WINNIPEG – Winnipeg has become the fifth Global Television market to broadcast in high definition with the launch of a new digital, over-the-air transmitter.
The Global Winnipeg HD signal is available now on Shaw Cable’s channel 211; on MTS Digital TV on channel 455; and over the air on channel 40, the company announced. In addition to the new HD signal, Global Winnipeg’s current analog over-the-air signal will continue to be available to viewers in both an analog and a digital format until the summer of 2011, to coincide with the phasing-out of over-the-air analog television signals in major markets across Canada.
“The move to HD affirms our position as a market leader, providing Winnipeg viewers with the benefits of an over-the-air high definition broadcast signal,” said Barbara Williams, SVP of content for Shaw Media, in the announcement. “This is the next logical step in providing an enhanced viewing experience with superior audio and video quality.”
Winnipeg is the fifth Global Television market to move to HD, following Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto.
