CBLT-DT

CBLT-DT
Channels
BrandingCBC Toronto
Programming
AffiliationsCBC Television
Ownership
OwnerCanadian Broadcasting Corporation
CBLFT-DT, CBL-FM, CBLA-FM
History
First air date
September 8, 1952 (72 years ago) (1952-09-08)
Former call signs
CBLT (1952–2011)
Former channel number(s)
Analogue: 9 (VHF, 1952–1956), 6 (VHF, 1956–1972), 5 (VHF, 1972–2011)
Call sign meaning
CBC Great Lakes Television
Technical information
Licensing authority
CRTC
ERP106.9 kW
HAAT491.0 m (1,611 ft)
Transmitter coordinates43°38′33″N 79°23′14″W / 43.64250°N 79.38722°W / 43.64250; -79.38722 (CBLT)
Links
WebsiteCBC Toronto

CBLT-DT (channel 5) is a television station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, serving as the flagship station of the English-language service of CBC Television. It is part of a twinstick with Ici Radio-Canada Télé outlet CBLFT-DT (channel 25). The two stations share studios at the Canadian Broadcasting Centre on Front Street West in downtown Toronto, which is also shared with national cable news channel CBC News Network and houses the studios for most of the CBC's news and entertainment programs. CBLT-DT's transmitter is located atop the CN Tower.