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Notice of Public Hearing |
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Ottawa, 29 September 1995
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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1995-14
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ISSUE NO. 1
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QUÉBEC, QUEBEC30 NOVEMBER 1995, 9:00 A.M
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 30 November 1995, at the Radisson Gouverneur, 690 René-Lévesque Boulevard East, Québec, Quebec, to consider the following:
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1. ACROSS CANADA
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Applications (952083400, 952084200, 952085900, 952278000) by A. GORDON CRAIG, on behalf of The Sports Network Inc. (TSN), Le Réseau des sports (RDS) Inc. (RDS) and 2953285 Canada Inc., a corporation carrying on business as The Discovery Channel and Labatts Communications Inc. (LCI), a general partner in the general partnership, Viewers Choice Canada (VCC), for authority to transfer the effective control of TSN, RDS and The Discovery Channel from Donald G. Campbell, Trustee, to Canadian Telacquisition Inc. (CTI), and for authority to transfer a 24.95% interest in the VCC general partnership from LCI to 3156303 Canada Limited, and for a licence to continue the operation of the partnership's undertaking, VCC.
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The transfer of effective control of TSN, RDS and 3156303 Canada Limited will be the result, should the proposed transactions be approved, of the transfer of all the shares held by the Trustee, Donald G. Campbell, to CTI. The transfer of the 24.95% interest in the VCC general partnership will be the result of the winding up of LCI into 3156303 Canada Limited.
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Examination of applications:
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The Sports Network Inc. (TSN)
Suite 100 2225 Sheppard Avenue East North York, Ontario M2J 5C2 |
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ATLANTIC AND QUEBEC REGION
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2. AMHERST, Nova Scotia
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Application (952197200) by CENTRAL NOVA TOURIST ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 1761, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5Z5, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM (radio) programming undertaking at Amherst, operating on a frequency of 90.1 MHz (channel 211LP) with an effective radiated power of 20 watts, to broadcast non-commercial tourist information.
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The applicant requests a full-term licence to be on air 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The intent of the service is to attract travellers to the Central Nova Scotia Tourist Information Centre. A recently built highway bypass has re-routed traffic around this area.
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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.
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Examination of application:
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Central Nova Tourist Association
577 Prince Street Truro, Nova Scotia |
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3. KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ, Quebec
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Application (952195600) by the GEORGE RIVER YOUTH COMMITTEE, Box 102, Kangiqsualujjuaq, Quebec, J0M 1N0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Kangiqsualujjuaq.
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE
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Television Services
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CBMT-TV (CBC/SRC) Montréal, Québec
CBFT-TV (CBC/SRC) Montréal, Québec CBC Northern Television Service (East Feed)/Service de télévision du Nord de la Société Radio-Canada (source de l'est) Television Northern Canada Incorporated (TVNC) CBC Northern Television Service (West Feed)/Service de télévision du nord de la Société Radio-Canada (source de l'ouest) |
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The applicant also requests to be relieved from the requirement to distribute the regional signals CH2923 (CBC) and CH2924 (SRC) Kangiqsualujjuaq, on the basic band, pursuant to paragraph 22(1)(b) of the Cable Television Regulations, 1986. The applicant proposes to distribute instead the signals CBMT-TV (CBC) and CBFT-TV (SRC) Montréal, Quebec, received via satellite, on the basic band.
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes not to charge a basic monthly fee for the distribution of these services.
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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 acceptable technical documentation has been filed with the Department.
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Examination of application:
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Municipal Office
Kangiqsualujjuaq, Quebec |
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4. QUÉBEC, Quebec
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Applications (951879600, 951878800, 951880400) by 9023-3826 QUÉBEC INC. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Télé-Métropole inc. and Global Communications Limited), on behalf of a limited partnership (TVA CANWEST LIMITED PARTNERSHIP):
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a) for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (television) programming undertaking CKMI-TV Québec. The licence would be in effect upon surrender of the current licence issued to Télé-Métropole inc.;
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b) to amend the broadcasting licence by deleting the condition of licence requiring that the CKMI-TV station be affiliated to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation network;
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c) to amend the broadcasting licence by deleting the condition of licence requiring the licensee to provide 3 hours per week of local programming; and
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d) to amend the broadcasting licence of CKMI-TV to include transmitters at Sherbrooke, operating on channel 11 with an effective radiated power of 12,900 watts and at Montréal, operating on channel 67 with an effective radiated power of 4,980 watts.
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The applicant commits to 6 hours weekly of first-run news program productions over CKMI-TV and proposes 6 hours 30 minutes of other first-run regional programming.
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Examination of applications:
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Télé-Métropole inc.
1600 de Maisonneuve Boulevard East Montréal, Quebec H2L 4P6 |
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CKMI-TV
960 Liénard Avenue Sainte-Foy, Quebec |
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CHLT-TV
3330 King Street West Sherbrooke, Quebec |
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5. SAINT-IRÉNÉE AND SURROUNDING AREAS, Quebec
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Application (951276500) by VISION DUFOUR INC., 11 des Coudriers, Ile-aux-Coudres, Quebec, G0A 1X0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Saint-Irénée and surrounding areas.
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION
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Basic Service
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CIVB-TV-1 (SRTQ) Grand Fonds, Québec
CIMT-TV (TVA) Rivière-du-Loup, Québec CKRT-TV (CBC/SRC) Rivière-du-Loup, Québec CFJP-TV (TQS) Montréal, Québec CFTM-TV (TVA) Montréal, Québec CBMT (CBC/SRC) Montréal, Québec WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, Michigan WTOL-TV (CBS) Toledo, Ohio Community Channel The Country Network (TCN) MusiquePlus TV5 Québec Canada Le Réseau des Sports (RDS) The Sports Network (TSN) Le Canal Famille Le Canal D Atlantic Satellite Network (ASN) La Chaîne Française (TVO) |
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Discretionary Service
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Premier Choix: TVEC Inc. (Super Écran)
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes to charge a monthly fee of $23.95 for the distribution of the basic service. For Part III licensees, the basic monthly fee is not regulated pursuant to the Cable Television Regulations, 1986.
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Examination of application:
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Municipal Office
128 Principale Street Saint-Irénée, Quebec |
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6. SAINT-MATHIEU-DE-LAPRAIRIE, Quebec
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Application (951832500) by 2535-1438 QUÉBEC INC., 127 Seigniory Street, Pointe-Claire, Quebec, H9R 1J8, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (cable) distribution undertaking serving Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Bernard Pilon, under the same terms and conditions as the current licence.
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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 acceptable technical documentation has been filed with the Department.
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Examination of application:
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115 Poissant Road
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie, Quebec |
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7. TASIUJAQ, Quebec
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Application (951652700) by JEANNIE CAIN, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, General Delivery, Tasiujaq, Quebec, J0M 1T0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Tasiujaq.
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE
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Television Services
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CBMT-TV (CBC/SRC) Montréal, Québec
CBFT-TV (CBC/SRC) Montréal, Québec CBC Northern Television Service/Service de télévision du Nord de la Société Radio-Canada Community Programming (Local Sports)/Programmation communautaire (Sports locaux) Community Programming (Inuktitut-English-French)/Programmation communautaire (Inuktitut-Anglaise-Française) Television Northern Canada Incorporated (TVNC) |
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes not to charge a basic monthly fee for the distribution of these services.
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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 acceptable technical documentation has been filed with the Department.
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Examination of application:
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Station VBL 385 FM
Municipal Arena Tasiujaq, Quebec |
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SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS
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INTERVENERS WISHING TO MAKE AN ORAL PRESENTATION OF THEIR INTERVENTION, IN ENGLISH, AND THOSE 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 BE MADE.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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Intervention
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- submit your original written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission (CRTC, Ottawa, K1A 0N2);
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IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION AND PLACED ON THE PUBLIC FILE,
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- your intervention should clearly identify the application and indicate whether you support or oppose the application, or if you propose changes to it, with facts and grounds therefor. In the event that the application is brought to the oral phase of the hearing it would be helpful to the Commission if you would provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and an appearance is necessary;
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- a true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and a proof of such sending must accompany the original sent to the Commission;
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- the intervention must be received by the CRTC and by the applicant ON OR BEFORE the deadline date indicated below. The Commission cannot be held responsible for postal delays;
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- one may also communicate with the Commission
- by Telecopier: (819) 994-0218 |
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Your intervention will be considered by the Commission, and will form part of the public record of the proceed-ing without further notification to you, provided the procedure set out above has been followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural questions or if you have asked to appear at the Public Hearing.
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:
10 November 1995 |
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EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS |
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Documents are available:
° at the local address provided in this notice; and ° at the following Commission offices: |
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Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière 1 Promenade du Portage, Room 201 Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2 Tels: (819) 997-2429 - TDD 994-0423 Telecopier: (819) 994-0218 |
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Bank of Commerce Building
Suite 1007 1809 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8 Tels: (902) 426-7997 - TDD 426-6997 Telecopier: (902) 426-2721 |
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Place Montréal Trust
1800 McGill College Avenue Suite 1920 Montréal, Quebec H3A 3J6 Tels: (514) 283-6607 - TDD 283-8316 Telecopier: (514) 283-3689 |
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Standard Life Centre
Kensington Building Suite 1810 275 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 Tels: (204) 983-6306 - TDD 983-8274 Telecopier: (204) 983-6317 |
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Suite 1380
800 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2G7 Téls: (604) 666-2111 - TDD 666-0778 Telecopier: (604) 666-8322 |
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CRTC regional offices not directly involved in this public hearing will also make documents available upon request by interested parties (normal delay: 48 hours).
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Allan J. Darling
Secretary General |
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