Shaw also announced today that Super Channel subscribers will be able to access Super Channel VOD through the new website beginning November 3, 2009. The addition of Super Channel to VOD allows Super Channel viewers to expand their world of entertainment, watching the latest and greatest movies at their convenience.

"Whether ordering classic movies or a popular series like The Closer, Video On Demand gives customers a wide variety of choices available 24/7/365," said Peter Bissonnette, President, Shaw Communications Inc. "Our customers can now access even more commercial-free choices of entertainment from our Video On Demand website and enjoy from the comfort of their own homes."

Shaw Digital TV customers can order from the convenience of their own home via the Shaw VOD website www.vod.shaw.ca.

About Shaw Communications Inc.

Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Digital Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business Solutions) and satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct). The Company serves 3.4 million customers, including over 1.6 million Internet and 800,000 Digital Phone customers, through a reliable and extensive network, which comprises 625,000 kilometres of fibre. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (TSX: SJR.B) (NYSE: SJR).

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"Canada is made up of a rich diversity of cultures that contribute to our national identity," said Peter Bissonnette, President, Shaw Communications. "We are proud to provide choice to our customers with programming that reflects their backgrounds and heritage."

The addition of these networks brings Shaw's total multicultural programming to 18 channels, in languages such as Punjabi, German, Spanish and Japanese. Shaw offers the current multicultural programming: Asian Television Network, B4U, Alpha Punjabi, Fairchild, Odyssey, TV Japan, The Filipino Channel, All TV, ATN Cricket Plus, Deutsche Welle, Raitalia, Sony Entertainment Television, Phoenix (Vancouver only), NDTV (Vancouver only), Talentvision, TV Polonia, CBN and TLN en Espanol.

TV Polonia offers Canadians programming from Poland, including local broadcasting from Warsaw and two Polish radio stations available for $24.95 per month.

CBN focuses on programming from the Caribbean, and includes programs from Africa. The network also features a large amount of cricket for sports enthusiasts. It is available as a Pick and Pay Channel for $14.95 per month.

TLN en Espanol offers programming in 100 per cent Spanish and is available for $7.95 per month.

For more information, visit shaw.ca.

About Shaw Communications Inc.

Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Digital Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business Solutions) and satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct). The Company serves 3.4 million customers, including over 1.6 million Internet and 800,000 Digital Phone customers, through a reliable and extensive network, which comprises 625,000 kilometres of fibre. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (TSX: SJR) (NYSE: SJR).

Contacts:
Shaw Communications Inc.
Investor Relations
investor.relations@sjrb.ca
www.shaw.ca

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"Treehouse offers families a variety of fun and imaginative programming for pre-schoolers and their parents," said Peter Bissonnette, President, Shaw Communications Inc. "We are proud to offer families this programming in the Video On Demand format at no charge."

You can access Treehouse VOD by pressing the Shaw Video on Demand button on your remote and selecting the TV category. Treehouse will be found under this menu. Treehouse programming is also available on the Video On Demand website at vod.shaw.ca.

About Shaw Communications Inc.

Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Digital Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business Solutions) and satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct). The Company serves 3.4 million customers, including over 1.6 million Internet and 800,000 Digital Phone customers, through a reliable and extensive network, which comprises 625,000 kilometres of fibre. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (TSX: SJR.B) (NYSE: SJR).

Contacts:
Shaw Communications Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: Investor.relations@sjrb.ca
Website: www.shaw.ca

SOURCE: Shaw Communications Inc.

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http://www.shaw.ca

"Shaw has provided quality family programming to our customers for more than forty years," said Peter Bissonnette, President, Shaw Communications Inc. "We are proud to provide entertainment for every member of the family and delighted to bring exceptional programming like the Nickelodeon network to our younger viewers."

Nickelodeon will be available at no additional charge to any Shaw Classic Cable customer with Shaw Digital TV; or it can be added to a Digital package for only $2.95. Nickelodeon can be found on Shaw channels 135 or 110, or check your local listings.

Shaw Direct customers who subscribe to Digital Favourites or Shaw Direct's Smart Stuff or Fun Stuff Pick and Pay bundles will also receive Nickelodeon at no additional charge on Channel 550/182. Pick and Pay bundles can be added for only $4.99 per month.

About Shaw Communications Inc.

Shaw Communications Inc. is a diversified communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Digital Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business Solutions) and satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct). The Company serves 3.4 million customers, including over 1.6 million Internet and 800,000 Digital Phone customers, through a reliable and extensive network, which comprises 625,000 kilometres of fibre. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (TSX: SJR.B) (NYSE: SJR).

Contacts:
Shaw Communications Inc.
Investor Relations
Email: Investor.relations@sjrb.ca
Website: www.shaw.ca

SOURCE: Shaw Communications Inc.

mailto:Investor.relations@sjrb.ca
http://www.shaw.ca