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Broadcasting Notice
of Public Hearing
CRTC 2002-4

 

See also: 2002-4-1, 2002-4-2

Ottawa, 26 March 2002

 

The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 3 June 2002 at 9:30 a.m., at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, to consider the following:

ITEM

APPLICANT AND LOCALITY

1

DMX Music Ltd.
Across Canada

2

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Across Canada

3

Jack McGaw Consulting Incorporated
Halifax, Nova Scotia

4

Haliburton County Community Radio Association
Haliburton, Ontario

5

Sound of Faith Broadcasting
London, Ontario

6

Association Communautaire Fransaskoise de Gravelbourg Inc.
Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan

7

Sask-Alta Broadcasters Limited
Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan

8

Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. (e)
Edmonton, Alberta

9

Care Radio Broadcasting Association
Fort Vermilion, Alberta

10

Nunavut Natautinga Ltd. (e)
Iqaluit, Nunavut

(e) applications filed electronically.

1.

Across Canada
Application No. 2001-1333-2

 

Application by DMX MUSIC LTD. to renew the licence of the nationalpay audio programming undertaking known as "DMX" expiring 31 August 2002.

 

Licensee's address:

BCE Place, Bay-Wellington Tower
181 Bay Street, Suite 1630
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T3
Fax: (416) 642-3779
E-Mail: lpawlowski@corusent.com

 

Examination of application:

At the licensee's address

2.

Across Canada
Application No. 2001-1332-4

 

Application by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION to renew the licence of the nationalpay audio programming undertaking known as "Galaxie" expiring 31 August 2002.

 

Licensee's address:

250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
Email: lanny_morry@cbc.ca

 

Examination of application:

At the licensee's address

3.

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Application No. 2002-0114-5

 

Application by JACK McGAW CONSULTING INCORPORATED for a licence to operate an English-language FM radio station consisting of a tourist information service in Halifax.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 97.9 MHz (channel 250 LP) with an effective radiated power of 9.8 watts.

 

The applicant proposes to operate a tourist information service consisting of pre-recorded messages informing visitors of weather and highway conditions as well as attractions and services in the Halifax area.

 

The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.

 

Applicant's address:

Mathers House
1525 Birmingham Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2J6
Fax: (902) 423-5433

 

Examination of application:

At the applicant's address

4.

Haliburton, Ontario
Application No. 2002-0013-9

 

Application by HALIBURTON COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO ASSOCIATION for a licence to operate a Type A English-language FM community radio station in Haliburton.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 96.9 MHz (channel 245 A) with an effective radiated power of 3,400 watts.

 

The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.

 

Applicant's address:

Box 1125
Haliburton, Ontario
K0M 1S0
Fax: (705) 754-2459 (call first)
E-Mail: dsoverei@sympatico.ca

 

Examination of application:

Haliburton County Municipal Office
11 Newcastle Street
Minden, Ontario

5.

London, Ontario
Application No. 2001-1059-4

 

Application by SOUND OF FAITH BROADCASTING for a licence to carry on an English-language FM radio station in London.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 105.9 MHz (channel 290 LP) with an effective radiated power of 10 watts.

 

The applicant proposes to operate a mainly contemporary Christian music station (specialty format) having a minimum of 95% of the music drawn from subcategory 35 (Non-classic Religious).

 

The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.

 

Applicant's address:

510 Ingersoll Avenue
Suite 107
Woodstock, Ontario
N4S 4X9
Fax: (519) 690-3938
E-Mail: chaplindr@yahoo.com

 

Examination of application:

49-198 Springbank Drive
London, Ontario

6.

Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan
Application No. 2001-1135-2

 

Application by ASSOCIATION COMMUNAUTAIRE FRANSASKOISE DE GRAVELBOURG INC. for a licence to operate aType A French-language FM community radio station in Gravelbourg.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226 LP) with an effective radiated power of 48 watts.

 

Applicant's address:

133 - 5th Avenue East
P.O. Box 176
Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan
S0H 1X0
Fax: (306) 648-3258
E-Mail: acfg1@sk.sympatico.ca

 

Examination of application:

At the applicant's address

7.

Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan
Application No. 2002-0073-3

 

Application by SASK-ALTA BROADCASTERS LIMITED for a licence to operate an English-language FM radio station in Lloydminster.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 98.9 MHz (channel 255 LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.

 

The applicant proposes to broadcast tourist information programming by means of a 15-minute continuous tape loop from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. Commercial messages, to a maximum of six minutes per hour, will also be broadcast.

 

Applicant's address:

5026-50th Street
Lloydminster, Alberta
T9V 1P3
Fax: (780) 875-4704
E-Mail: gspenrath@cksa.com

 

Examination of application:

At the applicant's address

8.

Edmonton, Alberta (e)
Application No. 2001-1173-2

 

Application by TOUCH CANADA BROADCASTING INC. for a licence to operate an English-language FM radio station in Edmonton.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 105.9 MHz (channel 290 C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts.

 

The applicant is proposing a Christian music service (specialty format) with 100% of the music drawn from subcategory 35 (non-classic religious).

 

The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.

 

Applicant's address:

206, 4207 98 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 5R7
Fax: (780) 469-5335
E-Mail: allanh@telusplanet.net

 

Examination of application:

At the applicant's address

9.

Fort Vermilion, Alberta
Application No. 2001-1272-2

 

Application by CARE RADIO BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION for a licence to operate a Type B English-language FM community radio station in Fort Vermilion.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 92.3 MHz (channel 222 LP) with an effective radiated power of 30 watts.

 

The applicant has indicated that a minimum of 38 hours per broadcast week will be devoted to aboriginal language programming.

 

Applicant's address:

Box 315
Fort Vermilion, Alberta
T0H 1N0
Fax: (780) 927-3568
E-Mail: carebroadcasting@hotmail.com

 

Examination of application:

4709 River Road
Fort Vermilion, Alberta

10.

Iqaluit, Nunavut (e)
Application No. 2001-1123-7

 

Application by NUNAVUT NATAUTINGA LTD. for a licence to operate a predominantly English-language FM commercialradio station in Iqaluit.

 

The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260 A) with an effective radiated power of 537 watts.

 

The applicant proposes a format described as "mostly contemporary popular music." This includes a broad-based music format reflecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of the northern community. Inuktitut and French language programming will also be offered.

 

The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.

 

Applicant's address:

84 Main Street East
Grimsby, Ontario
L3M 1N3
Fax: (905) 945-1377
E-Mail: peter@evaz.ca

 

Examination of application:

Navigator Inn
1036 Airport Road
Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS

 

PERSONS REQUIRING COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SUCH AS ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES AND SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM THE COMMISSION AT LEAST TWENTY (20) DAYS BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING SO THAT THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 

DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION

9 May 2002

 

The intervention must be received by the CRTC and by the applicant ON OR BEFORE the above-mentioned date. The Commission cannot be held responsible for postal delays.

 

Your intervention will be considered by the Commission, and will form part of the public record of the proceeding without further notification to you, provided the procedure set out below has been followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural questions.

 

Submit your written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission in ONLY ONE of the following formats:

 

BY ELECTRONIC MAIL TO
procedure@crtc.gc.ca

OR

BY MAIL AT
CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2

OR

BY FAX TO THE
Secretary General - (819) 994-0218

 

A true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and proof that this has been done must accompany the intervention sent to the Commission.

 

Where the intervention is filed by electronic means, the line ***End of document*** should be entered following the last paragraph of the document, as an indication that the document has not been damaged during electronic transmission.

 

Please note, that only the documents (applications and interventions) electronically filed will be available on the Commission's web site. You will be able to access these documents by indicating the public notice or the notice of public hearing number.

 

Each paragraph of the document should be numbered.

 

Your intervention should clearly identify the application and indicate whether you support or oppose the application, or if you propose changes to it, include the facts and grounds for your proposal.

 

In the event that the application is brought to the oral phase of the hearing, and if you wish to appear, you must provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and why an appearance is necessary.

 

In exceptional circumstances, the Commission may allow an intervenor to present its intervention by teleconference. At the time of filing its intervention, the intervenor must clearly indicate why the Commission should grant such a request.

 

Persons requiring communications support such as assistive listening devices and sign language interpretation are requested to inform the commission at least twenty (20) days before the commencement of the public hearing so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

 

EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS

 

Documents are available at the local address provided in this notice and at the Commission offices and documentation centres directly involved with these applications or, upon request, within 48 hours, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres.

 

Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage, Room G-5
Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tel: (819) 997-2429 - TDD: 994-0423
FAX: (819) 994-0218

 

Bank of Commerce Building
1809 Barrington Street, Suite 1007
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8
Tel: (902) 426-7997 - TDD: 426-6997
FAX: (902) 426-2721

 

405 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East
2nd Floor, Suite B2300
Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5
Tel: (514) 283-6607 - TDD: 283-8316
FAX: (514) 283-3689

 

55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2
Tel: (416) 952-9096
FAX: (416) 954-6343

 

Kensington Building
275 Portage Avenue, Suite 1810
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD: 983-8274
FAX: (204) 983-6317

 

Cornwall Professional Building
2125 - 11th Avenue, Room 103
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3
Tel: (306) 780-3422
FAX: (306) 780-3319

 

10405 Jasper Avenue, Suite 520
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Tel: (780) 495-3224
FAX: (780) 495-3214

 

530-580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD: 666-0778
FAX: (604) 666-8322

 

This document is available in alternative format upon request and may also be examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca

 

Secretary General

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