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Notice of upcoming changes to your Digital TV service
Update - December 2009
Classic movies now available On Demand! Click here to find out more.
Update - November 2009
Discovery Kids becomes Nickelodeon! (Digital Channel 304)
The number one kids' network in the world is here!
Finally kids can watch their favourite Nick shows, all day, ever day! Nickelodeon features a healthy dose of all-time favourites like SpongeBob SquarePants, iCarly and the Fairly OddParents, rounded out bu never-seen-before shows like Fan Boy & Chum Chum and The Troop! Also Nickelodeon features classic hits from the vault like Rugrats, CatDog, and Ren & Stimpy, plus live special events including the annual Kids' Choice Awards!
Nick is the channel where KIDS call the shots; it's the ultimate destination for side-splitting, kid-friendly fun!
Update - October 14, 2009
Hooray for HD! In order to bring you a better TV experience, we've added several new channels to our high definition line-up. Click here to see what all the excitement is about.
Update - September 24, 2009
Pay Per View Channel 903 - On Wednesday, September 30, 2009 the programming on Pay Per View Channel 903 will be discontinued from our line-up. We apologize for this inconvenience. As an alternative, press the VOD button on your remote to access hundreds of movie titles and free on demand content.
Stay tuned for exciting channel announcements in the coming weeks!
Update - September 2009
(1) On Monday, August 31, 2009, Canwest will be closing its operations at CHEK-TV in Victoria, BC. As a result, E! BC, which broadcasts out of this location, will no longer be available.
- E! BC (Essentials) - Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Fort Nelson, High Level - Digital Channel 221
(2) Effective September 1, 2009 the following current E! channels will REBRAND to the following names:
FROM: E! (Hamilton) TO: CHCH
(3) Canwest kicks off the new broadcasting year with 4 new and improved looks!
Showcase: The Showcase that Canadians know and love is evolving to reflect the new and exciting bold hits being added to its schedule. Showcase will continue to be the place where viewers can find the best collection of top rated network dramas, hit blockbuster movies and the best exclusive cable programs not found anywhere else in Canada.

Action: The new and improved Action will still have all your favourite movies and series, but has dropped the "Showcase" in its name. The new look, logo, and name accentuates an updated and even stronger library of movies.

Showcase Diva: Showcase Diva remains a hot destination for the hit movies and series women love. Providing non-stop access to star studded, high quality entertainment Showcase Diva delivers programming with a fun female point of view.
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Fine Living Network: On September 1st, Fine Living will become DIY Network.

We are continuing with our plans to launch new digital channels this fall, so please stay tuned!
Update - July 2009
Effective July 30th, 2009, due to programmer changes, the following channels will no longer be available through Northwestel Digital TV:
- Court TV (News & Lifestyle)
Whitehorse - Digital Channel 355
Yellowknife, Fort Nelson, High Level - Digital Channel 356 - TVLand (Family & Education)
Whitehorse - Digital Channel 310
Yellowknife, Fort Nelson, High Level - Digital Channel 311


