Shaw Adds HD Channels

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Shaw Communications is changing its channel line-up in all markets to accommodate new high-definition (HD) channels and HD Pay Per View.

The new HD content features TLC HD, Encore Avenue HD and additional HD Pay Per View movies, the cable provider announced.

The markets affected starting April 24, 2008 will include:
• British Columbia – Vancouver, Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Prince
George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Squamish, Nanaimo-Duncan;
• Alberta – Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Redwater, Lloydminster, Vermilion,
Lethbridge, Cardston, Medicine Hat, Brooks;
• Manitoba – Winnipeg;
• All Digital Launches – Squamish, Nanaimo-Duncan, BC.

"We're committed to bringing our customers quality programming that appeals to all
viewers," said Peter Bissonnette, President of Shaw Communications Inc. "We've adjusted our channel line-up to make room for new channels that will improve our customers' viewing experience by providing world class high-definition entertainment."

Shaw Communications provides broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Digital Phone,
telecommunications services (through Shaw Business Solutions) and satellite direct-tohome
services (through Star Choice). The Company serves over 3.3 million customers,
including 1.5 million Internet and 500,000 residential Digital Phone customers, through a
reliable and extensive network, which comprises over 600,000 kilometres of fibre.


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