Fairchild Group
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The Fairchild Group is a business conglomerate in Canada
, with headquarters in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
. Fairchild Group operates various media properties under the Fairchild Media Group name. Fairchild operates Fairchild TV
, Fairchild Radio , and Mandarin broadcaster TalentVision . Fairchild Group is also involved in real estate development, retail, telecommunications and wholesale trade.
and Cathay TV
in 1993 to form Fairchild TV
and Talentvision
TV respectively. Later on, it formed Fairchild Radio (Vancouver), Fairchild Radio (Calgary), and Fairchild Radio (Toronto). It has an investment portfolio over US$350 million.
Corporate headquarters are in Vancouver
with regional offices in Richmond Hill, Ontario
and Calgary
, Alberta
.
& Talentvision
. Hong Kong broadcaster TVB
owns a minority stake (20%) in both channels. Fairchild TV currently consists of 4 feeds:
On April 24, 2009, Fairchild Group received approval from the CRTC to operate 2 additional digital channels, which have yet to launch:
Fairchild is jointly operating AM1540 with Sing Tao (Toronto). Some radio personalities from Fairchild Radio Toronto - FM 88.9
are being transferred to the new station.
Hutchison Imports has its own own brand - 'Menji'. Menji products are fast becoming a staple on many dollar/discount store shelves.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, with headquarters in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Fairchild Group operates various media properties under the Fairchild Media Group name. Fairchild operates Fairchild TV
Fairchild TV
Fairchild TV or FTV is a Canadian Cantonese language Category A specialty channel. It is co-owned by majority owner Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcasts Limited which owns 20% of the business...
, Fairchild Radio , and Mandarin broadcaster TalentVision . Fairchild Group is also involved in real estate development, retail, telecommunications and wholesale trade.
History
The Fairchild Media Group acquired the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) broadcasting licence from Chinavision CanadaChinavision Canada
Chinavision was a Canadian television broadcasting company.It was launched in 1984 by Francis Cheng of Toronto to provide a pay-TV station for Chinese language viewers in Toronto and Vancouver. The station's content was roughly 90% Cantonese and 10% Mandarin....
and Cathay TV
Cathay International Television
Cathay International Television was a Canadian television broadcasting company.It was launched as a specialty Chinese language broadcaster in Vancouver, British Columbia in the 1980s. The company grew to become a regional broadcaster, and was purchased in 1987 by Chinavision Canada to become a...
in 1993 to form Fairchild TV
Fairchild TV
Fairchild TV or FTV is a Canadian Cantonese language Category A specialty channel. It is co-owned by majority owner Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcasts Limited which owns 20% of the business...
and Talentvision
Talentvision
Talentvision is a Canadian Mandarin Chinese Category A specialty channel. It is owned by the Vancouver based Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcast Limited. Talentvision's studios are located in Richmond, British Columbia.Talentvision features programming from Mainland China as well as...
TV respectively. Later on, it formed Fairchild Radio (Vancouver), Fairchild Radio (Calgary), and Fairchild Radio (Toronto). It has an investment portfolio over US$350 million.
Corporate headquarters are in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
with regional offices in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Richmond Hill is a town located in Southern Ontario, Canada in the central portion of York Region, Ontario. It is part of the Greater Toronto Area, being located about halfway between Toronto and Lake Simcoe...
and Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
.
TV
Fairchild Group operates two national ethnic television channels that cater to both Cantonese & Mandarin speaking audiences- Fairchild TVFairchild TV
Fairchild TV or FTV is a Canadian Cantonese language Category A specialty channel. It is co-owned by majority owner Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcasts Limited which owns 20% of the business...
& Talentvision
Talentvision
Talentvision is a Canadian Mandarin Chinese Category A specialty channel. It is owned by the Vancouver based Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcast Limited. Talentvision's studios are located in Richmond, British Columbia.Talentvision features programming from Mainland China as well as...
. Hong Kong broadcaster TVB
Television Broadcasts Limited
Television Broadcasts Limited, commonly known as TVB, is the second over-the-air commercial television station in Hong Kong. It commenced broadcasting on 19 November 1967...
owns a minority stake (20%) in both channels. Fairchild TV currently consists of 4 feeds:
- Fairchild TVFairchild TVFairchild TV or FTV is a Canadian Cantonese language Category A specialty channel. It is co-owned by majority owner Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcasts Limited which owns 20% of the business...
Calgary (Cantonese) - Fairchild TVFairchild TVFairchild TV or FTV is a Canadian Cantonese language Category A specialty channel. It is co-owned by majority owner Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcasts Limited which owns 20% of the business...
Toronto (Cantonese and Mandarin) - Fairchild TVFairchild TVFairchild TV or FTV is a Canadian Cantonese language Category A specialty channel. It is co-owned by majority owner Fairchild Media Group and Television Broadcasts Limited which owns 20% of the business...
Vancouver (Cantonese)
On April 24, 2009, Fairchild Group received approval from the CRTC to operate 2 additional digital channels, which have yet to launch:
Radio
Fairchild Group operates 4 multicultural radio stations and shares programming on another station. All stations feature programming for both Cantonese & Mandarin speaking audiences:- Fairchild Radio Calgary - FM 94.7CHKF-FMCHKF-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts multicultural content, including a major Chinese programming block entitled Fairchild Radio at 94.7 FM in Calgary, Alberta...
(Cantonese and Mandarin broadcast) - Fairchild Radio Toronto - FM 88.9CIRV-FMCIRV-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 88.9 FM in Toronto. The station airs a multicultural programming format. The station launched in 1986 at FM 88.7, and moved to its current frequency in 1993...
and AM 1430CHKT (AM)CHKT is a Canadian radio station, airing at 1430 AM in Toronto, Ontario. The station, owned by the Fairchild Radio service, airs Chinese language programming.-History:The station first aired in 1925 as AM 840 CKCL, owned by the Dominion Battery company...
(Cantonese and Mandarin broadcast) - Fairchild Radio Vancouver - FM 96.1CHKG-FMCHKG-FM is a radio station in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It broadcasts on the frequency 96.1 FM. It airs mostly Mandarin programming and is owned by the Fairchild Group.-Programming:...
and AM 1470 (Cantonese and Mandarin broadcast)
Fairchild is jointly operating AM1540 with Sing Tao (Toronto). Some radio personalities from Fairchild Radio Toronto - FM 88.9
CIRV-FM
CIRV-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 88.9 FM in Toronto. The station airs a multicultural programming format. The station launched in 1986 at FM 88.7, and moved to its current frequency in 1993...
are being transferred to the new station.
Film production
Fairchild Group operates Fairchild Films International Ltd., a motion picture production company that creates Chinese language films for international audiences.Real Estate Development and Management
- Aberdeen CentreAberdeen CentreAberdeen Centre is a shopping mall in Richmond, British Columbia. It is located in the Golden Village district on Hazelbridge Way, bordered by Cambie Road to the north. It primarily serves the Asian Canadian population in the Metro Vancouver area, but is striving towards an appeal to Western...
, Richmond, BCRichmond, British ColumbiaRichmond is a coastal city, incorporated in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Part of Metro Vancouver, its neighbouring communities are Vancouver and Burnaby to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta to the south, while the Strait of Georgia forms its western border...
- Chinese mall - Aberdeen Residence, VancouverVancouverVancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
Richmond, BCRichmond, British ColumbiaRichmond is a coastal city, incorporated in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Part of Metro Vancouver, its neighbouring communities are Vancouver and Burnaby to the north, New Westminster to the east, and Delta to the south, while the Strait of Georgia forms its western border... - English Bay Village, Vancouver, BC - Chinese mall under development
- Fairchild Square, Vancouver, BC - new FMG headquarters and office tower under development
Retailing
- St Germain Bakery - Chinese bakery
- Aberdeen Post Office
- Racing Devils Hobbies - Hobby store
- Daiso Canada - Japanese dollar store
- Smart Living Design - Home furniture store
- Smart Office Furniture - Office furniture store
- A Light Idea - Lighting retail store
- Memory Collection - Gift shop
- Living Colors - Modern home & kitchenware store
- aR Fashion - Fashion retailer
- Ozone Fashion - Fashion retailer
- Gado Gado Fashion - Men's fashion retailer
- Gibson Travel Accessories - Luggage / backpack / Travel accessories
- IT Power - Computer retail / service store
- Menji Stationery store - Stationery retailer
- Impulse Sports - Sporting Equipment Retailer
- Super Garage - Auto accessories
- Party Goodies - Party supply retailer
- Pot and Plant- Artificial floral retailer
- Pot Arts - closed
- Timbuktu Military Surplus & Apparel - Military Surplus & Apparel retailer - closed
- Voodoo Palace - Voodoo dolls retailer
- Bike Stop - closed
- Giordano
- Santayaya -
- Planet Food
- 7th Heaven Cafe
- Ajijiman
- Hanabi
- Bean Factory
- Frappe Bliss
- Hainanese Chicken
- David and Goliath
Trading
- Hutchison Imports has extensive wholesale and distribution interests in general merchandise, dollar store items, toys, RC hobby, sports, apparel, furniture, consumer and lifestyle products. The company works with manufacturers and suppliers all over the world to source out products for the North American market.
Hutchison Imports has its own own brand - 'Menji'. Menji products are fast becoming a staple on many dollar/discount store shelves.
Telecommunications
Fairchild Group operates various online, internet-based businesses:- eSeeNet.com Ltd.- a business solutions company, founded in 1995
- eSeeHosting- Web hosting provider
- Lynx Communications- Internet service provider, based in Richmond, B.C.
Foreign investment
- Stone Group - a pharmaceutical firm in China via Fairchild Investments Ltd.