List of assets owned by Bell Media

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This is a list of assets currently owned by Bell Media, a subsidiary of BCE Inc.

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This list does not enumerate the various telecommunications or retail assets owned by BCE. For further information on those properties, refer to the article on Bell Canada.

Bell Media Television

Bell Media owns and operates 30 English language and five French language local conventional television stations under the CTV, CTV 2 and Noovo brands; 27 English language specialty channels, including Crave and TSN; and 12 French language specialty channels including Super Écran and RDS.

Bell Media's predecessors, including CTVglobemedia, previously held most of their television assets through a subsidiary, CTV Inc. (the former Baton Broadcasting Inc.). This entity was amalgamated with CTVglobemedia and other subsidiaries in early 2011, and briefly carried the "CTV Inc." name until being renamed Bell Media Inc. later that year. [1] All of Bell Media's conventional television licences are currently held directly by Bell Media Inc. [2]

Conventional television

CTV (English)

CTV owned-and-operated stations
Call sign City of licence TV RF Owned since
CFCN-DT Calgary, AB 4291996
CFRN-DT Edmonton, AB 3121997
CJCH-DT Halifax, NS 5481971
CKCO-DT Kitchener, ON 13131997
CKCW-DT Moncton, NB 29291972
CFCF-DT Montreal, QC 12122001
CKNY-TV North Bay, ON 10121990
CJOH-DT Ottawa, ON 13131987
CIPA-TV Prince Albert, SK 9 (analogue)1987
CKCK-DT Regina, SK 281985
CKLT-DT Saint John, NB 991972
CFQC-DT Saskatoon, SK 881972
CHBX-TV Sault Ste. Marie, ON 2 (analogue)1990
CICI-TV Sudbury, ON 5 (analogue)1990
CJCB-TV Sydney, NS 4251971
CITO-TV Timmins, ON 3 (analogue)1990
CFTO-DT Toronto, ON 981960
CIVT-DT Vancouver, BC 32321997
CKY-DT Winnipeg, MB 772001
CICC-TV Yorkton, SK 10 (analogue)1986

CTV 2 (English)

CTV 2 owned-and-operated stations
Call signCity/Province of licenceTVRFOwned since
CKVR-DT Barrie, ON 3101969
CJDC-TV Dawson Creek, BC 5 (analogue)2013 [α]
CFPL-DT London, ON 10101992
CHRO-DT-43 Ottawa, ON 4371997
CHRO-TV Pembroke, ON 5 (analogue)1990
CFTK-TV Terrace, BC 3 (analogue)2013 [α]
CIVI-DT Victoria, BC 23232001
CHWI-DT WheatleyWindsor, ON 16161993
CTV 2 Alberta Alberta N/AN/A2011
CTV 2 Atlantic Atlantic Canada N/AN/A2011

Noovo (French)

Noovo owned-and-operated stations
Call signCity of licenceTVRFOwned since
CFJP-DT Montreal, QC 35352020
CFAP-DT Quebec City, QC 2392020
CFRS-DT Saguenay, QC 4132020
CFKS-DT Sherbrooke, QC 30302020
CFKM-DT Trois-Rivières, QC 16342020

English Specialty channels

CTV Entertainment Channels

News Channels

Licensed Entertainment Channels

Premium Channels

Sports Channels

Pay Per View

French Specialty channels

Entertainment Channels

Premium Channels

Sports Channels

CTV VOD Hubs

Digital-only offerings available exclusively on CTV digital platforms (CTV.ca and the CTV App)

CTV FAST Channels

Bell Media launched 11 new free, ad-supported television (FAST) channels for its customers across Canada. These channels are available on the Bell TV and Virgin Plus TV apps, as well as online at TV.Bell.ca and TV.VirginPlus.ca. All TV package subscribers can access these channels, integrated into the 3000s section of the TV guide alongside regular live channels. [3]

English

  • CTV @Home: Lifestyle programming like The Marilyn Denis Show, Mary’s Kitchen Crush and more.
  • Corner Gas Channel: All episodes of Corner Gas and Corner Gas Animated.
  • CTV Gridlock: Classic episodes of Highway Thru Hell and the entire Heavy Rescue: 401 series.
  • CTV Laughs: Sitcoms, roast battles and stand-up.
  • The Mightiest by CTV: Includes Mighty Trains, Mighty Cruise Ships and more.
  • CTV News: The best of CTV News, Power Play, Question Period and W5.
  • TSN The Ocho: Unusual sports programming like table tennis, ultimate frisbee and more.
  • CTV Gets Real: Reality TV with episodes of The Challenge, Battle of the Generations and more.

French

  • Noovo cinéma: A wide selection of movies, from romantic comedies to mysteries and dramas.
  • Ça c’est drôle: Comedy clip channel of disasters, fails and more.
  • Les débatteurs Noovo: Michel Bherer and guest debaters discuss current events.

Bell Media Radio

Bell Media Radio (branded as iHeartRadio Canada) is the wholly owned radio broadcasting division of Bell Media. Through iHeartRadio Canada, Bell Media also owns iHeartRadio Canada Sales and operates a localized version of the iHeartRadio online radio platform owned by iHeartMedia. [4]

Bell Media owns the following radio network brands: [5]

Current stations

City of licence Call sign Frequency Band Branding Format Owned since
Brandon, MB CKX-FM 96.1FMBounce Adult hits 2013 [α]
Brandon, MB CKXA-FM 101.1FM Pure Country Country music 2013 [α]
Calgary, AB CIBK-FM 98.5FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Calgary, AB CJAY-FM 92.1FMCJAY 92 Mainstream rock 2013 [α]
Edmonton, AB CFBR-FM 100.3FMThe Bear Active rock 2013 [α]
Edmonton, AB CFMG-FM 104.9FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Fredericton, NB CKHJ 1260AM Pure Country Country music 2013 [α]
Fredericton, NB CFXY-FM 105.3FMBounce Adult hits 2013 [α]
Fredericton, NB CIBX-FM 106.9FM Move Radio Adult contemporary 2013 [α]
Gatineau, QC CIMF-FM 94.9FM Rouge FM Adult contemporary 2013 [α]
Gatineau, QC CKTF-FM 104.1FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Halifax, NS CJCH-FM 101.3FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 1970
Halifax, NS CIOO-FM**100.1FM Move Radio Adult contemporary 1977
Kitchener, ON CKKW-FM 99.5FMBounce Adult hits 1993
Kitchener, ON CFCA-FM 105.3FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 1993
London, ON CIQM-FM 97.5FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
London, ON CJBX-FM 92.7FM Pure Country Country music 2013 [α]
Magog, QC CIMO-FM 106.1FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Midland, ON CICZ-FM 104.1FMBounce Adult hits 2018 [β]
Montreal, QC CKGM 690AM TSN Radio Sports radio 1985
Montreal, QC CJAD 800AMCJAD 800 Talk radio 2013 [α]
Montreal, QC CHOM-FM 97.7FMCHOM 977 Mainstream rock 2013 [α] [γ]
Montreal, QC CJFM-FM 95.9FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Montreal, QC CKMF-FM 94.3FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Montreal, QC CITE-FM 107.3FM Rouge FM Adult contemporary 2013 [α]
Orillia, ON CICX-FM 105.9FM Pure Country Country music 2018 [β]
Ottawa, ON CFRA 580AM580 CFRA Talk radio 1968
Ottawa, ON CFGO 1200AM TSN Radio Sports radio 1999
Ottawa, ON CKKL-FM 93.9FM Pure Country Country music 1968
Ottawa, ON CJMJ-FM 100.3FM Move Radio Adult contemporary 1999
Pembroke, ON CHVR-FM 96.7FM Pure Country Country music 2013 [α]
Quebec City, QC CHIK-FM 98.9FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Quebec City, QC CITF-FM 107.5FM Rouge FM Adult contemporary 2013 [α]
Regina, SK CHBD-FM 92.7FM Pure Country Country music 2013 [α]
Rouyn-Noranda, QC CJMM-FM 99.1FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Saguenay, QC CFIX-FM 96.9FM Rouge FM Adult contemporary 2013 [α]
Saguenay, QC CJAB-FM 94.5FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Sherbrooke, QC CITE-FM-1 102.7FM Rouge FM Adult contemporary 2013 [α]
Sudbury, ON CICS-FM 91.7FM Pure Country Country music 2018 [β]
Toronto, ON CFRB 1010AMNewstalk 1010 Talk radio 2013 [α]
Toronto, ON CHUM**1050AM TSN Radio Sports radio 1945
Toronto, ON CHUM-FM**104.5FMCHUM 104.5 Hot AC 1963
Toronto, ON CKFM-FM 99.9FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Trois-Rivières, QC CHEY-FM 94.7FM Rouge FM Adult contemporary 2013 [α]
Trois-Rivières, QC CIGB-FM 102.3FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Val-d'Or, QC CJMV-FM 102.7FM Énergie Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
Vancouver, BC CFBT-FM 94.5FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2007
Vancouver, BC CHQM-FM 103.5FM Move Radio Adult contemporary 1990
Victoria, BC CFAX 1070AMCFAX 1070 Talk radio 2004
Victoria, BC CHBE-FM 107.3FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2004
Windsor, ON CKLW 800AMAM 800 Talk radio 1993 [δ]
Windsor, ON CIDR-FM 93.9FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 1993
Windsor, ON CIMX-FM 88.7FM89X Alternative rock 1985
Winnipeg, MB CFWM-FM 99.9FMBounce Adult hits 2001
Winnipeg, MB CKMM-FM 103.1FM Virgin Radio Contemporary hits 2013 [α]
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Acquired from Astral Media. [6] [7]
  2. 1 2 3 Acquired from Larche Communications. [8]
  3. Also owned by CHUM Radio from 1985 to 2002.
  4. Also owned by Baton from 1970 to 1985.

Former stations

City of licenceCall signFrequencyBandYears ownedFate
Amqui, QC CFVM-FM 99.9FM2013–2025Sold to Arsenal Media in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
Bathurst, NB CKBC-FM 104.9FM2013–2024Sold to Maritime Broadcasting System in 2024
Brockville, ON CJPT-FM 103.7FM1996–2025Sold to My Broadcasting Corporation in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
CFJR-FM 104.9FM1997–2025Sold to My Broadcasting Corporation in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
Calgary, AB CKMX 1060AM2013–2023Defunct, ceased operations in 2023
CFVP6.03SW2013-2023Defunct shortwave relay of CKMX
Dawson Creek, BC CJDC 890AM2013–2024Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Drummondville, QC CHRD-FM 105.3FM2013–2025Sold to Arsenal Media in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025l
CJDM-FM 92.1FM2013–2025Sold to Arsenal Media in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
Edmonton, AB CFRN 1260AM2013–2023Defunct, ceased operations in 2023
CHBN-FM 91.7FM2005–2010Sold to Rogers Sports & Media in 2010
Fort Nelson, BC CKRX-FM 102.3FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Fort St. John, BC CHRX-FM 98.5FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
CKNL-FM 101.5FM2013–2024Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Golden, BC CKGR-FM 106.3FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Grand Falls, NB CIKX-FM 93.5FM2013-2024Sold to Maritime Broadcasting System in 2024
Hamilton, ON CHAM 820AM2013–2024Sold to CINA Radio Group in 2023, CRTC approved sale in 2024
CKOC 1150AM2013–2024Sold to CINA Radio Group in 2023, CRTC approved sale in 2024
CKLH-FM 102.9FM2007–2025Sold to Whiteoaks Communications Group in 2024.
Kawartha Lakes, ON CKLY-FM 91.9FM2000–2025Sold to Durham Radio in 2025.
Kelowna, BC CKFR 1150AM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
CHSU-FM 99.9FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
CILK-FM 101.5FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Kingston, ON CFLY-FM 98.3FM1997–2025Sold to My Broadcasting Corporation in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
CKLC-FM 98.9FM1997–2025Sold to My Broadcasting Corporation in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
Kitimat, BC CKTK-FM 97.7FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
London, ON CKSL 1410AM2013–2016Defunct, ceased operations in 2016
CJBK 1290AM2013–2023Defunct, ceased operations in 2023
CHST-FM 102.3FM2000–2010Sold to Rogers Sports & Media in 2010
Nelson, BC CKKC-FM 106.9FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Osoyoos, BC CJOR 1240AM2007–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Owen Sound, ON CJOS-FM 92.3FM2018–2024Sold to ZoomerMedia in 2024
Penticton, BC CKOR 800AM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
CJMG-FM 97.1FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Peterborough, ON CKPT-FM 99.7FM1977–2024Sold to Durham Radio in 2025
CKQM-FM 105.1FM1977–2024Sold to Durham Radio in 2025
Prince Rupert, BC CHTK-FM 99.1FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Revelstoke, BC CKCR-FM 106.1FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Rimouski, QC CIKI-FM 98.7FM2013–2025Sold to Arsenal Media in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
CJOI-FM 102.9FM2013–2025Sold to Arsenal Media in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC CFEI-FM 106.5FM2013–2025Sold to Arsenal Media in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC CFZZ-FM 104.1FM2013–2025Sold to Arsenal Media in 2024, CRTC approved sale in 2025
St. Catharines, ON CKTB 610AM2013–2024Sold to Whiteoaks Communications Group in 2024
CHRE-FM 105.7FM2013–2024Sold to Whiteoaks Communications Group in 2024
CHTZ-FM 97.7FM2013–2024Sold to Whiteoaks Communications Group in 2024
Salmon Arm, BC CKXR-FM 91.5FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Summerland, BC CHOR-FM 98.5FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Terrace, BC CFTK 590AM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
CJFW-FM 103.1FM2013–2024Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Toronto, ON CFXJ-FM 93.5FM2010–2013Sold to Stingray Radio in 2013
Trail, BC CJAT-FM 95.7FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Truro, NS CKTO-FM 100.9FM2013-2024Sold to Maritime Broadcasting System in 2024
CKTY-FM 99.5FM2013-2024Sold to Maritime Broadcasting System in 2024
Vancouver, BC CKST 1040AM1992–2023Defunct, ceased operations in 2023
CFTE 1410AM1973–2023Defunct, ceased operations in 2023
Vernon, BC CICF-FM 105.7FM2013–2025Sold to Vista Radio in 2024, sale approved by CRTC in 2025
Windsor, ON CKWW 580AM1985–2024Sold to CINA Radio Group in 2023, CRTC approved the sale in 2024
Winnipeg, MB CFRW 1290AM1974–2023Defunct, ceased operations in 2023
Woodstock, NB CJCJ-FM 104.1FM2013-2024Sold to Maritime Broadcasting System in 2024

Other assets

Streaming and Music

Production Studios

Advertising

Other

See also

References

  1. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (July 27, 2011). "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-441" (PDF). Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  2. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (September 17, 2024). "BCE: Bell Media – Radio & TV" (PDF). Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  3. "Bell and Virgin TV Get 11 Free Channels—Here's the Full List". iPhoneinCanada. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  4. "iHeartRadio joins Canada's streaming market through partnership with Bell". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  5. "The Lede". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  6. "CRTC approves Bell/Astral deal with conditions". Toronto Star. June 27, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  7. "CRTC approves Bell-Astral merger". CBC News. Retrieved July 5, 2013.
  8. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-57, CICZ-FM Midland, CICX-FM Orillia, CJOS-FM Owen Sound and CICS-FM Sudbury – Acquisition of assets, CRTC, February 14, 2018
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bell Media Partnerships". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  10. "Dome Productions". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  11. "Pinewood". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  12. "Astral". Bell Media. Retrieved May 2, 2021.