Zeste
{{short description|Canadian specialty television channel}}
{{Infobox television channel
| name = Zeste
| logo = Zeste 2020.png
| logo_caption = Zeste logo
| logo_size = 160px
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2010|03|22}}
| closed_date =
| picture_format = 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
| network =
| owner = Groupe TVA
| country = Canada
| language = French
| area = National
| headquarters = Montreal, Quebec
| former_names =
| replaced =
| sister_channels = Évasion
| timeshift_service =
| website = {{URL|https://www.zeste.tv}}
}}
Zeste is a Canadian French-language discretionary service channel owned by Groupe TVA. Zeste airs food-related entertainment and lifestyle programming.
History
On August 15, 2008, Serdy was granted approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to operate "Cuisine", a national French-language category 2 digital cable specialty channel devoted to food-related programming.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2008/db2008-186.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-186], CRTC, 2008-08-15 On January 19, 2010, Groupe Serdy announced that it was ready to launch the channel in March,[http://www.cyberpresse.ca/vivre/cuisine/en-vrac/201001/19/01-940757-une-nouvelle-chaine-specialisee-sur-la-cuisine.php Une nouvelle chaîne spécialisée sur la cuisine], Cyberpresse.ca, 2010-01-19 {{in lang|fr}} and on February 24, Serdy unveiled the channel's identity, including the channel's new name (Zeste), and programming to the media.[http://www.newswire.ca/fr/releases/archive/February2010/24/c4311.html Zeste, la nouvelle chaîne cuisine], NewsCNW, 2010-02-24 {{in lang|fr}}
The channel was launched on March 22 in standard and high definition.
On January 14, 2019, the CRTC approves the acquisition of the channel by Quebecor Média on behalf of its subsidiary Groupe TVA.
Zeste HD
File:Zeste HD.pngOn May 2, 2011, Zeste launched Zeste HD, a high definition simulcast of the standard definition feed.
File:Zeste (TV network - logo).svg
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References
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External links
- {{Official website}} {{in lang|fr}}
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Category:Specialty television channels in Canada
Category:French-language television networks in Canada
Category:Television channels and stations established in 2010
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