Radio / Television News

CHCH steps up Summit coverage

HAMILTON - CTV isn't the only broadcaster covering the G8 and G20 Summits 24/7.Channel Zero-owned CHCH told Cartt.ca that thanks to the new Local Programming Improvement Fund (LPIF), it will be broadcasting live reports from Huntsville, ON throughout the day starting on Thursday, including coverage during its 6 and 11pm newscasts.When the action moves to Toronto for the weekend, the channel will cover the proceedings live from noon through 7pm.CZ CEO Romen Podzyhun said in an email that during the week of June 21 – 27, CHCH will have aired 88.5 hours of locally produced content, more than any conventional television station...