Why is CHCH off the air?

“CHCH has been faced with greatly reduced funding and national advertising revenue,” he said. Bankruptcy trustee expert and co-founder of Hoyes Michalos, Douglas Hoyes, said terminated “employees become creditors of the bankruptcy.” CHCH first went on the air back in 1954.

Where is CHCH-TV moving to?

In October 2018, CHCH announced a new location for its studios, leaving its long-time location on Jackson Street West in downtown Hamilton, and moving to 4 Innovation Drive in Dundas. The property was renovated for a news operation, which the station had originally intended to have up and running by the spring of 2021.

What does CHCH stand for?

Acronym. Definition. CHCH. Christchurch (New Zealand)

Is CHCH off the air?

CHCH is not ceasing operations or going off the air. CHCH and Channel Zero remain committed to the delivery of local news. Starting Monday, CHCH, joined by many of the familiar on-air personalities, will continue to broadcast the local news that viewers have been watching for over 60 years.

How can I watch Christchurch online?

At CHCH.com, visitors can live stream news & daytime programming, as well as select primetime and special event broadcasts. Online visitors can also catch up with past episodes of select CHCH original productions on-demand.

What channel is CHCH Hamilton on Bell?

Included Channels

Accessible Media Inc TV	48
OMNI 2	216
Global Peterborough (CHEX-TV)	217
CHCH-TV – News and Movies	218
CTV2 Toronto	219

Is CHCH in their new building?

HAMILTON – A new era began at CHCH TV this week, as the longest-running independent TV station in Canada has moved into its brand new, permanent home.

Where is the future home of CHCH?

It’s a historic day at CHCH TV dignitaries joined CHCH crew members for a groundbreaking ceremony at our soon-to-be new home in Flamborough. The new tv production facility that is currently under construction, will be equipped with state of the art technology.

Where is Phil Perkins?

Phil Perkins co-anchors the Evening News at 6 & 11, where he covers breaking news from across the Greater Hamilton Toronto Area, Niagara Region and around the world.

Who owns CHCH Hamilton?

Channel Zero
About Channel Zero Channel Zero is an independent Canadian media company that owns over-the-air channel CHCH-TV and specialty channels Rewind & Silver Screen Classics.

What channel is CHCH on Rogers?

channels 11
On cable, the station is available on Cogeco Cable channel 12 in Hamilton and Rogers Cable channels 11 and 121 in the Greater Toronto Area. On satellite, the station is on Shaw Direct classic lineup channel 345 and advanced lineup channel 41.

Where is CHCH moving to in 2021?

The station moved to its brand new, permanent home in a rapidly growing part of suburban Hamilton: fittingly called 4 Innovation Drive. In 2021, CHCH said goodbye to the only home CHCH TV had ever previously known: Jackson Street West in downtown Hamilton, which dated back to the station’s beginnings in June 7th, 1954.

Where is CHCH moving to in Niagara Falls?

During the final months of construction in 2021 and into 2022, CHCH took up a temporary residence at the Hamilton Technology Centre, conveniently located across the street from its eventual home.

Is CHCH-TV moving to Niagara?

The new location will be equipped with state of the art technology and design, positioning CHCH to continue as a leading broadcaster, and an original content producer on all evolving platforms for years to come. The move is expected to take place in the spring of 2021.

What nationality is Taz Boga?

Having spent the last decade working in various cities in both Canada and the U.S., Taz is happy to be closer to home. Born in London, Ontario, Taz pursued a career in journalism after obtaining a Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University.

Where is Annette Hamm?

Hamm grew up on a tobacco farm outside of Langton, Ontario and now lives on Hamilton Mountain with her husband and their two cats.

Where is the new CHCH building being built?

CHCH News has broken ground on its new Hamilton home. The new studio is located on Innovation Dr. in Waterdown. The building will have solar panels on the roof, electric vehicle charging stations and a new concept for the studios.

What channel is CHCH on Bell?

Included Channels

Accessible Media Inc TV	48
OMNI 1	215
OMNI 2	216
Global Peterborough (CHEX-TV)	217
CHCH-TV – News and Movies	218

What happened to FYI channel?

FYI was shut down on 1 July 2019. India: FYI TV18 was launched in July 2016 as the second channel in the partnership between A&E Networks and TV18, the first being History TV18. The network was closed on July 8, 2020.

Where will the new CHCH building be?

4 Innovation Drive
We’re extremely proud.” The fully-constructed building that now stands at 4 Innovation Drive is a metaphor in itself for what CHCH-TV aims to achieve: a combination of merging old with new.