Who Bought Corus

Who Bought Corus

CRTC 2016-110 – approved a multi-step corporate reorganization resulting in the transfer of all of the shares held by Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) in Shaw Media Inc. to Corus Entertainment Inc., or one of its subsidiaries. Note: The transaction was completed on 1 April 2016 and has been reflected.

Is Corus owned by Bell?

On October 17, 2017, Bell Media announced its intent to acquire Historia and Séries+ from Corus for $200 million, which would have reunited them with the former Astral Media channels.

What companies does Shaw Media own?

Shaw Media owned the Global Television Network, which broadcasts nationally via 13 television stations, as well as 19 specialty channels including Slice, HGTV Canada, Showcase, Food Network Canada, and History. On April 1, 2016, Shaw Media’s properties were subsumed by sister company Corus Entertainment.

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