2004 in Canadian television

This article highlights notable events occurring in Canadian television in 2004. In 2004, the Fine Living Channel (2004-2009) was introduced in Canada, and Tommy Douglas was named "The Greatest Canadian" by CBC, through public voting.

List of years in Canadian television

Events

DateEvent
March 18YTV airs the episode of The Powerpuff Girls "See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey" which never aired in the US.
April 14Juno Awards of 2004.
The co founder of the children's animation film and television studio CINAR Micheline Charest dies following complications of plastic surgery.
June 192004 MuchMusic Video Awards.
September 3Launch of new television channel Fine Living.
September 16Kalan Porter wins the second season of Canadian Idol. His debut single, "Awake in a Dream" reaches number one in the Canadian Singles Chart in October 2004.
September 30The US children's television series Shining Time Station transmits on SCN for the last time. This was also the last time that Shining Time Station has ever aired on Canadian television.
October–November 1CBC Television airs a number of specials to determine who is The Greatest Canadian. The voting is open to the public and Tommy Douglas is voted the greatest Canadian.
December 1MSNBC Canada, ceased broadcasting, to replace the Americans MSNBC network.
December 132004 Gemini Awards.

Debuts

ShowStationPremiere Date
Les Bougon SRC January 7
Rick Mercer's Monday Report CBC Television January 12
This Is Wonderland
Corner Gas CTV January 22
Fries with That? YTV April 4
The Collector Citytv June 2
The Bobroom The Comedy Network June 10
Naked Josh Showcase June 15
Design Rivals HGTV June 27
Call for Help G4techTV Canada August 16
Atomic Betty Teletoon September 6
Delta State September 11
Tout le monde en parle SRC September 12
Instant Star CTV September 15
Movie Night in Canada CBC October 16
ReGenesis TMN / Movie Central October 24
6teen Teletoon November 4

Ending this year

ShowStationCancelled
Fortier TVA April 1
Fries with That? YTV December 18

Changes of network affiliation

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