The logo answers only part of the question
A national network identity tells a viewer which broadcasting family a listing belongs to. It may not identify the local station, regional news edition or coast feed. These details matter when the reason for watching is a particular city's reporting, local weather or familiar programme.
Deleting every listing with repeated artwork can therefore remove a useful edition. Keep the full label until the underlying programme identities have been compared. A low-resolution guide icon is not enough evidence that two streams are the same.
Use a station-and-programme record
A useful favourite includes a network or publisher, the local station or region and the specific programme. In the United States, a call sign can help identify the station. In Australia, ABC's own live-stream collection distinguishes state and territory editions. In a European public-media library, the regional broadcaster name can remain useful even when programmes appear in a national catalogue.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Station or edition | Identifies the intended local output |
| Programme title | Distinguishes news from another show on the same feed |
| Date and time zone | Allows a correct guide comparison |
| Live or replay | Separates transmission timing from on-demand release |
Compare the actual output before merging
- Open each listing's programme guide for the same dated interval.
- Look for the local-news title and edition.
- Compare the publisher's own schedule where available.
- Check whether a coast feed, repeat or international edition explains a difference.
- Retain distinct feeds when the programme purpose differs.
A shared schedule for one hour is not proof that the channels are identical all day. Conversely, a different abbreviated title does not establish a distinct feed. Use the full station identity and programme context rather than counting icons.
Report an edition problem without resetting everything
If a favourite opens the wrong local news, first check its label and actual programme. A wrong edition can look like an EPG fault even when the device clock is correct. Do not apply an app-wide time offset to compensate for a station mismatch.
Send support the full station label, intended region, programme, date, displayed time zone and device. Keep the request about the desired edition rather than every channel in the country. A publisher's national or regional logo does not establish that the programme is carried by IPTV Canada; availability still needs a programme-specific check.
Related questions
Should repeated channel logos be removed automatically?
No. Distinct local editions can share artwork.
What is the first check when the wrong local news plays?
Compare the actual station or regional edition before changing guide timing.
Does one matching hour prove two feeds are identical?
No. Compare the underlying identity and relevant programme purpose.
Sources and scope
Scope notes distinguish published documentation, supplied information and editorial methods. They do not report a hands-on service test.
