CBC to install 27 digital OTA transmitters under national transition plan

OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada released the details of its plan for the transition to digital over-the-air television today.The transition to digital television, whose deadline is 390 days away, is an industry wide issue requiring a concerted effort by all players - broadcasters, the CRTC, and government - to ensure that Canadians are properly informed of the changes coming and how to deal with them.So far, the industry has produced little when it comes to ensuring Canadians are properly informed, so this plan is a welcome, if late and small, beginning.CBC/Radio-Canada will be installing digital transmitters in all of the markets in which...