2005 in Canadian television

This is a list of Canadian television related events from 2005.

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Events

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Date Event
January 1 Animated series Being Ian created by veteran voice actor and writer Ian James Corlett premieres on YTV. Based on Corlett's early life and set in Burnaby, British Columbia the series focuses on a 12-year-old boy, who aspires to become a filmmaker.
February 9 CTV wins the Canadian broadcast rights for the 2010 Winter Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1]
March 21 25th Genie Awards.
April 3 Juno Awards of 2005.
August 14 The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation locks out over 5500 employees over labour disputes.
September 14 Melissa O'Neil wins the third season of Canadian Idol, becoming the show's first female winner.
October 9 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's lock out ends after almost two months when the CBC employees accept a tentative deal.
November 1 Astral Media launches Cinépop. A French language television channel that plays movies from the year 1950 to present.
November 19 2005 Gemini Awards.

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Show Station Premiere Date
Being Ian YTV January 1
The Girly Ghosthunters Space January 14
George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight CBC January 17
Le Cœur a ses raisons TVA February 3
Godiva's Bravo! March 16
Robson Arms CTV June 17
Naturally, Sadie Family June 25
Carl² Teletoon August 7
Delilah and Julius August 14
Video on Trial MuchMusic August 15
My Goldfish is Evil CBC August 17
What Were They Thinking? The Comedy Network August 24
Gordon the Garden Gnome TVOntario September 6
Entertainment Tonight Canada Global September 18
Life with Derek Family
Canada's Worst Driver Discovery October 2
Da Vinci's City Hall CBC October 25
Wayside Teletoon November 19
Planet Sketch
Class of the Titans December 31

Ending this year

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Show Station Cancelled
Da Vinci's Inquest CBC Television January 23
Cold Squad CTV June 4
Yvon of the Yukon YTV November 22

Television shows

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2000s

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TV movies

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Television stations

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Network affiliation changes

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Date Market Station Channel Old affiliation New affiliation References
September 5 Red Deer, Alberta CHCA-TV 6 CBC CH

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