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CBC Radio Two is an FM radio network in Canada, operated by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Its programming focus is on arts and culture, primarily consisting of programs devoted to opera, classical music and jazz, although some programming devoted to Canadian pop and indie rock music also airs.

The CBC's FM network was launched in 1946, but was strictly a simulcast of the AM radio network until 1960. In that year, distinct programming on the FM network was launched for the first time. This was briefly discontinued in 1962, but resumed again in 1964.

In 1975, the FM network was rebranded CBC Stereo, to distinguish it from the AM network, known as CBC Radio. However, in the 1990s many of the old AM stations moved to FM as well, so in 1997 the CBC rebranded the networks as the current CBC Radio One and CBC Radio Two.

Radio Two is not as widely available across Canada as Radio One. While Radio One is available in most communities across Canada regardless of size, Radio Two for the most part is available only in larger cities. Radio Two also has a more consistent national schedule than Radio One, with only one and a half hours each week devoted to distinct regional programming. Regional programming primarily consists of a weekly arts magazine which airs on Sunday afternoons at noon, and a daily calendar of local arts and culture event listings.

On satellite, Radio Two's programming can also be heared on Bell ExpressVu and Star Choice; it is not carried by Sirius Satellite Radio.

In 2006, speculation has arisen that CBC Radio Two programming will undergo a format and branding change, similar to that which its French counterpart Espace musique undertook in 2004, although no specific plans have been announced.

CBC Radio Two Schedule

Weekdays

During the 2005 Canadian Media Guild lockout, the normal schedule was temporarily replaced by continuous music from Galaxie, except for short news updates at the top of the hour from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time.

See also

* Espace musique (the CBC's French language equivalent to CBC Radio Two)

External links

*CBC Radio Two program guide
*Vorbis Radio Stream

Category:Canadian radio networks