2011 in Canadian television explained
The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 2011. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches, closures and rebrandings.
Events
January
April
| Date | Event |
|---|
| 12 | A combined 3.2 million people watch the 2011 federal leaders debate on the three main networks.[3] |
| 18 | Category B channel Sun News Network debuts, with Toronto independent station CKXT-DT and its Hamilton, Ottawa and London translators being effectively turned into a full-power broadcast relay of the network in Southern Ontario. | |
June
August
| Date | Event |
|---|
| 2 | Launch of W Network in high-definition. |
| 27 | The state funeral for opposition leader Jack Layton airs live on all the main television networks.[5] |
| 29 | The A television system, as well as Alberta-based educational/entertainment service Access rebrand as CTV Two. At the same time, CJAL-TV (channel 9) in Edmonton and CIAN-TV (channel 13) in Calgary, which both relayed Access' programming over-the-air sign off the air as Access is licensed as a satellite-to-cable undertaking. |
| 31 | Analog television is switched off in all of Canada. | |
October
| Date | Event |
|---|
| 3 | Rogers Communications launches CityNews Channel, a Category B 24-hour regional cable news channel available in Ontario, based out of the studios of Citytv flagship station CITY-DT. |
| 31 | FX Canada launches across the country, the Rogers Communications-owned Category B channel primarily carries original programming from the U.S. cable network FX. | |
November
Television programs
See also: 2010–2011 Canadian network television schedule and 2011–2012 Canadian network television schedule.
Programs debuting in 2011
Series currently listed here have been announced by their respective networks as scheduled to premiere in 2011. Note that shows may be delayed or cancelled by the network between now and their scheduled air dates.
Programs ending in 2011
Made for TV movies & miniseries
Deaths
| Date | Name | Age | Notability | Source |
|---|
| January 8 | Peter Donaldson | 57 | Known best for his stage work, he had recurring guest spots on Road to Avonlea, Street Legal, and Emily of New Moon, starring as John Adams in Liberty! The American Revolution. | [6] |
| March 26 | Roger Abbott | 64 | British-born Canadian sketch comedian, best known for his years on radio and television program Royal Canadian Air Farce (1975–2010). Also co-executive produced XPM (2003). | [7] |
| April 4 | Wayne Robson | Canadian television, film and stage actor best known for playing the part of Mike Hamar, an ex-con on The Red Green Show. He won Gemini Awards for And Then You Die (1987) and The Diviners (1993). | [8] |
| April 17 | Michael Sarrazin | 70 | Canadian film and television. Recurring role on The City. Guest spots on The Virginian, Wojeck, Street Legal, Murder, She Wrote, and . | [9] |
| June 9 | Claude Léveillée | 78 | Singer appearing on French television as an actor. | [10] |
| July 5 | Gordon Tootoosis CM | 69 | Canadian film, television, and theatre actor of Cree and Stoney descent, Order of Canada winner. In 2011, he co-starred in Blackstone, a series for APTN and Showcase. Television roles include Albert Golo on North of 60, for which he was twice nominated for a Gemini Award, and the voice of Mushom in , for which he shared a Gemini Award. Guest spots include MacGyver, Northern Exposure, Lonesome Dove: The Series, and Smallville. | [11] |
| September 15 | Frances Bay | 92 | Canadian-born American actress (Seinfeld, Happy Days, The Middle) | [12] | |
Television stations
Debuts
Network affiliation changes
Closures
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Heart-Breaking Gold Medal Game Delivers Record Audience of 6.9 Million Viewers on TSN and RDS . January 6, 2011 . Canada Newswire . December 15, 2011.
- http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3080426 Niagara News TV signs off after three months
- Web site: Canucks and Canadiens skate past Idol and Dancing with the Stars to top Canadian ratings . Bill Brioux . April 20, 2011 . Toronto.com . December 15, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110424115611/http://www.toronto.com/blog/post/682048--the-brioux-report-canucks-and-canadiens-skate-past-idol-and-dancing-with-the-stars-to-top-canadian-ratings . April 24, 2011 .
- Web site: 8.7 Mil see Bruins win while MuchMusic fans go Gaga for MMVAs . Bill Brioux . June 21, 2011 . Toronto.com . December 15, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110626213333/http://www.toronto.com/blog/post/690016--the-brioux-report-8-7-mil-see-bruins-win-while-muchmusic-fans-go-gaga-for-mmvas . June 26, 2011 .
- Web site: All three major networks to carry Layton funeral . Doyle . John . August 27, 2011 . The Globe and Mail . December 15, 2011.
- Web site: Peter Donaldson was 'finest actor's actor' . January 10, 2011 . CBC News . December 15, 2011.
- Web site: Air Farce actor Roger Abbott dies . March 27, 2011 . CBC News . December 15, 2011.
- Web site: Actor Wayne Robson's death mirrors character . Cudworth . Laura . April 6, 2011 . London Free Press . December 15, 2011.
- Web site: Michael Sarrazin, 70, was Canada's Hollywood rebel . Howell . Peter . April 18, 2011 . Toronto Star . December 15, 2011.
- Web site: Quebec mourns singer-songwriter Claude Léveillée . June 9, 2011 . CBC News . December 15, 2011.
- Web site: Canadian actor Gordon Tootoosis dies at age 69 . Chung . Amy . July 5, 2011 . The StarPhoenix . Postmedia Network . December 15, 2011.
- http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/09/frances-bay-dies-remembering-comedian-classic-seinfeld-scene.html "Frances Bay dies: Remembering comedian, classic 'Seinfeld' scene"
- http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=20277181#post20277181 Seattle, WA - OTA - AVS Forum
- http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=1299530&postcount=617 OTA Station Status: Seattle, Tacoma, Bellingham, WA - Digital Forum
