@EValley -- when i power up the BlueCurve ...
The BlueCurve never really is "powered-off", unless you disconnect its power-cord. Instead, it is just "sleeping" -- not sending any audio/video output to your TV, and also "waiting" for your next scheduled recording to start. So, how are you doing that "power up"?
After you have "paired" the Shaw remote control to your TV, the "power" button sends signals to BOTH the Shaw box and to your TV.