Canada: Bell Media launches new FAST channels
April 25, 2024
Bell Media has announced the launch of 10 English and French-language FAST channels, featuring a selection of entertainment, factual, news, and sports programming.
All 10 channels are now available on LG Channels in Canada, and are expected to roll out on Samsung TV Plus in the coming weeks. Additional Bell Media FAST channels and platform partners are set to be announced soon.
“With the debut of our FAST channels, Bell Media is once again growing and deepening relationships with our audience by taking compelling stories to Canadian consumers wherever they are,” said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. “We’re thrilled to partner with FAST platforms to offer new opportunities to advertising partners to engage their target audiences, drive outcomes and measure campaign success.”
Bell Media FAST channels are:
English-language channels:
CTV @Home: A variety of CTV’s lifestyle programming featuring classic episodes of The Marilyn Denis Show, Mary’s Kitchen Crush, Country House Hunters Canada, and more.
Corner Gas Channel: Return to Dog River, Saskatchewan with all episodes from one of Canada’s highest-rated comedy series of all-time, as well as its spin-off, Corner Gas Animated.
CTV Gridlock: Classic episodes of Highway Thru Hell and the entire series of Heavy Rescue: 401.
CTV Laughs: A collection of sitcoms, roast battles and stand-up.
The Mightiest by CTV: Mega machines take on mighty missions with the most innovative stories from Mighty Trains, Mighty Cruise Ships, Mighty Ships, Mighty Planes and The Mightiest.
CTV News: Features content from Canada’s most-watched news organisation including CTV National and CTV Local News, Power Play, Question Period and W5.
TSN The Ocho: Featuring unusual and entertaining sports and competitions including kickball, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, slippery stairs, cornhole and more.
French-language channels are:
Noovo télé-réalités: Popular reality shows from Québec and abroad, such as Cauchemar sur L’autoroute and Panique 401.
Noovo cinéma: A selection of films in French, from romantic comedies to thrillers.
Noovo comédies: Comedy shows, such as Ça C’est Drôle and many other Quebec titles.