Dominion Network
The Dominion Network was the second English-language radio network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation from January 1, 1944 to 1962.
| Type | Public broadcaster/radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Programming | |
| Format | light entertainment |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
Key people | Spence Caldwell (manager) |
| History | |
| Launch date | 1944 |
| Closed | 1962 |
| Coverage | |
| Availability | National through CJBC and private affiliates |
It consisted of the CBC-owned CJBC radio station in Toronto and a series of 34 privately owned affiliates from coast-to-coast. The Dominion Network was set up as a complementary network to the CBC's main English service which became known as the Trans-Canada Network. While the Trans-Canada Network focus was on public affairs, educational and cultural programs, the Dominion Network's broadcast schedule consisted of lighter programming fare than that of the Trans-Canada Network and carried more American programming.
As well, the Dominion Network operated mostly in the evenings, freeing affiliates to air local programming during the day.