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Upcoming Signal Frequency Update Changes Viewer Access to CTV2 Barrie and CTV North Bay, Effective October 30, 2020

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– Government-mandated transmitter updates required for spectrum leads to TV frequency changes –

BARRIE/NORTH BAY (October 26, 2020) – Bell Media announced today that beginning after 12 midnight on October 30, 2020, government-mandated transmitter updates will result in signal frequency changes to CTV2 Barrie’s Channel 10.1 and CTV North Bay’s Channel 10. Viewers using over-the-air rooftop or indoor antennas to access CTV2 Barrie will need to re-scan their television channels to restore service. Viewers can re-scan their televisions following these easy steps (exact language may differ – viewers are encouraged to consult their TV manuals for model-specific details.):
  • Click “Settings” or “Menu” on the television’s remote control
  • Go to the “Channel” tab
  • Select the “Auto Channel Program”
This will scan the above-mentioned channel for viewers and restore service. The process can take several minutes to complete. Note: subscribers accessing the above channel through direct-to-home satellite, cable, Bell Fibe, or other distribution platforms will not be impacted. Also beginning after 12 midnight on October 30 , 2020, CTV North Bay’s Channel 10 signal frequency is changing from analog to digital. After October 30, viewers will need to rescan their existing HDTV channels, or upgrade to HDTV. Mandated by ISED (Innovation, Science, and Economic Development) in Canada and the Federal Communications Commission in the U.S. (FCC), this “TV channel repack” program requires broadcasters with over-the-air services to transition into a tighter spectrum to free up more spectrum for wireless carriers. For more information and FAQs on these upcoming transmitter changes, visit CTV.ca.

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Bell Media is Canada’s leading content creation company with premier assets in television, radio, out-of-home advertising, digital media, and more. Bell Media owns 35 local television stations led by CTV, Canada’s highest-rated television network, and the French-language Noovo network in Québec; 29 specialty channels, including leading specialty services TSN and RDS. Bell Media is Canada’s largest radio broadcaster, with 215 music channels including 109 licensed radio stations in 58 markets across the country, all part of the iHeartRadio brand and streaming service. Bell Media owns Astral, an out-of-home advertising network of 50,000 faces in five provinces. The country’s digital media leader, Bell Media develops and operates websites, apps, and online platforms for its news and entertainment brands; video streaming services Crave, TSN Direct, and RDS Direct; and multi-channel network Much Studios. The company owns a majority stake in Pinewood Toronto Studios; is a partner in Just for Laughs, the live comedy event and TV producer; and jointly owns Dome Productions Partnership., one of North America’s leading production facilities providers. Bell Media is part of BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. Learn more at www.BellMedia.ca.

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