Trans-Canada Network
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The Trans-Canada Network was the name assigned to the main English-language radio network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
to distinguish it from the CBC's second network, the Dominion Network
. Today, it is known as CBC Radio One
. The Trans-Canada Network branding was inaugurated on January 1, 1944 when the Dominion Network was launched.
The Trans-Canada Network was the principal service of the CBC and focused more on serious programming such as news, public affairs, classical music and educational programming while the Dominion Network carried lighter, more commercial fare. However, both networks aired commercials.
While the Dominion Network was made up almost entirely of privately owned affiliates (with the exception of the flagship station CJBC in Toronto
), most Trans-Canada Network stations were owned by the CBC. In some smaller communities, a private station would be required to air several hours a day of Trans-Canada Network programming.
In 1962 the Dominion Network was dissolved and the Trans-Canada Network became known simply as CBC or CBC Radio. Over the next decade the CBC established a new second English-language network of FM stations that, in 1975, became officially known as CBC Stereo to distinguish it from the AM CBC Radio network. In 1997, as many CBC Radio stations had moved to FM, the networks were redesignated CBC Radio One
and CBC Radio 2.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
to distinguish it from the CBC's second network, the Dominion Network
Dominion Network
The Dominion Network was the second English-language radio network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from January 1, 1944 to 1962.It consisted of the CBC-owned CJBC radio station in Toronto and a series of 34 privately owned affiliates from coast-to-coast...
. Today, it is known as CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
. The Trans-Canada Network branding was inaugurated on January 1, 1944 when the Dominion Network was launched.
The Trans-Canada Network was the principal service of the CBC and focused more on serious programming such as news, public affairs, classical music and educational programming while the Dominion Network carried lighter, more commercial fare. However, both networks aired commercials.
While the Dominion Network was made up almost entirely of privately owned affiliates (with the exception of the flagship station CJBC in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
), most Trans-Canada Network stations were owned by the CBC. In some smaller communities, a private station would be required to air several hours a day of Trans-Canada Network programming.
In 1962 the Dominion Network was dissolved and the Trans-Canada Network became known simply as CBC or CBC Radio. Over the next decade the CBC established a new second English-language network of FM stations that, in 1975, became officially known as CBC Stereo to distinguish it from the AM CBC Radio network. In 1997, as many CBC Radio stations had moved to FM, the networks were redesignated CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
and CBC Radio 2.