Although Canwest’s creditors have put only the company’s newspapers up for sale, analysts say its broadcast and specialty channels are probably available—for the right price. 

They say Canwest’s specialty channels are its prized assets, and that Global TV, while successful, represents traditional media, and may have a harder time finding a buyer. 

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