OMNI Television

09/29/2023

Join us for a spectacular Mid-Autumn Festival Special on OMNI TV🌕

🎉 Cantonese Version:
🗓 Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 22:30

🎉 Mandarin Version:
🗓 Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 22:30

📺 Tune in to O2, BC, ALB

08/16/2023

Visit our website at https://www.omnitv.ca/ for the latest content.

08/02/2023

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You can watch four 24/7 regional livestreams, in-language news coverage, and special programming like documentaries and seasonal specials.



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07/04/2023

Get ready for OMNI Filipino's heritage month special, airing Saturday, July 8 at 4:30 p.m. ET and 11:00 p.m. PT! The special will showcase Filipino celebrations across Canada, engagement in culture and traditions, and unity among communities in major cities.

A sneak preview below ⬇️

Watch OMNI News Filipino’s special report for Filipino Heritage Month this coming Saturday.

07/01/2023

Tune in tomorrow, Saturday, July 1 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT (English) for the premiere of "A Century of Resilience: Overcoming and Learning from the Chinese Exclusion Act".

Uncover the profound stories of perseverance and triumph as we delve into the history and impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Check out our website for more info:

This special report traces the century-long journey of the Chinese Canadian community's struggle and revival from the Chinese Canadian Exclusion Act.

06/20/2023

60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between and is celebrated with a special performance by the Incheon Metropolitan City Dance Theatre.

Mark the date📅: Thursday, July 6th, 2023 at 7:00pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver.

To commemorate this anniversary, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver will host a special performance by the Incheon Metropolitan City Dance Theatre

06/11/2023

TONIGHT on OMNI TV, we have a line-up of exclusive content premiering! Get ready for three new shows and one documentary 🎥📺 Join us for a special evening!

Our schedule for tonight:

A Century of Resilience: Overcoming and Learning from the Chinese Exclusion Act – 6:00 p.m. ET/ 3:00 p.m. PT (Mandarin) and 6:30 p.m. ET/ 3:30 p.m. PT (Cantonese)
Our Big Punjabi Family – 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT
Abroad 2 – 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT
Katiba Banat: Sisters in Arms – 9:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. PT

Check out our website for the latest updates and info: https://www.omnitv.ca/.

06/01/2023

We're kicking off June with three new shows on OMNI TV! 📺📣

On Sunday, June 11, you can watch the premiere of two new shows and one familiar favourite!

Our Big Punjabi Family – 7:30 p.m. ET/ 4:30 p.m. PT
Abroad 2 – 8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT
Katiba Banat: Sisters in Arms – 9:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. PT

Follow our website for the latest updates, show times and more! https://www.omnitv.ca/

05/16/2023

Calling all students 📣📣

There's still time to apply for the 2023 OMNI Scholarships!

We are accepting applications to award 10 OMNI Scholarships at $2,000 CAD each (valid for one year) to journalism students enrolled in full-time studies towards a bachelor’s degree, diploma program or post-graduate program, interested in pursuing a career in third language journalism.

The deadline to submit is no later than 2:00 p.m. ET, Monday, June 5, 2023.

For more information and to submit an online application, visit https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/omnitv_EN/.

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05/05/2023

Voting is open!

Now is the time to cast your vote for the 15th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards presented by Western Union and program partners Windmill Canada & Costi! Canimmigrant received 100’s of deserving and inspiring nominations and have narrowed it down to a shortly list of 75 finalists! Read the 75 most outstanding stories and cast your vote today! https://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants

OMNI and City TV is thrilled to be sponsors once again of this outstanding program!

05/05/2023

A group of Sudanese Canadians are taking a bus from Toronto to Ottawa to protest the war in Sudan. Approximately 300 people are heading to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ottawa to deliver a statement with specific demands.

OMNI's Fakhruddin Ahmed has the latest at 5 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m. PT.

04/25/2023

A Canadian family has escaped Sudan during their Ramadan family vacation in Khartoum

A family from Mississauga has escaped Sudan after militia fighting escalated during their Ramadan family vacation in Khartoum

04/24/2023

OMNI's special Vaisakhi show is now available on our website.

Watch to learn how Vaisakhi is being marked across Canada, at the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade - the largest Vaisakhi parade in the world!

The special includes coverage of the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade - the largest Vaisakhi parade in the world!

04/22/2023

We’re live at the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade - the largest Vaisakhi parade in the world! Watch our Vaisakhi special Saturday at 8:30 PT/11:30 ET.

04/21/2023

Catch OMNI Arabic’s Eid special TONIGHT at 8:30 p.m. ET! We are featuring Canadian Muslims and their stories as we celebrate Eid across Canada.

04/21/2023

Catch OMNI's special Vaisakhi coverage on Saturday, April 22nd at 8:30 p.m. PT/11:30 ET to learn how Vaisakhi is being marked across Canada.

04/19/2023

Celebrate Eid with OMNI Television!

On Friday, April 21st, we have two Eid specials airing in Punjabi at 6:30 p.m. ET and Arabic at 8:30 p.m. ET.

OMNI will showcase stories of Muslim Canadians from coast to coast, young and old, in our annual Eid special program!

Join us for an evening of celebration and festivities.

04/06/2023

Earlier this week, for Refugee Rights Day, dozens of protestors gathered outside of Marco Mendicino’s office to deliver a petition with thousands of signatures calling on Trudeau to end the STCA

Dozens of protestors gathered in front of Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino's constituency office, calling on the government to end the Canada-United States Safe Third Country Agreement

04/03/2023

Calling all journalism students!

OMNI Television has launched its OMNI Scholarship Program for 2023. Scholarships are open to all eligible post-secondary students (including those entering their 1st year) across Canada, pursuing careers in ethnic and third-language journalism.

Visit our website to find out how you can apply.

The OMNI Scholarship Program invests in third-language journalism talent and supports post-secondary students majoring in journalism who wish to pursue a career in ethnic and third-language journalism.

04/03/2023

Last week, dozens of international students in Toronto protested for help after becoming aware that their acceptance letters to post-secondary institutions were fake. These students are allegedly receiving orders to leave Canada

Dozens of international students protested at the IRCC office in Toronto, pleading for help after allegedly receiving deportation notices from Canada Boarder Security Agency

03/31/2023

In the wake of MP Han Dong’s resignation from the Liberal caucus and the federal government setting up a registry for foreign agents, there are widespread concerns about a rise in anti-Asian racism.

In the wake of MP Han Dong’s resignation from the Liberal caucus and setting up a registry for foreign agents, there are widespread concerns about a rise in anti-Asian racism.

03/28/2023

Nobel Peace laureate, Maria Ressa, spoke to OMNI News about democratic challenges and how Canadians need to do more to curb disinformation

Nobel Peace Prize winner, Maria Ressa, speaks with OMNI about rising social media concerns and democracy's future

03/27/2023

Newly announced Working for Workers Act in is all the right things on paper, attempting to end a cycle of abuse towards migrant workers, but will it be enough?

Newly proposed Working for Workers is all the right things on paper, attempting to end a cycle of abuse towards migrant workers, but will it be enough?

03/23/2023

Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of , which is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. During this month-long period, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and abstain from evil thoughts or actions.

Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, which is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. During this month-long period, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and abstain from bad thoughts or actions.

03/23/2023

It’s been over three months since a mass shooting at a Vaughan condominium rocked the community.

The husband of one of the victims who survived the shooting says their lives have been forever changed since that night

It's been nearly three months since the shooting that rocked the Vaughan community

03/21/2023

Nearly 700 Indian students are reportedly facing deportation from Canada as their admission offer letters to educational institutions were found to be fake

Rising concern is growing over multiple fraudulent letters issued to international students

03/15/2023

The United Nations has proclaimed March 15th as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

Canadians United Against Hate is calling on the federal government to do more to address the issue in Canada

While half of Canadians don’t believe Islamophobia is an issue in this country, Canadian Muslims are sounding the alarm.

03/10/2023

Know a recent immigrant who's made a positive impact on their community? Nominate them for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards!

https://canadianimmigrant.ca/canadas-top-25-immigrants/top-25-canadian-immigrant-awards-2023-nomination

03/10/2023

"The tweet should be deleted, first and foremost, and there should be a public apology put out by Brian Lilley and the Toronto Sun."

A tweet from Toronto Sun political columnist Brian Lilley about the colour of Jagmeet Singh's turban has given rise to accusations of racism from the South Asian community.

03/01/2023

This morning, OMNI’s scholarship recipient, Alexandra Holyk, appeared on Breakfast Television to chat with Sid Seixeiro about what the scholarship meant to her.

If you’re a post-secondary student studying third-language journalism, visit our website to apply!

For more info, please visit: https://www.omnitv.ca/scholarships/