Bell Media has secured a content and licensing agreement with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution that brings cable channel USA Network, and fan-favourite network Oxygen True Crime, to Canada for the first time, beginning January 1st 2025. A selection of popular shows, including Suits, from both channels will also be available for streaming on Crave.

Also on January 1st, existing specialty channels Animal Planet, Discovery Science, and Discovery Velocity, rebrand to CTV Wild, CTV Nature, and CTV Speed, respectively, completing the makeover of Bell Media’s suite of Discovery channels.

“Our newly rebranded suite of specialty channels is bolder, bigger, and better than ever, offering a compelling mix of popular cable hits and fan-favourite Canadian originals,” said Stewart Johnston, SVP Content and Sales, Bell Media. “Anchored by the introduction of two top-tier entertainment brands, USA Network and Oxygen True Crime, Bell Media continues to deliver the sought-after content Canadians are looking for.”

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