Channel identification guide
CHEK in Canada · channel ID and TV guide
CHEK in Canada uses the catalogue ID CHEK.ca. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for CHEK.ca when you match CHEK in Canada. The directory associates this feed with Independent.
Station details
- Source identifier
- CHEK.ca
- Source geography
- Canada · CA
- Programme categories
- news
- Site listed in the snapshot
- cheknews.ca
- Network field
- Independent
- Owner field
- CHEK Media Group
- Launch field
- 1956-12-01
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists CHCH-DT under CHCHDT.ca. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCH-DT | Canada | CHCHDT.ca | Independent |
| CHCO-TV | Canada | CHCOTV.ca | Independent |
Match the TV guide
A national headline may appear on more than one station. Compare a specific local bulletin.
<channel id="CHEK.ca">…</channel>
<programme channel="CHEK.ca" start="20250715200000 -0230">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| America/St_Johns | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 -0330 | 15 Jan 23:30 UTC |
| America/St_Johns | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 -0230 | 15 Jul 22:30 UTC |
| America/Halifax | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 -0300 | 15 Jul 23:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “CHEK | guide alignment test” against CHEK.ca in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with CHEK.ca exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Wrong feed | Keep the selected Independent service paired with CHEK.ca. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing. |