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December Highlights

December Highlights
Holiday Specials 2022

TLN Media Group is offering a free preview of 7 of our multicultural TV channels until the end of December 2022!

Working with participating carrier partners, our 7 TV channels in English, Spanish, and Italian can now be seen by 20 million Canadians in nearly

8 million homes during this special Freeview event.


It’s the most wonderful time of the year and TLN TV is spreading the holiday cheer with a month-long lineup of festive programming! Deck the halls with lifestyle specials, holiday concerts, nightly feature films and Soccermania world cup specials!


SOCCERMANIA on TLN TV – World Cup Soccer Specials every Sunday!


 Be part of Soccermania on TLN TV Sundays in December with an allstar lineup of special World Cup soccer programming including: 10 part docuseries Moment of Truth, films, concerts and documentaries on some of the biggest names in the history of the Beautiful Game including Pele, Rossi, Maradona

and Totti.

Click here for the full lineup!


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COMING IN 2023

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..Sundays | Returns Jan 4..


The Italian League is back and better than ever in 2023.


Itching for more soccer after the world cup action..we got you covered! TLN’s Serie A Italian League Soccer weekly match coverage is back every Sunday with Intermezzo halftime show with host Antonio Giorgi.


Visit tln.ca/serie-a for match schedules, exclusive interviews and more.


..NEW SEASON | Starts Jan 4 | Wed at 8:30P..


Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape - NEW EPISODES!


Gino D'Acampo's journey of the Adriatic coast brings him to the mountain range of Gargano National Park. He heads to a farm where a local cheese, caciocavallo, is still made the same way it has been for centuries. Moving on, he visits Polignano a Mare, a town that teeters 20m above the sea on a maze of caves. It has become the international home of cliff diving - is Gino brave enough to make the jump?


..Starts Jan 5| Thu at 8P..


TLN Original series Mangia Québec is a six-part series that explores multiculturalism in Québec through the lens of the province’s diverse culinary traditions. Montréal restaurateur Michele Forgione travels to six communities across the province, meeting and interviewing Italian Canadians on century-old farms, in familyowned restaurants, and everywhere in between. Each character he meets tells the story of their family’s history in Québec – from new immigrants to established, generational lines of Québecers. While celebrating the influence of Italian cooking on Québécoise cuisine, Mangia Québec exposes the larger cultural contributions Italians have made to the province.


..Starts Jan 6| Fri at 8:30P..


Silvia Colloca visits three regions of Italy that are close to her heart - Abruzzo, Le Marche and Molise, to re-discover authentic ‘cucina povera,’ making healthy, heart-warming food accessible to everyone. Every episode sees Silvia meeting locals, cooking in their kitchens and allowing viewers a peek inside the true Italian secret of la dolce vita. Silvia meets chefs and cooks, who share their culinary delights and takes us back to meet her own family to live, breathe and eat the food culture of everyday Italians. With picture postcard backdrops of piazzas, Roman ruins, villages perched on mountains to the ancient traditions of seaside fishermen, Made In Italy With Silvia Colloca is not just a cooking show; it’s a visual feast for any armchair traveller. 


And more...

TLN 10 Most Influential Hispanic Canadians

Searching with Chef Sang - Coming Soon to TLN TV

25th Annual Smiles of Innocence Memorial Charity Gala

Villa Charities | 2022 Holiday Season Events

2022 UniversalCare Strides for Seniors

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A TLN TV Special Presentation: The 44th Annual CEMA Awards

A TLN TV Special Presentation: The 44th Annual CEMA Awards

A TLN TV Special Presentation: The 44th Annual CEMA Awards

Sat, Dec 3, 2022 | 5P/ET

 

TLN Media Group and The Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA) are thrilled to partner again for the TV premiere of the 44th Annual CEMA Awards for Journalistic Excellence, which will be broadcast nationally on TLN Television Saturday, December 3rd at 5PM/ET (TLN now on FREE Preview).

The best work of some of Canada’s multicultural journalists, accomplished through the past year, will be showcased in a special 60-minute television presentation.

Our fearless leader, TLN Media Group President, Aldo Di Felice is among those recognized by the Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA) this year with the 2022 Sierhey Khmara Ziniak Lifetime Achievement Award for unswerving dedication to multiculturalism and its affirmative expression through media.

As Canada’s most influential multicultural media company, TLN Media Group is proud to support and work alongside CEMA to help protect the rights of ethnic communicators, advocate for them to be recognized as legitimate and important media representatives, and work tirelessly promoting the importance of ethnic media in Canada.

The Canadian Ethnic Media Association Awards recognize outstanding achievement in the categories of Podcast, Radio, Online Articles, Print, Television, Video Series, Documentary, Innovation, and Community Engagement.

The Winners of the 2022 Canadian Ethnic Media Association Awards for Journalistic Excellence, by category, are as follows:

PODCAST

Aeron Dellosa, of Montreal, Quebec, Host/Producer for “An Immigrant’s Life”.

RADIO

Franklin Rodriguez, Host/Producer for ”The Spanglish Hour“, CHIN Radio, Ottawa.

ONLINE ARTICLES

Byron Armstrong, Freelance Journalist, Ricochet Media, Toronto, for ”Police Apologies are Meaningless When They Actively Invest in Surveillance“.

PRINT

Sylvia D. Hamilton, Halifax Filmmaker/Writer for the article “Think on Me”, in Canada’s History Magazine.

TELEVISION

Ada Luk, Executive Producer of Fairchild Television, Vancouver, for “Magazine 26 – Legacy of Wing Sang Building“.

VIDEO SERIES

Raul Dudnic, Independent Producer, Television, for ”Disinformation in the Canadian Romanian Community“.

DOCUMENTARY

Adelina Suvagau, Vancouver, Producer for ”Mary Magdalene in Conversation with Lilian Broca“.

INNOVATION

Taya Rtichsheva, of Winnipeg, Executive Director for U Multicultural, a digital media channel serving diverse communities across five provinces.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Maxine Fischbein, of Calgary, Local Initiative Reporter for Alberta Jewish News, for “Here to Tell Exhibit”.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Each year, CEMA recognizes the lifetime achievement of an outstanding individual by awarding the Sierhey Khmara Ziniak Award. This prestigious award for 2022 was presented to Aldo Di Felice, President of TLN Media Group, for unswerving dedication to Multiculturalism and its affirmative expression through media.

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This Month on TLN TV | November Highlights

This Month on TLN TV | November Highlights

TLN Media Group is offering a free preview of 7 of our multicultural TV channels until the end of December 2022!

Working with participating carrier partners, our 7 TV channels in English, Spanish, and Italian can now be seen by 20 million Canadians in nearly

8 million homes during this special Freeview event.

SOCCERMANIA on TLN TV - An Entire Month of Soccer Specials!


Be part of Soccermania on TLN TV with an entire month and over 180 hours

of special World Cup soccer programming including: 10 part docuseries Moment of Truth, films, concerts and documentaries on some of the biggest names in the history of the Beautiful Game including Pele, Rossi, Maradona and Totti.


TLN Original Documentary

Documentary Series | Episodes: 10

Doc Film (English Subtitles)

Documentary (English Subtitles)

Documentary (English Subtitles)

Doc Film (English Subtitles)

Documentary

Documentary (English Subtitles)

Film (English Subtitles) 

Documentary/Music Special 

Doc Film

TLN ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS

..Tue Nov 8 | 8P..

San Pietro Infine

San Pietro Infine is a small town in the Province of Caserta which endured bitter fighting in December 1943. Untouched for 75 years, the gates to

a forgotten city will be opened and

the last living Italian-Canadian survivors

will recount the significant battle of

San Pietro Infine.


..Wed Nov 9 | 8P..

Montecassino: The Indestructible Abbey

This documentary seeks to tell the story of the historic Battle of Monte Cassino, one of the most important military operations of World War II through the eyes of the last surviving Italian immigrants, who fled war-torn Italy for Canada.


..Thu Nov 10 | 8P..

ORTONA: Canada's Stalingrad


This special documentary project is part of TLN’s “I remember” series intended to collect the still vivid memories of a generation of now older Italian Canadians, who witnessed the savagery of war and sacrifice, first hand. In this series, the last living Italian-Canadian survivors, recount the Battle of Ortona, one of the most important military operations of WWII, that took place between December 20 to 28th in 1943.

..Fri Nov 11 | 8P..

1943: Operation Husky. The Canadian Landing in Sicily

On July 10, 1943, more than 25,000 men from the 1st Canadian Infantry Division landed in Pachino, Italy, marking the beginning of the Sicilian campaign. The project, dubbed Operation Husky, represented the first independent role in the Second World War for Canadian soldiers who were successful in knocking down German defenses in Sicily.

MUCHO MOVIES

..Nov 11 |9P..

Life is Beautiful

..Nov 9 | 9P..

Rome Open City

 

..TLN TV SPECIAL PRESENTATION | Sat Nov 12 at 3:30P..

TLN Media Group is the proud media broadcast partner of the Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAA), the most distinguished industry celebration in the province recognizing business success and those who support it. This year’s 40th anniversary special will feature community leaders and organizations working toward an inclusive economy.

Repeat: Sat Nov 19 at 8:30A


 

TLN Media Group Community Coverage


TLN Media Group has expanded our daily production activity because now more than ever, we have a public service role in our communities. Since COVID-19, TLN Media Group has produced, broadcast and posted hundreds of reports in 3 languages, including interviews with numerous Ministers and MPs federally and in provinces, as well as local City officials, community leaders, business leaders and unsung heroes. The goal of our daily production effort is to inform, entertain and inspire our communities—millions of Spanish, Italian and English speaking Canadians at large. These reports are available on our 3 main TV channels (TLN TV, Univision Canada and Mediaset Italia) our websites and our social media accounts.



TLN Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich Visits Eataly Toronto for Book Signing | TLN Connects

11th Annual CIBPA Hamilton-Halton Business Excellence Awards | TLN Connects

Villa Charities Fall Programming | Columbus Centre | TLN Connects

Giuseppina D'Agostino Recognized as One of Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers | TLN Connects

TLN Media Group was a proud partner of the Allstate Soccer Show 2022 | TLN Connects

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This Month on TLN TV | October Highlights

This Month on TLN TV | October Highlights
Latin American Heritage Month

TLN Television, Canada’s multicultural lifestyle channel launches a new fall season lineup rich in culture featuring new and returning delightful personalities, taking us on scenic adventures in far-off places and at home.



Add blockbuster movies every night and subtitled Italian films on Sundays, star-studded music specials and an all-star lineup of soccer coverage, and that is our recipe for uniting millions of Canadians

through culturally rich programming.



TLN Media Group celebrates Latin American Heritage Month this October with TV channel free previews, original documentary

presentations and community coverage across Canada.

October is a significant month for Hispanic/Spanish-speaking communities worldwide and the government of Canada has deemed it Latin American Heritage Month. As Canada’s most influential multicultural media leader,

TLN Media Group celebrates Latin American Heritage Month with

a series of upcoming initiatives, TV channel Free Previews, special programming and community coverage honouring the large mosaic

of Latinx cultures, countries, and people - for their social, economic,

and political contributions to our nation. 

TLN Media Group supports and showcases Canada’s over 1.5 million Spanish speaking strong communities* year-round, and has done so for nearly four decades, but we recognize the importance each October to amplify voices and shine a spotlight on the various aspects of Latino culture that enhance the cultural mosaic in Canada and provide opportunities

for cross cultural appreciation and understanding. 


Click here for the month-long lineup of festivities!



..Thanksgiving Day Lineup | Mon. Oct 10 | Starting at 6:30P..

 

..NEW SEASON starts Oct 10th | Mon-Fri 6:30P & Sun at 6P..

In her new season, Lidia highlights that Italian cooking is effortless! The 26 episodes showcase simple, easy-to-prepare recipes that require fewer steps, fewer ingredients, and less clean-up without sacrificing flavour. Don’t miss an All-New Season of Lidia’s Kitchen presented by Marcangelo Food - starting this Thanksgiving Monday.


..SPECIAL Oct 10 | 7 to 9P..

Savour the sights, sounds and flavours of the U.S.-Mexico border alongside acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winning host Pati Jinich as she experiences the region’s rich culture, people and cuisine. Travel with Pati

to El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, McAllen and Brownsville

as she shares meals with locals from all walks of life and reflects

on the melding of cultures.


..Every Night | Starting at 9P..

Watch your favourite flicks with more Mucho Movies every night of the week at 9P. See big blockbuster hits like Limitless, Burlesque, Superman

and Pulp Fiction.



..Sundays..


Catch TLN’s Serie A Italian League Soccer weekly match coverage every Sunday and the Intermezzo halftime show with host Antonio Giorgi.


Visit tln.ca/serie-a for match schedules, exclusive interviews and more.



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COMING THIS NOVEMBER

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SOCCERMANIA on TLN TV - An Entire Month of Soccer Specials!


This November be part of the Soccermania on TLN TV with an entire month and over 20 hours of soccer specials including:


TLN original documentary film Heart of Goal: The Rise of Canadian Soccer, 10 part docuseries Moment of Truth, films, concerts and documentaries on some of the biggest names in the history of the Beautiful Game.


See highlights here.


TLN ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS

..Nov 7 | 8P..

Internment: The Untold Story

..Nov 8 | 8P..

San Pietro Infine

..Nov 9 | 8P..

Monteccassino: L'Abbazia Indistruttibile

..Nov 10 | 8P..

ORTONA: Canada's Stalingrad

..Nov 11 | 8P..

1943: Operation Husky. The Canadian Landing in Sicily

MUCHO MOVIES

..Nov 7 and 11 |9P..

Life is Beautiful

..Nov 9 | 9P..

Rome Open City

TLN TV SPECIAL PRESENTATION | Nov 12 at 3:30P

The OBAA broadcast is the most distinguished industry celebration in the province recognizing business success and those who support it. This year’s 40th anniversary special will feature community leaders and organizations working toward an inclusive economy.

Repeat: Nov 19 at 8:30A


 

TLN Media Group is at the core of multicultural communities across Canada and is a proud sponsor of the following events.

Hispanic Day on the Hill

The Univision Canada cameras were in Ottawa for the Hispanic Day on Parliament Hill to kick off Latin American Heritage Month celebrations.


Camila met with Minister of Canadian Heritage, Hon. Pablo Rodriguez to discuss the vast contributions of the Hispanic and Latin American communities across the country and Univision Canada's commitment to serving these communities and showcasing their powerful stories of multiculturalism.


Oct 6-10 | Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress

TD Salsa in Toronto and Univision Canada are proud presenting partners of the 18th Annual Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress taking place from

Oct 6-10 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Enjoy workshops for all levels, social dancing and live bands with national and international

performers and instructors.


Oct 21-22 | 8-11P | Latin Comedy Fest   


As part of our Latin American Heritage Month celebrations, TLN Media Group and Univision Canada are proud media partners of Latin Comedy Fest this October 21 and 22.


Enjoy the only all-Spanish stand up comedy festival in Canada with

18 comics from 11 countries - this year in its second edition!


The Latin Comedy fest will take place at the Leah Poslums Theatre in North York where you will enjoy some of the best international, award-winning comics that Latin America has to offer!


 

TLN Media Group Community Coverage


TLN Media Group has expanded our daily production activity because now more than ever, we have a public service role in our communities. Since COVID-19, TLN Media Group has produced, broadcast and posted hundreds of reports in 3 languages, including interviews with numerous Ministers and MPs federally and in provinces, as well as local City officials, community leaders, business leaders and unsung heroes. The goal of our daily production effort is to inform, entertain and inspire our communities—millions of Spanish, Italian and English speaking Canadians at large. These reports are available on our 3 main TV channels (TLN TV, Univision Canada and Mediaset Italia) our websites and our social media accounts.



Lidia's Kitchen New Season Premiere

Villa Charities | Sagra del Pomodoro Festival | Columbus Cente

Mangia Québec | Michele Forgione | New Original Series Coming Soon

St. Clare of Assisi Parish | Woodbridge | Annual Festival

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Latin American Heritage Month 2022

Latin American Heritage Month 2022
Latin American Heritage Month

TLN Media Group Celebrates Latin American Heritage Month This October with TV Channel Free Previews, Original Documentary Presentations and community coverage across Canada

October is a significant month for Hispanic/Spanish-speaking communities worldwide and the government of Canada has deemed it Latin American Heritage Month. As Canada’s most influential multicultural media leader, TLN Media Group celebrates Latin American Heritage Month with a series of upcoming initiatives, TV channel Free Previews, special programming and community coverage honouring the large mosaic of Latinx cultures, countries, and people – for their social, economic, and political contributions to our nation. 

TLN Media Group supports and showcases Canada’s over 1.5 million Spanish speaking strong communities* year-round, and has done so for nearly four decades, but we recognize the importance each October to amplify voices and shine a spotlight on the various aspects of Latino culture that enhance the cultural mosaic in Canada and provide opportunities

for cross cultural appreciation and understanding.

NATIONAL TV CHANNEL FREE PREVIEW– TLN Media Group’s month-long festivities kick off with a nationwide FREE PREVIEW of our Spanish TV channels until the end of the year! Over 20 million Canadians in 9 million homes across the country will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant Latin culture while enjoying premium programming from the leading Spanish language TV brands in North America including:

TLN Television – Canada’s culturally connected English language specialty TV channel, TLN is a destination for putting more colour into the lives of all Canadians! Home to programs that unite cultures through shared experiences and memorable moments, delightful personalities like acclaimed celebrity chef’s Pati Jinich, Jose Andres, Miguel Maestre, Lidia Bastianich and many more take us on scenic adventures in far off places and at home in the kitchen with a delightful lineup of lifestyle series. Add big movies every night starting a 9P/et, music specials, and regular LIVE international soccer, and that is our recipe for bringing more colour into the lives of millions of Canadians.

Univision Canada – Canada’s leading Spanish-language television channel delivering the best entertainment and news programming from the Latin world complemented by Made In Canada original programming that showcases Hispanic Canadian stories.  Highlights on the channel include talk/entertainment/news favourites ‘Despierta America’ Mon-Fri at 7A/et, ‘El Gordo Y La Flaca’ at 4P/et, and ‘Primer Impacto at 5P/et’, and coverage of North America’s top soccer with Liga MX coverage. Plus, don’t miss the exclusive Canadian broadcast of the Latin Grammy Awards LIVE from Las Vegas, Thursday, November 17th at 7P/et.

Cinelatino – The premium all-movie channel is your all access ticket to all the latest Spanish-language blockbuster hits and critically acclaimed films from Mexico, Latin America, Spain and the U.S.A featuring the biggest names in Hollywood and beyond. Enjoy dozens of movie premieres monthly and acclaimed series.

Teleninos – Foster your children’s learning of a second language while enjoying popular TV shows including Caillou, Mona The Vampire, Little Lulu and weekend family movies, with the country’s first and only kids’ Spanish channel dedicated to heritage language preservation.

TLN MEDIA GROUP ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY PRESENTATIONS – TLN Media Group takes great pride in its longstanding tradition of producing unique top-quality programs with the participation of a culturally diverse roster of writers, directors, and production crew. Made by multicultural Canadians, for ALL Canadians to enjoy, TLN Media Group’s extensive catalogue of original productions connects communities with the passions that make their cultures unique and makes these stories accessible for future generations.

Placing a spotlight on the unique Hispanic Canadian stories that celebrate the vibrancy of our country’s diversity, Univision Canada will broadcast special presentations of Spanish language TLN Original documentaries on Saturdays at 8P at 8P/et on Univision Canada:

SALSEROS_POSTER_2019

Oct 8

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of Salseros, everyday Canadians who have made Salsa part of their daily lives.

SOÑADOR EL CAMINO DE ISMAEL CALA - POSTER

Oct 15

Ismael Cala, is quickly becoming the most successful Hispanic TV personality in the United States. And, he says he owes it all to Canada. Discover his personal journey – an inspiration to Hispanic Canadians and a testament to the power of human resilience.

Oct 22 | PREMIERE

Telefono Roto is a one-hour children’s show that allows young boys and girls to strengthen their emotional intelligence. The fun and playful aspect of this program and its positive approach to resolving conflict will appeal to audiences of all ages.

Oct 29 | PREMIERE

A unique musical journey across French Canada and Mexico through the eyes of an extraordinary artist, this is the story of Boogat. Born in Quebec, Boogat takes his French Canadian-Mexican heritage and weaves it through his unique musical sound.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – HISPANIC CANADIAN SUCCESS STORIES : TLN Media Group is happily embedded in our communities in Canada even as those communities have evolved in many different directions. We see our role as evolving with them all and that includes initiatives and stories that showcase various aspects Latino culture. As part of our month-long festivities, our original community segments will shine a spotlight on the events and success stories of Hispanics across Canada including interviews with government officials, community land business leaders, artists, and unsung heroes. The goal of our daily production effort is to inform, entertain, inspire, and unite all Canadians now more than ever and celebrate the diversity that is Canada’s strength.

Oct 6-10 | Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress

TD Salsa in Toronto and Univision Canada are proud presenting partners of the 18th Annual Canada Salsa & Bachata Congress taking place from Oct 6-10 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Enjoy workshops for all levels, social dancing and live bands with national and international performers and instructors.

Oct 12 | 6:00-9:00P |TD Latinos in Leadership Gala | Columbus Centre

TLN Media Group joins TD Group in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Latinos in Leadership Gala on Wednesday, October 12th.

Hosted by our very own Camila Gonzalez, the annual gala is dedicated to celebrating the vast contributions of Latinos across Canada.

Oct 21-22 | 8-11P | Latin Comedy Fest   

As part of our Latin American Heritage Month celebrations, TLN Media Group and Univision Canada are proud media partners of Latin Comedy Fest this October 21 and 22. Enjoy the only all-Spanish stand up comedy festival in Canada with 18 comics from 11 countries – this year in its second edition!

The Latin Comedy fest will take place at the Leah Poslums Theatre in North York where you will enjoy some of the best international, award-winning comics that Latin America has to offer!

Hispanic Day on the Hill

The Univision Canada cameras were in Ottawa for the Hispanic Day on Parliament Hill to kick off Latin American Heritage Month celebrations.

Camila met with Minister of Canadian Heritage, Hon. Pablo Rodriguez to discuss the vast contributions of the Hispanic and Latin American communities across the country and Univision Canada’s commitment to serving these communities and showcasing their powerful stories of multiculturalism.

Click here for details on how to access the TV Channel Free Preview.

For additional information contact:
Bruna Aloe | Senior Director of Communications & Marketing | 416.744.5745 | [email protected]

About TLN Television | tln.ca
TLN is the television destination for putting more colour in your life! We are home to programs that unite cultures through shared experiences and memorable moments. Delightful personalities take us on scenic adventures in far off places and at home in the kitchen. Add big movies, music specials and regular live international soccer and this is our recipe for bringing more fun, more joy and more colour into the lives of millions of Canadians. TLN is a TLN Media Group TV channel available from coast to coast.

About Univision Canada | univisioncanada.ca
Univision Canada is the leading Spanish-language television channel delivering the best programming from the Hispanic world to Canada’s 1.8 million Spanish speakers. The lineup features daily news, award-winning telenovelas, talk and reality shows, live music specials and top soccer coverage. Univision Canada is a TLN Media Group owned channel and can be seen from coast to coast on all of Canada’s largest pay TV platforms. Univision Canada is a TLN Media Group TV channel available from coast to coast.

About Teleninos | teleninos.ca
Canada’s only all Spanish-language kids’ channel, Teleniños offers a commercial free destination for children of all ages from pre-school to teen to watch their favourite shows in Spanish. Acclaimed animated and live action series, popular family movies and much more, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Teleniños is a TLN Media Group channel.

About Cinelatino | tln.ca/cinelatino 
Canada’s premium all Spanish-Language movie channel Cinelatino is your ticket to 24 hour, all Spanish-language hits and critically acclaimed movies from Mexico, Latin America, Spain, and the U.S.A. Cinelatino is owned and operated by the Hemisphere Media Group and is represented in Canada by TLN Media Group.