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Canadian kids network Family Channel to shutter in coming months

After nearly 40 years on air, the iconic kids TV network Family Channel — home to favourites like Life With Derek, The Next Step and Yo Gabba Gabba! — is set to shut down in the coming months. Toronto ...
Cartoon Brew

Canada Loses A Kids’ TV Landmark As WildBrain Winds Down Broadcast Division, But Company Promises ‘Minimal’ Impact On Broader Business

Toronto-based WildBrain Ltd. announced it will shutter its Canadian broadcast business — including Family Channel, Family Jr., WildBrainTV, and Télémagino — after failing to secure renewed carriage ...
CNBC

As streaming services chase profitability, kids’ content is king

Kids' programming like "CoComelon" and "Bluey" is becoming an important tool in retaining streaming customers as the services chase profitability. Kids tend to repeat watching shows and movies, and it ...