Toon-A-Vision is a

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English language

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television channel owned by Atlantic Digital Networks that launched on June 19, 2018. The channel broadcasts animated programming aimed at preschoolers and teenagers. Its name is a

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of "

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" and "television".

History

Atlantic Digital Networks received Category B-exemption from the

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(CRTC) for a television service called "Atlantic Cartoon" in 2014. The channel, now known as Toon-A-Vision, launched on Eastlink cable systems throughout Canada in

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on June 19, 2018. It was developed in conjunction with Huminah Huminah Animation. On July 15, 2019, Atlantic Digital Networks requested the CRTC transfer the channel to a full license after surpassing the commission's subscriber threshold. Its license was approved on September 1, 2020. The channel was added to

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and

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on December 5, 2019.

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launched the channel on its platforms on April 22, 2020.

Programming

Current programming

* '' ABC Monsters'' * ''Albi the Snowman'' * ''Blue Fish Nursery Rhymes'' * ''Buzz Bumble'' * ''

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'' * ''

Chilly Beach ''Chilly Beach'' is a Canadian animated sitcom that aired on CBC from 2003 to 2006. The series is a comedic depiction of life in the fictional Canadian town of Chilly Beach, described by the producers as "a bunch of Canadians doing the stuff that ...

'' * '' Chuck Chicken'' * ''Devilled Eggz'' * '' Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist'' * ''Dive, Olly, Dive'' * '' Doki'' * ''Dragamonz'' * '' Eddie is a Yeti'' * ''

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'' * ''G2G: Got To Go!'' * '' Ghosts of Time'' * ''GoGo Dino Explorers'' * '' Hatchimals: Adventures in Hatchtopia'' * '' The Hive'' * ''I'm A Dinosaur'' * ''

I.N.K. Invisible Network of Kids ''I.N.K. Invisible Network of Kids'' (known in French as ''Mission Invisible'') is a French animated series directed by Prakash Topsy, produced by Samka Productions (France) and broadcaster France 3 on May 16, 2009. Plot Pinkerton School is a ...

'' * ''

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'' * ''Jar Dwellers SOS'' * '' Kagagi: The Raven'' * '' Kikoriki'' * ''Leon'' * '' Maddie's Do You Know?'' * ''Manon'' * ''

Maple Shorts ''Maple Shorts'' is a children's television show produced by March Entertainment, producers of the TV show, '' Chilly Beach''. ''Maple Shorts'' debuted in April 2005 and aired on the CBC Television. ''Maple Shorts'' is hosted by a goose and a sal ...

'' * ''Mia'' * '' Mofy'' * ''

My Goldfish Is Evil ''My Goldfish is Evil!'' (, ) is a Canadian animated television series that was created by Nicolas J. Boisvert. The series was produced by Sardine Productions for CBC Television and Télévision de Radio-Canada. The show aired over two seasons, ...

'' * ''Oh Yuck!'' * ''Origanimals'' * ''

Pet Alien ''Pet Alien'' (French: ''Alien Bazar'') is an animated television series created by Jeff Muncy of ''Pajanimals'' fame, with episodes written by Dan Danko and directed by Andrew Young. The series is a co-production of Mike Young Productions of t ...

'' * ''Pet Squad'' * ''Pin Code'' * ''Piper’s Pony Tales'' * '' Redakai'' * '' Ricky Sprocket: Showbiz Boy'' * '' Sindbad & the 7 Galaxies'' * ''

Skyland ''Skyland'' (full French title: "Skyland, Le Nouveau Monde", or "Skyland, The New World"), is an animated television series developed in France in partnership with Canada and Luxembourg for television channels France 2 in France, Teletoon in Can ...

'' * ''Smighties'' * '' Talking Tom & Friends'' * '' Tenkai Knights'' * ''

The Fairytaler ''The Fairytaler'' () is a 2002 Danish animated television series based on the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. It was also the second anthology series adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's works right after Andersen Stories ended. An E ...

'' * ''

Timeblazers ''Timeblazers'' is a Canadian television series that aired on YTV from July 5, 2003 to July 9, 2005 with a total of 40 episodes in 3 seasons. Synopsis It features Sam and Jen, two young people who illustrate the origin of present-day customs a ...

'' * ''Tina and Tony'' * ''

Toot the Tiny Tugboat ''Toot the Tiny Tugboat'' is a British children's animated television series developed from Sebastien Braun’s ''Toot and Pop!'' picture book by Lupus Films and animated by Cloth Cat Animation. The series has been airing on Channel 5 Milkshake! ...

'' * ''

Wild Grinders ''Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders'', also known simply as ''Wild Grinders'', is an animated television series created by, produced by and loosely based on the life of professional skateboarder and reality television star Rob Dyrdek. It started out as ...

'' * ''WonderBalls!'' * ''

Yam Roll ''Yam Roll'' (or the long title, ''The Very Good Adventures of Yam Roll in Happy Kingdom'') is a Canadian animated television series created by Jono Howard and Jon Izen for CBC Television. Produced by March Entertainment, the series premiered on F ...

'' * '' Zo Zo Zombie''

Reruns

* ''The Adventures of Annie & Ben'' (September 2021) * ''Bat Pat'' (November 27, 2021)

Former programming

* ''Aesop's Theater'' * ''Baby Genius'' * ''

Best Ed ''Best Ed'' is a Canadian animated television series created by Rick Marshall and developed by J.D. Smith. The show chronicles the adventures of an excessively helpful and enthusiastic dog named Ed who everyone adores, and his best friend, Doug t ...

'' * ''Bunny Ninja'' * ''

Ever After High ''Ever After High'' is a fashion doll franchise released by Mattel in July 2013. It is a companion line to the '' Monster High'' dolls, with the characters being based upon characters from well-known fairy tales and fantasy stories instead of ...

'' * ''Get Well Soon'' * '' Gisele and the Green Team'' * '' Hareport'' * '' The Haunting Hour: The Series'' * ''

Horrid Henry ''Horrid Henry'' is a children's book series by Francesca Simon and illustrated by Anthony Ross. It has been adapted for television, film and theatre. Books The first ''Horrid Henry'' book was written and published in 1994 by Orion Books. ...

'' * ''

King Arthur's Disasters ''King Arthur's Disasters'' is a British animated series which first aired on CITV. Co-created by Paul Parkes and Will Ashurst, the series follows and depicts attempts by King Arthur (voiced by Rik Mayall), assisted by the wizard Merlin (voiced ...

'' * ''

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'' * '' Little Princess'' * ''Magic Academy'' * ''Martha & Friends'' * ''

Monster by Mistake ''Monster by Mistake'' is a Canadian animated television series that aired on YTV from September 18, 1999 to March 23, 2003 after airing its pilot on October 26, 1996. The series was created by Mark Mayerson of Catapult Productions, and co-produ ...

'' * ''

Monster High Monster High is an American multimedia-supported fashion doll franchise created by toy designer Garrett Sander and launched by Mattel in 2010. Aimed at children ages 7–14, the franchise features characters inspired by monster movies, sci-fi ...

'' * ''Parallel Parker'' * ''

Paw Patrol ''Paw Patrol'' is a Canadian children's animated television series created by Keith Chapman and produced by Spin Master, Spin Master Entertainment, with animation provided by Guru Studio. In Canada, the series is primarily broadcast on TVOntario ...

'' * ''

Percy the Park Keeper ''Percy the Park Keeper'' is a British animated children's television series based on the popular books by British author Nick Butterworth. The series is produced by HIT Entertainment with animation production by Grand Slamm Children's Films. T ...

'' * ''

Pingu ''Pingu'' is a stop motion animated children's television series originally produced in Switzerland. It was co-created by Otmar Gutmann and Erika Brueggemann. It centres on the titular anthropomorphic emperor penguin and his family, who live i ...

'' * ''Secret Millionaires Club'' * ''

Skunk Fu! ''Skunk Fu!'' is an animated action adventure fantasy comedy television series featuring the fables and adventures of anthropomorphic animals protecting their Valley using martial arts. The show chronicles the adventures of young Skunk, trainin ...

'' * ''Space POP'' * ''Thomas Edison's Secret Lab'' * ''Tom and the Slice of Bread with Strawberry Jam and Honey'' * ''Uncle Joe's Cartoon Playhouse'' * ''WrestleVille'' * ''

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References

External links

* {{Children's television in Canada English-language television stations in Canada Specialty television channels in Canada Children's television networks in Canada Companies based in Nova Scotia Television channels and stations established in 2018 Anime television HD-only channels 2018 establishments in Canada