The Biography Channel is a Canadian English language category 1 digital cable specialty channel. It primarily features in-depth biographies on famous people and events throughout history and today including, celebrities, politicians, and historical figures; among other programming that includes documentary series and reality programs. The Biography Channel is wholly owned by Rogers Media.

History

Licensed as The Biography Channel by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on November 24, 2000; the channel was 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. As a legal entity the channel's name is used under license from A&E Television Networks, which no longer holds an interest in this channel.

On February 18, 2008, The Biography Channel updated its on-air appearance to match its international counterparts.

Logos

2001 - 2008	2008 - present

See also

• The Biography Channel (US)
• Bio. (UK)
• Bio.

External links

• The Biography Channel

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