Radio / Television News

Independent HD ‘caster praises Dunbar-Leblanc

TORONTO – An independent Canadian broadcaster trying to make a go of it with an all-high definition channel lineup says Wednesday’s report to the CRTC on broadcasting policies and regulations are “a breath of fresh air.” High Fidelity HDTV, which owns and operates Rush HD, Equator HD, Treasure HD, and Oasis HD has bumped up against the various rules and regulations in place which have made it tough to gain carriage across Canada. “The Canadian Association of Broadcasters issued a press release yesterday stating that it has significant concerns with the Dunbar/Leblanc Report. This broadcaster does not share those concerns;...