The 96 transmitters across the north are basically APTN's network of transmitters, but some are co-located with CBC. On some of the towers there's both an APTN and a CBC transmitter from the same tower. I think there are about 30 of those that are co-locations. These towers are now beyond their life expectancies. What we've been working on and what we've received permission from Heritage Canada to do is to phase out the transmitters in favour of a cable and DTH solution to connect the entire north. It would not be economically feasible for APTN—there's no way we can afford to replace the transmitters today, and certainly not with digital or HD transmitters. So we've partnered with Bell ExpressVu as well as the northern co-op, the cable cooperators for northern Canada and northern Quebec. We will be connecting each home either through satellite or cable to ensure that they still receive the APTN north signal.
On April 20th, 2007. See this statement in context.