Space on the tower actually isn't a big concern as they could share an antenna with one of the analog UHF broadcasts. The big problem is they are exceeding new standards for maximum electromagnetic radiation permitted in public space for a small area in the park near the tower. Until this is resolved, no changes can be made to the tower. Several plans to fix this have been put forward and most of them were rejected for one reason or another. I believe they now have a plan in place but don't know the time-line for it.

It is actually a bit ridiculous as the levels are perfectly fine for occasional exposure. The new regulations though assume prolonged exposure (several hours every day). Considering how small the area is, unless someone decided to pitch a tent and live in the park, or sunbath for hours a day in that small area, it won't cause problems for anyone. It is an example of bureaucracy gone crazy.

There are no television stations in St.Catharines nor in Welland.
To date all applications have been refused.

From Orleans east Ottawa I get only one Hdtv with antenna facing north.

It isn't on your list 9 CBOF 9-1 CBOFT-D

Thanks for hosting the info!!!!

Frank

Another channel not on the list:

4-1 CBOT-D

Antenna facing south....

Btw, if experiencing no Dtv channels check that you Tv is set to "Antenna" and not "Cable"

Frank

P.s. Any one in Orleans getting more channels? I am using a Belkin powered pureav antenna

frankk74,

Both of those channels are on the list. They are sorted by there physical channel numbers (22 and 25 respectively). Your TV remaps them to 9-1 and 4-1 since those are the channel number of their analog equivalents. None of the other local stations do that for some reason.

In Orleans you should be able to receive all 6 local DTV channels. With a good antenna you may also be able to receive either WNPI or WCFE. Check TVFool for your address to see what your chances are.

i believe this is in Quebec I see it pointed N/E from my cottage on lake ontario in the states

4-1 CBOT-DT (CBC Ottawa) 1080i
9-1 CBOFT-D (SRC Ottawa) 1080i
11-1 CHCHDT1 (CHCH) 480i
13-1 CJOH (CTV1) 1080i
14-1 OMNI2 1080i
24-1 TVO 1080i
30-1 CIVO-DT 1080i
40-1 CHOT 1080i
42-1 CTS-HD 1080i
43-1 CHRO (CTV2) 1080i
60-1 OMNI1 1080i

drunkenrobot, what type of antenna are you using? You are missing 65-1 CityTV (on channel 17) and 6-1 Global.

I'm using a $5 set of rabbit ears in Sandy Hill. I'm going to get a better antenna soon, I should be able to pull in those last two then.

I just put my rabbit ears outside, now I get City too!

drunkenrobot, as expected, many people are having troubles with Global on channel 6 with indoor antennas.

If you do decide to upgrade your antenna, don't just get more expensive rabbit ears as they probably won't be any better than your $5 pair (they will actually likely will be worse). Also stay away from the cheap antennas many computer stores are selling. I recommend checking out OTA Canada in Carlingwood mall as they only sell name brand antennas (such as Channel Master, Wineguard and Antennacraft). The Source has also started selling Channel Master antennas.

Good to know. I was going to get an 8 bay bowtie... but it looks like a few stations are still in the VHF band. I tried my Antennas Direct Lacrosse and got better reception with the rabbit ears. I'll see what OTA Canada and The Source have. Save me having to order from the US.

Corus Entertainment Inc. (CJR.B) announced today that it has entered into a comprehensive program supply arrangement with Bell Media’s CTV, marking a new chapter for Corus’ local television channels in Eastern Ontario. This arrangement results in Corus’ three channels – CHEX-TV in Peterborough, Channel 12 in Oshawa and CKWS-TV in Kingston – broadcasting news, sports, information and entertainment programming from Bell Media’s top-rated network, CTV, effective August 31, 2015.

[Link: chextv.com]

TVO will leave the Ottawa airwaves on July 31

[Link: tvo.org]

Meanwhile Buffalo public broadcaster WNED is adding another digital sub channel soon...