TV Guide Editions
The Canadian publicatin of TV Guide had several regional editions throughout Canada. These editions were changed several times throughout its history as population grew in key markets. In later years, the amount of editions were reduced due to cost savings and reduced readership.
When Telemedia took over TV Guide Canada in 1977; there was initially 8 editions of TV Guide which included; Western British Columbia Edition, Eastern British Columbia Edition, Alberta Edition, Manitoba-Saskatchewan Edition, Western Ontario Edition, Toronto-Lake Ontario Edition, Montreal-St Lawrence Edition and Maritime Edition. By 1988 there were 16 editions which included; Western British Columbia Edition, Alberta Edition, Saskatchewan Edition, Manitoba Edition, North Shore Edition, Sudbury Edition, Western Ontario Edition, Hamilton & Region Edition, Toronto Edition, Oshawa-Peterborough Edition, Ottawa-Eastern Ontario Edition, Montreal Edition and Maritime Edition.
Western Washington Edition
Published starting in 1954 and contained listings for Vancouver and Victoria TV stations. This edition was not typically sold on newstands in Canada however it could be received by subscription. This edition was replaced by Puget Sound Edition starting in 1962 for the communities of Vancouver, Victoria and Bellingham. The Seattle/Tacoma area began receiving their own edition at the same time. Western Washington Edition would eventually return in 1972 for US viewers only.
Puget Sound Edition
Pubished from 1962-1972. This edition served both US and Canadian viewers from 1962 until the November 27, 1965 issue. Starting with the December 4, 1965 issue, viewers in Canada began being served by Western British Columbia Edition. The Puget Sound Edition continued to be sold on US newstands until 1972 when Western Washington State replaced this edition along with Seattle-Tacoma Edition.
Western British Columbia Edition
Published from 1977-1995. This edition initially started prior to 1977 under the American publication starting with the December 4, 1965 issue. This edition replaced the Puget Sound Edition in Canada. This edition would be replaced by the BC Edition starting in 1995.
BC Edition
Published from 1995-2004. This edition replaced the Western BC Edition in 1995. This edition was replaced by Vancouver Shaw + BC Edition of TV Guide sometime in mid-2005.
Vancouver Rogers Cable Edition
Published as early as 1993. This edition featured cable compatable listings for Rogers Cable in Vancouver. This edition was replaced by the Vancouver Shaw Cable Edition in 2001 when Shaw Cable took over Rogers Cable in Western Canada.
Vancouver Shaw Cable Edition
Published from 2001-2004. This edition replaced the Vancouver Rogers Cable Edition when Shaw Cable took over Rogers Cable in Western Canada. This edition was replaced by the Vancouver Shaw + BC Edition in 2005.
Vancouver Shaw + BC Edition
Published from mid-2005 until October 30, 2005. This edition replaced the Vancouver Shaw cable edition and BC Edition. This edition's channel bullets corresponded to Shaw Vancouver dial positions. This edition was replaced by Western Canada Edition starting with the November 6, 2005 issue.
Eastern British Columbia Edition
This edition began publication in late 1972 or early 1973 following the split of the Alberta–Eastern British Columbia Edition. It is believed this edition was renamed the Interior British Columbia Edition by 1981.
Interior British Columbia Edition
Published as early as 1981, it is unclear when this edition was discontinued. Communities such as Kelowna and Kamloops were later listed in the BC Edition beginning in 1997.
Montana-Alberta Edition
Published by the American version of TV Guide as early as 1962, this edition served both U.S. and Canadian viewers. It primarily featured Alberta stations along with two stations from Great Falls, Montana. The edition was split beginning with the December 4, 1965 issue.
Alberta-Eastern British Columbia Edition
Published starting December 4, 1965, this edition was issued by the American version of TV Guide. It is unclear whether this edition continued under the Canadian publication after 1977 or transitioned into the Alberta Edition.
Alberta Edition
This edition began circulation in late 1972 or early 1973 following the split of the Alberta–Eastern British Columbia Edition. It was replaced by Calgary–Southern Alberta and Edmonton–Northern Alberta editions by 1978, later returning in a revised form from 1986 until 1998.
Calgary-Southern Alberta Edition
Published as early as 1978, this edition was replaced by the Alberta Edition in the fall of 1986. It should not be confused with the later Shaw Calgary–Southern Alberta Edition.
Calgary Edition
This edition likely began in 1988 and featured cable-specific listings for Calgary. Local channels used cable dial position bullets rather than traditional over-the-air numbering.
Calgary Cable Edition
Replacing the earlier Calgary cable edition by at least 1993, this edition featured listings for both Rogers Cable and Calgary Cable/Shaw Cable. Dial positions were harmonized in 1995 following Shaw’s acquisition of Rogers’ system.
Calgary-Edmonton Cable Edition
This short-lived edition combined Calgary and Edmonton cable listings beginning August 30, 1997. It ran until February 28, 1998, when it was replaced by separate Calgary and Edmonton editions.
Calgary Shaw-Southern Alberta Edition
Beginning March 7, 1998, this edition served Calgary and Southern Alberta. It was also known as Calgary & Area Edition and was replaced by the Prairie Edition in mid-2005.
Edmonton-Northern Alberta Edition
Published as early as 1978, this edition was replaced by the Alberta Edition in the fall of 1986.
Edmonton Cable Edition
Beginning as early as 1993, this edition featured cable listings for Videotron and Shaw Cable systems in Edmonton. It was replaced by the Calgary–Edmonton Cable Edition in 1997.
Edmonton Cable-Northern Alberta Edition
Starting March 7, 1998, this edition served Edmonton and Northern Alberta. It evolved through several naming conventions before being replaced by the Prairie Edition in mid-2005.
Saskatchewan Edition
This edition began February 9, 1980, replacing the Manitoba–Saskatchewan Edition for Saskatchewan viewers. It was replaced by the Prairie Edition in mid-2005.
Dakota-Winnipeg Edition
Published from February 18, 1961 to November 27, 1965, this edition served North Dakota, South Dakota, and Winnipeg.
Manitoba-Saskatchewan Edition
Published from 1977 to 1980, this edition was split into Manitoba and Saskatchewan editions beginning February 9, 1980.
Manitoba Edition
Published from 1980 to 2005, this edition gradually expanded its listings as cable capacity increased. It was replaced by the Prairie Edition in mid-2005.
CANCOM Edition
Likely beginning in the early 1990s, this edition served Northern Ontario viewers and featured unique channel bullet styling. It was replaced by the Northern Ontario Edition by at least 2001.
North Shore Edition
Likely beginning in the mid-1980s, this edition served Sault Ste. Marie and Elliot Lake. It featured unique typography and was eventually replaced by later regional editions.
Sudbury Edition
Likely starting in the late 1980s, this edition was replaced by the Sudbury–Elliot Lake Edition in December 1989.
Sudbury-Elliot Lake Edition
Beginning December 30, 1989, this edition served Sudbury and Elliot Lake before being replaced by the Northern Cable Edition.
Northern Cable Edition
Replacing the Sudbury–Elliot Lake Edition in the late 1990s, this edition was later replaced by the Northern Ontario Edition.
Northern Ontario Edition
This edition replaced earlier northern editions by 2001 and marked the first time Thunder Bay was included in TV Guide.
Western Ontario Edition
Published from 1977 to 2005, this edition was replaced by the West & North Edition.
West & North Edition
Published from mid-2005 to November 2005, this edition was replaced by the Eastern Canada Edition.
Hamilton-Niagara Edition
Published from August 23, 1980 to 1981, this edition later became the Hamilton & Region Edition.
Hamilton & Region Edition
Published from 1981 to 2002, this edition was replaced by the Central Ontario Edition.
New York-Ontario Edition
Published from 1953 to 1955, this edition marked the first time TV Guide was sold in Canada.
Lake Ontario Edition
Published from 1955 to 1965, this edition served Southern Ontario and Western New York.
Toronto-Lake Ontario Edition
Published from December 4, 1965 to August 16, 1980, this edition was later split into regional editions.
Toronto Edition
Published from 1980 to 1995, this edition was replaced by the Toronto–Peterborough Edition.
Toronto-Peterborough Edition
Published from 1995 to 2002, this edition was replaced by the Central Ontario Edition.
Central Ontario Edition
Published from 2002 to mid-2005, this edition was replaced by the Toronto Rogers + Central Ontario Edition.
Toronto Rogers + Central Ontario Edition
Published from mid-2005 until November 2005, this edition was replaced by the Eastern Canada Edition.
Toronto Rogers Cable Edition
Published from 1991 to mid-2005, this edition featured cable listings for Rogers Cable in Toronto.
Oshawa-Peterborough Edition
Published from 1980 to 1995, this edition was replaced by the Toronto–Peterborough Edition.
Ottawa-Eastern Ontario Edition
Published from 1979 to 1994, this edition was replaced by the Eastern Ontario Edition.
Eastern Ontario Edition
Published from 1994 to 2005, this edition expanded to include northern Quebec communities.
Hudson Valley Edition
Published as early as 1955, this edition served parts of Upstate New York, Vermont, and parts of Quebec.
St Lawrence Edition
Published as early as 1958, this edition served both Canadian and U.S. markets.
Montreal-St Lawrence Edition
Published from 1977 to 1979, this edition was split into Ottawa–Eastern Ontario and Montreal–Quebec editions.
Montreal-Quebec Edition
Published from 1979 to 1983, this edition featured unique typography before being replaced by the Montreal Edition.
Montreal Edition
Published from 1983 to 2005, this edition served Quebec and parts of Eastern Ontario.
East Edition
Published from mid-2005 to October 30, 2006, this edition served Eastern Ontario and Quebec.
Maritime Edition
Published from 1977 to 2005, this edition was replaced by the Eastern Canada Edition.