Disney Junior (Canadian TV channel)

Disney Junior is a Canadian English-language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment which launched on December 1, 2015. It is a localised version of the U.S. network, broadcasting animated programming aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 7.

For the Canadian English-language channel formerly known as Disney Junior, see Family Jr. For the French-language channel previously known as Disney Junior, see Télémagino.

Disney Junior
LaunchedDecember 1, 2015 (2015-12-01)
Owned byCorus Entertainment
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed)
SloganWhere the magic begins!
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish
Broadcast areaCanada
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Sister channel(s)
WebsiteDisney Junior Canada
Availability
Satellite
Bell TVChannel 565 (SD)
Channel 1651 (HD)
Shaw DirectChannel 178 / 539 (SD)
Channel 458 / 207 (HD)
Cable
Available on many cable providersChannel slots vary on each operator
IPTV
Bell Aliant Fibe TVChannel 511 (HD)
Bell Fibe TVChannel 1550 (HD)
Bell MTSChannel 156 (SD)
Channel 1156 (HD)
Optik TVChannel 602 (HD East)
Channel 9602 (SD West)
SaskTelChannel 95 (SD)
Channel 395 (HD)
VMediaChannel 59 (HD)
ZazeenChannel 149 (SD)

History

Prior to September 2015, DHX Media (previously Astral Media) operated Disney Junior-branded television services in Canada in the English and French languages as spin-offs of Family Channel since May 6, 2011. In April 2015, Corus acquired Canadian rights to Disney Channel's programming and associated brands. Upon the announcement of the rights deal, Corus stated that it would launch "select Disney branded kids linear television offerings" in the future, after the launch of a Canadian version of Disney Channel.[1][2][3][4]

In August 2015, television provider VMedia stated on its website that Corus would launch Disney Junior and Disney XD channels on December 1, 2015.[5] Upon its launch on September 1, 2015, Disney Channel aired a programming block featuring Disney Junior programs.[6] DHX's Disney Junior services were re-branded as Family Jr. and Télémagino on September 18.[7]

Corus's Disney Junior channel officially launched on December 1, 2015 along with Disney XD.[8] DHX's rights to broadcast Disney Junior programming expired on January 1, 2016.[3]

On September 1, 2017, the channel obtained a discretionary service licence;[9] it had been operating as an exempt channel before then.[10]

There is no French-language counterpart, however, Disney La Chaîne offers the morning programming block Disney Junior sur La Chaîne Disney to carry network programming in the French language.

On April 21, 2018, the network aired its first film, The Lion King, and has continued to air films since then.

Programming

Current programming

Future programming

Former programming

First launch programming

These are the programs that aired on the first launch of Disney Junior Canada.

  • Bananas in Pyjamas (February 19, 2013 – September 17, 2015)
  • Bear in the Big Blue House (May 6, 2011 - May 25, 2012; September 3, 2012 - September 29, 2013)
  • BunnyTown (May 6, 2011 – May 2012)
  • Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot (May 6, 2011 – June 30, 2012)
  • Doc McStuffins (April 8, 2012 – August 30, 2015)
  • DuckTales (October 2011 – September 30, 2013)
  • Franny's Feet (May 6, 2011 – September 1, 2014; August 31, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
  • Gerald McBoing-Boing (May 6, 2011 – July 31, 2011)
  • Handy Manny (May 6, 2011 – August 7, 2014)
  • Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs (May 6, 2011 – August 28, 2014)
  • Henry Hugglemonster (April 21, 2013 - September 17, 2015)
  • Henry's World (May 6, 2011 – August 31, 2013)
  • Higglytown Heroes (May 6, 2011 – September 27, 2013)
  • Imagination Movers (May 6, 2011 – August 30, 2015)
  • Jake and the Never Land Pirates (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
  • Johnny and the Sprites (May 6, 2011 – September 2, 2012)
  • JoJo's Circus (May 6, 2011 – September 1, 2013)
  • Julius Jr. (May 2, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
  • Jungle Junction (May 6, 2011 – August 30, 2015)
  • Justin Time (September 16, 2012 - September 17, 2015)
  • Kate and Mim-Mim (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
  • Katie and Orbie (May 6, 2011 – December 31, 2012)
  • Lalaloopsy (September 27, 2014 – September 17, 2015)
  • Little Einsteins (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
  • The Little Mermaid (September 16, 2013 – August 31, 2014)
  • Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
  • Miles from Tomorrowland (February 21, 2015 – August 30, 2015)
  • Out of the Box (July 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012; December 31, 2012 – August 31, 2014)
  • Sarah & Duck (July 7, 2014 – September 17, 2015)
  • Sheriff Callie's Wild West (February 2, 2014 – September 17, 2015)
  • Sofia the First (January 19, 2013 – August 31, 2015)
  • Special Agent Oso (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
  • Stanley (May 6, 2011 – September 29, 2013)
  • Stella and Sam (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
  • Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures (May 6, 2011 – September 17, 2015)
  • The Secret World of Benjamin Bear (May 6, 2011 – August 30, 2015)
  • Thomas & Friends (May 24, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
  • Tickety Toc (April 23, 2012 – September 17, 2015)
  • Topsy and Tim (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
  • Twirlywoos (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
  • Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (May 6, 2011 – June 30, 2015)
  • Yo Gabba Gabba! (September 5, 2015 – September 17, 2015)
  • Yup Yups (September 16, 2013 – September 17, 2015)

References
  1. "Corus Entertainment and Disney/ABC Television Group Join Forces in Landmark Licensing Agreement" (Press release). Corus Entertainment. CNW Group. April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. "DHX Media to buy Family, other children's channels". Toronto Star. November 28, 2013. Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  3. "Corus gains Canadian rights to Disney Channel content". The Globe and Mail. Canadian Press. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  4. "DHX-Disney Divorce Almost Done". Cartt.ca. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  5. "Changes to Kids Channels". VMedia. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  6. "It's #HereForReal Canada! Corus Entertainment Launches Disney Channel in 10 Million Households" (Press release). Toronto: Corus Entertainment. September 1, 2015. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
  7. "DHX TELEVISION'S REBRANDED FAMILY JR. AND TÉLÉMAGINO NETWORKS REVEALED TODAY" (Press release). DHX Media. Archived from the original on September 28, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  8. "Disney XD & Disney Junior to Roll Out in Canada Next Month". WorldScreen. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  9. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-150.htm
  10. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414051439/http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/BCASTING/catb_e3l.htm
  11. "Disney Junior". disneychannel.ca Buzz Blog. Corus Entertainment. November 1, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
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