Edmonton’s CTV News Begins Broadcasting in High Definition, October 1

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Edmonton, AB (Sept. 24, 2012) –CTV Edmonton begins broadcasting its local newscasts in high definition on Monday,Oct. 1. CTV MORNINGLIVE, CTV NEWS AT NOON, CTV NEWS AT FIVE, 5:30, and SIX, and CTVNEWS AT 11:30 will all be presented in HD.

“This is perhaps the most significant technologicaladvancement since we started producing local programs in colour in 1970,” saidBrad Hooper, Manager of Operations and Engineering, CTV Edmonton. “We’retransforming our building with entirely new technology, linked together with over30 kilometers of new cabling.”

After the transition, viewers who receiveCTV Edmonton’s signal in HD will enjoy a 1080i high definition digital picture.

“We strive to provide our viewers withthe best in local news journalism,” said Dan Kobe, Director of News and PublicAffairs, CTV Edmonton. “We’re thrilled that our broadcast standards will be ofthe highest quality as well.”

“October 1 will mark the beginning of anexciting new era for CTV Edmonton,” said Lloyd Lewis, Vice-President andGeneral Manager, CTV Edmonton. ”The immense capital investment, along with themany months of intense effort to make this transition, truly highlights ourcommitment to provide the best service possible to our viewers.”

About CTV Edmonton

CTV Edmonton is Edmonton’slongest-running television station, delivering six live local newscasts dailywith CTV MORNING LIVE, CTV NEWS AT NOON, CTV NEWS AT FIVE, CTV NEWS AT 5:30p.m., CTV NEWS AT SIX and CTV NEWS AT 11:30 p.m. Helmed by Edmonton’s favouritenews anchors Carrie Doll and Daryl McIntyre, CTV Edmonton is proudlycelebrating 58 years of serving north-central Alberta. In addition to theirreporting and anchoring duties, CTV Edmonton’s local news personalities areleaders in the communities, offering their time for fundraising, communityevents and public appearances.

About CTV

CTV is Canada’s largest private broadcaster. Featuring awide range of quality news, sports, information, and entertainment programming,CTV is Canada’s most-watched television network. CTV is a division of Bell Media,Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radioand digital. Bell Media is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largestcommunications company. More information about CTV can be found on thenetwork’s website at ctv.ca.

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For more information:                                 
David Fisher, Promotions Manager, CTV Edmonton, 780.486.9277 or David.Fisher@bellmedia.ca

Renee Dupuis, Sr. Communications Manager, CTV News,416.384.3154 or Renee.Dupuis@bellmedia.ca