Tag Archives: Denbigh

Part 2 – Shaw Direct: The Saviour of Free TV in Rural and Remote Canada?

Dear Minister Moore, Writing with a follow up regarding Shaw’s Local Television Satellite Solution (LTSS) program. As I noted in my previous post on this topic, my parents were able to eventually obtain a free satellite dish, receiver and installation … Continue reading

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Part 1 – Shaw Direct: The Saviour of Free TV in Rural and Remote Canada?

Dear Minister Moore, Ever tried channel surfing in a one TV channel town? It’s doable but not much fun. You just end up back at the same channel. Channel surfing hasn’t been the same at my parents’ place in Denbigh, … Continue reading

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My attempt to use Dial-Up Internet to watch Netflix

Dear Minister Moore, Was reminded of a story on Saturday that I thought you might enjoy. As you know, I was busy last summer documenting preparations related to Canada’s digital television transition. I happened to have my netbook on me … Continue reading

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Double Post: #DTV2011 in 2012 + Free CRT TV of the Month (January, 2012)

Dear Minister Moore, Happy New Year. This month’s Free CRT TV photo, the first for 2012, was taken by Felan Parker near Toronto’s Manning and Barton neighbourhood.  Looks to be a 10 inch or so portable set. B&W, perhaps? I’ve … Continue reading

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Last Channel Standing, Part 2

Dear Minister Moore, I hope this finds you well. Enjoyed your Nickelback tweets yesterday. Writing to follow up my October 17, 2011 blog post that detailed how the number of over-the-air (OTA) television channels in the community of Denbigh, Ontario … Continue reading

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