This is a list of
Canadian television
Television in Canada officially began with the sign-on of the nation's first television stations in Montreal and Toronto in 1952. As with most media in Canada, the television industry, and the television programming available in that country, a ...
related events from 1998.
Events
Debuts
Ending this year
Changes of network affiliation
Television shows
1950s
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Country Canada Country Canada may refer to two separate entities under the auspices of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation:
* CBC News: Country Canada, the long-running rural affairs series
* CBC Country Canada, the former name of the Canadian digital specialt ...
'' (1954–2007)
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Hockey Night in Canada
CBC Television has aired National Hockey League (NHL) broadcasts under the ''Hockey Night in Canada'' (often abbreviated ''Hockey Night'' or ''HNiC'') brand that is primarily associated with its Saturday night NHL broadcasts throughout its hi ...
'' (1952–present)
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The National'' (1954–present).
1960s
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CTV National News
''CTV National News'' is the flagship newscast of CTV News, the news division of the CTV Television Network, which airs at 11:00 pm local time on the CTV stations across Canada, and is produced from CTV's facilities at 9 Channel Nine Court in Sca ...
'' (1961–present)
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Land and Sea
''Land and Sea'' is a locally produced Canadian documentary television show broadcast on CBC Television. It has been on the air since 1964 on CBC owned-operated station CBNT in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. (interrupted only by a short ...
'' (1964–present)
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Man Alive'' (1967–2000)
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The Nature of Things
''The Nature of Things'' (also, ''The Nature of Things with David Suzuki'') is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on 6 November 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that hum ...
'' (1960–present, scientific documentary series)
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Question Period
Question Period (french: période des questions), known officially as Oral Questions (french: questions orales) occurs each sitting day in the House of Commons of Canada, in which members of the parliament ask questions of government ministers (i ...
'' (1967–present, news program)
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W-FIVE
''W5'' is a Canadian news magazine television program produced by CTV News. The program is broadcast Saturday nights at 7 p.m. on the CTV Television Network, with repeat broadcasts at later times on CTV as well as co-owned channels CTV 2, and I ...
'' (1966–present, newsmagazine program)
1970s
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Canada AM
''Canada AM'' was a Canadian morning television news show that aired on CTV from 1972 to 2016. Its final hosts were Beverly Thomson and Marci Ien, with Jeff Hutcheson presenting the weather forecast and sports. The program aired on weekdays, and ...
'' (1972–present, news program)
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the fifth estate'' (1975–present,
newsmagazine
A news magazine is a typed, printed, and published magazine, radio or television program, usually published weekly, consisting of articles about current events. News magazines generally discuss stories, in greater depth than do newspapers or new ...
program)
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Marketplace
A marketplace or market place is a location where people regularly gather for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other goods. In different parts of the world, a marketplace may be described as a '' souk'' (from the Arabic), ' ...
'' (1972–present, newsmagazine program)
*''100 Huntley Street'' (1977–present, religious program)
1980s
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Adrienne Clarkson Presents
''Adrienne Clarkson Presents'' is a Canadian cultural entertainment series broadcast on CBC Television beginning in 1988. The series ended in 1999, the year host Adrienne Clarkson was appointed Governor General of Canada.
Episodes featured artis ...
'' (1988–1999)
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CityLine
''CityLine'' is a Canadian talk show and lifestyle television program hosted by Tracy Moore produced for the Citytv network at Toronto flagship station CITY-DT. Each show has a theme that changes daily. These include "Around the House", "Family ...
'' (1987–present, news program)
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Fashion File ''Fashion File'' was a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television and CBC Newsworld, as well as internationally in syndication, from 1989 to 2009. The series covered fashion industry news. Fashion File was created and developed bKaren ...
'' (1989–2009)
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Just For Laughs'' (1988–present)
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Midday
Noon (or midday) is 12 12-hour clock, o'clock in the daytime. It is written as 12 noon, 12:00 m. (for 12-hour clock, meridiem, literally 12:00 noon), 12 p.m. (for 12-hour clock, post meridiem, literally "after noon"), 12 pm, or 12:00 (using a 24 ...
'' (1985–2000)
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On the Road Again'' (1987–2007)
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Venture
Venture may refer to:
Arts and entertainment
Music
*The Ventures, an American instrumental rock band formed in 1958
*"A Venture", 1971 song by the band Yes
*''Venture'', a 2010 EP by AJR
Games
* ''Venture'' (video game), a 1981 arcade gam ...
'' (1985–2007)
1990s
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Black Harbour
''Black Harbour'' is a Canadian television series, which ran on CBC Television from 1996 to 1999.
The show starred Rebecca Jenkins as Katherine Hubbard, a successful restaurant owner who returned to live in her Nova Scotia hometown to be with her ...
'' (1996–1999)
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Cold Squad
''Cold Squad'' is a Canadian police procedural television series that premiered on CTV on January 23, 1998, at 10 p.m., and ran for seven seasons. Led by Sergeant Ali McCormick (Julie Stewart), a team of homicide detectives from the Vancouver Pol ...
'' (1998–2005)
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Comics!
''Comics!'' was a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television in the 1990s. A half-hour standup comedy series, the show focused on one Canadian comedian each week. The series was produced by Joe Bodolai and Sandra Faire
Sandra ...
'' (1993–1999)
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Due South
''Due South'' is a Canadian crime comedy-drama television series created by Paul Haggis, and produced by Alliance Communications from its premiere on April 26, 1994, to its conclusion after four seasons on March 14, 1999. The series starred Pau ...
'' (1994–1999)
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La Femme Nikita La Femme Nikita may refer to:
* ''La Femme Nikita'' (film), a 1990 French action film by Luc Besson, originally named "Nikita"
* ''La Femme Nikita'' (TV series), a 1997–2001 TV series based on the film, also called "Nikita"
* ''Nikita'' (TV se ...
'' (1997–2001)
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Life and Times'' (1996–2007)
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The Passionate Eye
''The Passionate Eye'' is a Canadian documentary television series—and online playlist—that showcases documentary programming from around the world focusing on topics of news, current affairs, politics, and social issues. Airing on CBC News ...
'' (1993–present)
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Riverdale'' (1997–2000)
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Royal Canadian Air Farce
The Royal Canadian Air Farce was a comedy troupe that was active from 1973 to 2019. It is best known for their various Canadian Broadcasting Corporation series, first on CBC Radio and later on CBC Television. Although their weekly radio series ...
'' (1993–2008)
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The Red Green Show
''The Red Green Show'' is a Canadian television comedy that aired on various channels in Canada, with its ultimate home at CBC Television, and on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States (airing on more than 100 PBS affiliates a ...
'' (1991–2006)
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes
''This Hour Has 22 Minutes'' (commonly shortened to ''22 Minutes'' since 2009) is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics wi ...
'' (1993–present)
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Traders'' (1996–2000)
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Wind at My Back
''Wind at My Back'' is a television series which aired in Canada on CBC Television between 1996 and 2001. It was created and produced by Kevin Sullivan, best known for his adaptation of ''Anne of Green Gables'' and ''Road to Avonlea''. The ser ...
'' (1996–2000)
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Witness
In law, a witness is someone who has knowledge about a matter, whether they have sensed it or are testifying on another witnesses' behalf. In law a witness is someone who, either voluntarily or under compulsion, provides testimonial evidence, e ...
'' (1992–2004)
TV movies
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American Whiskey Bar
''American Whiskey Bar'' is a Canadian television film, which was broadcast by Citytv in 1998. The film was directed by Bruce McDonald as an adaptation of the novel by Michael Turner.
The novel is an experimental metafiction which mixes the s ...
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Television stations
Debuts
Network affiliation changes
See also
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1998 in Canada
Events from the year 1998 in Canada.
Incumbents
Crown
* Monarch – Elizabeth II
Federal government
* Governor General – Roméo LeBlanc
* Prime Minister – Jean Chrétien
* Chief Justice – Antonio Lamer (Quebec)
* Parliament – 3 ...
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List of Canadian films of 1998
This is a list of Canadian films which were released in 1998:
See also
* 1998 in Canada
* 1998 in Canadian television
References
External linksFeature Films Released In 1998 With Country of Origin Canadaat IMDb
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References
External links
List of 1998 Canadian television seriesat
IMDb
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