TV Channel Overview
Knowledge Network is British Columbia's public educational broadcaster,
headquartered in Burnaby. Established in 1981, it serves audiences across
the province with English-language, commercial-free programming designed
to inform, educate, and support lifelong learning.
Its schedule is centered on documentaries, arts and culture, drama, and children's programming, drawing on productions from British Columbia, elsewhere in Canada, and other countries. A central part of its public-service role is its focus on British Columbia, including stories and subjects connected with the province and issues relevant to its residents. Knowledge Network also collaborates with independent producers and supports documentary production within British Columbia.
Its mandate is defined by the Knowledge Network Corporation Act, which includes providing educational programming, promoting lifelong learning, informing British Columbians about their province and relevant issues, and collaborating with the province's independent production sector. The service is funded through an annual operating grant from the British Columbia government and donations from viewers. Together, its educational mandate, provincial focus, and support for independent production give Knowledge Network a distinct place in British Columbia's television landscape.
Basic Information
- Genre
- Education (Documentaries, Culture, Drama, Children's Programming)
- Language
- English
- Country / Location
- Home > Americas > Canada
- Headquarters
- Burnaby, British Columbia
