Nickelodeon headed north with Canadian version of channel

In this animated image released by Mattel/Nickelodeon, the tween version of the Nickelodeon cartoon character Dora the Explorer is shown. (AP Photo/Mattel / Nickelodeon)

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The Canadian Press
Published Monday, September 28, 2009 2:52PM EDT

TORONTO - Nickelodeon is heading to Canada.

The kid network's latest offshoot, Nickelodeon in Canada, is set to launch Nov. 2 and will feature homegrown series alongside the U.S. lineup.

Corus Entertainment and MTV Networks International says the schedule will include the new animated series, "Fanboy and Chum Chum," and the live-action series, "The Troop."

Alongside the annual Kids' Choice Awards, the channel will feature favourites like "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Dora The Explorer" and "The Backyardigans," and bring back series such as "Danny Phantom" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

Corus says it will also air classics including "Ren & Stimpy," "Angry Beavers," and "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius."

Canadian series bound for Nickelodeon in Canada include "Grossology," "Max & Ruby," and "My Friend Rabbit."