THUNDER BAY – The FoodNetwork is a favourite for many people who enjoy food, and lets face it everyone loves a great meal. Now on your television, you can experience the best in entertaining and food-related programming in delicious High-Definition, with the launch of Food Network Canada HD.
Food Network goes beyond the cooking class to explore food in innovative and interesting ways. Tune into popular programming like Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, Pitchin’ In and Chopped to experience food like never before through competition, adventure and travel – now in the stunning HD quality Shaw Direct has been known for.
“The launch of Food Network HD adds yet another option for High-Definition programming on Shaw Direct,” said Peter Bissonnette, President, Shaw Communications Inc. “We are excited to bring Shaw Direct customers the programming and content they love, especially with channels like Food Network Canada.”
Shaw Direct customers with HD-capable equipment can enjoy the sizzle and spark of Food Network HD as part of a free preview on channels 268/338 (Classic/Advanced) until April 6, 2012. Following the free preview, the new High-Definition channel will be available as part of the HD Extra and HD Extra Lite packages. Customers can visit www.shawdirect.ca to learn more about available channel packages.