Boukè
Boukè is a Belgian regional television channel serving the Namur and Philippeville districts, formerly known as Canal C.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Boukè is a Belgian regional television channel based in Namur, serving the arrondissements of Namur (excluding Gembloux) and Philippeville. It is one of twelve local television stations in the French Community of Belgium. Originally launched as Canal C, the channel was renamed Boukè on 6 September 2021, taking its name from the Namur anthem "Li Bia Bouquet." The channel produces daily news bulletins, sports magazines, and cultural programming focused on its 22-commune coverage area. Its programming includes "Le journal," a 14-minute general news roundup; "L'invité"; "Le journal des communes"; "Plein cadre"; "Point barre"; "Quénès Novèles," a mock news program in the Namur Walloon dialect; "Le journal des régions"; "Alors On Change"; "Le Sport"; "Le Foot"; "Club de la presse"; and "L'Affiche." The channel also partners with local events such as the Folklore Saint Feuillen 2026. Boukè operates as a local media outlet with a strong regional identity, broadcasting in French and occasionally in Walloon.
History
The project that would become Boukè began in 1979 in Jambes. In 1982, Canal C expanded its coverage to the greater Namur area. By 1985, it was producing a daily program. In 1987, Canal C received official recognition through a decree from the French Community of Belgium, which allowed it to receive public funding. In 1993, its coverage area extended toward Condroz and Basse Sambre. In 1997, it began broadcasting in the Philippeville arrondissement. On 6 September 2021, Canal C was renamed Boukè, a reference to the song "Li Bia Bouquet," the Namur anthem since 1856 composed by Nicolas Bosret. The channel continues to serve as a local television station for the Namur region.
- 2021
Renamed from Canal C to Boukè on 6 September.
- 1997
Broadcasting begins in Philippeville arrondissement.
- 1993
Coverage area extends to Condroz and Basse Sambre.
- 1987
Recognized by decree of the French Community of Belgium, allowing public funding.
- 1985
Daily broadcasting begins.
- 1982
Canal C expands to greater Namur.
- 1979
Project begins in Jambes.
Products and positioning
Local and regional news and programming for the Namur and Philippeville areas, with a focus on community and cultural identity.
Le journal
General news of the 22 communes in 14 minutes.
L'invité
Interview program.
Le journal des communes
News of 1 to 4 communes in 7 minutes, spread over two weeks.
Plein cadre
Program.
Point barre
Program.
Quénès Novèles
Mock news in Namur Walloon, once a month.
Le journal des régions
News roundup for Namur and Luxembourg provinces, broadcast on Saturdays.
Alors On Change
Program.
Le Sport
Sports magazine.
Le Foot
Football news for Namur province.
Club de la presse
Once a month.
L'Affiche
Rebroadcast of a sports match on Sunday afternoons, plus a short version "L'Affiche Express".
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