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Route references: 2012-372, 2013-105 and 2013-470-1
Ottawa, 30 August 2013
Various licensees
Various locations
The application numbers are set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to this decision.
Various radio stations – Licence renewals and amendments
The Commission renews the broadcasting licences for the commercial radio stations set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to this decision, from 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2020.
In addition, the Commission approves a request to delete conditions of licence relating to the broadcast of local programming and news on CFIX-FM Chicoutimi and CIMF-FM Gatineau.
Finally, the Commission imposes a condition of licence on CHBD-FM Regina relating to contributions to Canadian content development.
Introduction
1. The Commission received applications from Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc., Astral Media Radio G.P.[1] and astral media radio inc. (now bell media inc.) (collectively, astral) to renew the broadcasting licences for various commercial radio stations, all of which expire 31 august 2013.[2]
2. In addition, Astral Media Radio inc. filed an application to amend the broadcasting licences for the commercial radio stations CFIX-FM Chicoutimi and CIMF-FM Gatineau. The licensee stated that it wishes to delete conditions of licence relating to the required number of hours of local programming and news to be broadcast each broadcast week on these stations.
3. The Commission notes that effective control of the Astral broadcasting undertakings was transferred to BCE Inc.[3] in a transaction approved by the Commission, subject to certain amendments, in Broadcasting Decision 2013-310. Five of the radio stations affected by the applications in the present proceeding were transferred to subsidiaries of Astral Media Radio G.P. in the context of a corporate reorganization before being transferred to BCE Inc. This transaction was approved by the Commission in Broadcasting Decision 2013-308. The new licensees and the renewed stations they own are set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to the present decision.
Interventions
4. The Commission received two interventions, one for each of Broadcasting Notices of Consultation 2012-372 and 2013-105, from the Association québécoise de l’industrie du disque, du spectacle et de la vidéo (ADISQ) offering general comments on the renewal of the broadcasting licences for Astral’s Quebec-based radio stations. In these two interventions, ADISQ stated that it did not oppose the renewal of these stations’ broadcasting licences for a full term. It addressed, however, the conditions of licence applicable to each station, as well as certain questions relating to Canadian content development (CCD) contributions, expressing its opinion on the accessibility of the history of the stations’ current CCD contributions. ADISQ further stated that it deplored the fact that Astral did not commit to direct to FACTOR or MUSICACTION amounts that are over-and-above the required 60% for the basic CCD contribution. It also commented on Astral’s commitments in regard to French-language vocal music (FVM) and emerging artists.
5. In its second intervention, ADISQ indicated that the renewal applications set out in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2013-105 raise various issues, particularly in regard to emerging artists. According to ADISQ, emerging artists deserve a deeper and more global study, and the review of the Commercial Radio Policy[4] would be the ideal occasion to address those issues.
6. The Commission also received an intervention from an individual in opposition to the licence renewal applications set out in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2013-105. The Commission notes, however, that this intervention does not address the essence of the renewal applications, and is therefore not relevant in the context of this proceeding. The complete public record for the proceeding is available on the Commission’s website at www.crtc.gc.ca, under “Public Proceedings.”
Non-compliance
7. In Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2012-372, the Commission identified various sectors with which the radio stations listed therein were in apparent non-compliance, as well as the broadcast years of these non-compliances. The complete list of the radio stations affected by Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2012-372 is set out in Appendix 1 to this decision. Further, in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2013-105, the Commission stated its intention to examine the compliance of certain radio stations listed therein with the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the Regulations) and their conditions of licence. The complete list of the radio stations affected by Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2013-105 is set out in Appendix 2 to this decision.
Canadian content development
8. As set out in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2012-372, 44 Astral stations are in apparent non-compliance with section 15(2) of the Regulations relating to CCD contributions. Specifically, these stations made CCD contributions to either one of the following ineligible initiatives:[5]
- Kardinal Offishall, Barenaked Ladies and “Mountain Mayhem” concerts, deemed to be ineligible initiatives in Broadcasting Decision 2011-550; and
- l’École nationale de l’humour, an initiative deemed to be ineligible in Broadcasting Decision 2011-725.
9. Astral indicated that, going forward, it would consult with Commission staff before making CCD contributions to any new initiative. In addition, in order to ascertain the eligibility of each new initiative, Astral now establishes clear, written agreements between itself and beneficiaries of its CCD contributions.
10. The Commission notes that all shortfalls have since been paid. However, the Commission finds that the licensee is in non-compliance with requirements relating to CCD for 44 of its stations. It reminds the licensee that the onus is on it to make sure that its CCD contributions are made to initiatives fulfilling the definition of initiatives eligible to receive CCD funding, set out in paragraph 108 of Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158.
Annual returns
11. In Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2012-372, the Commission noted that Astral was in apparent non-compliance with section 9(2) of the Regulations relating to the filing of annual returns for some of its stations, given that these stations filed incomplete annual returns. Certain returns did not contain either the documentation required to justify CCD spending, or forms related to CCD contributions, which resulted in apparent shortfalls for some of those stations.
12. Astral submitted that before clarifications were issued in Broadcasting Information Bulletin 2011-795, it was hard for licensees of radio stations to know with certainty what the Commission considered to be sufficient and eligible proof of payment. Since then, Astral has improved its policies in this regard and now requires members of its Regulatory Affairs and Finances divisions to oversee the entire process. The Commission notes that all missing required information was submitted following the issuance of Commission clarification letters.
13. The Commission notes Astral’s explanation and the measures it has put into place to rectify the situation. However, in light of the above, the Commission finds that the licensee is in non-compliance with section 9(2) of the Regulations for seven of its stations.
Programming monitoring
14. As it announced in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2013-105, the Commission reviewed the programming of seven Astral stations. This review revealed that for the 30 May to 5 June 2010 broadcast week, the level of FVM broadcast by CFIX-FM was 64.4%. Consequently, CFIX-FM was in apparent non-compliance with section 2.2(5) of the Regulations, which requires an FVM level of 65%.
15. The station’s programming was once again monitored for the 15 to 22 April 2012 broadcast week. This second review revealed that the station had remedied the previous non-compliance and that it was now in compliance with its FVM broadcasting requirements.
16. Consequently, the Commission finds that the licensee is in non-compliance with section 2.2(5) of the Regulations relating to the broadcast of FVM.
Regulatory measures
17. In Broadcasting Information Bulletin 2011-347, the Commission announced a revised approach to non-compliance by radio stations. Specifically, the Commission indicated that each instance of non-compliance would be evaluated in its context and in light of factors such as the quantity, recurrence and seriousness of the non-compliance. The Commission also indicated that it would consider the circumstances of the non-compliance, the arguments provided by the licensee and the measures taken to rectify the situation.
18. The Commission considers that initiatives relating to the development of Canadian content and talent not only help to develop and advance the careers of emerging Canadian artists but will increase the supply of high-quality Canadian music in a variety of genres and the demand for Canadian music by listeners. Accordingly, it is important that radio licensees make their required contributions in this regard, to initiatives or activities that fulfill the definition of eligible CCD funding initiatives set out in paragraph 108 of Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158.
19. Moreover, the Commission reminds the licensee that, as stated in Broadcasting Information Bulletin 2011-795, it is its responsibility to ensure that all appropriate forms and documentation are included with the annual returns filed with the Commission. If further clarification is required, it is the licensee’s responsibility to contact the Commission for further direction.
20. The Commission examined the record of this proceeding and is satisfied by the licensee’s explanations and the measures it has taken to address the non-compliance. During the whole process, Astral fully cooperated in addressing the non-compliance issues, ensured that all missing documentation was transmitted to the Commission, and ensured that all shortfalls were made up. The Commission therefore considers that Astral has effectively answered all important questions relating to the non-compliance of the stations involved.
21. In light of the above, the Commission is of the view that a full, seven-year licence renewal term is appropriate for all of the radio stations renewed in the decision. These stations are listed in Appendices 1 and 2 to this decision.
Licence amendments
CFIX-FM Chicoutimi and CIMF-FM Gatineau
22. The Commission notes that Astral Media Radio inc. requested the deletion of conditions of licence, imposed on CIMF-FM and CFIX-FM in Broadcasting Decisions 2004-393 and 2004-390, respectively, relating to the minimum number of hours of local programming and news to be broadcast in each broadcast week[6]. Under their current conditions of licence, each of these two stations is required to broadcast a minimum of 63 hours of local programming in each broadcast week, and of two hours 41 minutes and one hour 46 minutes of news, respectively.
23. Astral Media Radio inc. explained that the programming requirements for these two stations, which are over and above those set out in the Commercial Radio Policy, were originally imposed to ensure public interest following the issuance of Broadcasting Decision 2002-90, in which Astral acquired the undertakings and increased its presence in the province of Quebec radio market. Astral indicated that since the 2002 transaction, the French-language radio market has developed and evolved, with the appearance of at least 12 private, French-language radio stations that are not subject to such conditions of licence. Astral expressed the view that there are no longer any reasons to impose local programming conditions of licence on it alone.
24. The Commission notes that in Broadcasting Decision 2011-121, it approved the deletion of the condition of licence relating to the minimum number of hours of local programming that must be broadcast each broadcast week by CITF-FM Québec, as well as by CITÉ-FM-1 Sherbrooke and its transmitter CITÉ-FM-2. The Commission noted then that the requirement for the licensee to broadcast at least 63 hours of local programming in each broadcast week went beyond the requirement generally imposed by condition of licence on licensees of commercial FM radio stations. The Commission also notes that it does not generally impose conditions of licence relating to the number of hours of news that a radio station operating under a music format must broadcast.
25. In light of the above, the Commission considers it appropriate not to maintain the conditions of licence relating to the level of local programming and news that must be broadcast by CFIX-FM and CIMF-FM during the next licence term. Accordingly, the Commission approves the licensee’s request in this regard.
CHBD-FM Regina
26. In Broadcasting Decision 2007-156, the Commission imposed the following condition of licence on CHBD-FM Regina[7]:
Upon commencement of operations, the licensee shall make direct expenditures of at least $100,000 in each broadcast year for the development of Canadian content to eligible initiatives as defined in Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006.
27. By the end of the 2011-2012 broadcast year, the licensee had contributed a total of $500,000. Since the contributions relating to this condition of licence must be completed by no later than the end of the 2013-2014 broadcast year, the Commission has imposed the following condition of licence for CHBD-FM for the next licence term:
The licensee shall, during the 2013-2014 broadcast year, make direct expenditures of at least $100,000 to the development of Canadian content to eligible initiatives as defined in paragraph 108 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006.
Reminders
28. The Commission reminds the licensee that it directed BCE Inc., in Broadcasting Decision 2013-310, to honour its unfulfilled tangible benefits commitments made by Astral and its subsidiaries for previous ownership transactions. The unfulfilled commitments relating to radio, as of 31 August 2012, are as follows:
- $93,598 resulting from the acquisition of assets approved in Broadcasting Decision 2006-684; and
- $17,553,021 resulting from the acquisition of assets approved in Broadcasting Decision 2007-359.
29. The Commission reminds the licensees that, pursuant to section 22 of the Broadcasting Act, the broadcasting licences will cease to have any force or effect if the broadcasting certificates issued by the Department of Industry lapse.
Employment equity
30. Except as otherwise specified, these licensees are subject to the Employment Equity Act and must file reports concerning employment equity with the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development. As such, their employment equity practices are not examined by the Commission.
Secretary general
Related documents
- Astral broadcasting undertakings – Change of effective control, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-310, 27 June 2013
- Various radio stations and specialty services – Acquisition of assets (corporate reorganization within Astral Media inc.), Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-308, 27 June 2013
- Notice of applications received, Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2013-105, 6 March 2013
- Administrative renewals, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-47, 6 February 2013
- Notice of applications received, Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2012-372, 10 July 2012
- Administrative renewals, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-371, 10 July 2012
- Administrative renewals, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-164, 20 March 2012
- Filing annual returns for radio programming undertakings, Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2011-795, 20 December 2011
- CKTF-FM Gatineau – Licence renewal, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-725, 24 November 2011
- Administrative renewals, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-556, 31 August 2011
- CIKB-FM Calgary – Licence renewal, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-550, 31 August 2011
- Revised approach to non-compliance by radio stations, Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2011-347, 26 May 2011
- CITF-FM Québec, CITÉ-FM-1 Sherbrooke and its transmitter CITÉ-FM-2 Sherbrooke – Licence amendments and renewals, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-121, 23 February 2011
- Acquisition of assets, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-359, 28 September 2007
- Licensing of new radio stations to serve Regina, Saskatchewan, and technical change for CJLR-FM La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-156, 28 May 2007
- CILK-FM Kelowna and its transmitters CILC-FM Magna Bay and VF2329 Big White Mountain – Acquisition of assets, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-684, 20 December 2006
- Commercial radio policy 2006, Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006
- CIMF-FM Gatineau and its transmitter – Licence renewal, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-393, 31 August 2004
- CFIX-FM Saguenay (Chicoutimi) – Licence renewal, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-390, 31 August 2004
- Tranfer of control of 3903206 Canada Inc., of Telemedia Radio Atlantic Inc. and of 50% Radiomedia Inc. to Astral Radio Inc., Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-90, 19 April 2002
*This decision and the appropriate appendices are to be appended to each licence.
Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Commercial radio programming undertakings renewed from 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2020 – Undertakings listed in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2012-372
| Licensee | Application number and date received | Call sign and locality |
|---|---|---|
| Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. | 2011-0298-8 1 February 2011 | CFXY-FM Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. | 2011-0299-6 1 February 2011 | CIKX-FM Grand Falls and its transmitter CIKX-FM-1 Plaster Rock, New Brunswick |
| Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. | 2011-0300-4 1 February 2011 | CKTO-FM Truro, Nova Scotia |
| Bell Media Inc. | 2011-0301-9 1 February 2011 | CFIX-FM Chicoutimi, Quebec |
| Bell Media Inc. | 2011-0302-7 1 February 2011 | CIMF-FM Gatineau, Quebec and its transmitter CIMF-FM-1 Hawkesbury, Ontario |
| Bell Media Inc. | 2011-0303-5 1 February 2011 | CJMV-FM Val-d’Or, Quebec |
| Bell Media Inc. | 2011-0304-3 1 February 2011 | CJMM-FM Rouyn-Noranda and its transmitter CJMM-FM-1 La Sarre, Quebec |
| Astral Media Radio (Toronto) Inc. and 4382072 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Astral Media Radio G.P. (Astral Media Radio G.P) | 2011-0196-4 1 February 2011 | CHRE-FM St. Catharines, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0199-8 1 February 2011 | CHTZ-FM St. Catharines, Ontario |
| 8504598 Canada Inc.[8] | 2011-0240-0 1 February 2011 | CKQB-FM Ottawa and its transmitter CKQB FM-1 Pembroke, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0242-5 1 February 2011 | CKSL London, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0243-3 1 February 2011 | CKTB St. Catharines, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0234-2 1 February 2011 | CKMM-FM Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0244-1 1 February 2011 | CKX-FM Brandon, Manitoba |
| 8384894 Canada Inc.[9] | 2011-0194-8 1 February 2011 | CFQX-FM Selkirk, Manitoba |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0185-7 1 February 2011 | CFBR-FM Edmonton, Manitoba |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0190-7 1 February 2011 | CFMG-FM St. Albert, Manitoba |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0192-2 1 February 2011 | CFRN Edmonton, Alberta |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0208-7 1 February 2011 | CJAY-FM Calgary and its transmitters CJAY-FM-1 Banff, Alberta and CJAY-FM-3 Invermere, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0237-6 1 February 2011 | CKMX Calgary and its transmitter CFVP Calgary, Alberta |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0195-6 1 February 2011 | CFTK Terrace, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0197-2 1 February 2011 | CHRX-FM Fort St. John and its transmitter CHRX-FM-1 Dawson Creek, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0198-0 1 February 2011 | CHSU-FM Kelowna and its transmitter CHSU-FM-1 Big White Mountain, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0200-6 1 February 2011 | CJAT-FM Trail and its transmitters CKFC Creston, CJAT-FM-1 Castlegar and CJAT-FM-2 Grand Forks, British-Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0211-0 1 February 2011 | CJDC Dawson Creek and its transmitter CJDC-1-FM Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0223-5 1 February 2011 | CJOR Osoyoos and its transmitter CJOR-FM Oliver, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0228-5 1 February 2011 | CKKC-FM Nelson and its transmitters CKZX-FM New Denver, CKZX-FM-1 Kaslo, CKKC-1-FM Crawford Bay and CKBS-FM Nakusp, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0229-3 1 February 2011 | CJMG-FM Penticton and its transmitter CJMG-FM-2 Oliver, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0233-4 1 February 2011 | CJFW-FM Terrace and its transmitters CJFW-FM-1 Kitimat, CJFW-FM-2 Prince Rupert, CJFW-FM-3 Sandspit, CJFW-FM-4 Masset, CJFW-FM-5 Burns Lake, CJFW-FM-6 Smithers, CJFW-FM-7 Houston and CJFW-FM-8 Hazelton, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0239-2 1 February 2011 | CKOR Penticton, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2011-0241-7 1 February 2011 | CKRX-FM Fort Nelson, British Columbia |
Appendix 2 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Commercial radio programming undertakings renewed from 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2020 – Undertakings listed in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2013-105
| Licensee | Application number and date of reception | Call sign and locality |
|---|---|---|
| Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. | 2012-0254-8 6 March 2012 | CKHJ Fredericton, New Brunswick and its transmitters CKHJ-1-FM New Maryland and CKHJ-2-FM Oromocto |
| Astral Media Radio Atlantic Inc. | 2012-0255-6 6 March 2012 | CIBX-FM Fredericton, New Brunswick |
| Bell Media Inc. | 2013-0049-1 16 January 2013 | CIMO-FM Magog, Quebec and its transmitter CIMO-FM-1 Sherbrooke |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0051-6 16 January 2013 | CJAD Montréal, Quebec |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0060-8 16 January 2013 | CHOM-FM Montréal, Quebec |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0052-4 16 January 2013 | CJFM-FM Montréal, Quebec |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0058-2 16 January 2013 | CHAM Hamilton, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2012-0248-1 6 March 2012 | CKLH-FM Hamilton, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2012-0249-9 6 March 2012 | CKOC Hamilton, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2012-0250-7 6 March 2012 | CIQM-FM London, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2012-0251-4 6 March 2012 | CJBK London, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2012-0252-2 6 March 2012 | CJBX-FM London, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2012-0253-0 6 March 2012 | CHVR-FM Pembroke, Ontario |
| 8504580 Canada Inc.[10] | 2012-0246-5 6 March 2012 | CHBM-FM Toronto, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0057-4 16 January 2013 | CFRB Toronto, Ontario and its transmitter CFRX Toronto |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0053-2 16 January 2013 | CKFM-FM Toronto, Ontario |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0064-9 16 January 2013 | CKXA-FM Brandon, Manitoba |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0059-0 16 January 2013 | CHBD-FM Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0061-5 16 January 2013 | CIBK-FM Calgary, Alberta |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0054-0 16 January 2013 | CKNL-FM Fort St. John, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0063-1 16 January 2013 | CILK-FM Kelowna, British Columbia and its transmitters CILK-FM-1 Big White Mountain and CILC-FM Magna Bay |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0055-8 16 January 2013 | CKTK-FM Kitimat, British Columbia |
| 8384886 Canada Inc.[11] | 2013-0050-9 16 January 2013 | CISL Richmond, British Columbia |
| 8384878 Canada Inc.[12] | 2013-0056-6 16 January 2013 | CKZZ-FM Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Astral Media Radio G.P. | 2013-0062-3 16 January 2013 | CICF-FM Vernon, British Columbia and its transmitter CICF-4-FM Armstrong/Enderby |
Appendix 3 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertakings CKTO-FM Truro, Nova Scotia; CFXY-FM Fredericton, CKHJ Fredericton and its transmitters CKHJ-1-FM New Maryland and CKHJ-2-FM Oromocto, and CIBX-FM Fredericton, New Brunswick; CFIX-FM-Chicoutimi, CIMF-FM Gatineau and its transmitter CIMF-FM-1 Hawkesbury, Ontario, CJMV-FM Val-d’Or, CJMM-FM Rouyn-Noranda and its transmitter CJMM-FM-1 La Sarre, CIMO-FM Magog and its transmitter CIMO-FM-1 Sherbrooke, CJAD Montréal, CHOM-FM Montréal and CJFM-FM Montréal, Quebec; CHRE-FM St. Catharines, CHTZ-FM St. Catharines, CKQB-FM Ottawa and its transmitter CKQB-FM-1 Pembroke, CIQM-FM London, CJBK London, CJBX-FM London, CHAM Hamilton, CHVR-FM Pembroke, CHBM-FM Toronto, and CFRB Toronto and its transmitter CFRX Toronto, Ontario; CKMM-FM Winnipeg, CKX-FM Brandon, CKXA-FM Brandon and CFQX-FM Selkirk, Manitoba; CFBR-FM Edmonton, CFMG-FM St. Albert and CJAY-FM Calgary, and its transmitters CJAY-FM-1 Banff, Alberta, and CJAY-FM-3 Invermere, British Columbia; CFTK Terrace, CHRX-FM Fort St. John and its transmitter CHRX-FM-1 Dawson Creek, CHSU-FM Kelowna and its transmitter CHSU-FM-1 Big White Mountain, CJAT-FM Trail and its transmitters CKFC Creston, CJAT-FM-1 Castlegar and CJAT-FM-2 Grand Forks, CJDC Dawson Creek and its transmitter CJDC-1-FM Tumbler Ridge, CKFR Kelowna, CJOR-Osoyoos and its transmitter CJOR-FM Oliver, CKKC-FM Nelson and its transmitters CKZX-FM New Denver, CKZX-FM-1 Kaslo, CKKC-1-FM Crawford Bay and CKBS-FM Nakusp, CJMG-FM Penticton and its transmitter CJMG-FM-2 Oliver, CJFW-FM Terrace and its transmitters CJFW-FM-1 Kitimat, CJFW-FM-2 Prince Rupert, CJFW-FM-3 Sandspit, CJFW-FM-4 Masset, CJFW-FM-5 Burns Lake, CJFW-FM-6 Smithers, CJFW-FM-7 Houston and CJFW-FM-8 Hazelton, CKOR Penticton, CKRX-FM Fort Nelson, CKNL-FM Fort St. John, CILK-FM Kelowna and its transmitters CILK-FM-1 Big White Mountain and CILC-FM Magna Bay, CKTK-FM Kitimat, CKZZ-FM Vancouver, and CICF-FM Vernon and its transmitter CICF-4-FM Armstrong/Enderby, British Columbia
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
Appendix 4 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CIKX-FM Grand Falls, New Brunswick and its transmitter CIKX-FM-1 Plaster Rock
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee shall broadcast, at least during the morning hours, distinct local programming, as defined in Policies for local programming on commercial radio stations and advertising on campus stations, Public Notice CRTC 1993-38, 19 April 1993.
Appendix 5 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CKTB St. Catharines, Ontario
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee shall, as an exception to the percentage of Canadian musical selections set out in sections 2.2(8) and 2.2(9) of the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the Regulations):
(a) in those periods of content category 2 (Popular Music) music consisting exclusively of music composed before 1956, devote a weekly average of 2% or more of its musical selections from content category 2 broadcast during those periods to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety. The licensee shall identify those broadcast periods and the dates of composition of the music selections broadcast during those periods when requested by the Commission.
(b) in those periods of category 2 music consisting of 90% or more but not exclusively, of music composed before 1956, devote a weekly average of 10% or more of its musical selections from content category 2 broadcast during those periods to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety. The licensee shall identify those broadcast periods and the dates of composition of the music selections broadcast during those periods when requested by the Commission.
For the purposes of this condition of licence, the terms “broadcast week,” “content category” and “musical selection” shall have the meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Regulations.
Appendix 6 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertakings CKOC Hamilton and CKSL London, Ontario; CFRN Edmonton, and CKMX Calgary and its transmitter CFVP Calgary, Alberta; and CISL Richmond, British Columbia
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee shall, as an exception to the percentage of Canadian musical selections set out in sections 2.2(8) and 2.2(9) of the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the Regulations), in any broadcast week where at least 90% of musical selections from content category 2 (Popular Music) that it broadcasts are selections released before 1 January 1981:
- in that broadcast week, devote 30% or more of its musical selections from content category 2 to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety; and
- between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., in the period beginning on Monday of that week and ending on Friday of the same broadcast week, devote 30% or more of its musical selections from content category 2 to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety.
The licensee shall specify, on the music lists it provides to the Commission, the year of release for all musical selections it broadcasts.
For the purposes of this condition of licence, the terms “broadcast week,” “content category” and “musical selection” shall have the same meanings as those set out in section 2 of the Regulations.
Appendix 7 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CKLH-FM Hamilton, Ontario
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee is authorized to use a Subsidiary Communications Multiplex Operation (SCMO) channel to distribute ethnic programming in the German language.
Appendix 8 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CKFM-FM Toronto, Ontario
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee is authorized to use Subsidiary Communications Multiplex Operation (SCMO) channels to distribute ethnic programming in the Chinese and Greek languages.
Appendix 9 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms, conditions of licence and expectations for the commercial radio programming undertaking CHBD-FM Regina, Saskatchewan
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee shall, as an exception to the percentage of Canadian musical selections set out in sections 2.2(8) and 2.2(9) of the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the Regulations), in any broadcast week:
(a) devote, in that broadcast week, a minimum of 40% of its musical selections from content category 2 (Popular Music) to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety; and
(b) devote, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., in the period from Monday to Friday of the same broadcast week, 40% or more of its musical selections from content category 2 to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety.
For the purposes of this condition of licence, the terms “broadcast week,” “Canadian selection,” “content category” and “musical selection” shall have the same meanings as those set out in the Regulations.
3. The licensee shall, during the 2013-2014 broadcast year, make direct expenditures of at least $100,000 to the development of Canadian content to eligible initiatives as defined in paragraph 108 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006.
Expectations
Cultural diversity
The Commission expects the licensee to reflect the cultural diversity of Canada in its programming and employment practices.
Live-to-air programming
The Commission expects the licensee to adhere to its commitment that a minimum of 73 hours of programming broadcast each week will be “live-to-air” programming.
Appendix 10 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-470
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CIBK-FM Calgary, Alberta
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee shall devote, in each broadcast week, a minimum of 40% of its musical selections from content category 2 (Popular Music) to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety.
[1] Astral Media Radio (Toronto) Inc. and 4382072 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Astral Media Radio G.P.
[2] The broadcasting licences for these stations were administratively renewed as a whole, as a result of Broadcasting Decisions 2011-556, 2012-164, 2012-371 and 2013-47.
[3] Following its acquisition of Astral, BCE Inc. initiated a corporate reorganization including three amalgamations, which resulted in the change of the licensee of Astral Media Radio inc.’s radio stations to Bell Media inc.
[5] The broadcast years for the non-compliance of each station are set out in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation 2012-372. The Notice also specifies the ineligible projects to which each station contributed.
[6] At the time that it filed the application, Astral Media Radio inc. was the licensee of these two radio stations. Their effective control has since been transferred to BCE Inc., following the transaction approved by the Commission in Broadcasting Decision 2013-310.
[7]Astral acquired the assets of CHBD-FM Regina from Standard Radio Inc. in 2007. This transaction was approved by the Commission in Broadcasting Decision 2007-359.
[8] In Various radio stations and specialty services – Acquisition of assets (corporate reorganization within Astral Media inc.), Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-308, 27 June 2013, the Commission approved the transfer of CKQB-FM to a wholly owned subsidiary of Astral Media Radio G.P. 8504598 Canada Inc. is indirectly held by Bell Media Inc. following the acquisition of Astral by BCE Inc. (see Astral broadcasting undertakings – Change of effective control, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-310, 27 June 2013), and under the control of the Trustee Pierre Boivin, as approved in the Commission letter of approval dated 27 June 2013.
[9] In Broadcasting Decision 2013-308, the Commission approved the transfer of the assets of CFQX-FM to a wholly owned subsidiary of Astral Media Radio G.P. 8384894 Canada Inc. is indirectly held by Bell Media Inc. following the acquisition of Astral by BCE Inc. (see Broadcasting Decision 2013-310), and under the control of the Trustee Pierre Boivin, as approved in the Commission approval letter dated 27 June 2013.
[10] In Broadcasting Decision 2013-308, the Commission approved the transfer of the assets of CHBM-FM to a wholly owned subsidiary of Astral Media Radio G.P. 8504580 Canada Inc. is indirectly held by Bell Media Inc. following the acquisition of Astral by BCE Inc. (see Broadcasting Decision 2013-310), and under the control of the Trustee Pierre Boivin, as approved in a Commission letter of approval dated 27 June 2013.
[11] In Broadcasting Decision 2013-308, the Commission approved the transfer of the assets of CILS to a wholly owned subsidiary of Astral Media Radio G.P. 8384886 Canada Inc. is indirectly held by Bell Media Inc. following the acquisition of Astral by BCE Inc. (see Broadcasting Decision 2013-310), and under the control of the Trustee Pierre Boivin, as approved in a Commission letter of approval dated 27 June 2013.
[12] In Broadcasting Decision 2013-308, the Commission approved the transfer of the assets of CKZZ-FM to a wholly owned subsidiary of Astral Media Radio G.P. 8384878 Canada Inc. is indirectly held by Bell Media Inc. following the acquisition of Astral by BCE Inc. (see Broadcasting Decision 2013-310), and under the control of the Trustee Pierre Boivin, as approved in a Commission letter of approval dated 27 June 2013.
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