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{{short description|Canadian TV channel}}
{{Infobox_TV_channel|
{{redirect-distinguish|Life Network|The Life Channel}}
name = Slice |
{{Infobox television channel
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| logo_caption = Logo used since 2017
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| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[High-definition television|HDTV]])<br>{{small|(2013–present)}}<br>[[480i]] ([[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])<br>{{small|(1995–present)}}
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| owner = [[Atlantis Communications]] (1995–1998)<br>[[Alliance Atlantis]] (1998–2008)<br>[[Canwest|CW Media]]<br>(2008–2010)<br>[[Shaw Media]]<br>(2010–2016)<br>[[Corus Entertainment]]<br>(2016–present)<br><small>(Life Network Inc.)</small>
| network =
|owner = [[Alliance Atlantis]]
| country = [[Canada]]
| slogan = My [[Vice]] Is Slice |
| area = Nationwide
| headquarters = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]
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| former_names = Life Network (1995–2007)
| broadcast area = National
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| headquarters = {{flagicon|Ontario}} [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]]
| sister_channels = [[W Network]]<br>[[Showcase (Canadian TV channel)|Showcase]]<br>[[ABC Spark]]
| former names = Life Network
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| website = {{URL|http://www.slice.ca/|Slice}}
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| sat chan 1= Channel 601
| sat serv 2= [[Star Choice]]
| sat chan 2= Channel 562
| cable serv 1 = Available on most Canadian cable systems
| cable chan 1 = Check local listings, channels may vary
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'''Slice''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[English language]] [[cable television]] [[specialty channel]] owned by [[Alliance Atlantis|Alliance Atlantis Communications]]. Slice is a lifestyle channel directed towards women with programming including [[talk show]]s, [[reality television|reality tv]] and more.
'''Slice''' is a [[Television in Canada|Canadian]] [[English language]] specialty channel owned by [[Corus Entertainment]]. The channel primarily broadcasts programming targeting young adult women, including general entertainment, [[Reality television|reality]], and [[true crime]] programming.

It was launched on January 1, 1995, as '''Life Network''' under the ownership of [[Alliance Atlantis|Atlantis Communications]]. Atlantis was acquired by Alliance Communications in 1998 and Life Network was relaunched as Slice on March 5, 2007. In 2008, [[Canwest]] and [[Goldman Sachs]] acquired Alliance Atlantis, and the channel's ownership was later sold to [[Shaw Media]] in 2010, and ultimately, Corus in April 2016.


==History==
==History==
===As Life Network===
Launched on [[January 1]], [[1995]] as Life Network, the channel was owned by ''Atlantis Communications'' (prior to its merge with Alliance Communications) and aired daily "themed" blocks devoted to areas such as food, gardening, and home design. As other Alliance Atlantis-owned channels such as [[Food Network (Canada)|Food Network]] and [[HGTV (Canada)|HGTV]] came onstream, the channel shifted towards programming about issues relating to everyday life, mostly in the form of non-competitive [[reality television]], [[talk show]]s, and more. Many of the programs aired on Life Network were seen on other Alliance Atlantis owned channels, such as [[Food Network (Canada)|Food Network]], [[HGTV (Canada)|HGTV]] and [[Fine Living (Canada)|Fine Living]].
In June 1994, Your Channel Television Inc., a company majority owned by Atlantis Television Ventures Inc. (Atlantis Communications), was granted a television broadcasting licence by the [[Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission]] (CRTC) for a channel called ''YOU: Your Channel'', described at the time as broadcasting "programming consisting of documentaries and information programming." The channel proposed programming grouped into five themes, "Habitat" stressing programming for the home and environment; "Bodyworks" covering fitness, health and nutrition; "Food Plus" including programs related to cooking and food; "Explorations" dealing with travel, adventure and nature; and "Relationships" focusing on parenting, childcare, careers and personal relationships."<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1994/DB94-279.HTM Decision CRTC 94-279] CRTC 1994-06-06</ref>

The channel was launched on January 1, 1995, as '''Life Network'''.<ref>[http://www.mediacastermagazine.com/news/tier-two-turns-ten/1000188380/ Tier Two Turns Ten] Mediacaster Magazine 2005-03-01</ref> The channel broadcast programs in themes focusing on such areas as food, gardening, and home design. The success of these strands ultimately enabled Atlantis and its successors to launch dedicated channels focusing on these subjects, [[HGTV (Canadian TV channel)|HGTV]] and [[Food Network (Canadian TV channel)|Food Network]], based on the similar American channels owned by [[Scripps Networks Interactive|Scripps Networks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Lifestyle+nets+a+profitable+trend.-a020485652|title=Lifestyle nets a profitable trend|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=March 23, 1998|access-date=December 9, 2024|via=TheFreeLibrary}}</ref>

In June 1998, Atlantis Communications announced that it planned to merge with Alliance Communications,<ref>[https://archive.today/20130131200420/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/444387151.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+22,+1998&author=Vinay+Menon&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Merger+creates+film,+TV+giant&pqatl=google Merger creates film, TV giant] Toronto Star 1998-07-22</ref> another television and film producer and broadcaster, owners of [[History (Canadian TV channel)|History Television]] and [[Showcase (Canadian TV channel)|Showcase]] at the time,<ref name="merger">[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/1999/DB99-106.HTM Decision CRTC 99-106] 1999-05-20</ref> to form a new company called [[Alliance Atlantis Communications]]. The CRTC approved the merger in May 1999.<ref name="merger"/>

===As Slice===
Plans to relaunch the channel as '''Slice''' were announced on November 2, 2006 by Alliance Atlantis Communications.<ref>[http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/alliance-atlantis-to-launch-slice/1000057874/?issue=11022006 Alliance Atlantis To Launch SLICE] Broadcaster Magazine 2006-11-02</ref> The new name and programming reflects Life's shift towards a more entertainment-based schedule with what Alliance Atlantis called "addictive" programming. The name was revealed in a 2006 Life Network online survey on future programming strategies. The channel was relaunched on March 5, 2007, although the on-air branding appeared intermittently during a "sneak preview" on March 3 and 4.

On January 18, 2008,<ref>[http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/213271/canwest-global-receives-final-crtc-approval-for-acquisition-of-alliance-atlantis Canwest Global receives final CRTC approval for acquisition of Alliance Atlantis] CNW press release 2008-01-18</ref> a joint venture between [[Canwest]] and [[Goldman Sachs Capital Partners]] known as CW Media,<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/investment-ideas/streetwise/goldmans-happy-ending-at-canwest/article1555201/ Goldman's happy ending at CanWest] The Globe and Mail 2010-05-03</ref> acquired control of Slice through its purchase of Alliance Atlantis' broadcasting assets, which were placed in a [[trust law|trust]] in August 2007.<ref>[http://www.investorpoint.com/news/BROADCTV/5967631/ CanWest Completes Acquisition of Alliance Atlantis] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423050448/http://www.investorpoint.com/news/BROADCTV/5967631/ |date=2012-04-23 }} Investor Point 2007-08-15</ref> On October 27, 2010, ownership changed again as [[Shaw Communications]] gained control of Slice as a result of its acquisition of Canwest and Goldman Sachs' interest in CW Media.<ref>[http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/headline_news/article.jsp?content=b4951353 Shaw Communications closes purchase of Canwest TV assets, rebrands as Shaw Media]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/com100/2010/r101022.htm CRTC approves Shaw's purchase of the Canwest Global television properties] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220233335/http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/com100/2010/r101022.htm |date=2013-12-20 }}</ref>

Slice ultimately became the ''de facto'' Canadian home to most reality programs from the American cable network [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo]], not to be confused with the Canadian arts-focused channel of the same name (later renamed [[CTV Drama Channel]]). On June 10, 2024, rival broadcaster [[Rogers Sports & Media]] announced an agreement with [[NBCUniversal]] to relaunch the Bravo brand in Canada in September 2024, and that its platforms would carry new seasons of Bravo original programming going forward.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thiessen |first=Connie |date=2024-06-10 |title=Rogers scoops Warner Bros. Discovery rights from Corus and Bell |url=https://broadcastdialogue.com/rogers-scoops-warner-bros-discovery-rights-from-corus/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Broadcast Dialogue |language=en-US}}</ref>

As a result of the Rogers deal, Bravo originals are being phased out from the Slice schedule in early fall 2024 as ongoing seasons end, and being replaced by reality and [[true crime]] content from alternate sources such as [[Lionsgate Television]], [[Paramount Global]], and [[We TV]] (including new seasons of existing Slice acquisitions such as ''[[Love After Lockup]]'', and new additions such as ''The Braxtons'' and ''[[Tia Mowry]]: My Next Act''). One notable acquisition was ''[[The Daily Show]]'', which had not been aired on linear television in Canada since it was dropped by its long-time home of [[CTV Comedy Channel]] in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/coruss-slice-shops-around-expands-into-new-genres-after-losing-bravo-content/|title=Corus’s Slice shops around, expands into new genres after losing Bravo content|first=Jordan|last=Pinto|work=C21Media|date=September 2, 2024|access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>


==Programming==
===Slice relaunch===
[[File:Slice Blue logo.png|thumb|145px|right|Alternate logo introduced in 2013]]
Plans to relaunch the channel as Slice were announced in November [[2006]] by Alliance Atlantis Communications.<ref>[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2006/01/c7094.html AAC press release], November 1, 2006</ref> The new name and programming reflects Life's shift towards a more entertainment based lifestyle programming. The name was originally revealed in a 2006 Life Network online survey on future programming strategies. The channel officially relaunched on [[March 5]], [[2007]], although the on-air branding appeared intermittently during a "sneak preview" on March 3 and 4.
{{Main|List of programs broadcast by Slice}}


==Notable shows==
===Notable programs===
{{Unreferenced|section|date=June 2024}}
* ''[[At the End of My Leash]]''
* ''[[Average Joe (show)|Average Joe]]''
* ''[[72 Hours (TV series)|72 Hours]]''
* '' Below Deck (original and spin offs)''
* ''[[Beauty and the Geek]]'' (US & UK series)
* ''[[The Biggest Loser Australia]]''
* ''[[Big Brother: After Dark]]''
* ''[[Brat Camp]]'' (US & UK series)
* ''[[Big Brother Canada]]''
** ''Big Brother Canada Side Show''
* ''[[Celebrity Paranormal Project]]''
* ''[[The List (TV series)|The List]]''
* ''[[Casino Confidential]]''
* ''[[Nanny 911]]''
* ''[[Dogs with Jobs]]''
* ''[[Paradise Hotel]]''
* ''Ex-Wives of Rock''
* ''[[Project Catwalk]]''
* ''[[Four Weddings|Four Weddings Canada]]''
* ''[[Project Runway]]''
* ''[[Friends]]''
* ''[[Project Runway Canada]]''
* ''[[Kendra on Top]]''
* ''[[Rocker Moms]]''
* ''[[King of the Nerds]]''
* ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]''
* ''[[Love After Lockup]]''
* ''[[Mob Wives]]''
* ''[[My Teenage Wedding]]''
* ''[[Princess (TV series)]]''
* ''See no Evil''
* ''[[The Daily Show]]''
* ''[[Til Debt Do Us Part]]''
* ''[[The Hero (2013 TV series)|The Hero]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Atlanta]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Dallas]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Miami]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of New York City]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of New Jersey]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Orange County]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Orange County]]''
* ''[[Sexual Secrets]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Potomac]]''
* ''[[Shear Genius]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Vancouver]]''
* ''[[Superstar Hair Challenge]]''
* ''[[The Real Housewives of Toronto]]''
* ''[[Til Debt Do Us Part]]''
* ''[[Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy]]''
* ''[[Wedding SOS]]''
* ''[[Wedding SOS]]''


==Logos==
==Logos==
{| border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" style="border:1px solid #aaa"
<gallery>
|- align=center
Image:Lifenetwork_old_logo.gif|Life Network logo 1 (1995-2005)
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[Image:Lifenetwork old logo.svg|100px]]
Image:Life_network.jpg|Life Network logo 2 (2005-2007)
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[Image:Life Network.svg|120px]]
Image:Slicenetwork.PNG|Slice (2007-present)
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[Image:Slice logo.svg|150px]]
</gallery>
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[Image:Slice16.svg|150px]]
!height="150px" bgcolor="#F9F9F9" | [[Image:Slice logo (2017).svg|150px]]
|-
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 1995–2003
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2003–2007
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2007–2016
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2016–2017
!width="150px" colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" | 2017–present
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.slice.ca Official Slice website]
*{{Official website|http://www.slice.ca/}}


{{Corus Entertainment}}
{{Alliance Atlantis}}


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[[Category:Alliance Atlantis]]
[[Category:Cable television channels in Canada]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1995]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1995]]
[[Category:1995 establishments in Canada]]
[[Category:Corus Entertainment networks]]
[[Category:English-language television stations in Canada]]
[[Category:Women's interest channels]]

Latest revision as of 15:02, 4 January 2025

"Life Network" redirects here. Not to be confused with The Life Channel.
Slice
Logo used since 2017
CountryCanada
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Programming
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(2013–present)
480i (SDTV)
(1995–present)
Ownership
OwnerAtlantis Communications (1995–1998)
Alliance Atlantis (1998–2008)
CW Media
(2008–2010)
Shaw Media
(2010–2016)
Corus Entertainment
(2016–present)
(Life Network Inc.)
Sister channelsW Network
Showcase
ABC Spark
History
LaunchedJanuary 1, 1995, 30 years ago
Former namesLife Network (1995–2007)
Links
WebsiteSlice
Availability
Streaming media
StackTVInternet Protocol television

Slice is a Canadian English language specialty channel owned by Corus Entertainment. The channel primarily broadcasts programming targeting young adult women, including general entertainment, reality, and true crime programming.

It was launched on January 1, 1995, as Life Network under the ownership of Atlantis Communications. Atlantis was acquired by Alliance Communications in 1998 and Life Network was relaunched as Slice on March 5, 2007. In 2008, Canwest and Goldman Sachs acquired Alliance Atlantis, and the channel's ownership was later sold to Shaw Media in 2010, and ultimately, Corus in April 2016.

History

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As Life Network

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In June 1994, Your Channel Television Inc., a company majority owned by Atlantis Television Ventures Inc. (Atlantis Communications), was granted a television broadcasting licence by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for a channel called YOU: Your Channel, described at the time as broadcasting "programming consisting of documentaries and information programming." The channel proposed programming grouped into five themes, "Habitat" stressing programming for the home and environment; "Bodyworks" covering fitness, health and nutrition; "Food Plus" including programs related to cooking and food; "Explorations" dealing with travel, adventure and nature; and "Relationships" focusing on parenting, childcare, careers and personal relationships."[1]

The channel was launched on January 1, 1995, as Life Network.[2] The channel broadcast programs in themes focusing on such areas as food, gardening, and home design. The success of these strands ultimately enabled Atlantis and its successors to launch dedicated channels focusing on these subjects, HGTV and Food Network, based on the similar American channels owned by Scripps Networks.[3]

In June 1998, Atlantis Communications announced that it planned to merge with Alliance Communications,[4] another television and film producer and broadcaster, owners of History Television and Showcase at the time,[5] to form a new company called Alliance Atlantis Communications. The CRTC approved the merger in May 1999.[5]

As Slice

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Plans to relaunch the channel as Slice were announced on November 2, 2006 by Alliance Atlantis Communications.[6] The new name and programming reflects Life's shift towards a more entertainment-based schedule with what Alliance Atlantis called "addictive" programming. The name was revealed in a 2006 Life Network online survey on future programming strategies. The channel was relaunched on March 5, 2007, although the on-air branding appeared intermittently during a "sneak preview" on March 3 and 4.

On January 18, 2008,[7] a joint venture between Canwest and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners known as CW Media,[8] acquired control of Slice through its purchase of Alliance Atlantis' broadcasting assets, which were placed in a trust in August 2007.[9] On October 27, 2010, ownership changed again as Shaw Communications gained control of Slice as a result of its acquisition of Canwest and Goldman Sachs' interest in CW Media.[10][11]

Slice ultimately became the de facto Canadian home to most reality programs from the American cable network Bravo, not to be confused with the Canadian arts-focused channel of the same name (later renamed CTV Drama Channel). On June 10, 2024, rival broadcaster Rogers Sports & Media announced an agreement with NBCUniversal to relaunch the Bravo brand in Canada in September 2024, and that its platforms would carry new seasons of Bravo original programming going forward.[12]

As a result of the Rogers deal, Bravo originals are being phased out from the Slice schedule in early fall 2024 as ongoing seasons end, and being replaced by reality and true crime content from alternate sources such as Lionsgate Television, Paramount Global, and We TV (including new seasons of existing Slice acquisitions such as Love After Lockup, and new additions such as The Braxtons and Tia Mowry: My Next Act). One notable acquisition was The Daily Show, which had not been aired on linear television in Canada since it was dropped by its long-time home of CTV Comedy Channel in 2023.[13]

Programming

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Alternate logo introduced in 2013
Main article: List of programs broadcast by Slice

Notable programs

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Logos

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1995–2003 2003–2007 2007–2016 2016–2017 2017–present

References

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  1. ^ Decision CRTC 94-279 CRTC 1994-06-06
  2. ^ Tier Two Turns Ten Mediacaster Magazine 2005-03-01
  3. ^ "Lifestyle nets a profitable trend". Variety. March 23, 1998. Retrieved December 9, 2024 – via TheFreeLibrary.
  4. ^ Merger creates film, TV giant Toronto Star 1998-07-22
  5. ^ a b Decision CRTC 99-106 1999-05-20
  6. ^ Alliance Atlantis To Launch SLICE Broadcaster Magazine 2006-11-02
  7. ^ Canwest Global receives final CRTC approval for acquisition of Alliance Atlantis CNW press release 2008-01-18
  8. ^ Goldman's happy ending at CanWest The Globe and Mail 2010-05-03
  9. ^ CanWest Completes Acquisition of Alliance Atlantis Archived 2012-04-23 at the Wayback Machine Investor Point 2007-08-15
  10. ^ Shaw Communications closes purchase of Canwest TV assets, rebrands as Shaw Media[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ CRTC approves Shaw's purchase of the Canwest Global television properties Archived 2013-12-20 at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ Thiessen, Connie (2024-06-10). "Rogers scoops Warner Bros. Discovery rights from Corus and Bell". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  13. ^ Pinto, Jordan (September 2, 2024). "Corus's Slice shops around, expands into new genres after losing Bravo content". C21Media. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
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