Channel identification guide

Magnolia Network in Canada · channel ID and TV guide

Magnolia Network in Canada uses the catalogue ID MagnoliaNetwork.ca. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.

Look for MagnoliaNetwork.ca when you match Magnolia Network in Canada. The directory lists Corus Entertainment, Skydance Corporation in the owner field.

Station details

Source identifier
MagnoliaNetwork.ca
Source geography
Canada · CA
Programme categories
lifestyle
Site listed in the snapshot
magnolianetwork.ca
Alternative labels
DIY Network Canada · Fine Living Canada
Owner field
Corus Entertainment · Skydance Corporation
Launch field
2004-01-01

Similar channel names

Magnolia Network in United States can turn up in the same search. Compare its ID (MagnoliaNetwork.us) with MagnoliaNetwork.ca before switching the listing.

Compare the source IDs before changing the feed
NameMarketCatalogue IDCatalogue group or site
Magnolia NetworkUnited StatesMagnoliaNetwork.usSkydance Corporation

Match the TV guide

Separate an on-demand clip from the programme in the linear guide.

<channel id="MagnoliaNetwork.ca">…</channel>
<programme channel="MagnoliaNetwork.ca" start="20250715200000 -0230">…</programme>

Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.

Historical time conversions for the example XMLTV entry. Match the date and location of your actual feed.
Example zoneLocal timeThe same time in UTC
America/St_Johns15 Jan 2025 20:00 -033015 Jan 23:30 UTC
America/St_Johns15 Jul 2025 20:00 -023015 Jul 22:30 UTC
America/Halifax15 Jul 2025 20:00 -030015 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.

Open the XMLTV test file

Another directory entry can look similar. Check the identity fields for Magnolia Network before changing the mapping.

Reading the result for this station
CheckWhat to look for
Import resultLook for “Magnolia Network | guide alignment test” against MagnoliaNetwork.ca in the historic guide data.
Blank guide for this stationCompare the exported channel identifier with MagnoliaNetwork.ca exactly, including punctuation and letter case.
Alternate nameThe catalogue includes “DIY Network Canada”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right.

Sources and further reading