CBC targets Hamilton for launch of new digital service

TORONTO – CBC has announced plans to launch a new local digital service in Hamilton, ON starting in spring of 2012. The ‘pub caster said Tuesday that the service will provide an up-to-the-minute, and ‘look ahead’ view of local news, weather, events and other information, and be accessible through smart phones, desktop/laptop computers and tablet devices. "We've wanted to be a part of Hamilton for many years," said Jennifer McGuire, GM and editor in chief of CBC News, with responsibility for CBC Centres, in the announcement. "We've explored many options for how to best serve the community. We're happy that, beginning...