Editing CTV 2 (section)

===A===
At its fall [[Upfront (advertising)|upfront]]s presentation on June 2, 2008, CTV announced that it would reformat the A-Channel stations with a new look and new logo, becoming known as simply "A" (originally stylized as "<nowiki>'A'</nowiki>", then as "/A\" to mimic the visual style of its logo). In anticipation of the format change, A-Channel's press materials began using the "A" name that same month, and on-air personalities began referring to the local newscasts as ''[[A News (TV series)|A News]]'' instead of ''A-Channel News''.

The on-air relaunch from A-Channel to A took place on August 11, 2008. On that same date, [[Atlantic Canada]]'s Atlantic Satellite Network also joined the A television system as [[CTV 2 Atlantic|A Atlantic]], and began to carry the entire A program lineup. In addition, [[Alberta]]'s [[CTV Two Alberta|Access]] also adopted a new A-styled logo and began to feature the A lineup in certain prime time hours.<ref>[http://www.ctvmedia.ca/achannel/releases/release.asp?id=10564&yyyy=2008 "A New Beginning: Fresh New Look for A Unveiled Today"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706175241/http://www.ctvmedia.ca/achannel/releases/release.asp?id=10564&yyyy=2008 |date=2011-07-06 }}, CTVglobemedia press release, August 11, 2008.</ref>

====Financial problems====
On February 25, 2009, CTV announced that, given what it saw as ongoing structural problems facing the conventional television sector in Canada and the current [[2008 financial crisis]], it would not seek to renew the licences of [[Wheatley, Ontario|Wheatley]]'s [[CHWI-DT|CHWI-TV]] (and its rebroadcaster in [[Windsor, Ontario|Windsor]]) and [[Wingham, Ontario|Wingham]]'s [[CKNX-TV]].<ref>[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2009/25/c3691.html 'A' Television Stations in Wingham and Windsor to be Shut Down] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609224821/http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2009/25/c3691.html |date=2011-06-09 }}, CTVglobemedia press release via [[Canada NewsWire]], February 25, 2009</ref> The stations were not expected to be converted to [[Broadcast relay station|rebroadcasters]] of London's A station ([[CFPL-DT|CFPL]]) upon the expirations of their existing licences in August 2009; however, CTV had said news coverage for both areas would be provided by CFPL and [[CKCO-DT|CKCO]]. In addition, CTV also announced on February 19, 2009, that it would not apply to renew the licence of [[Brandon, Manitoba|Brandon's]] [[CKX-TV]] beyond its August 31, 2009 expiration.<ref name="ctv-offer">[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2009/19/c2188.html CTV Inc. places CKX-TV Brandon Up for Sale], CTVglobemedia press release via [[Canada NewsWire]], February 19, 2009</ref>

CTV announced further cuts on March 3, 2009. The ''[[A Morning]]'' programs produced separately at CKVR and CFPL were cancelled outright effective March 4 and were replaced by repeats of the previous evening's newscasts, while CIVI replaced its ''A Morning'' show with a simulcast of CTVglobemedia's Victoria-based radio station [[CFAX]] (1070 AM), although those stations retain their evening newscasts. On the other hand, CHRO saw its ''A Morning'' program expanded from three hours daily to four hours daily, and launched a two-hour Saturday edition of ''A Morning'', while cancelling its evening newscasts (which trailed those of CTV network station [[CJOH-DT|CJOH-TV]]). In all, 118 people, or 23% of all A employees, were laid off.<ref name="ctv-cuts">[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2009/03/c5505.html CTV press release], March 3, 2009</ref> No cuts were announced for A Atlantic, which is already tightly integrated with [[CTV Atlantic]].

On April 30, 2009, [[Shaw Communications]] announced that it would purchase CKX, CKNX, and CHWI for a dollar each, pending approval by the CRTC.<ref name="shaw">[https://web.archive.org/web/20090610065013/http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/2301992 CTV accepts Shaw's offer to buy local stations], April 30, 2009</ref> However, it was reported on June 30, 2009, that Shaw had backed out of the deal and declined to complete the purchase, putting the stations' futures in serious doubt.<ref>Grant Robertson, [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/shaw-cancels-deal-for-3-ctv-stations/article1202528/ "Shaw cancels deal for 3 CTV stations"]. ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'', June 30, 2009.</ref>

On July 8, 2009, CTV announced that it would keep CHWI open after the CRTC announced policy changes to increase funding for small-market television stations, and following lobbying efforts by the [[Windsor City Council]], local Members of Provincial Parliament [[Sandra Pupatello]] and [[Dwight Duncan]], and federal [[House of Commons of Canada|Members of Parliament]] [[Brian Masse]] and [[Joe Comartin]] to keep the only local privately owned television station in Windsor on air. In the same announcement, CTV indicated its intention to file an application with the CRTC to convert CKNX into a rebroadcaster of CFPL once that station shut down on August 31.<ref name="CNW2009July8">[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2009/08/c4869.html /A\ Windsor Station to Remain Open] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110610000116/http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2009/08/c4869.html |date=2011-06-10 }}, CTVglobemedia press release, July 8, 2009</ref> On July 16, CTV announced that it would sell CKX-TV to Bluepoint Investment Corporation for a dollar. The deal was expected to close by December 31, 2009, pending CRTC approval; however, it was rejected on October 1, prompting the station to cease operations the following day.<ref name="bluepoint">[http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2009/16/c6860.html CTV Secures Sale of CKX-TV Brandon] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090719075556/http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/July2009/16/c6860.html |date=2009-07-19 }}, CTVglobemedia press release, July 16, 2009</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brandonsun.com/story.php?story_id=161531|title=BREAKING NEWS - Bluepoint walks away from CKX-TV - Brandon Sun|website=brandonsun.com|access-date=21 March 2018|archive-date=6 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091006051134/http://www.brandonsun.com/story.php?story_id=161531|url-status=dead}}</ref>