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Frequently Asked Questions
- I don't have cable, where can I get OMNI Television with my antenna?
- Why can't I get OMNI.2 in Windsor?
- Is OMNI Television available via satellite (Starchoice or ExpressVu) or on LOOK?
- Where is OMNI Television available in my area?
- Where can I find schedule information of current programmes?
- How do I get my event listed on TV?
- Where can I find programme descriptions?
- What does OMNI mean?
- I'm interested in working for OMNI.1 or OMNI.2, what positions are available?
- Does OMNI.1 or OMNI.2 have any volunteer/internship opportunities?
- Why does OMNI News contain so much local coverage?
- Why doesn't OMNI News show more news from my homeland?
- I'd like to contact someone at OMNI.1 and/or OMNI.2 for my student project.
- What is the process for proposing a programme for OMNI Television?
- Why does the audio on OMNI sound like the radio?
- What is the phone number for OMNI's contest line?
Q. I don't have cable, where can I get OMNI Television with my antenna?
A. For our viewers who rely on antenna systems, OMNI.1 is available free and over-the-air in the Toronto area on channel 47; in London on channel 69 and in Ottawa on channel 60. OMNI.2 is available in the Toronto area, on channel 69; in Ottawa on channel 14 and in London on channel 20.
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Q. Why can't I get OMNI.2 in Windsor?
A. OMNI.2 is not available in the Windsor area because it is an out-of-market TV station. Windsor-based and other out-of-market Ontario cable companies must apply to the CRTC to get specific authority to carry OMNI.2 as a "distant signal" on their analog dial. For digital, no authority is needed and cable companies can add OMNI.2 to their service on digital at any time. To be sure, we suggest viewers located outside our Ontario coverage area contact their local cable provider to see if OMNI.2 may already be available to you on digital.
In the meantime, OMNI.2 is currently available across Canada to Starchoice subscribers on channel 395, and to ExpressVu subscribers on channel 217.
(and please note that we do not benefit financially from any subscription fees)
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Q. Is OMNI Television available via satellite (Starchoice or ExpressVu) or on LOOK?
A. OMNI.1 is currently available across Canada to Starchoice subscribers on channel 343 and to ExpressVu subscribers on channel 215. LOOK carries OMNI.1 on channel 65 in Ontario. OMNI.2 is currently available across Canada to Starchoice subscribers on channel 395, and to ExpressVu subscribers on channel 216. LOOK carries OMNI.2 on channel 70 in Ontario.
(and please note that we do not benefit financially from any subscription fees)
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Q. Where is OMNI Television available in my area?
A. If you're a Rogers cable subscriber, a list of Rogers' cable channels is available @ http://your.rogers.com/store/cable/ptv/programming/channel_lineups1.asp . However, if you receive cable television via another provider, you will have to contact your cable company for its channel line-up.
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Q. Where can I find schedule information of current programmes?
A. On the top of this page there is a button with "Schedule", point your mouse on this button then select OMNI.1 or OMNI.2 for its respective schedule.
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Q. How do I get my event listed on TV?
A. Our Public Service Announcements/Community Events segments are available at no cost to organizations having information of interest to our diverse audiences. Please feel free to send your announcement/information to us by email. We will need to know the programme(s) and language-community towards which you wish to direct your message. Your information will then be forwarded accordingly.
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Q. Where can I find programme descriptions?
A. On the top of this page there is a button with "Programming", select the appropriate language group and a description of each programme will be displayed.
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Q. What does OMNI mean?
A. According to the dictionary, "omni" comes from the Latin word "omnis" meaning "all." For us, OMNI Television means "everybody, every place, all people, all stories, all communities, all the time." It's what we do -- that's why, in 2002, when we were granted a licence for a second diversity television station, we named our new channel OMNI.2. And that's also why CFMT-TV is now called OMNI.1.
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Q. I'm interested in working for OMNI.1/OMNI.2, what positions are available?
A. To view jobs available at OMNI.1/OMNI.2 just click on the "Jobs" link above. If you find a job that you are qualified for and are interested in, please fax your cover letter and resume to (416) 260-3655, quoting the Job Reference number indicated on the posting.
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Q. Does OMNI.1/OMNI.2 have any volunteer/internship opportunities?
A. Yes, as a potential intern, you will need to apply to OMNI.1/OMNI.2, just as you would for a job. You will need to submit a resume and cover letter stating your availability, the internship's duration, your interests, skills and any requirements your school may have. As OMNI.1/OMNI.2 are multilingual/multicultural broadcasters, we would also be interested to know your experience in a diverse working environment and also if you speak any languages (other than English or French). You can email us your application using the "Contact Info" link above.
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Q. Why does OMNI News contain so much local coverage?
A. The primary aim of OMNI NEWS, regardless of its language of conveyance, is to inform viewers of various ethnocultural origin who have chosen to make Canada -- and more specifically, the areas reached by our television signal-- their home. Since our viewers have chosen to settle in our viewing area, we believe we have a responsibility to provide them with a blend of local and national Canadian news, in addition to international news and news from their respective homeland.
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Q. Why doesn't OMNI News show more news from my homeland?
A. While we pride ourselves on consistently producing programming that is both reflective of, and responsive to, the various diverse communities that we serve, sometimes broadcast-quality news visuals from overseas are difficult to obtain. Indeed, all international programming is subject to availability.
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Q. I'd like to contact someone at OMNI.1 and/or OMNI.2 for my student project.
A. We hope that you will understand that we receive numerous such requests from students, and that it is not always possible for us to accommodate everyone. As much as we'd like to help, the time-driven nature of our industry sometimes limits our ability to do so.
To help us most effectively meet your information needs, we would appreciate a letter of confirmation from your teacher, on school letterhead, outlining: the purpose of your assignment, its goal(s), its due date and why you chose OMNI TELEVISION to assist with your project. We will then review the information to see which department and/or personnel would be the most appropriate to respond.
Your teacher may write us either by fax (416-260-3621), by mail (545 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON M5V 1A3)or via email (info@omnitv.ca).
In the meantime, perhaps a search through the material on our website @ www.omnitv.ca will help you find some of the information you're interested in. We appreciate your interest and wish you good luck on your project.
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Q. What is the process for proposing a programme for OMNI Television?
A. We are always interested in receiving proposals for the type of programming our viewers would like to see on OMNI Television. Please note that OMNI does not broker its airtime; all our programming is sustained by revenue generated by the sale of commercials. As well, any proposed new programme must fulfill a need not currently being met by our existing programmes.
Among the criteria we look for when assessing programme proposals:
- Profile of ethnocultural group to be served;
- Language of proposed programme;
- Talent and financial resources to be used;
- Access to production facilities;
- Community support;
- Advertising potential.
For further details on our programme proposal procedure and criteria, please feel free to contact Mr. Paritosh Mehta, OMNI TV's Director of Independent Production Development. He may be reached via email (using the "Contact Info" link above) or by phone (using either of the main telephone numbers listed on the "Contact Info" link above).
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Q. Why does the audio on OMNI sound like the radio?
A. This situation occurs when your television has its SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) function turned on. You will be able to hear OMNI Television audio when the SAP function is returned to the 'off' setting.
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Q. What is the phone number for OMNI's contest line?
A. Stay tuned to OMNI.1 and OMNI.2 for all kinds of contests and give-aways. New contests are added all the time, so be sure to watch for details. Then phone-in at the right time for your chance to win. The contest line is 416-870-2368.
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