Odyssey Television Network

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Odyssey Television Network
Type Private company
Founded 1996
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario
Key people Peter Maniatakos, Chairman & CEO
Industry Media
Products Ethnic Broadcasting
Owner Peter Maniatakos & Other Investors
Website www.odysseytv.ca

Odyssey Television Network is a Canadian licensed Greek language television broadcaster that airs programming catering to Canadians of Greek heritage, including programming from popular networks in Greece as well as local productions. OTN is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and is owned by Peter Maniatakos, who also owns CHTO, a multicultural radio station in Toronto.

Odyssey Television Network operates two channels and has licences for an additional two which are not yet on the air:

[edit] Local programming

  • Ο Καναδάς Σήμερα - Daily newscast in Greek featuring local and national news
  • Η Αλλή Ελλάδα - Community news and events from various Greek communities in Canada
  • Orthodox Voice - Faith-based program about Greek Orthodox religion, produced by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Canada
  • Zontas 100 tois 100 - Religious program about Christianity produced by Alpha-Omega Christian Ministries
  • Real Estate Show- Paid programming that airs Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
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The current number of Canadians who are of Greek origin is 242,6853, with the majority situated in either Toronto or Montreal.


NOTE
1OTN3- CRTC Decision [1]
2OTN4- CRTC Decision [2]
3Canada 2006 Census Figure [3]

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