs in Canada and the world. CPAC is delivered through cable, satellite or wireless distributors to over 10 million Canadian homes and worldwide via 24/7 live webstreaming and podcasts at www.cpac.ca.

CTS
Family, Friendly Television. CTS provides a variety of programs from Christian ministries as well as entertainment programming which portrays Judeo-Christian values. CTS is Committed to offering safe and responsible family programming.

CTV British Columbia
From Vancouver, CTV British Columbia offers award-winning local and national news, top rated dramas and sitcoms, exciting movies, sports and special events. CTV British Columbia is CTV's newest affiliate, and has been broadcasting since September 1997.

CTV Atlantic
This channel has local CTV programming from Halifax, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Moncton, Saint John and New Brunswick.

CTV News Channel
At the top of every 15 minute wheel, there's a 6 minute newscast including a weather report.

Encore Avenue 2 (West Only)
Encore Avenue offers a unique selection of movies from the 70s, 80s and 90s, all uncut and commercial-free. Your all-time favourites, all the time.

The Frame
"The Frame", is a 24-hour, commercial-free photographic art service showcasing electrifying visual imagery from celebrated artists and photographers worldwide.

GameTV
GameTV is the only Canadian television network that gives viewers a chance to win cash and prizes every day, simply by tuning in!

Knowledge Network - Know TV (BC)
BC Canada's public educational television service. Their programs include Placido Domingo in concert, Between The Lines, History Lands and Two Fat Ladies Ride Again.

MCTV Sudbury
A local CTV network, MCTV is Northern Ontario's number one source for local news. With 26 full-time journalists covering the area, MCTV has more people in the field and more cameras on the street than any other broadcaster. MCTV delivers "news for the north" with stations in Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie.

The Miracle Channel
The Miracle Channel is Canada's first Christian television network.

MTV
Bold, dynamic and interactive, MTV reflects a uniquely Canadian culture and personality with innovative lifestyle, talk and documentary programming.

MuchMusic
MuchMusic presents a range of programs every month that cover the North American Music scene.

National Geographic Channel
Canada's only 24-hour source of entertaining programming about the exotic natural world we live in.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL and the Yellow Border Design are trademarks of National Geographic Society; used with permission.

NBBS Voiceprint
Shaw Direct is proud to offer this audio service for the visually impaired. Content includes national, regional and local programming.

NTV Newfoundland
This channel has balanced coverage of local, national and international news and events, plus the latest in sports, entertainment and weather from St. John's.

OMNI.1 (Toronto)
Canada's first multilingual broadcaster offers programming such as NFL Football and World Cup Soccer, in Armenian, Greek, Chinese, Iranian and more!

OMNI.2
As a companion diversity channel to OMNI.1, OMNI.2 provides programming in 20 additional languages, for 22 more ethnocultural groups, and airs no less than 70% of its total programming overall in Pan Asian and African languages — more than 80% in peak prime time.

RDI
Le Réseau de l'information is Canada's French-language news network. RDI provides live coverage of major events, newscast every half-hour, sports and financial news, as well as information programs on a wide range of topics.

RFI
Radio France International 1 is an international news-oriented service that broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a French perspective.

Rogers Sportsnet
Rogers Sportsnet is Canada's only 24-hour regional sports network, offering viewers distinct and entertaining sports programming for four regions:

SCN (Saskatchewan)
The Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) was created to provide increased access to information for the people of the province. SCN consists of two interrelated networks.

SHOP
A series of live shopping call-in segments and infomercials.

SRC Montreal
Canada's public television in French. Offers news, dramas, series, movies and cultural programs.

Teletoon Retro
Be a kid again with Teletoon Retro on Shaw Direct. Offering a nostalgic throwback to timeless cartoons, this new channel delivers new laughs with familiar friends like Bugs Bunny, The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, The Jetsons, Fat Albert, Tom & Jerry, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and Superfriends.

TLN Television
TLN Television is Canada's premiere specialty service broadcaster providing unparalleled programming in the Italian, Spanish, English and French languages. They are Canada's window on Italy and Latin America.

TSN
Canadian sports channel for real enthusiasts, featuring the latest in sporting events with programming such as CFL Live, Baseball Tonight and World of Soccer.

TVA
The number one French network in North America which features dramas, news and sports.
— Included feeds: Montréal, Carlton and Rivière-du-Loup.

TV Ontario (TVO)
The Education Station broadcasts informative, enriching and entertaining programs 24 hours a day!

Vision TV
VisionTV is one of Canada's longest-established national specialty channels. As a wholly independent and not-for-profit public service broadcaster, it is dedicated to the ongoing exploration of key societal concerns, and is the world's only multifaith and multicultural broadcaster.

The Weather Network
This channel focuses on the latest weather conditions in and around Canada.

YTV
Programs range from high-tech action/adventure to comedy, drama, animation and classic movies. YTV's programming caters to three key segments: pre-schooler, pre-teen and Family. Shaw Direct customers have access to both the East (542) and West (543) feeds of YTV.

HD Essentials*

Shaw Direct leads the way in HD content with the most high definition channels included with Essentials at no extra cost*.

ABC East High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that ABC has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

ABC West High Definition
ABC is a popular choice for entertainment with soaps, game shows, prime-time dramas and movies. Good Morning America and 20/20 are among the most-watched information programs.

CBC High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that CBC has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

CBS East High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that CBS has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

CBS West High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that CBS has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

CTV East High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that CTV has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

FOX East High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that FOX has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

FOX West High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that FOX has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

National Geographic High Definition
Watch Canada's only 24-hour source of entertaining programming about the exotic natural world offer in spectacular HD quality.

NBC East High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that NBC has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

NBC West High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that NBC has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

PBS East High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that PBS has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

SRC High Definition
Enjoy some of the best high-definition programming that SRC has to offer in spectacular HD quality.

The Frame
'The Frame' is a 24-hour High Definition, commercial-free photographic art service showcasing electrifying visual imagery from celebrated artists and photographers worldwide.

TVA High Definition
TVA HD is a French language channel providing movies and current TV series and game shows in HD.

*Must be subscribed to a package that includes English Essentials to receive ALL High Definition channels offered at no extra cost. Subscription to equivalent standard-definition channel required. Must have an HDTV, an HD receiver and an elliptical satellite dish to receive and view High Definition channels.

National Canadian Networks

CBC
This Canadian channel features a variety of programming such as Hockey Night in Canada, Canadian Gardener and local news.
— Included feeds: Calgary, Dawson Creek, Edmonton, Halifax, Kamloops, Lloydminster, Montreal, Northern Services, Ottawa, Terrace Kitimat, Thunder Bay, Toronto, West, Winnipeg and Regina*.

*Must have a 8PSK compatible receiver, such as DSR 209, DSR 319, HDDSR 505 or HDPVR 530.

CTV
CTV offers a wide range of quality news, drama, sitcoms and sporting events.
— Included feeds: Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Kenora, Lloydminster, and Thunder Bay.

Global
This channel provides news and entertainment programming. It features sports programming like NFL Football and NHL Hockey.
— Included feeds: Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and British Columbia.

American Networks

Huge Time Shifting Opportunity!
The 'Nets' package give you programming from a different time zone than you selected in your Essentials package.

ABC
This U.S. channel features great movies and programming such as Alias, Monday Night Football, NYPD Blue, and According to Jim.

CBS
This U.S. channel features movies and primetime programming such as Everybody Loves Raymond, King of Queens, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Survivor, and AFC Football.

FOX
This U.S. channel features sports, movies and popular network series such The Simpsons, Malcolm in the Middle, That '70s Show, and Boston Public.

NBC
This U.S. channel features programming such as Will & Grace, Friends, Law & Order, Scrubs, The West Wing, and ER.

PBS
This channel features a variety of interest programs such as Nova, Frontline, Ken Burn's Jazz, Baseball, and The Civil War.

40 Digital Music Channels

Adult Alternative (Galaxie)
A blend of contemporary pop/rock supported by great old songs from Sting, Gabriel, Dire Straits. New sounds from Paula Cole, Sarah McLachlan, Shawn Colvin & others make this an adventure.
www.galaxie.ca

Around the World (Galaxie)
Music that has its roots in cultural traditions from around the world: Buena Vista Social Club, Ismael Lo, Bob Marley, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and the hot sounds of South America and Africa mixed with Asia and Eastern Europe.
www.galaxie.ca

Baroque (Galaxie)
Rich melodic music from 1600 to 1750; concertos from Venice, cantatas from the churches of Leipzig and harpsichord suites from the halls of Versailles. Bach, Haendel, Vivaldi, etc.
www.galaxie.ca

The Blues (Galaxie)
Where everybody's got the blues.
www.galaxie.ca

Chamber Music (Galaxie)
For serious classical lovers. Intimate small ensemble and recital works of the world's greatest composers. Haydn trios, Bach's Goldenberg Variations, Schubert string quartets, etc.
www.galaxie.ca

The Chill Lounge (Galaxie)
Ambient, Techno, Trip Hot, Downtempo, Intelligent Dance Music, words that can only hint at the possibilities drifting through Ambient Lounge. Stand up and relax for tomorrow's Planet Pop.
www.galaxie.ca

Classic Masters (Galaxie)
Classical Masterpieces by the world's best orchestras.
www.galaxie.ca

Classic Rock (Galaxie)
Here is where fans of classic rock will enjoy the post Sgt. Peppers blend of the 60s, 70s, 80s, with a dash of 90s. Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Boston, Tom Petty, Eagles.
www.galaxie.ca

Country Classics (Galaxie)
The best loved country classics of the 50's to the 80's with Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Ray Price, Anne Murray, Johnny Cash and more. Traditional Country Cajun, grass and the pure country crop.
www.galaxie.ca

Dance Clubbin' (Galaxie)
From the dance floor to your living room, house Techno, disco, rhythm & blues, pop. You'll be on your feet to the beat of the Dance channel.
www.galaxie.ca

Easy Listening (Galaxie)
Familiar instrumental favourites.
www.galaxie.ca

Flashback 70's (Galaxie)
The biggest, grooviest hits form the 70's.
www.galaxie.ca

Folk Roots (Galaxie)
In the end, the song's the thing: Folk Roots is about the best songwriting and storytelling. Canada has a rich heritage; we'll hear new artists alongside legends and traditions.
www.galaxie.ca

Franco Country (Galaxie)
The very best in Francophone country, Acadian and folk music with the likes of Renée Martel, Gildor Roy, Patrick Normand, André Lejeune, Georges Hamel, etc.
www.galaxie.ca

Franco Pop (Galaxie)
Energetic French Pop-Rock.
www.galaxie.ca

Franco Retro (Galaxie)
French soft rock
www.galaxie.ca

Hit List (Galaxie)
Continuous chartbustin' music.
www.galaxie.ca

Hot Country (Galaxie)
Hot new country.
www.galaxie.ca

Jammin' (Galaxie)
Reggae at its best.
www.galaxie.ca

Jazz Masters (Galaxie)
Artists that shaped and changed the world of jazz. Popular singers like Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald & Julie London, great players like Peterson, Rollins and Miles. All the classics!
www.galaxie.ca

Jazz Now (Galaxie)
It's an aural snapshot of the world of jazz today. Trends and sounds as diverse at Pat Metheny, Hancock, Diana Krall, US3, Renee Rosness and Marsalis. Cool and contemporary.
www.galaxie.ca

Jukebox Oldies (Galaxie)
Relive the days of early rock and roll with great songs from the 50s and 60s. Songs from the Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, the Beatles and more.
www.galaxie.ca

Kids' Stuff (Galaxie)
The place for kids!
www.galaxie.ca

The Light (Galaxie)
The best in contemporary Christian music.
www.galaxie.ca

Maximum Party (Galaxie)
Non-stop party hits from the 50's to today.
www.galaxie.ca

Mousses Musique (Galaxie)
French Musical wonderland for kids from 2-8 years old, alive with songs, nursery rhymes and stories read by their idols.
www.galaxie.ca

Musique Bout'choux (Galaxie)
French music for little ones.
www.galaxie.ca

Nature (Galaxie)
The ultimate in back to nature. The trill of birds and insects, haunting wolf cries and aural landscapes from around the world. Gentle instrumentals add to this natural beauty.
www.galaxie.ca

Nostalgie (Galaxie)
The quintessential chanson française of the 50's, 60's and 70's. Powerful lyrics and unforgettable melodies by Aznavour, Brel, Charlebois, Dassin, Leyrac, Leclerc and other legendary songwriters.
www.galaxie.ca

Pop Adult (Galaxie)
Features the best in adult contemporary music. From today's hitmakers like Celine Dion, Jann Arden & Savage Garden to perennial favourites like Elton John and Rod Stewart.
www.galaxie.ca

Pop Classics (Galaxie)
The world's best loved melodies. The simple Beethoven Für Elise, the stirring Tchaikovsky 1812 overture, Strauss waltzes. The greatest music of the past 200 years, all in one place.
www.galaxie.ca

Remember the 80's (Galaxie)
The best of pop music from the 80's when synthesizers and video ruled! Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, ABC, Human League, Soft Cell, Prince, Blondie, early Madonna, The Police and more.
www.galaxie.ca

Rock (Galaxie)
Guitars and attitude.
www.galaxie.ca

Rock Alternative (Galaxie)
New rock that's slightly ahead of its time.
www.galaxie.ca

Smooth Jazz (Galaxie)
Smooooth jazz.
www.galaxie.ca

Souvenirs (Galaxie)
The hits from 75 to 90 that you keep on singing. English and French chart-toppers sure to trigger memories by such stars as Roch Voisine, Céline Dion, Lara Fabian, Elton John, Madonna, Phil Collins and more.
www.galaxie.ca

The Spa (Galaxie)
Soothing and relaxing music…spoil yourself!
www.galaxie.ca

Swinging Standards (Galaxie)
A classic blend of crooners and swingers.
www.galaxie.ca

Top Détente (Galaxie)
A dynamic bilingual mix of adult pop hits.
www.galaxie.ca

Urban Beat (Galaxie)
A bumpin' mix of Hip Hop and R&B.
www.galaxie.ca

Radio Services

CKUA FM Radio (Edmonton)
One of the world's oldest public broadcasters, CKUA now maintains its eclectic mix of music and educational programs over a network of 16 FM transmitters, one AM transmitter and one satellite. The Internet carries our popular Real Audio broadcast to more than 37 countries.

CHIN AM Radio (Toronto)
Chin AM was the pioneer in multicultural radio broadcasting and has led the way for similar broadcasting operations to be established.

CIUT FM Radio (Toronto)
The Toronto University campus radio station.

KAEP FM Radio (Spokane)
Spokane's Rock Alternative

KDRK FM (Spokane)
Country music

KISC FM (Spokane)
KISS 98.1 - Light Rock

KMBI FM (Spokane)
Religious music

KPBX FM (Spokane)
Artistic, educational and informational programming

KXLY FM (Spokane)
Continuous soft rock

KZZU FM (Spokane)
The Zoo

Pay Per View (English Pay Per View)

Pay Per View Preview
This channel provides program information on the latest blockbuster movies and big-ticket live events 24 hours a day.

Pay Per View 1 - 11 (9 channels)
Pay Per View offers 9 channels of near video-on-demand programming, 24 hours a day. This convenient commercial-free network broadcasts hit movies, live championship sporting events, concerts and many other special events on an à la carte basis.

HD Pay Per View
PPV HD 2 and PPV HD 3 (channels 961 and 962) join PPV HD 1(960) to triple the HD PPV choices for Shaw Direct HD customers.

NHL PPV HD (channel 956)
All Canucks, Flames and Oilers PPV games will now be offered in HD on our NHL PPV HD channel (963). Fans living in these viewing areas can by individual games or season packages.

Télé à la carte (French Pay Per View)

Télé à la carte Preview
This channel provides program information on the latest blockbuster movies and big-ticket live events 24 hours a day.

Télé à la carte 1 - 5 (4 channels)
Télé à la carte, the French language national Pay Per View network, offers over 40 commercial-free movies each month, unique sports events and entertainment on an à la carte basis broadcast on 40+ hit channels of near video-on-demand.