Save WPBS TV in Ottawa! - Update

So far, Rogers continues to insist on dropping WPBS. In the beginning they stated that the decision was "final." But recent correspondence suggests that they're getting the message and their resistance may be softening. I received the following message this morning from Rogers' Office of the President (emphasis mine). Note the absence of the word "final," instead being replaced with "at this time":

Dear {name},

Thank you for sending your complaint to the Office of the President regarding the channel realignment that will be taking place in August.  We understand that this is disruptive to some viewers and this is why we rarely make this kind of change. It has been with extensive analysis and viewer feedback that we have made this decision to acquire PBS Detroit.  PBS Detroit offers higher quality reception and signal reliability. We are aware that the local programming you have enjoyed will no longer be available as a result, but have been advised that there will be similar programming available. We have received complaints pertaining to this decision, but at this time, the realignment will still take place as scheduled. 

We do not take these complaints lightly, and have noted this accordingly. Your  feedback in regards to this channel lineup change is taken very seriously and will be voiced. We apologize for any inconvenience that this change may cause you. Thank you for being a loyal customer to Rogers during this time period of adjustment.

Sincerely,

{name} | Rogers Communications Inc. | Advisor | Office of the
President |

Now is the time to keep up the pressure. I have been advised by one city councillor that it will help build support in city council if we contact all of the councillors.

Here is a list for your convenience:

Doug.Thompson@ottawa.ca
Eli.El-Chantiry@ottawa.ca
Rick.Chiarelli@ottawa.ca
Peggy.Feltmate@ottawa.ca
Diane.Holmes@ottawa.ca
Peter.Hume@ottawa.ca
Gord.Hunter@ottawa.ca
Rob.Jellett@ottawa.ca
Jacques.Legendre@ottawa.ca
Maria.McRae@ottawa.ca
Bob.Monette@ottawa.ca
Shad.Qadri@ottawa.ca
Marianne.Wilkinson@ottawa.ca
Jan.harder@ottawa.ca
christine.leadman@ottawa.ca
Larry.OBrien@ottawa.ca
Michel.Bellemare@ottawa.ca
Georges.Bedard@ottawa.ca
Rainer.Bloess@ottawa.ca
Glenn.Brooks@ottawa.ca
Alex.Cullen@ottawa.ca
Clive.Doucet@ottawa.ca
Steve.Desroches@ottawa.ca
Diane.Deans@ottawa.ca

Please take a few minutes and let them know how you feel about this. There is a link to a petition and more people to contact, such as Rogers managers and government officials, in my previous post.

I am also sending this information to WPBS so they can help spread the word.