Shaw 2009 New Channels Discussion - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

hugh · 2009-01-05, 12:46 PM

New Channels always generate a lot of discussion so this thread is for discussing new channels in 2009.

You're welcome to speculate and discuss new channels coming to Shaw Cable in 2009 but PLEASE unless it's been confirmed by an official press release, be clear about what is speculation and what is fact.

A post saying "a CSR said it was coming" is NOT official, however, it does put it in the "highly" likely category.

If its posted on the CRTC site that its been approved by the CRTC but Shaw Cable has not said anything, I would consider that in the "not very likely at this time" category.

Replaces Shaw 2008 New Channels Discussion

ohmagic · 2009-01-06, 09:03 PM

CNN HD. Come on Shaw!

Dooooo it already.

I don't care if not all of its shows are in HD. Its a good start.

Brent McKee · 2009-01-06, 10:43 PM

For those of us who don't have a CITYTV station locally (I suppose that would be Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario), a CITY HD feed would be nice. Unlikely in the extreme, but nice.

M_Guy · 2009-01-06, 11:39 PM

Ok, here's a guilty pleasure. How about Spike HD?

roopster77 · 2009-01-07, 09:47 AM

I was speaking to a CSR at Shaw the other day, with regard to the sound drop-outs... I also mentioned that I would like to see more HD Channels, and not more sports ones - I think they have all been mentioned before, CNN, Spike, and just about anything that is already available in SD.

I am really confounded as to why they don't have more... I know it costs for every channel they add, but there is lots out there and HD is catching on even with those that are not early adopters any more.

Does anyone have a clue as to why they are so slow at adding new channels?

Mozza · 2009-01-07, 12:13 PM

I hope they drop a few channels, hopefully improving their current "Youtube-like" quality.

That being said - there is no official confirmation of CNN HD yet, so I doubt we'll see it this year.

tactia · 2009-01-13, 02:40 PM

RUSH HD [rushhd.ca]

Looks like Shaw is the only provider in Canada that DOES NOT offer this channel.

vjose78 · 2009-01-13, 07:30 PM

Looks like CBC Newsworld HD is now available on Rogers. Shaw will probably add it around.....never! lol

meatbird · 2009-01-13, 11:16 PM

I would like the NASA chan.

SKY · 2009-01-14, 08:09 AM

TheIgster: Why would I want Global HD? There are a few shows that are shown on Global only that I like. Not everyone has the same taste in the programming they watch.

Mixar69 · 2009-01-14, 09:09 AM

Yes but I think the deal with Global HD goes beyond programming which TheIgster stated its all about simsubbing that I don't think anyone wants Global HD for the foreseeable future. Not trying to pick on you by any means but I just want to mention that this seems to be the mutual debate in regarding the possible addition of Global HD. "Simsubbing"

Anyways yes the addition of rush HD, Equator HD and the others would be nice but quality issues need to be corrected before they do that.

adiabatic · 2009-01-14, 11:26 PM

@meatbird: NASA TV would be nice... I remember the old days (10 or 12 years ago) when we had it then some sort of CRTC squabble resulted in it being yanked.

magnet · 2009-01-15, 07:25 AM

NASA TV disappeared in Calgary around the same time the 30 diginets were added (Sep. 2001). The airport arrival and departure information channel for Calgary disappeared at the same time.

JesseJ · 2009-01-14, 05:58 PM

Calgary and area could be getting our local CTV station (CFCN) in HD soon. It is up and running OTA, and is on unencrypted on Shaw 120-1.

753951 · 2009-01-15, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseJ

Calgary and area could be getting our local CTV station (CFCN) in HD soon. It is up and running OTA, and is on unencrypted on Shaw 120-1.

Nooo! Adds nothing to quality (local news in HD maybe?) but makes HD simsub possible now.

2009-01-05, 12:46 PM	#1
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	Shaw 2009 New Channels Discussion New Channels always generate a lot of discussion so this thread is for discussing new channels in 2009. You're welcome to speculate and discuss new channels coming to Shaw Cable in 2009 but PLEASE unless it's been confirmed by an official press release, be clear about what is speculation and what is fact. A post saying "a CSR said it was coming" is NOT official, however, it does put it in the "highly" likely category. If its posted on the CRTC site that its been approved by the CRTC but Shaw Cable has not said anything, I would consider that in the "not very likely at this time" category. Replaces Shaw 2008 New Channels Discussion __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

2009-01-07, 09:47 AM	#5
roopster77 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sry/Cloverdale, BC Epson 8350 & 110" Screen... Shaw Gateway & 5 Portals... PS-3 & Harmony One Posts: 265	More would be nice... I was speaking to a CSR at Shaw the other day, with regard to the sound drop-outs... I also mentioned that I would like to see more HD Channels, and not more sports ones - I think they have all been mentioned before, CNN, Spike, and just about anything that is already available in SD. I am really confounded as to why they don't have more... I know it costs for every channel they add, but there is lots out there and HD is catching on even with those that are not early adopters any more. Does anyone have a clue as to why they are so slow at adding new channels?

2009-01-13, 02:40 PM	#7
tactia Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Coquitlam: 52XBR6, BDPS350, HTS7100B, DCT3416 Posts: 17	Re: Shaw 2009 New Channels Discussion RUSH HD [rushhd.ca] Looks like Shaw is the only provider in Canada that DOES NOT offer this channel.

2009-01-14, 09:09 AM	#11
Mixar69 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 666	Yes but I think the deal with Global HD goes beyond programming which TheIgster stated its all about simsubbing that I don't think anyone wants Global HD for the foreseeable future. Not trying to pick on you by any means but I just want to mention that this seems to be the mutual debate in regarding the possible addition of Global HD. "Simsubbing" Anyways yes the addition of rush HD, Equator HD and the others would be nice but quality issues need to be corrected before they do that. __________________ Shaw Gateway + 2 Portals, DCT 6412, DCT 3080, Sony 46' LCD, Sony 32' LCD, XBOX360 Slim, PS3 , Nintendo WII

2009-01-15, 07:25 AM	#13
magnet Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 3,991	NASA TV disappeared in Calgary around the same time the 30 diginets were added (Sep. 2001). The airport arrival and departure information channel for Calgary disappeared at the same time. __________________ When it comes to humility, I am the greatest!

2009-01-06, 09:03 PM	#2
ohmagic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East St. Paul, Manitoba Posts: 134	CNN HD. Come on Shaw! Dooooo it already. I don't care if not all of its shows are in HD. Its a good start.

2009-01-06, 10:43 PM	#3
Brent McKee Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 76	For those of us who don't have a CITYTV station locally (I suppose that would be Saskatchewan and Northern Ontario), a CITY HD feed would be nice. Unlikely in the extreme, but nice.

2009-01-06, 11:39 PM	#4
M_Guy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 110	Ok, here's a guilty pleasure. How about Spike HD?

2009-01-07, 12:13 PM	#6
Mozza Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 997	I hope they drop a few channels, hopefully improving their current "Youtube-like" quality. That being said - there is no official confirmation of CNN HD yet, so I doubt we'll see it this year.

2009-01-13, 07:30 PM	#8
vjose78 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,318	Looks like CBC Newsworld HD is now available on Rogers. Shaw will probably add it around.....never! lol

2009-01-13, 11:16 PM	#9
meatbird Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nanaimo BC Posts: 162	I would like the NASA chan.

2009-01-14, 08:09 AM	#10
SKY Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CANADA Posts: 93	TheIgster: Why would I want Global HD? There are a few shows that are shown on Global only that I like. Not everyone has the same taste in the programming they watch.

2009-01-14, 11:26 PM	#12
adiabatic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 491	@meatbird: NASA TV would be nice... I remember the old days (10 or 12 years ago) when we had it then some sort of CRTC squabble resulted in it being yanked.

2009-01-14, 05:58 PM	#14
JesseJ Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Shaw Digital HD Plus, 3416 & Expander Posts: 6,313	Calgary and area could be getting our local CTV station (CFCN) in HD soon. It is up and running OTA, and is on unencrypted on Shaw 120-1. __________________ SHAW 2012 HD Count: +8 (51 Total not counting SC or SNETWorld)

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