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Knowledge Network is a Canadian English Language public Educational Cable Television Network in the province of British Columbia . It is a provincial Crown Corporation . It began broadcasting on January 12 , 1981 . It broadcasts on cable 5 in the Vancouver area and is available on cable systems throughout British Columbia . Knowledge Network's broadcast licence is for satellite-to-cable programming only, although it also broadcasts over-the-air in remote locations throughout British Columbia where local volunteers maintain repeater sites where cable television is not avaiable. The network is also available on the Bell ExpressVu satellite service, on channel 268, and on Star Choice channel 354. Knowledge Network receives funding both from the British Columbia government and its '' Partners in Knowledge ''. OVERVIEW Knowledge Network is British Columbia's public educational broadcaster and is required to be distributed as part of the Basic Cable service in British Columbia. The network obtains an average of 1.5 million viewers, or over one-third of British Columbians per week (Spring 2006 BBM Canada). Currently, within the province, the station holds the number one position on weekday mornings for kids age two to six. Also, it has experienced an increase in viewers age 29 to 49 for its prime time programs. As well, it continues to maintain its popularity with viewers age 55+ for daytime and weekend viewing. With funding from the provincial government and over 23,000 individual donors, Knowledge Network produces over 50 hours of original programming per year. In its programming, Knowledge Network covers a full range of topics including politics, history and culture, arts and music, health, parenting, and science. EXTERNAL LINK |
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