Media of Peterborough, Ontario
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[edit] Media and journalism
[edit] Newspapers
The Peterborough Examiner is the regional daily newsapaper, and one of the area's original local publishers. From 1942 to 1955, it was both owned and edited by renowned Canadian author Robertson Davies, who resided in the city. In the late 1980s, the tabloid-style Peterborough This Week entered the market, taking a large share of advertising away from the Examiner. Peterborough This Week began as a free newspaper delivered to most homes in Peterborough County. Alternatively, Arthur and Absynthe are student newspapers funded and produced by Trent University students. They are distributed at no cost on the university campus and in the downtown area.
Since 1994, the Connection Newspaper (previously known as the Causeway Connection) has been established in the central part of Peterborough County, now known as the Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield. This free monthly newspaper is distributed by mail to many homes in the area, providing a non-political, informative voice for that area.
In 2002, the KnowAboutNetwork launched their first magazine in Peterborough to complement their online magazine and directory.[1] Since then, they have published over 20 magazine/directories including KnowAbout Downtown, KnowAbout The Kawarthas, KnowAbout Home Improvements and many more. The magazines are full process colour newsprint and contain information on local goods and services. They are distributed by post, free pick-up and at local special events.
[edit] Television
Peterborough is home to two local television stations, CHEX-TV, a CBC affiliate owned by Corus Entertainment, and TVCOGECO which is owned and operated by Cogeco Cable Canada, and provided as a service to local cable subscribers. CHEX is one of the oldest broadcasting television stations in Canada. Founders included writer Robertson Davies and his father William Rupert Davies. The transmitter tower for CHEX Peterborough is on Television Hill on the east side of the city and is used to broadcast both television and radio.
| OTA channel | Call sign | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | CHEX | CBC |
| 18 | CICO-74 | TVOntario |
| 27 | CIII-27 | Global Television Network |
| 44 | CBLFT-12 | SRC |
| 54 | CFTO-54 | CTV Television Network |
- Cable: TV Cogeco, Cogeco Cable community channel
[edit] Radio stations
In addition to Peterborough's own radio market, some (but not all) radio stations from the Greater Toronto Area can also be heard in the area. Peterborough is in an unusual position in this respect; the city has more radio stations of its own than some larger cities, such as Oshawa or Brampton, which are closer to the Toronto market.
- Internet-only Radio Free Peterborough
[edit] New services
On June 22, 2007 the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a call for applications for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radio programming undertaking to serve Peterborough, Ontario.CRTC Broadcasting Public Notice released on June 22, 2007 Seven broadcasting companies in the Peterborough market, including three in the Kawartha Lakes area have submitted their applications. Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2007-14 released on October 11, 2007
Various applicants May 8, 2008: Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes APPROVED – Application by Pineridge Broadcasting Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking in Peterborough APPROVED IN PART – Application by 591989 B.C. Ltd. for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language commercial FM radio undertaking in Peterborough to replace its AM station CKRU Peterborough DENIED – Remaining applications for broadcasting licences to operate radio programming undertakings to serve Peterborough and the City of Kawartha Lakes [6]
