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Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2006-7

 

See also:  2006-7-1, 2006-7-2, 2006-7-3 , 2006-7-4

Ottawa, 13 July 2006

  The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 11 September 2006 at 9:00 a.m., at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, to consider the following applications. The deadline for submission of interventions/comments is 17 August 2006.
  Item Applicant and Locality
 

1.

Vancouver Film School Limited
Across Canada
 

2.

Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

3.

Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

4.

Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

5.

Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

6.

Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

7.

Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

8.

Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

9.

TORO TV Corporation, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

10.

Iranian TV Canada Inc.
Across Canada
 

11.

High Fidelity HDTV Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada
 

12.

Maritime Broadcasting System Limited
Windsor, Nova Scotia
 

13.

Aurora Cable TV Limited
Aurora, Oak Ridges, Ontario
 

14.

Câblevision du Nord de Québec inc.
Province of Quebec
 

15.

Radio Drummond
Drummondville, Quebec
 

16.

MX Média inc.
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec
 

17.

Club de solidarité du Bois-Joli inc.
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
 

18.

591991 B.C. Ltd. (Corus)
Gatineau, Quebec
 

19.

591991 B.C. Ltd. (Corus)
Saguenay, Quebec
 

20.

591991 B.C. Ltd. (Corus)
Sherbrooke, Quebec
 

21.

591991 B.C. Ltd. (Corus)
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
 

22.

S.S. TV Inc.
Brampton, Ontario
 

23.

Wawatay Native Communications Society
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
 

24.

Wawatay Native Communications Society
Timmins, Ontario
 

25.

WhiStle Community Radio
Erin, Ontario
 

26.

My Broadcasting Corporation
Napanee, Ontario
 

27.

Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Edmonton, Fort McMurray & Grande Prairie, Alberta
 

28.

912038 Alberta Ltd.
Bonnyville, Alberta
 

29.

Prince George Community Radio Society
Prince George, British Columbia
 

30.

0749943 BC Ltd. (Matthew G. McBride)
Pemberton, British Columbia
 

31.

The Mountain Culture Collective Radio Society
Whistler, British Columbia
 

32.

Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Ltd. (the general partner) and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership (collectively the Pattison Group)
Victoria, British Columbia
1. Across Canada
Application No. 2005-1262-5
  Application by Vancouver Film School Limited for a licence to operate a national Category 2 English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Student Film Channel.
  The applicant states that the programming will be devoted entirely to student film work, films produced by students in recognized public and private film schools, which prior to airing will have had no commercial release.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(c), 9, 11, 12 and 13 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  Applicant's address:

198 West Hastings Street
Suite 200
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 1H2
Fax: 604-685-6389
E-Mail: marty@vfs.com
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

2. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0184-0
  Application by Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a national general interest, third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as DMG Urdu.
  The applicant states that the programming will target the Urdu-speaking community.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Urdu language during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
  Applicant's address:

Diversity Media Group
306 Rexdale Boulevard
Unit 7
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1R9
Fax: 416-593-9353
E-Mail: regulatory@diversitymediagroup.tv 
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

3. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0185-8
  Application by Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a national general interest, third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as DMG Arabic.
  The applicant states that the programming will target the Arabic-speaking community.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Arabic language during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
  Applicant's address:

Diversity Media Group
306 Rexdale Boulevard
Unit 7
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1R9
Fax: 416-593-9353
E-Mail: regulatory@diversitymediagroup.tv 
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

4. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0186-6
  Application by Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a national general interest, third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as DMG Middle East.
  The applicant states that the programming will target the Arabic, Farsi and Urdu speaking communities.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Middle East languages of Arabic, Farsi and Urdu during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
  Applicant's address:

Diversity Media Group
306 Rexdale Boulevard
Unit 7
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1R9
Fax: 416-593-9353
E-Mail: regulatory@diversitymediagroup.tv 
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

5. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0187-4
  Application by Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a national general interest third language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as DMG Polish.
  The applicant states that the programming will target the Polish-speaking community.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Polish language during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
  Applicant's address:

Diversity Media Group
306 Rexdale Boulevard
Unit 7
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1R9
Fax: 416-593-9353
E-Mail: regulatory@diversitymediagroup.tv 
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

6. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0188-2
  Application by Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated for a licence to operate a national general interest third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as DMG Russian.
  The applicant states that the programming will target the Russian-speaking community.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Russian language during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
  Applicant's address:

306 Rexdale Boulevard
Unit 7
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1R9
Fax: 416-593-9353
E-Mail: regulatory@diversitymediagroup.tv
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

7. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0189-0
  Application by Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated for a licence to operate a national general interest third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as DMG Ukrainian.
  The applicant states that the programming will target the Ukrainian-speaking community.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposed to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Ukrainian language during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
  Applicant's address:

306 Rexdale Boulevard
Unit 7
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1R9
Fax: 416-593-9353
E-Mail: regulatory@diversitymediagroup.tv
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

8. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0191-5
  Application by Prabhakaran Selvadurai, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated for a licence to operate a national general interest third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as DMG Vietnamese.
  The applicant states that the programming will target the Vietnamese-speaking community.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Vietnamese language during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising
  Applicant's address:

306 Rexdale Boulevard
Unit 7
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 1R9
Fax: 416-593-9353
E-Mail: regulatory@diversitymediagroup.tv
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

9. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0212-9
  Application by TORO TV Corporation, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a national niche third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as CANAL CORAZON.
  The applicant states that the programming will consist of Canadian and international Spanish-speaking soap opera entertainment targeting the Spanish-speaking community in Canada.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 7(a), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Spanish-language and the remaining 10% in English or in French.
  Applicant's address:

1663 Autumn Ridge Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1C 6Y3
Fax: 613-834-3828
E-Mail: bbergeron@torotv.com
  Examination of application:

70 Gloucester Street
Suite 100
Ottawa, Ontario
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

10. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0235-1
  Application by Iranian TV Canada Inc. for a licence to operate a national general interest third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as Iranian TV Canada.
  The applicant states that the programming will target Canadian viewers of Iranian descent.
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Farsi language during the broadcast week.
  The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it be authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
  Applicant's address:

8108 Yonge Street, Suite 211
Thornhill, Ontario
L4J 1W4
Fax: 416-640-3029
E-Mail: cobrien@casselsbrock.com
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

11. Across Canada
Application No. 2006-0376-3
  Application by High Fidelity HDTV Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 high definition specialty programming undertaking to be known as BabyHD.
  The service will feature 24-hours, 7 days per week advertising-free programming that will consist of educational and entertainment programming that is specifically targeted to (i) infants and toddlers (i.e. persons who are less than 2.5 years old) and (ii) the parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers (e.g. programs providing expert advice or information regarding infants and toddlers to parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers).
  The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 5(a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
  The applicant also proposes that in each year of the licence term, at least 50% of the programming of BabyHD will be in true high definition format (i.e. not up-converted or wide screen SD). In addition, by no later than the commencement date of the fourth year of the licence term, 100% of the programming of BabyHD will be in true high definition format.
  Applicant's address:

96 Scarsdale Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3B 2R7
Fax: 416-646-4444
E-Mail: DavidPatterson@HiFiHDTV.ca
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

12. Windsor, Nova Scotia
Application No. 2006-0351-5
  Application by Maritime Broadcasting System Limited to convert radio station CFAB Windsor, Nova Scotia from the AM band to the FM band.
  The new station would operate on frequency 92.9 MHz (channel 225C1) with an average effective radiated power of 47,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 159 metres)
  The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CFAB for a period of three months from the date of implementation of the new station.
  The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CFAB effective at the end of the silmulcast period.
  This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

5121 Sackville Street
7th Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1K1
Fax: 902-432-2093
E-Mail: mail@mbsradio.com
  Examination of application:

CFAB
169A Water Street
Windsor, Nova Scotia
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

13. Aurora, Oak Ridges, Ontario
Application No. 2006-0153-5
  Application by Aurora Cable TV Limited, operating under Aurora Cable Internet (ACI) for a licence to operate a regional video-on-demand programming undertaking.
  The applicant proposes to offer predominantly English-language programming that will consist primarily of feature films but may also include other types of programming such as long form documentary, informal education/recreation & leisure, sports, drama and comedy, and general entertainment and human interest.
  The applicant indicated it would offer programming in French in accordance with audience demand and program availability.
  Applicant's address:

350 Industrial Parkway South
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 3V7
Fax: 905-727-7407
E-Mail: admin@aci.on.ca
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

14. Province of Quebec
Application No. 2006-0245-0
  Application by Câblevision du Nord de Québec inc. (CNQ) for a broadcasting undertaking licence to operate a general-interest video-on-demand (VOD) service to be marketed under the name Vidéo sur demande Fleximo.
  The applicant is requesting that it be authorized, as a condition of licence, to allocate the entire 5% of the annual gross revenues generated by its VOD programming undertaking to the resources of the community channel of its broadcasting distribution undertaking, rather than to an independent Canadian production fund, as stipulated in Public Notice CRTC 2000-172.
  The applicant is also asking to be relieved of the condition of licence generally imposed on all VOD services, which would require it to remit to the rights holders of all Canadian films 100% of revenues earned from the exhibition of theses films. The applicant proposes in exchange to negotiate with the film distributors the amount of the revenues it will remit to them for broadcasting the Canadian films.
  Also, in Public Notice CRTC 1997-83, the Commission announced that "each VOD licensee is required, by condition of licence, to remit to the rights holders of all Canadian films 100% of revenues earned from the exhibition of these films."
  In this respect, the applicant is asking to be relieved of the condition of licence imposed on VOD services and proposes in exchange to negotiate with the film distributors the amount of the revenues it will remit to them for broadcasting the Canadian films.
  According to CNQ, this condition of licence would make it impossible for it to cover the costs of broadcasting Canadian films and as a result, would be a disincentive to broadcasting them.
  Applicant's address:

45 Hôtel de ville Boulevard
Val-d'Or, Quebec
J9P 2M5
Fax: 819-825-8710
E-Mail: courrier@cablevision.qc.ca
  Examination of application

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

15. Drummondville, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0194-9
  Application by Radio Drummond for a licence to operate a French-language FM Type B communityradio programming undertaking in Drummondville.
  The new station would operate on frequency 88.9 MHz (channel 205A) with an average effective radiated power of 710 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 1,276 watts/antenna height of 7 metres).
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

165 Marchand Street
Drummondville, Quebec
J2B 6X1
Fax: 450-963-7229
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

16. Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0298-9
  Application by MX Média inc. for a licence to operate an French-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
  The new station would operate on frequency 106.5 MHz (channel 293A) with an average effective radiated power of 840 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 840 watts/antenna height of 51 metres).
  The applicant is proposing a pop-rock format with some country music.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

46 Belval Street
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec
J6S 6A2
Fax: 450-373-5324
E-Mail: mx-media@hotmail.com
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

17. Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0581-8
  Application by Club de solidarité du Bois-Joli inc. for a licence to operate a commercial French-language FM specialty radio programming undertaking in Trois-Rivières.
  The new station would operate on frequency 105.9 MHz (channel 290LP) with an effective radiated power of 1 watt (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 51 metres).
  The station intends to broadcast approximately 4 hours each week, 90% of which will be devoted to Spoken Word. The station does not anticipate broadcasting during school breaks. Programming will consist of sports columns, cultural reports, poetry reports, recorded or live interverviews, etc.
  The grade 6 students in communications will create a 15 minute live broadcast which will be rebroadcast twice daily.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

3685 de la Rochelle Street
Trois-Rivières, Québec
G8Y 5W7
Fax: 819-374-6951
E-Mail: boisjoli.dir@csduroy.qc.ca
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

18. Gatineau, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0593-3
  Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CJRC Gatineau from the AM band to the FM band.
  The new station would operate on frequency 104.7 MHz (channel 284B1) with an average effective radiated power of 2,900 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 11,000 watts/antenna height of 94.9 metres).
  The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format. The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and particular relevance to the community served such as local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.
  The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CJRC effective upon implementation of the new FM station.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
  Applicant's address:

BCE Place
181 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T3
Fax: 416-642-3769
E-Mail: gary.maavara@corusent.com
  Examination of application:

Station CJRC
150 d'Edmonton Street
Gatineau, Quebec
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

19. Saguenay, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0587-6
  Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CKRS Saguenay from the AM band to the FM band.
  The new station would operate on frequency 98.3 MHz (channel 252C1) with an average effective radiated power of 51,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 147.6 metres).
  The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format. The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and particular relevance to the community served such as local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.
  The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CKRS effective upon implementation of the new station.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
  Applicant's address:

BCE Place
181 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T3
Fax: 416-642-3769
E-Mail: gary.maavara@corusent.com
  Examination of application:

Station CKRS
121 Racine Street East
Chicoutimi, Quebec
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

20. Sherbrooke, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0594-1
  Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CHLT Sherbrooke from the AM band to the FM band.
  The new station would operate on frequency 102.1 MHz (channel 271B) with an average effective radiated power of 5,800 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 23,000 watts/antenna height of 91 metres).
  The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format. The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and particular relevance to the community served such as local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.
  The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CHLT effective upon implementation of the new FM station.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
  Applicant's address:

BCE Place
181 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T3
Fax: 416-642-3769
E-Mail: gary.maavara@corusent.com
  Examination of application:

Station CHLT
4020 De Portland Boulevard
Sherbrooke, Quebec
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

21. Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Application No. 2006-0591-7
  Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., to convert radio station CHLN Trois-Rivières from the AM band to the FM band.
  The new station would operate on frequency 106.9 MHz (channel 295C1) with an average effective radiated power of 60,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 86.9 metres).
  The proposed station will operate as a specialty talk-based format. The station will broadcast spoken word programming of direct and particular relevance to the community served such as local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local events and activities.
  The applicant is not proposing a simulcast period and therefore is requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1) (e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CHLN effective upon implementation of the new station.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
  Applicant's address:

BCE Place
181 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T3
Fax: 416-642-3769
E-Mail: gary.maavara@corusent.com
  Examination of application:

Station CHLN
1350 Royale Street, Suite 1200
Trois-Rivières, Quebec
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

22. Brampton, Ontario
Application No. 2005-1584-3
  Application by S.S. TV Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language AM commercial (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Brampton.
  The new station would operate on frequency 1,650 kHz (class C) with a transmitter power of 1,000 watts day-time and night-time.
  By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 7 cultural groups in a minimum of 5 different languages per broadcast week.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

9400 Goreway Drive, #RR8
Brampton, Ontario
L6P 0M7
Fax: 416-741-3557
E-Mail: rpanu@rogers.com
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

23. Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Application No. 2006-0134-5
  Application by Wawatay Native Communications Society for a licence to operate a Native-language FM Type Acommunityradio programming undertaking in Sioux Lookout.
  The new station would operate on frequency 89.9 MHz (channel 210A1) with an effective radiated power of 224 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 18.5 metres).
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

15-6th Avenue
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
P8T 1B7
Fax: 807-737-3224
E-Mail: georgew@wawatay.on.ca
  Examination of application:

At the applicant`s address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

24. Timmins, Ontario
Application No. 2006-0158-5
  Application by Wawatay Native Communications Society for a licence to operate a low-power Native-language FM Type B community radio programming undertaking in Timmins.
  The new station would operate on frequency 106.7 MHz (channel 294LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 20 metres).
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

135 Pine Street South
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 2K3
Fax: 705-360-1601
E-Mail: georgew@wawatay.on.ca
  Examination of application:

At the applicant`s address
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

25. Erin, Ontario
Application No. 2006-0287-2
  Application by WhiStle Community Radio for a licence to operate an English-language FM Type B communityradio programming undertaking in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
  The new station would operate on frequency 102.7 MHz (channel 274LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 15.8 metres).
  Applicant's address:

6379 Main Street
Stouffville, Ontario
L4A 7Z4
Fax: 905-640-6429
E-Mail: jim@whistleradio.com
  Examination of application:

Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library
30 Burkholder Street
Stouffville, Ontario
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

26. Napanee, Ontario
Application No. 2006-0313-5
  Application by My Broadcasting Corporation for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Napanee.
  The applicant proposes a music format consisting of a blend of adult contemporary and midle-of-the-road music selections.
  The new station would operate on frequency 88.7 MHz (channel 204B) with an average effective radiated power of 5,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 11,100 watts/antenna height of 184.5 metres).
  Applicant's address:

Box 961
Renfrew, Ontario
K7V 4H4
Fax: 613-432-1086
E-Mail: andrew@myfmradio.ca 
  Examination of application:

Napanee Branch Public Library
25 River Road
Napanee, Ontario
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

27. Edmonton, Fort McMurray & Grande Prairie, Alberta
Application No. 2006-0616-3
  Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CHDI-FM and CKER-FM Edmonton, CJOK-FM, CKYX-FM and its transmitter CJOK-FM-1, Fort McMurray and CFGP-FM Grande Prairie and its transmitters CFGP-FM-1, Peace River and CFGP-FM-2 Tumbler Ridge, Alberta from O.K. Radio Group Ltd., a corporation controlled by Mr. Roger Charest.
  The applicant is also requesting licences to continue the operation of the undertakings under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licences, upon surrender of the licences issued to O.K. Radio Group Ltd.
  The value of the transaction is estimated at 39.8 million dollars and Rogers Broadcasting Limited has proposed a tangible benefits package of 2.4 million dollars over a 7 year period.
  Applicant's address:

333 Bloor Street East, 6th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1G9
Fax: 416-935-8203
E-Mail: alain.strati@rci.rogers.com 
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address, and

5915 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton, Alberta

9912 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta

9835 - 101st Avenue, Suite 200
Grande Prairie, Alberta
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

28. Bonnyville, Alberta
Application No. 2005-1214-6
  Application by 912038 Alberta Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Bonnyville.
  The new station would operate on frequency 99.7 MHz (channel 259B) with effective radiated power of 50,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 121.9 metres).
  The applicant proposes a rock music format.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

Site Box 21, Atrium Centre
5012-49 Street
Lloydminster, Alberta
T9V 0K2
Fax: 780-875-6676
E-Mail: stew@borderrock.com
  Examination of application:

Town of Bonnyville offices
4917-49 Avenue
Bonnyville, Alberta
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

29. Prince George, British Columbia
Application No. 2005-1363-1
  Application by Prince George Community Radio Society for a licence to operate an English-language FM Type B developmental communityradio programming undertaking in Prince George.
  The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226VLP) with a transmitter power of 5 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 38 metres).
  Applicant's address:

10460 Hedlund Road
Prince George, British Columbia
V2N 6V6
E-Mail: pgcrsprez@yahoo.ca 
  Examination of application:

Fowlie & Co.
200-2700 Queensway Street
Prince George, British Columbia
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

30. Pemberton, British Columbia
Application No. 2006-0347-4
  Application by 0749943 BC Ltd. (Matthew G. McBride) for a licence to operate an English-language commercial radio programming undertaking in Pemberton.
  The new station would operate on frequency 98.9 MHz (channel 255A1) with an effective radiated power of 500 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of -238 metres).
  The applicant proposes to operate a rock and pop music format.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

10760 Fundy Drive
Richmond, British Columbia
V7E 5K7
Fax: 604-677-6316
E-Mail: info@mcmi.ca 
  Examination of application:

Village of Pemberton Administration Office
7400 Prospect Street
Pemberton, British Columbia
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

31. Whistler, British Columbia
Application No. 2006-0374-7
  Application by the The Mountain Culture Collective Radio Society for a licence to operate an English-language FM developmental community radio programming undertaking in Whistler.
  The new station would operate on frequency 97.9 MHz (channel 250VLP) with an effective radiated power of 5 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 575 metres).
  The applicant proposes to offer a small portion of its programming in 6 foreign languages and also in French.
  The Commission may withdraw this application from the public hearing if it is not advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that the application is technically acceptable.
  Applicant's address:

145 West 5th Street - no.302
North Vancouver, British Columbia
V7M 1J7
E-Mail: aghia_skata@yahoo.com
  Examination of application:

7013 Nesters Road
Whistler, British Columbia
V0N 1B7
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

32. Victoria, British Columbia
Application No. 2006-0645-2
  Application by Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Ltd. (the general partner) and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership (collectively the Pattison Group),to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CKKQ-FM and CJZN-FM Victoria, British Columbia and their related transmitters CKKQ-FM-1 and CKXM-FM-1 Sooke and their transitional digital radio undertakings CKKR-DR-1 and CJZN-DR-1 Victoria from O.K. Radio Group Ltd., a corporation controlled by Mr. Roger Charest.
  The applicant is also requesting licences to continue the operation of the undertakings under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licences, upon surrender of the licences issued to O.K. Radio Group Ltd.
  The value of the transaction is estimated at $15,750,000 and the Pattison Group has proposed a tangible benefits package of $945,000 over a seven year period.
  Applicant's address:

1800 - 1067 West Cordova Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 1C7
Fax: 604-688-6776
E-mail: desmarais@jp-group.com
E-mail: charest@telus.net
  Examination of application:

5915 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton, Alberta

CKKQ-FM and CJZN-FM
2750 Quadra Street
Top Floor
Victoria (British-Columbia)
 

[Broadcasting intervention/comments form]

 

Public Participation

 

Deadline for interventions/comments

 

17 August 2006

  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.
  The intervention must include one of the following statements in either the first or the last paragraph:
  1 - I request to appear at the public hearing.
2 - I do not want to appear at the public hearing.
  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 using the
Broadcasting Intervention/Comments Form

located below the description of each application within this notice of public hearing

 

or

 

by mail to
CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N2

 

or

 

by fax at
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.
  The Commission advises those who file and serve by electronic mode to exercise caution when using e-mail for service of documents or notification, as it may be difficult to establish that service has occurred.
  Before initiating service through electronic mode, please ensure that you will be able to satisfy the Commission, upon request, that service of the notification was completed.
  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.
  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.
  Persons requiring communications support such as assistance 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.
  Important notice
  Note that all information that you provide as part of this public process, except information granted confidentiality, whether sent by postal mail, facsimile, e-mail or through the Commission's web site at www.crtc.gc.ca, becomes part of a publicly accessible file and will be posted on the Commission's web site. This information includes your personal information, such as your full name, e-mail address, postal/street address, telephone and facsimile number(s), and any other personal information you provide.
  Documents received electronically or otherwise will be put on the Commission's web site in their entirety exactly as you send them, including any personal information contained therein, in the official language and format in which they are received. Documents not received electronically will be available in PDF format.
  The personal information you provide will be used and may be disclosed for the purpose for which the information was obtained or compiled by the Commission, or for a use consistent with that purpose.
  Examination of documents
  An electronic version of applications is available from the Commission's web site by selecting the application number within this notice.
  A list of all interventions/comments will also be available on the Commission's Web site. An electronic version of all interventions/comments submitted will be accessible from this list. To access the list, select "Lists of interventions/comments" under "Public Proceedings" from the Commission's Web site.
  Documents are also available during normal office hours 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 2 working days, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres.
  Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage, Room 206
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tel: 819-997-2429
Toll free Telephone: 1-877-249-2782
Toll-free TDD: 1-877-909-2782
FAX: 819-994-0218
  Metropolitan Place
99 Wyse Road
Suite 1410
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S5
Tel: 902-426-7997
FAX: 902-426-2721
  205 Viger Avenue West
Suite 504
Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G2
Tel: 514-283-6607
  55 St. Clair Avenue East
Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2
Tel: 416-952-9096
  Kensington Building
275 Portage Avenue
Suite 1810
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: 204-983-6306 - TDD: 204-983-8274
FAX: 204-983-6317
  Cornwall Professional Building
2125 - 11th Avenue
Room 103
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3
Tel: 306-780-3422
  10405 Jasper Avenue
Suite 520
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Tel: 780-495-3224
  530-580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: 604-666-2111 - TDD: 604-666-0778
FAX: 604-666-8322
  Secretary General
  This document is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be examined in PDF format or in HTML at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca 

Date Modified: 2006-09-01

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