Corus Entertainment says it finalized a licensing agreement enabling it to add OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network to its portfolio of Canadian specialty services.

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OWN is to begin airing an array of talk, lifestyle, advice and reality programs in Canada in early 2011, following its U.S. premiere Jan. 1.

"OWN is a perfect addition to our women's portfolio of specialty channels, and Corus is proud to launch this highly anticipated brand in Canada," Doug Murphy, president of Corus Television, said in a statement Wednesday. "With a wide spectrum of great programming offerings and the addition of 'Oprah's Next Chapter' later next year, OWN is going to be a must-have channel on the dial for Canadian audiences."

"Corus has a great track record launching channels, and we're excited to join them in bringing OWN and Oprah Winfrey's vision to Canada," added Christina Norman, chief executive officer of OWN.