Videotron expands on HD, network upgrades

MONTREAL – Part product launch, part regulatory complaint, Videotron announced the official expansion of its high definition lineup today while re-sending a message Ottawa's way about cable regulation. As of Saturday, Videotron's illico digital television customers in Montreal and area will gain access to Astral Media's HD channels: Super Écran HD, Canal D HD, Ztélé HD and Canal Vie HD. This will bring to 20 the number of channels broadcast by Videotron in high def. "Our goal and strategy were always very clear, we want to ensure a long term vision for our programming and our broadcasting grid to meet...