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Winters1 · 2012-05-23, 11:05 PM

They do have deal as they added CTV Two in some region last month. That must say it all.....

Hope that Timmins recieves the new update lineup soon!!!

denben73 · 2012-05-23, 11:47 PM

Unfortunately, I don't think CTV2HD being added has nothing to do with a deal. I'm speculating, 'cause I don't know. Maybe Bell let them have it as a sign of "good faith". After all, CTV2 is a broadcast network. Well, in Atlantic Canada it technically isn't but it is a must carry for all providers out there.

God knows when it will happen, we all need to push Bell to make a deal, not just EastLink.

David1953 · 2012-05-24, 04:33 AM

I agree with denben73, and think that the addition of CTV2 in HD has nothing to do with the Bell Media situation. It only became available because the local version of CTV2, the Halifax station(formerly ASN, then A, then CTV2), went HD at around the same time.

For all intensive purposes, I have lost all faith that Eastlink and Bell Media will ever come to an agreement. It will be interesting to see if Bell Aliant, which is partially owned by Bell(and I repeat partially), can reach an understanding with Bell in the months to come.

In other stuff, has anyone noticed that the addition of new channels to Eastlink's lineup has REALLY slowed down lately? We have just had yet another rate increase, and frankly, I was hoping that at least part of that increase would be used to finely reach an agreement with Bell. Also, I am surprised to see that Eastlink is not picking up National Geographic Wild, a Shaw owned channel.

meldome · 2012-05-31, 07:28 AM

I saw a TV ad yesterday stating that " Adult Swim" is coming to Canada this July. What's the scoop on that? Is that something Eastlink will get or will that be another Bell thing?

Dr.Dave · 2012-05-31, 07:44 AM

On February 2, 2012 Teletoon Canada Inc. announced that it would be bringing a Canadian version of Adult Swim to Canada as part of the Canadian launch of Cartoon Network on July 4, 2012.

No idea if Eastlink will pick it up.

jimbo42 · 2012-06-01, 08:51 AM

LeafsTV HD added on channel 729.

leaffan1967 · 2012-06-01, 08:57 AM

Just added for Calder cup Finals, will be back to Ontario only after the Marlies are done (or better yet, Win !) According to the Marlies press release anyway...

David1953 · 2012-06-01, 09:01 AM

Yes, I was surprised to see it here in Halifax, since the Wiki entry only lists it as available in Ontario. Now I understand, leaffan1967, since your explanation gives the reason.

gbangr · 2012-06-01, 09:16 AM

Eastlink TV going HD - that is the big June 1st News.
Sometime during summer. Will be good for HD Mooseheads games.

Liv1984 · 2012-06-01, 01:09 PM

Eastlink TV HD- I only watch the moosehead games on that channel but at least now it will be in HD. Does this mean that their could be more HD Channels in July. if so I highly doubt that it will be any of the Bell Media Channels. But One can continue to hope.

Dr.Dave · 2012-06-01, 01:48 PM

Eastlink TV will begin televising local programming in HD this July when the company launches a new community HD channel, available exclusively to Eastlink customers.

Eastlink's local HD coverage will be broadcast on channel 610 beginning this summer with coverage of the Eastlink Premiership soccer league, and will continue with next season's Quebec Major Junior League games, National Basketball League (NBL) featuring the Halifax Rainmen and Atlantic University Sport (AUS) football featuring Acadia, Saint Mary's University, Mt. Allison, and St. FX.

Press release.

longjohns_mcgee · 2012-06-09, 09:48 AM

Just noticed Teletoon HD and Much Music HD on the guide in Sudbury last night.

denben73 · 2012-06-10, 02:17 PM

Good to hear about Teletoon HD making its way there. Looks like we are finally starting to get some of the recently added HD content our way.

Nothing new up here yet, but I have to say I'm kind of stunned that Much HD is only showing up in Sudbury now. We've had that since last September.

Doppelganger399 · 2012-06-13, 10:15 PM

Any news about CBNT HD being added for NL subscribers?

denben73 · 2012-06-14, 07:19 AM

Something I found RE: the dispute with Bell Media

Quote:

Application for Final Offer Arbitration pursuant to Sections 12 to 15 of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations with respect to a dispute relating to the renewal of affiliation agreements between the Canadian Independent Distributors Group and Bell Media. Inc.

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/lt120524.htm

2012-06-01, 08:51 AM	#231
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2012-05-23, 11:05 PM	#226
Winters1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Timmins Posts: 36	They do have deal as they added CTV Two in some region last month. That must say it all..... Hope that Timmins recieves the new update lineup soon!!!

2012-05-23, 11:47 PM	#227
denben73 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Timmins, ON Posts: 817	Unfortunately, I don't think CTV2HD being added has nothing to do with a deal. I'm speculating, 'cause I don't know. Maybe Bell let them have it as a sign of "good faith". After all, CTV2 is a broadcast network. Well, in Atlantic Canada it technically isn't but it is a must carry for all providers out there. God knows when it will happen, we all need to push Bell to make a deal, not just EastLink.

2012-05-24, 04:33 AM	#228
David1953 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Eastlink Motorola DCX3400, Motorola DCX700) Posts: 621	I agree with denben73, and think that the addition of CTV2 in HD has nothing to do with the Bell Media situation. It only became available because the local version of CTV2, the Halifax station(formerly ASN, then A, then CTV2), went HD at around the same time. For all intensive purposes, I have lost all faith that Eastlink and Bell Media will ever come to an agreement. It will be interesting to see if Bell Aliant, which is partially owned by Bell(and I repeat partially), can reach an understanding with Bell in the months to come. In other stuff, has anyone noticed that the addition of new channels to Eastlink's lineup has REALLY slowed down lately? We have just had yet another rate increase, and frankly, I was hoping that at least part of that increase would be used to finely reach an agreement with Bell. Also, I am surprised to see that Eastlink is not picking up National Geographic Wild, a Shaw owned channel.

2012-05-31, 07:28 AM	#229
meldome Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Posts: 38	I saw a TV ad yesterday stating that " Adult Swim" is coming to Canada this July. What's the scoop on that? Is that something Eastlink will get or will that be another Bell thing?

2012-05-31, 07:44 AM	#230
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,704	On February 2, 2012 Teletoon Canada Inc. announced that it would be bringing a Canadian version of Adult Swim to Canada as part of the Canadian launch of Cartoon Network on July 4, 2012. No idea if Eastlink will pick it up.

2012-06-01, 09:01 AM	#233
David1953 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Eastlink Motorola DCX3400, Motorola DCX700) Posts: 621	Yes, I was surprised to see it here in Halifax, since the Wiki entry only lists it as available in Ontario. Now I understand, leaffan1967, since your explanation gives the reason.

2012-06-01, 09:16 AM	#234
gbangr Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 43	Eastlink TV going HD - that is the big June 1st News. Sometime during summer. Will be good for HD Mooseheads games.

2012-06-01, 01:09 PM	#235
Liv1984 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Liverpool nova scotia Posts: 50	Eastlink TV HD- I only watch the moosehead games on that channel but at least now it will be in HD. Does this mean that their could be more HD Channels in July. if so I highly doubt that it will be any of the Bell Media Channels. But One can continue to hope.

2012-06-01, 01:48 PM	#236
Dr.Dave Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 4,704	Eastlink TV will begin televising local programming in HD this July when the company launches a new community HD channel, available exclusively to Eastlink customers. Eastlink's local HD coverage will be broadcast on channel 610 beginning this summer with coverage of the Eastlink Premiership soccer league, and will continue with next season's Quebec Major Junior League games, National Basketball League (NBL) featuring the Halifax Rainmen and Atlantic University Sport (AUS) football featuring Acadia, Saint Mary's University, Mt. Allison, and St. FX. Press release.

2012-06-09, 09:48 AM	#237
longjohns_mcgee Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sudbury, ON Posts: 55	Just noticed Teletoon HD and Much Music HD on the guide in Sudbury last night.

2012-06-10, 02:17 PM	#238
denben73 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Timmins, ON Posts: 817	Good to hear about Teletoon HD making its way there. Looks like we are finally starting to get some of the recently added HD content our way. Nothing new up here yet, but I have to say I'm kind of stunned that Much HD is only showing up in Sudbury now. We've had that since last September.

2012-06-13, 10:15 PM	#239
Doppelganger399 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marystown, NL Posts: 482	Any news about CBNT HD being added for NL subscribers?