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ECG is a multi-ethnic, third-language broadcaster, with CRTC licenses for 53 Category 2 digital channels. It currently offers 12 channels, which are delivered through Rogers Cable, Bell TV, Telus Canada, Shaw Cable and DISH Network  to serve numerous local multilingual communities.

Bringing the world to Canada

Welcome to ECG. We offer a variety of international channels uniquely different from those currently available in Canada.

We specialize in providing Canadian émigrés with the most popular, most current, and highest-rated TV channels from their homelands. 24 hours-a-day. 7 days-a-week.

ECG lets them follow developments in their native countries, and the world, in their native language.

Ethnic Channels Group is pleased to annouce it's support for J. Academy Camp. For more information and to enter our camp contest please click HERE

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  • 23 August 2010

    MTS Adds 7 Mutlicultural Channels

    WINNIPEG - MTS TV has added seven new multicultural channels to its lineup.

    Available to its Classic TV and Ultimate TV subscribers, the new channels include Sony Entertainment Television Asia, TV Polonia, TLN en Espanol, RTR Planeta, ProSiebenSat. 1 Welt, Talentvision and Rai Italia, offering programming in Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Russian, German, Mandarin and Italian.

    "These channels are great additions to our already popular MTS TV service," said Stan Kurtas, VP of marketing for MTS Allstream, in the announcement. "Manitoba features a great diversity of cultures, and MTS is very pleased to offer services that reflect this on a TV service that is among the most popular and advanced in Canada.

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  • 13 August 2010

    NexTV- International Channels without a satellite

    Founded in 2002, Ethnic Channels Group (ECG) is Canada’s largest multicultural, third language broadcaster.  ECG is quickly growing due to the popularity of ECG’s unique “satellite free” international programming. With 53 CRTC licenses and distribution through Rogers Cable, Bell ExpressVu, Telus TV, and Aurora Cable throughout Canada, ECG is poised to be a leader in international programming.

    Due to the proven success of its digital platforms, ECG has recently launched its IPTV platform – NexTV. The goal of NexTV is to bring a larger variety of international channels to Canadians of various ethnic backgrounds. A wealth of experience paired with international contacts form the basis of ECG’s work and success in the Canadian market.

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  • 12 July 2010

    JLTV to Begin Broadcasting Across Canada

    JLTV has joined forces with Ethnic Channels Group to bring JLTV's 24/7 Jewish-themed programming to America's northern neighbor.  "We're excited to have the opportunity to provide JLTV's dynamic content to Canada's one half million Jewish population and the millions of others who will benefit from the networks cultural and educational programs,"  commented Slava Levin, President of Ethnic Channels Group.  The center of the Jewish population of the nation resides in the Toronto metropolitan area along with Montreal, Winnipeg, Alberta, Edmonton, and Vancouver.  JLTV is planning to launch in Canada this fall. "The Canadian Jewish community is one of the strongest and committed in the world.  They share a love for their heritage and the Jewish homeland of Israel.  In addition, Canada's Jewish community has taken an active role in improving the life of all Canadians through their humanitarian efforts.  We are proud to help entertain and inform our new viewers about Jewish life in Canada and around the world," said Phil Blazer, President & CEO of JLTV.

     
    Serving the USA Full-Time, 24/7
     
    JLTV is a Basic Package Network - Free!
    on Comcast, DIRECTV, and Time Warner Cable
     
    1-877-JLTV-NOW
     

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  • 06 May 2010

    Ethnic Channels Group Proudly Supports Children of Russian Jewish Families in the GTA

    Ethnic Channels Group Ltd. is proud to announce media sponsorhip of a new initiative for the Russian-Jewish families residing in Greater Toronto area.  Powered by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto in partnership with Genesis Philanthropy Group and Foundation for Jewish Camp, Ethnic Channels Group has announced a contest for children 13-15 years old to reveal their artistic and creative abilities.  Camp J. Academy is a new project specifically designed for Jewish families of Russian emigre's. Twenty contest winners will be able to go arts camp free of charge. 
     
    Please go to our J.Academy Contest Page for instructions for entering.
     
    All submissions must be submitted with the Disclaimer to: contest@ethnicchannels.com
     
    Deadline for submission June 15, 2010
     

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  • 04 May 2010

    Al Jazeera English on the air in Canada

    As of earlier Tuesday, the network — based in Doha, Qatar and part of the larger Al Jazeera Arabic network — began broadcasting on Rogers Cable, Quebec cable giant Vidéotron and satellite giant Bell Canada Enterprises after signing distribution deals recently with three of the country’s largest media companies.

    “We’re absolutely excited by it. It’s taken a long time but that’s outside of our control. Our goal is as quickly as possible to get it available in every corner of this country and that’s not the case yet. We’ve got other companies that we’ve got to conclude deals with,” said Al Jazeera English managing director Tony Burman, a former senior executive at CBC News.

    Vidéotron, Quebec’s dominant cable provider, is offering the service free for three months as part of its news package, Burman noted, adding he hopes other players in the market will follow suit or offer similar incentives...


     

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  • 02 May 2010

    The Globe and Mail- Big Brother 2.0?

    China and Russia are pouring billions into slick, English-language channels to spread their official views. It may look ominous but it could also provide a healthy balance to Western bias.

    RT News is funded by RIA Novosti, a state-owned, direct descendent of the Soviet Information Bureau founded as the official bugle of Joseph Stalin’s USSR in 1941. But it can now beam its message into homes in Western Europe and North America that may have no idea that they’re watching Kremlin TV, a channel dedicated to promoting Moscow’s world view, and where criticisms of President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are rarely, if ever, allowed to air.

    “Russia Today is like watching the Brezhnev TV of my youth 30 years ago," Mr. Piontkovsky says. “Technically it is high-class and the English of the presenters is impeccable. But it’s not sophisticated in anything but style. The substance is very primitive."

    Yet many see nothing wrong with being able to look at world events through various sets of eyes. “You stay in any hotel in Russia and you turn on the television and there’s CNN giving you the voice of America on things. RT News is the voice of Russia," says Slava Levin, president of Ethnic Channels Group, the company that sponsored the arrival of both RT News and Al Jazeera English in Canada. He says there is demand in Canada for these different perspectives, especially in immigrant communities.

    “I wouldn’t say they look like government-run channels, propaganda like we’re used to," he says. “They look no different from CNN or Fox or CBC or BBC or anything to that effect."

     

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  • 09 April 2010

    Imagine TV makes Canadian debut on Bell TV

    Imagine TV makes Canadian debut on Bell TV

     

    MUMBAI: Imagine TV (earlier known as NDTV Imagine)
    has made its debut in Canada on Bell TV.
    Imagine TV vice president distribution and new ventures
    Tharun Rai said, "We are very pleased to be partnering with
    Bell TV to offer the best of diverse Hindi programming to
    the ever-increasing, Hindi-speaking diaspora in the region.
    With the addition of the Canadian market, Imagine TV's
    presence now extends to all the key markets in the
    world - USA, UK, Middle East and North Africa,
    as well as India and some of the neighboring South
    Asian countries."

    "We are very happy to add NDTV Imagine to our
    growing list of international partners," said Imagine
    TV's exclusive partner in Canada Ethnic Channels
    group president & CEO Slava Levin.
    Imagine TV, available on BELL TV channel 726,
    will air shows like Jyoti, Kashi, Jamunia, Palkon Ki
    Chaaon Mein, Do Hanson Ka Jodaa, Devi and Bandini.
    The channel is available to Bell TV customers for
    $5 per month as an add-on to its South Asian combo
    theme pack.

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  • 09 December 2009

    CTC Media to Launch International Broadcasting in North America

    MOSCOW, December 21, 2009  

    CTC Media, Inc. ("CTC Media" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CTCM ),Russia's leading independent media company, today announced the launch of international broadcasting under the CTC brand in North America through the DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), one of the country's largest pay-TV providers with 13.6 million subscribers.
     
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  • 26 November 2009

    CRTC Approves Al Jazeera English

    Ethnic Channels Group requested to approve carriage of Al Jazeera English, a Qatar-based English language news channel, the request was approved by the CRTC November 26, 2009 Broadcasting Decision 2009-725

    Related News Paper Articles:

    National Post's Article: Al Jazeera English coming soon to Canadian TV

    Toronto Star Article: Al Jazeera in Canada on brink of approval

    CBC News: Al Jazeera English gets CRTC approval

    Media Caster Magazine: Al Jazeera gets CRTC approval

    The National Newspaper: Al Jazeera wins right to broadcast in Canada

     

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  • 21 November 2009

    Biography- Slava Levin

    Slava Levin President and CEO of Ethnic Channels Group.

     

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  • 12 November 2009

    Jaya TV Debuts Nationwide Exclusively on DISH NETWORK®

     

     

    Englewood, Colo., Nov. 12, 2009 – DISH Network L.L.C., a subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), today introduced Jaya TV, a top-rated Tamil channel from India. The channel is available exclusively to DISH Network customers in the U.S.“The addition of Jaya TV brings a unique channel that not only strengthens our South Indian channel lineup, but also offers more value to our customers,” said Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network. “We are committed to providing the most diverse and exclusive international programming options in the United States.” 

    “Jaya TV offers programs created keeping the global Tamil audience in mind,” said Sundaram Ranganathan, CEO of Jaya TV Network. “With the addition of the U.S. market, Jaya TV continues to move forward in its quest to provide Tamilians worldwide with the best of their culture’s programming.” 
    Jaya TV, available on DISH Network Ch. 792, carries “Jack Pot,” “Makkal Arangam” and “Thaka Thimi Tha,” some of the most popular programs. The entertainment channel also features special hosts Khushbu, Mr. Visu and S.P. Balasubramaniam, some of the best known faces from the South Indian film and music world. 
    Jaya TV is available to DISH Network customers for $24.99 per month as part of the Tamil Mega Pack, which includes three Tamil channels, or for $9.99 per month as an a la carte option. 
    DISH Network offers more than 170 international channels in more than 28 languages – more than any other pay-TV provider. To learn more about DISH Network’s international programming or to order Jaya TV, call 1-888-242-1865 or visit www.dishnetwork.com/tamil. 

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    About DISH Network L.L.C.DISH Network L.L.C., the nation's HD leader, provides approximately 13.851 million satellite TV customers as of Sept. 30, 2009, with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the ViP(R) 722 HD DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine "Editors' Choice." Visitwww.dishnetwork.com.


     

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  • 29 October 2009

    CRTC Approves Russia Today

    The CRTC approved ECG's application to add RT (Russia Today) as an eligible satellite service in Canada.

     

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  • 01 November 2007

    A diamond in rough times

    Quietly last summer, The Ethnic Channels Group (ECG) launched four channels with Rogers Cable in Toronto. Led by president Slava Levin, a Canadian who has over 11 years of experience in the television game in the U.S., Canada and abroad, Ethnic Channels has launched four channels (RTVi - Russian, Inter+ - Ukrainian, SBTN - Vietnamese and ECG Filipino).

     

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  • 27 September 2007

    ECG Bringing the Best of Greece to Canada in October.

    The #1 Greek television service in the world will be available in early October through Rogers Cable and Bell ExpressVu.

    Read the Rogers Cable press release here.

     

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  • 12 April 2007

    ECG announces investment by David Kassie

    Ethnic Channels Group, Canada’s leading ethnic channel provider, today announced that it has received a private investment from David Kassie. ECG holds 53 CRTC digital two licenses and has already successfully launched 10 channels.

     

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  • 15 August 2006

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2006

    The CRTC approves 2 new Category 2 licences for Ethnic Channels Group:

     

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  • 14 August 2006

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2006

    The CRTC approves 6 new Category 2 licences for Ethnic Channels Group:

     

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  • 11 August 2006

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2006

    The CRTC approves 3 new Category 2 licences for Ethnic Channels Group:

     

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  • 10 August 2006

    New Chinese TV Channels Approved

    The CRTC approves four new digital Chinese language channels for broadcast by ECG.

     

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  • 09 August 2006

    Broadcasting Decisions-2006

    CRTC approves 12 new Category 2 licenses for Ethnic Channels Group:

     

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  • 28 April 2006

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2006

    The CRTC approves 7 new Category 2 licences for Ethnic Channels Group:


     

     

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  • 28 April 2006

    CRTC Approves ProSeibenSat.1 Welt

    The CRTC approves ProSeibenSat1.Welt as an eligible satelitte service in Canada. ECG submitted it's request for carriage approval on 26 September 2005.

     

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  • 27 April 2006

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2006

    CRTC approves 2 new Category 2 licences for Ethnic Channels Group:

     

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  • 20 February 2006

    Expressvu adds Russian channels, rugby, and others

    Bell Expressvu adds three Russian channels to its line-up: RTVi, RTVi+ and NTV Canada. Ethnic Channels Group owns the rights to and holds all three licences for these three channels.

    Source: Carrt.ca

     

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  • 07 December 2005

    Carriage Deal for Rogers, Israeli Network

    Ethnic Channels Group Limited (ECGL) has announced a carriage deal for The Israeli Network with Rogers Cable Communications Inc. The Israeli Network is available on channel 635 to the majority of Rogers Digital Cable customers in Ontario.

     

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  • 05 November 2005

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2005

    The CRTC approves 1 new Category 2 licence for Ethnic Channels Group

     

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  • 01 July 2005

    ECGL annouces Carriage Deal With Rogers- German TV

    German language TV programming is now available on cable TV, thanks to a new carriage agreement announced by Ethnic Channels Group Limited and Rogers Cable Communications Inc.

     

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  • 23 November 2004

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2004

    CRTC approves 7 new Category 2 licences for Ethnic Channels Group:

     

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  • 01 November 2004

    Under Attack

    Ethnic Channels Group President and CEO speaks about his battle to bring legal Ethnic Television to Canada. "It's finally here, foreign television in Canada. And it's also legal. My dream of bringing foreign television to Canada is under attack..."

     

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  • 01 September 2004

    New TV company wants to bring the world to Canada

    The name, Ethnic Channels Group, easily gets across what the company is about. Namely, foreign, third language channels, the type of services of which the whole industry knows it doesn't deliver nearly enough.

     

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  • 04 September 2003

    Broadcasting Decisions- 2003

    The CRTC approves 10 new Category 2 licences for Ethnic Channels Group:

     

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  • Ethnic Channels Group Launches IPTV Platform

    Ethnic Channels Group proudly announces the launch of it's IPTV platform, NexTV. The goal of NexTV is to bring a larger variety of international channels to Canadians of various ethnic backgrounds. A wealth of experience paired with international contacts form the basis of our work and success in the Canadian market.

    Visit the NexTV website here

     

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