CKLT-DT

CKLT-DT is a CTV-affiliated television station serving Saint John, New Brunswick, and nearby communities. The station operates within the CTV Atlantic regional system and is owned and operated by Bell Media, the broadcasting division of Bell Canada. Although CKLT-DT retains a separate licence and local transmission facilities, it functions as a full-time satellite of CKCW-DT in Moncton. Its programming is generally the same as that carried by the CTV Atlantic flagship CJCH-DT in Halifax, Nova Scotia, while commercial insertion and much of the station's operational coordination are handled from Moncton. The station began broadcasting on September 21, 1969, under the call sign CKLT-TV. It was established by Moncton Broadcasting in association with CKCW-TV in Moncton. The launch formed part of a broader realignment of television affiliations in the Maritime provinces. Saint John's established television station, CHSJ-TV, later CBAT-DT, created a Moncton translator, which enabled CKCW-TV to affiliate with the CTV network. CKLT therefore entered the market as part of a linked regional television operation rather than as an entirely standalone broadcaster. In 1972, CHUM Limited acquired CKCW-TV and CKLT-TV and consolidated the stations within the Atlantic Television System, commonly known as ATV. The Atlantic group connected television operations across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. ATV and its stations were subsequently sold to Baton Broadcasting in 1997 after regulatory approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. The transaction gave Baton control of the CTV stations in the region and formed part of the consolidation that ultimately placed CTV's local stations under Bell ownership. CKLT-DT's present role is primarily that of a local transmitter and regional CTV service for Saint John. Its facilities include studios associated with Brunswick Square in Saint John, while its principal transmitter is located near Whitaker Lake in Petersville. The station has also operated rebroadcast transmitters serving Woodstock and Boiestown. Master control and most internal production and administrative functions are based at CKCW-DT's facilities on Halifax and George Streets in Moncton. This operating model allows CKLT-DT to deliver CTV Atlantic programming while using shared regional infrastructure. The station's service consists principally of CTV network programming, CTV Atlantic newscasts and other regional programming, with advertising customized for the Moncton and Saint John markets. In 2019, Bell Media received permission under Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-268 to close the CKLT-TV-2 rebroadcast transmitter. That transmitter was shut down by December 3, 2021. CKLT-DT remains part of CTV Atlantic's active broadcast footprint, with its identity and licence tied to Saint John even though much of its programming and operational support are supplied through the wider regional system.

CKLT-DT, originally CKLT-TV, began broadcasting on September 21, 1969, in Saint John, New Brunswick. Moncton Broadcasting owned the station together with CKCW-TV in Moncton. Its creation was connected to a Maritime television-affiliation realignment: CHSJ-TV, Saint John's existing station, established a translator in Moncton, allowing CKCW-TV to move to the CTV network. CKLT consequently became part of a linked CTV operation serving New Brunswick rather than an isolated local broadcaster. CHUM Limited acquired CKCW-TV and CKLT-TV in 1972. Later that year, the two stations were incorporated into the Atlantic Television System, generally known as ATV. ATV developed as a regional television group with stations across the Maritime provinces. The system provided shared programming and operational links while retaining local licences and market identities. On February 26, 1997, ATV's stations were sold to Baton Broadcasting. The CRTC approved the transaction on August 28, 1997, allowing Baton to assume control of CKLT-TV and the other ATV stations. The station later became part of the corporate structure that led to the modern CTV Atlantic operation and is now owned and operated by Bell Media. CKLT-DT operates as a full-time satellite of CKCW-DT in Moncton. Its schedule follows the CTV Atlantic service, which is also associated with CJCH-DT in Halifax. Master control and most internal operations are located at CKCW's Moncton facilities, while CKLT maintains a Saint John presence and local transmission infrastructure. Commercials are inserted from Moncton, reflecting the station's integration into the regional system. The station's principal transmitter is near Whitaker Lake in Petersville. It has also operated rebroadcast facilities in Woodstock and Boiestown. In 2019, the CRTC granted permission for Bell Media to close the CKLT-TV-2 transmitter under Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-268. The transmitter was taken off the air by December 3, 2021. CKLT-DT continues to serve as the CTV television outlet associated with Saint John within the CTV Atlantic network.

• 2021

  CKLT-TV-2 ceases operation

  [1]CKLT-DTen.wikipedia.org

  The CKLT-TV-2 transmitter is shut down by December 3.

• 2019

  CRTC approves CKLT-TV-2 closure

  [2]Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-268crtc.gc.ca

  Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-268 permits Bell Media to discontinue the CKLT-TV-2 rebroadcast transmitter.

• 1997

  ATV stations sold to Baton Broadcasting

  [1]CKLT-DTen.wikipedia.org

  The ATV stations, including CKLT-TV, are sold to Baton Broadcasting on February 26; the CRTC approves the transaction on August 28.

• 1972

  Acquisition by CHUM and formation of ATV

  [1]CKLT-DTen.wikipedia.org

  CHUM Limited acquires CKLT-TV and CKCW-TV, which are subsequently incorporated into the Atlantic Television System.

• 1969

  CKLT-TV begins broadcasting

  [1]CKLT-DTen.wikipedia.org

  CKLT-TV signs on in Saint John on September 21 as a station operated by Moncton Broadcasting alongside CKCW-TV.

A local Saint John outlet within the CTV Atlantic regional television system, combining CTV network content with regional news, advertising, and broadcast coverage for New Brunswick communities.

• Broadcast television station · 1969

  CKLT-DT television service

  CKLT-DT is the Saint John-area CTV station within the CTV Atlantic regional system. It carries the regional CTV schedule, including network programming and CTV Atlantic news, with transmission serving Saint John and surrounding parts of New Brunswick. The service is operationally linked to CKCW-DT in Moncton and uses regional infrastructure for master control and commercial insertion.

• Television rebroadcast transmitter

  CKLT-TV-2 rebroadcast service

  CKLT-TV-2 was a rebroadcast transmitter associated with CKLT-DT. Bell Media received regulatory approval to close the facility in 2019, and the transmitter was shut down by December 3, 2021.

• 2019

  Closure of CKLT-TV-2Strategy

  Background

  Bell Media sought permission to discontinue the CKLT-TV-2 rebroadcast transmitter associated with the Saint John service.

  Action taken

  The CRTC approved the closure through Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-268.

  Aftermath

  The transmitter was taken out of service by December 3, 2021, while CKLT-DT's principal service continued.

  Source

1. 1CKLT-DTen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2019-268crtc.gc.ca
3. 3CTV Atlanticatlantic.ctvnews.ca