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Notice of Public Hearing

Ottawa, 27 December 1995

Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1995-16

ISSUE NO. 1

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA27 FEBRUARY 1996, 9:00 A.M

The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 27 February 1996, at the Sheraton Landmark, 1400 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, to consider the following:

WESTERN CANADA AND TERRITORIES REGION

1. CHILLIWACK, British Columbia

Application (952308500) by STAR-FM RADIO INC., P.O. Box 386, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 6J7, to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKSR-FM Chilliwack as follows:

a) by decreasing the effective radiated power of its Abbotsford transmitter CFSR-FM from 16,000 to 15,000 watts and by relocating the existing Abbotsford transmitter to Mount Seymour; and

b) by adding a transmitter at Abbotsford operating on a frequency of 92.5 MHz (channel 223A) with an effective radiated power of 890 watts.

The proposed transmitter site at Mount Seymour will improve CKSR-FM's over the air signal in the Western Fraser Valley and Vancouver. The applicant has indicated the lower power transmitter at Abbotsford will address the problem of residential encroachment.

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.

Examination of application:

2. GALIANO AND MAYNE ISLANDS, British Columbia

Application (950773200) by COUNTRY BROADCASTING CORP., P.O. Box 151, Black Creek, British Columbia, V0R 1C0, to renew the broadcasting licence of the (cable) distribution undertaking serving Galiano and Mayne Islands expiring 31 May 1996.

91-853

94-434

"It is therefore a condition of this licence that construction of this undertaking be completed and that it be in operation before the expiry of this license term. The Commission puts the licensee on notice that should it be unable to complete construction and implement the undertaking at Galiano and Mayne Islands by that time, the Commission may not be prepared to grant a further renewal of this licence, and may reassess how these communities will be best served."

95-72

95-268

95-925

The undertaking is providing some service to Mayne Island, however as of 27 November 1995 service has not been provided to Galiano Island. Since the licensee has not completed construction and fully implemented the undertaking and the licensee has shown little interest in completing it, the Commission hereby calls the licensee to the Public Hearing which will be held in Vancouver commencing on 27 February 1996, to show cause as to why its broadcasting licence to serve Galiano and Mayne Islands should be renewed.

Examination of application:

3. METLAKATLA, British Columbia

Application (952254100) by ALBERT WHITE, P.O. Box 842, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3Y1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Metlakatla.

PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE

Television Services

PROPOSED FEE

The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $15.00 for the distribution of services. For Part III licensees, the basic monthly fee is not regulated pursuant to the Cable Television Regulations, 1986.

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.

Examination of application:

4. NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia

Application (951969500) by WESTCOM RADIO GROUP LTD., for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language radio network for the purpose of broadcasting the basketball games of the Vancouver Grizzlies for the 1995/1996, 1996/1997 and 1997/1998 NBA basketball seasons.

Examination of application:

5. RICHMOND AND VANCOUVER, British Columbia

A. Applications (952464600, 952465300) by 3173836 CANADA INC. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Fraser Broadcasting Limited), Suite 3900, 1 Place Ville Marie, Montréal, Quebec, H3B 4M7, for authority to acquire the assets and for broadcasting licences to continue the operation of the (radio) programming undertakings CISL Richmond and CKZZ-FM Vancouver, upon surrender of the current licences issued to South Fraser Broadcasting Limited under the same terms and conditions as the current licences.

B. Applications (952174100, 952173300) by STANDARD RADIO INC., 2 St. Clair Avenue West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1L6, for authority to acquire the assets and for broadcasting licences to continue the operation of the (radio) programming undertakings CISL Richmond and CKZZ-FM Vancouver, upon surrender of the current licences issued to 3173836 Canada Inc., under the same terms and conditions as the current licences.

Examination of applications:

6. SPENCES BRIDGE, British Columbia

Application (952338200) by GRETSINGER CABLEVISION LIMITED, P.O. Box 137, Spences Bridge, British Columbia, V0K 2L0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Spences Bridge.

PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

Basic Service

Discretionary Service

Allarcom Pay Television Limited (SuperChannel)

PROPOSED FEE

The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $27.80 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.

Examination of application:

7. VANCOUVER, British Columbia

Application (950231100) by SOUTH FRASER BROADCASTING LIMITED to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKZZ-FM Vancouver, by adding a condition of licence authorizing the licensee to use a Subsidiary Communications Multiplex Operations (SCMO) channel for the purpose of distributing a commercial Persian-language service.

Examination of application:

8. VANCOUVER, British Columbia

Application (952318400) by MAINSTREAM BROADCASTING CORPORATION for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (Specialty) FM (ethnic radio) programming undertaking at Vancouver, operating on a frequency of 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 38,000 watts.

Regarding ethnic programming the following conditions of licence have been proposed:

- programming will be directed to a minimum of 10 cultural groups in a minimum of 8 different languages each week; and

- a minimum of 50 hours of Types A and B ethnic programming will be broadcast each week.

The applicant is also, by condition of licence, proposing to offer a minimum weekly level of 30 hours of programming directed to children.

The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with competing applications for the 94.5 MHz frequency by Radio One Vancouver Corporation (952317600) and Telemedia Communications Inc. (952311900).

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.

Examination of application:

9. VANCOUVER, British Columbia

Application (952317600) by RADIO ONE VANCOUVER CORPORATION for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (Specialty) FM (radio) programming undertaking at Vancouver, operating on a frequency of 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 38,000 watts.

The applicant is proposing an "adult pop/talk" specialty format with more than 50% of the broadcast week devoted to spoken word programming.

The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with competing applications for the 94.5 MHz frequency by Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation (952318400) and Telemedia Communications Inc. (952311900).

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.

Examination of application:

10. VANCOUVER, British Columbia

Application (952311900) by TELEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS INC., 1411 Peel Street, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1S5, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Vancouver, operating on a frequency of 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 38,500 watts.

1995-60

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.

Examination of application:

11. VANCOUVER, British Columbia

Application (951601400) by THOMAS FUNG AND ROGER CHAREST, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, 6005 - 103 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 2H3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (Specialty) FM (ethnic radio) programming undertaking at Vancouver, operating on a frequency of 96.1 MHz (channel 241C) with an effective radiated power of 40,000 watts.

Regarding ethnic programming the following conditions of licence have been proposed:

- programming will be directed to a minimum of 20 cultural groups in a minimum of 15 different languages each week; and

- a minimum of 74.5 hours of Types A and B ethnic programming will be broadcast each week.

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.

Examination of application:

12. VANCOUVER, CHILLIWACK, BOWEN ISLAND, SQUAMISH, COURTENAY, BRACKENDALE, WILSON CREEK, WHISTLER, 100 MILE HOUSE, WILLIAMS LAKE AND QUESNEL, British Columbia

Application (952086700) by WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD., P.O. Box 4700, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4A3, to renew the broadcasting licence of the (television) programming undertaking CHAN-TV Vancouver and its transmitters CHAN-TV-1 Chilliwack, CHAN-TV-2 Bowen Island, CHAN-TV-3 Squamish, CHAN-TV-4 Courtenay, CHAN-TV-5 Brackendale, CHAN-TV-6 Wilson Creek, CHAN-TV-7 Whistler, CITM-TV 100 Mile House, CITM-TV-1 Williams Lake and CITM-TV-2 Quesnel, expiring 31 August 1996.

Examination of application:

13. VICTORIA, SOOKE, RIVER JORDAN, PORT ALBERNI, COAL HARBOUR AND CAMPBELL RIVER, British Columbia

Application (951993500) by WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. to renew the broadcasting licence of the (television) programming undertaking CHEK-TV Victoria and its transmitters CHEK-TV-1 Sooke, CHEK-TV-2 River Jordan, CHEK-TV-3 Port Alberni, CHEK-TV-4 Coal Harbour and CHEK-TV-5 Campbell River, expiring 31 August 1996.

Examination of application:

14. NORMAN WELLS, Northwest Territories

Application (951973700) by the TOWN OF NORMAN WELLS, P.O. Box 5, Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, X0E 0V0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking at Norman Wells, to distribute in non-encrypted mode, using seven low power television transmitters, the following programming services:

CHANNEL POWER (WATTS)

Television Services

Examination of application:

15. WHITEHORSE (GOLDEN HORN AND MAYOR'S HOUSE), Yukon Territory

Applications (950967000, 950966200) by WHITEHORSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE for broadcasting licences to carry on two English-language FM (radio) programming undertakings at Whitehorse (Golden Horn and Mayor's House), each operating on a frequency of 100.3 MHz (channel 262VLP) with a transmitter power of 3 watts.

The programming will consist of road conditions and tourist information for visitors to the region.

The applicant is also requesting to be relieved by condition of licence of the requirement of Subsection 10(1) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, that it own and operate its transmitter.

Examination of applications:

16. GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta

Application (952841500) by CRAIG HUTSCAL, 9505 - 69th Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 5W6, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a primarily English-language religious FM (radio) programming undertaking at Grande Prairie, operating on a frequency of 95.5 MHz (channel 238VLP) with an effective radiated power of 10 watts, to broadcast non-commercial programs during the "March for Jesus" on 25 May 1996.

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.

Examination of application:

17. HERITAGE POINTE, Alberta

Application (952479400) by WESTERN CANADIAN COMMUNICATIONS INC., 112 - 276th Midpark Way South East, Calgary, Alberta, T2X 1J6, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Heritage Pointe.

PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE

Television Services

PROPOSED FEE

The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $32.50 for the distribution of services. For Part III licensees, the basic monthly fee is not regulated pursuant to the Cable Television Regulations, 1986.

Examination of application:

18. SADDLE LAKE, Alberta

Application (951974500) by OSAKDO COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY, P.0. Box 266, Saddle Lake, Alberta, T0A 3T0, for authority to acquire the assets of the rebroadcasting transmitter VF2189 Saddle Lake and for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English and Native-languages low power FM (native radio) programming undertaking at Saddle Lake, operating on a frequency of 89.9 MHz (channel 210) with an effective radiated power of 10 watts to broadcast 30 hours weekly of locally-produced programming as well as the programs of CFWE-FM Lac La Biche, Alberta, upon surrender of the current authority granted to Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta.

1990-89

The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta is currently licensed to operate the rebroadcasting transmitter VF2189 Saddle Lake and has indicated that it will surrender their authority for the above-mentioned transmitter should the Commission approve this application.

Examination of application:

19. WETASKIWIN, Alberta

Application (952347300) by NOR-NET COMMUNICATIONS LTD., 258 - 6450 Roberts Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4E1, for approval to acquire the assets as the result of the winding up of CJOI Enterprises Ltd. ("CJOI") a wholly-owned subsidiary, and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (radio) programming undertaking CKJR Wetaskiwin, upon surrender of the current licence issued to CJOI under the same terms and conditions as the current licence.

CJOI Enterprises Ltd. was wound up and voluntarily dissolved on 27 June 1994.

Examination of application:

20. BLACK POINT, Saskatchewan

Application (951774900) by NORTHERN SETTLEMENT OF BLACK POINT, P.O. Box 69, Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan, S0M 0J0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking at Black Point, to distribute, using two low power VHF television transmitters the following programming services:

CHANNEL POWER (WATTS)

Television Services/Services de télévision

Examination of application:

21. DYSART, Saskatchewan

Application (951597400) by EARTHVISION SYSTEMS LTD., 826 - 57th Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 5Z1, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (cable) distribution undertaking serving Dysart, upon surrender of the current licence issued to the Village of Dysart under the same terms and conditions as the current licence.

Examination of application:

22. REGINA, Saskatchewan

Application (952627800) by CRAIG BROADCAST SYSTEMS INC., 2940 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 0N2, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (radio) programming undertaking CKCK Regina, upon surrender of the current licence issued to the partners of Western World Communications Limited Partnership, under the same terms and conditions as the current licence.

Examination of application:

23. SASKATOON, REGINA AND FORT QU'APPELLE, Saskatchewan

Applications (951656800, 951657600) by CANWEST TELEVISION INC., 180 - 2nd Avenue West, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Y 3T9, to renew the broadcasting licences of the (television) programming undertakings CFSK-TV Saskatoon and CFRE-TV Regina and its transmitter CFRE-TV-2 Fort Qu'Appelle, expiring 31 August 1996.

Examination of applications:

24. STOCKHOLM, Saskatchewan

Application (952227700) by JODY HERPERGER, P.O. Box 159, Stockholm, Saskatchewan, S0A 3Y0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking at Stockholm, operating on a frequency of 104.1 MHz with an effective radiated power of 10 watts, to rebroadcast the programs of CKX-FM Brandon, Manitoba.

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.

Examination of application:

25. MACGREGOR, PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE AND SOUTHPORT, Manitoba

Applications (952066900, 952049500) by SHAW CABLESYSTEMS INC. (formerly Shaw Cablesystems (N.S.) Limited), #480 - 171 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7M 3J9, for authority to acquire the assets and for broadcasting licences to continue the operation of the (cable) distribution undertakings serving the above-mentioned localities, upon surrender of the currrent licences issued to Portage Community Cablevision Ltd., under the same terms and conditions as the current licences except for deleting the following conditions of licence and/or authorities:

For both systems:

- it is a condition of licence that the licensee be relieved of the requirement of section 4 of the Cable Television Regulations, 1986 to own and operate amplifiers and the outside wiring portion of the subscriber drops.

For Portage La Prairie and Southport:

- it is a condition of licence that the licensee is not obligated to distribute community programming on an unrestricted channel; and

- authority to continue to distribute the special programming service of The Racetrack Management (1983) Network, received via satellite.

The Commission notes that these applications are conditional upon Commission approval of the application (952018000) by Mr. John Bragg.

Examination of applications:

26. WINNIPEG, Manitoba

Application (952472900) by DOCTOR HENRY POPS for a broadcasting licence to carry on a primarily English-language religious FM (radio) programming undertaking at Winnipeg, operating on a frequency of 106.3 MHz (channel 292) with an effective radiated power of 20 watts, to broadcast non-commercial programs during the "March for Jesus" on 25 May 1996.

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.

Examination of application:

ONTARIO REGION

27. NOELVILLE, ASTORVILLE, NORTH BAY AND ST. CHARLES, Ontario

Applications (952880300, 952896900, 952897700, 952898500) by the COOPÉRATIVE RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE NIPISSING INC. for broadcasting licences to carry on French-language FM Type A (community radio) programming undertakings at the above-noted localities, operating on a frequency of 93.5 MHz (channel 228LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts, to broadcast general music selections to encourage community interest in the establishment of a French-language community radio in the Districts of Nipissing and Sudbury East.

The applications are for broadcasting licences at the following locations and dates:

The Commission will only proceed with these applications at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, they are technically acceptable.

Examination of applications:

28. SIMCOE, Ontario

Application (950911800) by REDMOND BROADCASTING INC., c/o CHRE-FM, Corbloc, 2nd Floor, 80 King Street, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7G1:

a) for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Simcoe, operating on a frequency of 106.7 MHz (channel 294B) with an effective radiated power of 3,320 watts; and

b) to surrender its licence for CHNR Simcoe conditional upon the approval of the new FM at Simcoe, and subject to the following:

Upon implementation of the FM licence, the AM transmitter CHNR Simcoe would simulcast all the programming of the FM station for a "phasing-in-period" of no longer than one year from implementation of the FM licence.

1995-60

1992-3

Examination of application:

ATLANTIC AND QUEBEC REGION

29. BAIE-COMEAU AND FORESTVILLE, Quebec

Applications (952357200, 952358000) by 9022-6242 QUÉBEC INC., 52 Élie Rochefort Street, Port-Cartier, Quebec, G5B 1N2, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (radio) programming undertaking CHLC-FM Baie-Comeau and its rebroadcasting station CFRP Forestville, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Cogéco Radio-Télévision inc.

Examination of applications:

30. MANSEAU, Quebec

Application (952310100) by ROGER PLOURDE, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, C17, Ozias-Leduc, Suite 2, P.O. Box 84006, Otterburn Park, Quebec, J3H 5V9, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Manseau.

PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION

Basic Service

Discretionary Service

Premier Choix: TVEC Inc. (Super Écran)

PROPOSED FEE

The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $24.95 for the distribution of the basic service.

Examination of application:

31. RIMOUSKI, Quebec

Application (952505600) by DIFFUSION POWER INC./POWER BROADCASTING INC., P.O. Box 3875, Rimouski, Quebec, G5L 7P3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language radio network consisting of stations CFLP Rimouski, CFVM Amqui, CHNC New-Carlisle, CHGM Gaspé, CHRM Matane and CKCN Sept-Iles, for the purpose of broadcasting the regular and play-off hockey games of the Rimouski Oceanics.

Examination of application:

32. SAINTE-AGATHE-DES-MONTS, Quebec

Application (952045300) by LA CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DU GRAND STE-AGATHE for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language low power FM (radio) programming undertaking at Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, operating on a frequency of 101.9 MHz (channel 270LP) with an effective radiated power of 4.1 watts to provide a non-commercial tourist information service to the public, 24 hours per day.

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.

Examination of application:

33. SAINT-HYACINTHE, Quebec

Application (952295400) by 3145069 CANADA INC., 410 St-Nicolas, Suite 12, Montréal, Quebec, H2Y 2P5, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (radio) programming undertaking CFEI-FM Saint-Hyacinthe, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Cogéco Radio-Télévision inc.

The applicant also proposes the following technical changes:

a) decrease the effective radiated power from 3,000 to 640 watts;

b) relocate the transmitter from Saint-Hyacinthe to the top of Mont Rougemont; and

c) change the authorized contour.

The applicant proposes to broadcast 126 hours of local programming per broadcast week, an increase of 79 hours.

With regards to the technical changes proposed, 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.

Examination of application:

34. NEW GLASGOW AND SURROUNDING AREAS, Nova Scotia

Application (952018000) by MR. JOHN BRAGG, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, P.O. Box 280, Oxford, Nova Scotia, B0M 1P0:

a) for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (cable) distribution undertaking serving New Glasgow and surrounding areas, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Shaw Cablesystems Inc. (formerly Shaw Cablesystems (N.S.) Limited) under the same terms and conditions as the current licence; and

b) to change the authorized service area to include Caribou, Three Brooks, Mount William, Woodburn and surrounding areas for a total of 150 additional households.

The Commission notes that this application is conditional upon Commission approval of applications (952066900 and 952049500) by Shaw Cablesystems Inc. (formerly Shaw Cablesystems (N.S.) Limited).

Examination of applications:

35. VOISEY BAY (LABRADOR), Newfoundland

Application (951928100) by CABLE LABRADOR LIMITED, P.O. Box 1300, Station 'B', Happy Valley (Labrador), Newfoundland, A0P 1E0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Voisey Bay (Labrador).

PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE

Television Services

PROPOSED FEE

The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $30.00 for the distribution of these services. For Part III licensees, the basic monthly fee is not regulated pursuant to the Cable Television Regulations, 1986.

Examination of application:

36. ACROSS CANADA

On 1 September 1995, SHAW CABLESYSTEMS INC. ("SCI") was formed by the amalgamation of a number of subsidiary companies of Shaw Communications Inc., including the following subsidiary licensee companies: Alberta Broadcasting Corporation Limited, Albion Cable T.V. Limited, Bay Cablevision Ltd., Chinook Cable T.V. Ltd., Morrill's Cable T.V. Limited, Orangeville Cable-Vu Limited, Royal Oak Cablevision Ltd., Shaw Cablesystems (Alberta) Ltd., Shaw Cablesystems (B.C.) Ltd. and Shaw Cablesystems (N.S.) Limited. SCI would continue as the licensee.

Applications have been filed requesting authority for changes of control and/or the transfer of assets of certain other wholly-owned subsidiary licensee companies of Shaw Communications Inc. or the transfer of minority interests held by certain of the subsidiary companies, in other licensee companies as part of an intra-corporate reorganization.

A) BARRIE, CAMP BORDEN, DUNDALK, GRAND VALLEY, KESWICK, LION'S HEAD, LISTOWELL, MILDMAY, ORILLIA, PAISLEY, PICKERING, PORT ELGIN, TARA, METRO TORONTO (PART OF), WIARTON AND WINGHAM, Ontario

Application (952643500) for authority to change control of Trillium Cable Communications Limited ("Trillium") through the transfer of all the issued and outstanding securities from CUC Broadcasting Limited to SCI.

B) ACROSS CANADA

Application (952644300) to transfer 31,073.3 common shares (34.3%) of YTV Canada, Inc., from CUC Broadcasting Limited to SCI.

C) COBOURG/PORT HOPE AND BROCKVILLE, Ontario

Application (952645000) to transfer 350 common shares (35%) of UMG Cable Telecommunications Inc., from CUC Broadcasting Limited to SCI.

D) BARRIE, CAMP BORDEN, DUNDALK, GRAND VALLEY, KESWICK, LEAMINGTON, LION'S HEAD, LISTOWELL, MILDMAY, ORILLIA, PAISLEY, PICKERING, PORT ELGIN, TARA, METRO TORONTO (PART OF), WIARTON AND WINGHAM, Ontario

Applications (952648400, 952651800, 952653400, 952655900, 952657500, 952660900, 952661700, 952662500, 952663300, 952665800, 952666600, 952668200, 952669000, 952671600, 952672400, 952674000, 952676500) to transfer the assets of Trillium to SCI and for licences to continue the operation of the cable distribution systems upon surrender of the current licences issued to Trillium.

E) WINNIPEG, Manitoba

Application (952646800) for authority to change control of Shaw Cablesystems (Manitoba) Ltd., through the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares from Shaw Cablesystems (Ontario) Ltd. to SCI.

F) CALGARY, Alberta; MANITOUWADGE, MARATHON, RED ROCK, SAULT STE. MARIE, TERRACE BAY, THUNDER BAY, WAWA AND WHITE RIVER, Ontario

Applications (952677300, 952678100, 952679900, 952680700, 952681700, 952682300, 952683100, 952684900, 952685600) to transfer the assets of Shaw Cablesystems (Ontario) Ltd. to SCI and for licences to continue the operation of the cable distribution systems upon surrender of the current licences issued to Shaw Cablesystems (Ontario) Ltd.

Examination of applications:

SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS

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

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Intervention

- submit your original written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission (CRTC, Ottawa, K1A 0N2);

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION AND PLACED ON THE PUBLIC FILE,

- 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;

- a true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and a proof of such sending must accompany the original sent to the Commission;

- 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;

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 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.

7 February 1996

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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