1959 in Canadian television

none 1959 Canadian television 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 The CBC Television's cross-country television microwave network was extended to Newfoundland and Labrador.“Evolution of a Broadcaster: CBC’s First 75 Years”. Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved February 3, 2019. Births Date Name NotabilityMay 12Ron RubinActor (Sailor Moon) Television shows Debuts Chez Hélène (1959-1973) Programs on-air this year 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 Debuts Date Market Station Channel Affiliation Ref. 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 1959 in Canada 1959 in television References October 2021 External links List of 1959 Canadian television series at IMDb 1959