AnnUAL REPORT 2011-2012 - Knowledge Network

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Table of Contents Message from the Board Chair to Minister Responsible........................................................................................... 1 Organizational Overview. ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Governance.................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Report on Performance Goals...................................................................................................................................... 8 Progress Against Government Letter of Expectation.............................................................................................15 Financial Report...........................................................................................................................................................18 Financial Summary. ................................................................................................................................................... 20 Appendix A – 2011/12 Audited Financial Statements. ........................................................................................... 22 Contact Information.....................................................................................................................................................41 On the Cover Indian railway linesman, by Gerry Troyna. Indian Hill Railways broadcast on Knowledge Network in March 2012. Knowledge Network Corporation ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012
Accountability Statement The 2011/12 Knowledge Network Corporation Annual Report was prepared under the Board’s direction in accordance with the Budget Transparency and Accountability Act and the B.C. Reporting Principles. The Board is accountable for the contents of the report, including what has been included in the report and how it has been reported. The information presented reflects the actual performance of Knowledge Network Corporation for the twelve months ended March 31, 2012 in relation to the Service Plan published in February 2011. The Board is responsible for ensuring internal controls are in place to ensure information is measured and reported accurately and in a timely fashion. All significant assumptions, policy decisions, events and identified risks, as of March 31 2011, have been considered in preparing the report. The report contains estimates and interpretive information that represent the best judgment of management. Any changes in mandate direction, goals, strategies, measures or targets made since the 2011/12-2013/14 Service plan was released and any significant limitations in the reliability of data are identified in the report. The Honourable Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government The Corporation made significant progress this past year, improving public broadcasting for British Columbians and supporting plans for sustainable growth. We have grown our trusted, commercialfree analogue service to a media network with multiple channels and web offerings to further serve audiences across the province. We are very pleased that our entrepreneurial partnership with BBC Worldwide has produced a new revenue stream to fund a Knowledge Network High Definition (HD) Nini Baird, Chair channel set to launch in fall 2013. The Board recognizes that a timely transition to HD is vital to remaining competitive and relevant with viewers in British Columbia. Contributions from our loyal Knowledge Partners continued to increase and once again exceeded expectations. Knowledge Partners donations now fund 100% of arts and drama programming, 85% of documentary programming and 60% of the children’s programming in our broadcast schedule. We appreciate their ongoing support of public broadcasting in B.C. and have been heartened by their enthusiastic attendance at Knowledge Partner events in Victoria and other B.C. communities. In just five years, the Knowledge Endowment has exceeded the $1 million milestone thanks to generous donations and estate gifts. The Endowment was established in 2007 with a long-term view to support original programming, including the creation of new B.C. stories. To engage audiences anytime, anywhere, Knowledge Network increased content on multiple digital platforms. Knowledge.ca experienced substantial growth in web traffic for viewing of full-length programs online. KnowledgeKids.ca also witnessed significant growth in web traffic for viewing of full-length programs as well as new interactive games for kids. Our commitment to offering B.C.’s children and families a safe and trusted environment to learn together extends to all our children’s digital platforms. Once again, our investment in original content gave B.C. filmmakers the opportunity to share their stories with the province. Documentary highlights included Family Matters, One Big Hapa Family and Family Portrait in Black and White. In partnership with the Labour Heritage Centre, we commissioned a series of historical documentaries telling the stories of ordinary people who played extraordinary roles in the evolution of our province, to be broadcast in 2013. As a result of our investment in B.C. productions, federal funding from the Canada Media Fund increased to $1.4 million this year. Knowledge Network Corporation ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 1
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