Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. to Launch Television Station in Toronto Articles / Craig Broadcasting Posted by RAD on Jun 30, 2002 - 06:07 PM Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. has been awarded the new English language television station licence for the Toronto market. Toronto One, the successful bid, will launch in September 2002. It's an exciting day for our company! says Drew Craig, President Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. Toronto One will not only provide a new level of local reflection for the Toronto market, it will create system-wide benefits for the Canadian broadcast industry. Originally posted April 7th, 2002 Toronto can look forward to a fresh perspective and distinct editorial voice for the GTA and extensive coverage of the world class arts and entertainment scene. Craig Broadcast Systems is known for its niche programming in the local arena, Craig went on to say, Toronto One is all about reflecting the diversity of Greater Toronto. Highlights of Toronto One programming include: The Toronto Show, a live variety show which will run every weekday evening in prime time featuring music, entertainers, and personalities that make the GTA a world class arts and entertainment centre. New Voices, an English-Language multicultural program block that reflects the richness and diversity of Toronto's many ethnic groups with programming that is young, fresh and inclusive. Toronto Life brings the award winning magazine to the TV screen offering the most authoritative guide to the best Toronto has to offer. Second City Improv, the best of the best in improv comedy. Comic giants Second City and Toronto One create truly hilarious television. In addition to the local benefits for Greater Toronto, the Toronto One licence serves to broaden the diversity of voices within the Canadian broadcast industry, effectively creating another broadcast system. Craig Broadcast Systems reach of English Canada has now tripled, comments Craig. Canada has a new broadcast voice to tell its stories. System-wide benefits include 8 hours of priority programming and $25 million in support for independent production. A complete review of Toronto One is available at www.toronto1.tv. Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. is owned and operated by the third generation Craig family. With more than 50 years experience in the broadcast industry, holdings of the Craig family include A-Channel Edmonton, A-Channel Calgary, A-Channel Manitoba, CKX TV Brandon, Digital channels MTV Canada, MTV2, and TVLand, Sky Cable Digital Wireless, and Craig Wireless International. This article is from CHANNEL CANADA   http://www.channelcanada.com/ The URL for this story is:   http://www.channelcanada.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=4