1959 in Canadian television

Overview of the events of 1959 in Canadian television

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The following is a list of events affecting Canadian television in 1959. Events listed include television show debuts, finales, cancellations, and channel launches.

## Notable events

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* The CBC Television's cross-country television microwave network was extended to Newfoundland and Labrador.[1]

## Births

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Date | Name | Notability

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May 12  | Ron Rubin | Actor (Sailor Moon)

## Television shows

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### Debuts

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* Chez Hélène (1959-1973)

### Programs on-air this year

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* Country Canada (1954-2007)
* CBC News Magazine (1952-1981)
* The National (1954–present)
* The C.G.E. Show (1952-1959)
* Chez Hélène (1959-1973)
* Circle 8 Ranch (1955-1978)
* The Friendly Giant (1958-1985)
* Front Page Challenge (1957-1995)
* Hockey Night in Canada (1952–present)
* Maggie Muggins (1955–1962)
* Open House (1952-1962)
* Wayne and Shuster Show (1958-1989)

## Television stations

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### Debuts

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Date  | Market  | Station  | Channel  | Affiliation  | Ref.

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January 15  | Dawson Creek, British Columbia | CJDC-TV | 5  | CBC Television |
June 17  | Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador | CBYT | 5  | CBC Television (via CBHT/Halifax, NS)  | Shut down July 31, 2012
July 7  | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan | CHAB-TV | 4  | CBC Television  | Shut down July 31, 1978
October 17  | Carleton, Quebec | CHAU-TV | 5  | Radio-Canada |
October 18  | Cornwall, Ontario | CJSS-TV | 8  | CBC Television |
December 21  | Moncton, New Brunswick | CBAFT | 11  | Radio-Canada |

## See also

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* 1959 in Canada
* 1959 in television

## References

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1. ^ “Evolution of a Broadcaster: CBC’s First 75 Years”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 3, 2019.

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## External links

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* List of 1959 Canadian television series at IMDb

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