WOWtv

WOWtv is a Canadian exempt Category B Chinese language specialty channel and is owned by Canadian Chinese Media Network (CCMN). WOWtv broadcasts programming in Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese from predominantly foreign sources as well as local Canadian programming.

WOWtv
WOWtv logo
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNational
HeadquartersMarkham, Ontario
Programming
Picture format480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Ownership
OwnerCanadian Chinese Media Network
History
LaunchedApril 29, 2009
Links
WebsiteWOWtv (in Chinese)
Availability
Cable
Rogers CableChannel 808 (SD)
Channel 577 (HD)
IPTV
Bell Fibe TVChannel 710 (HD)
Optik TVChannel 2828 (HD)
Streaming media
UstreamUstream
WOWtv Markham headquarters

The channel launched on April 29, 2009 exclusively on Rogers Cable. On December 2, 2009, WOWtv launched a high-definition (HD) channel called WOWtv HD, which simulcast the standard definition feed, on Rogers Cable.[1] In June 2010, WOWtv HD launched on Bell Fibe TV. On September 25, 2012, WOWtv launched their western feed to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton via Telus Optik TV.

WOW TV head office is now in Markham moved from the original Toronto (Agincourt) studios.

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