The Canada kids linear TV collapse has finally reached a tipping point with WildBrain and Family Channel disappearing from Telus Optik. They were already gone from Rogers and Bell, and I’m glad I never signed up there. I’ve always enjoyed tuning in for shows like The Loud House, Pokemon, or a random LEGO story, and I’m sad they’ll soon be gone.
The only channel still standing is YTV, which lets animation fans see what’s popular. But this isn’t just a little schedule change — it’s a sign of a bigger problem. For anyone who grew up flipping through children’s TV channels, or for parents who liked simple, pre-set schedules, there are fewer options every year. The “cartoon package” is almost gone. Could something like MeTV Cartoons come to Canada? Maybe, but it’s tricky because of licensing rules.
And the problem isn’t just limited to one country. Kids’ channels around the world are shrinking. In the U.S., Disney Channel and Nickelodeon aren’t what they used to be. The BBC in the U.K. is moving kids’ shows online. Even in Australia and Europe, old channels are being shut down. The way kids’ shows used to reach homes is disappearing fast.
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