LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Be careful of setting a precedent with HD transmission

LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT. CTV wants to write its own rules and avoid providing free digital TV in nine Canadian cities, and it is blaming… Industry Canada? (See “Industry Canada delay means CTV wants to direct-feed its HD in nine market", December 2, 2008) As far as I know, Industry Canada has had the list of frequencies assigned for the transition to digital TV posted on its website since 1999. Broadcasters, including CTV, have used those frequencies to apply for – and receive – transitional DTV licences. In fact, I currently watch CTV’s HD signal for free in Toronto. So...