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Notice of Public Hearing |
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Ottawa, 17 May 1996
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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1996-7
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ISSUE NO. 1
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 15 July 1996, at the Delta Bow Valley, 209 - 4th Avenue South East, Calgary, Alberta, to consider the following:
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WESTERN CANADA AND TERRITORIES REGION / RÉGION DE L'OUEST DU CANADA ET TERRITOIRES
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1. CALGARY, Alberta
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Application (951600600) 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 Group III (Specialty) FM (ethnic radio) programming undertaking at Calgary, operating on a frequency of 88.9 MHz (channel 205C1) with an effective radiated power of 28,900 watts.
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The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with a competing application (951542300 - item 2) for Calgary for the 88.9 MHz frequency by Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc.
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The Commission hereby advises that the above-mentioned application which was published in Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1995-13 dated 8 September 1995 is now scheduled for this Public Hearing. Only the interventions already received, accepted and filed on the public file, pursuant to that notice, will be considered by the Commission in its study of this application.
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Examination of application:
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1312A Center Street North East
Calgary, Alberta |
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2. CALGARY, Alberta
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Application (941542300) by TOUCH CANADA BROADCASTING INC., 448 Olsen Close, Edmonton, Alberta, T6R 1L1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Calgary, operating on a frequency of 88.9 MHz (canal 205C1) with an effective radiated power of 23,500 watts to broadcast in the specialty format Gospel Music.
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The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with a competing application (951600600 - item 1) for Calgary for the 88.9 MHz frequency by Thomas Fung and Roger Charest (on behalf of a company to be incorporated).
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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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The Commission hereby advises that the above-mentioned application which was published in Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1995-13 dated 8 September 1995 is now scheduled for this Public Hearing. Only the interventions already received, accepted and filed on the public file, pursuant to that notice, will be considered by the Commission in its study of this application.
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Examination of application:
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4500 Bankers Hall East
855 - 2nd Street South West Calgary, Alberta |
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3. CALGARY AND LETHBRIDGE, Alberta
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Application (952788800) by CANWEST ALBERTA TELEVISION INC., 81 Barber Greene Road, Don Mills, Ontario, M3C 2A2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language (television) programming undertaking at Calgary, operating on channel 5 with an effective radiated power of 33,100 watts and a transmitter at Lethbridge operating on channel 2 with an effective radiated power of 39,700 watts.
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The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with a competing application (199606414 - item 4) for Calgary for channels 5 and 2 by Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. (on behalf of a company to be incorporated).
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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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Bennet Jones Vercheres
4500 Banker's Hall East 855 - 2nd Street South West Calgary, Alberta |
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Davidson & Williams
Suite 501, Southland Terrance 220 - 3rd Avenue South Lethbridge, Alberta |
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4. CALGARY AND LETHBRIDGE, Alberta
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Application (199606414) by CRAIG BROADCAST SYSTEMS INC., on behalf of a company to be incorporated (A - Channel Inc.), 2940 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 0N2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language (television) programming undertaking at Calgary, operating on channel 5 with an effective radiated power of 33,600 watts and a transmitter at Lethbridge on channel 2 with an effective radiated power of 51,500 watts.
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The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with a competing application (952788800 - item 3) for Calgary for channels 5 and 2 by Canwest Alberta Television Inc.
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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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City Hall, c/o Dianna Garner
City Clerk #8007 800 McLeod Trail South East Calgary, Alberta |
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City Hall, c/o Jean Johnstone
910 - 4th Avenue South Lethbridge, Alberta |
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5. CARDSTON, Alberta
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Application (199603254) by BRIGHT IDEAS DESIGN, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, P.O. Box 1238, Cardston, Alberta, T0K 0K0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power (television) programming undertaking at Cardston, operating on channel 32 with an effective radiated power of 20 watts.
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Examination of application:
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Bright Ideas Design
0.5 km south Agripex Cardston, Alberta |
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6. COLD LAKE, GRAND CENTRE AND MEDLEY, Alberta
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Application (199602793) by COLD LAKE/GRAND CENTRE REGIONAL UTILITY SERVICES COMMISSION, Box 70, Grand Centre, Alberta, T0A 1T0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking at the above-noted localities, to distribute in non-encrypted mode, using a low power AM transmitter, the following programming service:
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FREQUENCY/ POWER
SOURCE FRÉQUENCE PUISSANCE (WATTS) |
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Radio Service/Service radiophonique
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CBX Edmonton 1450 kHz 40
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Examination of application:
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Town Administration Office
5318 - 48 Avenue Grand Centre, Alberta |
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7. EDMONTON AND RED DEER, Alberta
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Application (952924900) by CANWEST ALBERTA TELEVISION INC., 81 Barber Greene Road, Don Mills, Ontario, M3C 2A2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language (television) programming undertaking at Edmonton, operating on channel 17 with an effective radiated power of 370,000 watts and a transmitter at Red Deer operating on channel 4 with an effective radiated power of 14,100 watts.
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Examination of application:
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Bennet Jones Vercheres
1000 Canadian Utilities Centre 10035 - 105 Street Edmonton, Alberta |
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Schnell MacSween Hardy
601 Professional Building 4808 Ross Street Red Deer, Alberta |
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8. EDMONTON AND RED DEER, Alberta
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Application (199606422) by CRAIG BROADCAST SYSTEMS INC., on behalf of a company to be incorporated (A - Channel Inc.), 2940 Victoria Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7B 0N2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language (television) programming undertaking at Edmonton, operating on channel 51 with an effective radiated power of 602,000 watts and a transmitter at Red Deer on channel 20 with an effective radiated power of 368,000 watts.
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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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City Hall, c/o Steve Thompson
Office of the City Clerk 3rd Floor 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton, Alberta |
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City Hall, c/o Kelly Kloss
4914 - 48th Avenue Red Deer, Alberta |
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9. GRAND CENTRE, Alberta
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Application (951661800) by NORNET BROADCASTING LTD., Suite 258, Sperling Plaza II, 6450 Roberts Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4E1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on the (radio) programming undertaking CJCM Grand Centre.
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Currently CJCM Grand Centre is a transmitter of CHLW St. Paul. Since CJCM proposes to originate programming, the licensee has applied for a separate (radio) programming undertaking licence.
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Examination of application:
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5414 - 55 Street
Grand Centre, Alberta |
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10. HIGH RIVER, Alberta
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Application (941921900) by GOLDEN WEST BROADCASTING LTD., P.O Box 950, Altona, Manitoba, R0G 0B0, to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CHRB High River as follows:
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- by increasing the day-time transmitter power from 10,000 to 50,000 watts and the night-time transmitter power from 10,000 to 46,000 watts;
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- by changing the frequency from 1,280 kHz to 1,140 kHz; and
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- by relocating the transmitter from the present site near Cayley to a site near Shepard, Alberta.
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The Commission hereby advises that the above-mentioned application which was published in Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1995-13 dated 8 September 1995 is now scheduled for this Public Hearing. Only the interventions already received, accepted and filed on the public file, pursuant to that notice, will be considered by the Commission in its study of this application.
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Examination of application:
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Radio Station CHRB
11 - 5th Avenue South East High River, Alberta |
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11. LETHBRIDGE, Alberta
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Application (199601139) by MONARCH BROADCASTING LTD., P.O. Box 1270, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T2A 7H5, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Lethbridge, operating on a frequency of 95.5 MHz (channel C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence of CKRX Lethbridge.
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The applicant has requested that $30,000 of the benefits package valued at $40,000 and approved in Decision CRTC 1993-23 be extended to 9 years from the original 4 year implementation plan.
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The applicant has advised that, should the Commission approve the application, it proposes to simulcast with CKRX for a period of 3 months following the implementation of the FM station.
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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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401 Mayor Magrath Drive
Lethbridge, Alberta |
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12. ST. ALBERT, Alberta
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Application (952954600) by TELEMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS INC., 1411 Peel Street, Suite 500, Montréal, Quebec, H3A 1S5, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (radio) programming undertaking CFMG-FM St. Albert, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Balsa Broadcasting Corp. (or its affiliate), under the same terms and conditions as the current licence.
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Examination of application:
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22 Sir Winston Churchill Avenue
Suite 602 St. Albert, Alberta |
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13. ST. PAUL, Alberta
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Applications (951663400, 199606117) by NORNET BROADCASTING LTD., Suite 258, Sperling Plaza II, 6450 Roberts Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4E1:
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a) to renew the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CHLW St. Paul expiring 31 August 1996; and
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b) to amend the licence as follows:
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i) by deleting, from its licence, the transmitter CJCM Grand Centre;
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ii) by changing the program source, from studios located at St. Paul, to local programming and programs received from CKDQ Drumheller, Alberta;
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iii) by deleting the following term of the licence concerning the antenna site location, as set out in the licensee's licence:
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"...with the broadcasting transmitting antenna(s) located at a site(s) authorized by the Commission."
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iv) by replacing the term of the licence concerning the contours and particulars contained in the approved application and the studio location, with the following condition of licence:
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"It is a condition of licence that the undertaking be operated on the basis of the contours and particulars contained in the approved application, except as otherwise authorized by the Commission in writing."
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Examination of applications:
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#201, 4341 - 50th Street
St. Paul, Alberta |
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14. ABERDEEN, ALLAN HILLS, GRONLID, LLOYMINSTER, MARQUIS, NORTH BATTLEFORD, PRINCE ALBERT, REGINA, STRANRAER, SWIFT CURRENT, WARMLEY, WYNYARD AND YORKTON, Saskatchewan
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Application (952485100) by IMAGE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS INC., P.O. Box 280, Yorkton, Saskatchewan, S3N 2V9, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking to serve the above-mentioned localities.
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It is proposed to transmit the following broadcasting services, using a Digital Multipoint Distribution System (MDS).
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE
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Basic Service/Service de base
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For/Pour Aberdeen and/et Allan Hills, Saskatchewan
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CBKST (CBC/SRC) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
CFQC-TV (CTV) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan CFSK-TV (IND) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan CBKFT-1 (CBC/SRC) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
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For/Pour Gronlid, Saskatchewan
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CKBI-TV (CBC/SRC) Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
CKBQ-TV (CTV) Melfort, Saskatchewan CBKFT-5 (CBC/SRC) Zenon Park, Saskatchewan |
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For/Pour Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
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CKSA-TV (CBC/SRC) Lloydminster, Alberta
CITL-TV (CTV) Lloydminster, Alberta CBKFT-1 (CBC/SRC) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
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For/Pour Marquis, Saskatchewan
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CBKT-1 (CBC/SRC) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
CKMJ-TV (CTV) Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan CFRE-TV (IND) Regina, Saskatchewan CBKFT (CBC/SRC) Regina, Saskatchewan |
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For/Pour North Battleford, Saskatchewan
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CKBI-TV-2 (CBC/SRC) North Battleford, Saskatchewan
CFQC-TV-2 (CTV) North Battleford, Saskatchewan CBKFT-12 (CBC/SRC) North Battleford, Saskatchewan |
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For/Pour Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
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CKBI-TV (CBC/SRC) Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
CIPI-TV (CTV) Prince Albert, Saskatchewan CBKFT-2 (CBC/SRC) Prince Albert, Saskatchewan CFSK-TV (IND) Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
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For/Pour Regina, Saskatchewan
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CBKT (CBC/SRC) Regina, Saskatchewan
CKCK-TV (CTV) Regina, Saskatchewan CFRE-TV (IND) Regina, Saskatchewan CBKFT (CBC/SRC) Regina, Saskatchewan |
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For/Pour Stranraer, Saskatchewan
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CBKST-1 (CBC/SRC) Stranraer, Saskatchewan
CFQC-TV-1 (CTV) Stranraer, Saskatchewan CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada |
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For/Pour Swift Current, Saskatchewan
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CJFB-TV (CBC/SRC) Swift Current, Saskatchewan
CKMC-TV (CTV) Swift Current, Saskatchewan CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada |
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For/Pour Warmley, Saskatchewan
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CFSS-TV (CBC/SRC) Warmley, Saskatchewan
CIEW-TV (CTV) Carlyle Lake, Saskatchewan CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada |
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For/Pour Wynyard, Saskatchewan
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CHSS-TV (CBC/SRC) Wynyard, Saskatchewan
CIWH-TV (CTV) Wynyard, Saskatchewan CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada |
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For/Pour Yorkton, Saskatchewan
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CKOS-TV (CBC/SRC) Yorkton, Saskatchewan
CICC-TV (CTV) Yorkton, Saskatchewan CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada |
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FOR ALL LOCALITIES/POUR TOUTES LES LOCALITÉS
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Basic Service/Service de base
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WCCO-TV (CBS) Minneapolis, Minnesota
KARE-TV (NBC) Minneapolis, Minnesota KOMO-TV (ABC) Seattle, Washington WGBH-TV (PBS) Boston, Massachusetts Saskatchewan Communications Network Corporation (SCN) Cable Parliamentary Channel Inc. (CPAC)/Chaîne parlementaire par câble Inc. (CPPC) Community Channel and Electronic Program Guide/Canal communautaire et Guide de programmation électronique Saskatchewan Legislature Proceedings/Asssemblée législative de la Saskatchewan CBC Newsworld Weather Now Vision TV Lifestyle Television (WTN) Pay Television Promotional Material (the barker channel)/Distribution de matériel portant sur la télévision payante (canal d'autopublicité) |
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Discretionary Services/Services facultatifs
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WUHF-TV (FOX) Rochester, New York
The Sports Network (TSN) The Learning Channel MuchMusic Lifetime Television CNN Headline News (CNN-2) The Nashville Network (TNN) Bravo! The Discovery Channel The Arts and Entertainment Network (A&E) New Country Network (NCN) Cable News Network (CNN) YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV) Showcase Sega Canada Inc. |
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Pay Television Services/Services de télévision payante
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Allarcom Pay Television Limited (SuperChannel)
The Family Channel Inc. Movie Max WPIX New York, New York WTBS Atlanta, Georgia WGN-TV, Chicago, Illinois WSBK-TV Boston, Massachusetts KTLA Los Angeles, California Audio Service P.P.V. Preview Channel Pay Per View |
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes to charge a monthly fee of $19.95 for the distribution of the basic service.
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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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Image Wireless Communications Inc.
45A Palliser Way Yorkton, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality #373
Aberdeen, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality of Blucher #343
Bradwell, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality of Willow Creek #458
Brooksby, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality of Mountain View #318
Herschel, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality of Hazelwood #94
Kipling, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality of Britannia #502
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality #191
Marquis, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality #437
North Battleford, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality #461
99 River Street East Prince Albert, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality of Sherwood Park #159
1840 Cornwall Street Regina, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality #137
Swift Current, Saskatchewan |
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Rural Municipality of Big Quill #308
Wynyard, Saskatchewan |
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15. COLGATE, DAVIDSON, DISLEY, FORT QU'APPELLE, GRAVELBOURG, GREENWATER LAKE, INDIAN HEAD, KAMSACK, MILESTONE, NIPAWIN, NORTH BATTLEFORD, OUTLOOK, PONTEIX, PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATOON, STAR CITY, STRANRAER, STRASBOURG, SWIFT CURRENT, VISCOUNT, WARMLEY, WILLOW BUNCH, WYNYARD, YARBO AND YORKTON, Saskatchewan
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Application (199606943) by WESTMAN MEDIA CO-OPERATIVE LTD., on behalf of a company to be incorporated under the name of SkyLinks TV, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking to serve the above-mentioned localities.
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It is proposed to transmit the following broadcasting services, using a Digital Multipoint Distribution System (MDS).
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE
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Basic Service/Service de base
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CBKT (CBC/SRC) Regina, Saskatchewan
CBKFT (CBC/SRC) Regina, Saskatchewan CKCK-TV (CTV) Regina, Saskatchewan CFRE-TV (IND) Regina, Saskatchewan CITV- TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta CITY-TV (IND) Toronto, Ontario WCCO-TV (CBS) Minneapolis, Minnesota KARE-TV (NBC) Minneapolis, Minnesota WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, Michigan WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan Saskatchewan Communications Network Corporation (SCN) Community Channel and Electronic Program Guide/Canal communautaire et Guide de programmation électronique New Country Network (NCN) CBC Newsworld Weather Now The Sports Network (TSN) YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV) Pay Television Promotional Material (the barker channel)/Distribution de matériel portant sur la télévision payante (canal d'autopublicité) The Family Channel Inc. |
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Discretionary Services/Services facultatifs
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CFTM-TV (TVA) Montréal, Québec
WUHF-TV (FOX) Rochester, New York WTBS Atlanta, Georgia MuchMusic The Discovery Channel The Life Channel Vision TV Showcase Bravo! Cable Parliamentary Channel Inc. (CPAC)/Chaîne parlementaire par câble Inc. (CPPC) Cable News Network (CNN) The Arts and Entertainment Network (A&E) The Learning Channel The Nashville Network (TNN) |
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Pay Television Services/Services de télévision payante
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Allarcom Pay Television Limited (SuperChannel)
KTLA Los Angeles Movie Max Pay Per View |
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PROPOSED FEE
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$TEXTENG>The applicant proposes to charge a monthly fee of $18.95 for the distribution of the basic service.
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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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Westman Media Co-operative Ltd.
1906 Park Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7B 0R9 |
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Town Office
92 - 23rd Street Battleford, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
101 - 100 Main Street Carlyle, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
206 Washington Avenue Davidson, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
160 Company Avenue South Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
701 Main Street North Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
421 Grand Avenue Indian Head, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
161 Queen Elizabeth Boulevard Kamsack, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
201 Main Street Kelvington, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
106 - 5th Avenue East Kindersley, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
105 Main Street Milestone, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
210 - 2nd Avenue East Nipawin, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
400 Saskatchewan Avenue West Outlook, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
213 Centre Street Ponteix, Saskatchewan |
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1084 Central Avenue
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan |
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2476 Victoria Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan |
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222 - 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
100 - 4th Street Star City, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
200 Mountain Street Strasbourg, Saskatchewan |
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198 - 1st Avenue North East
Swift Current, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
319 Bangor Avenue Viscount, Saskatchewan |
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160 Third Street North
Weyburn, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
16 - 5th Street East Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan |
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Town Office
435 Bosworth Wynyard, Saskatchwan |
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Town Office
1st Avenue North Yarbo, Saskatchewan |
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37 - 3rd Avenue North
Yorkton, Saskatchewan |
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16. WINNIPEG, Manitoba
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Application (199606539) by WESTCOM RADIO GROUP LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language radio network for the purpose of broadcasting the hockey games of the soon to be named Winnipeg, International Hockey League team, for the 1996/97 through 1998/99 seasons.
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Examination of application:
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Westcom Radio Group Ltd.
930 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0P8 |
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17. WINNIPEG, Manitoba
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Application (951406800) by CHUM LIMITED to renew the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CHIQ-FM Winnipeg expiring 31 August 1996.
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The Commission notes the apparent failure of the licensee to comply with its condition of licence relating to the broadcasting of hits.
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The Commission expects the licensee to show cause at this hearing why a mandatory order requiring the licensee to comply with its condition of licence regarding the broadcasting of hits should not be issued.
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Examination of application:
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CHUM Limited
1445 Pembina Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5C2 |
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18. BRALORNE, British Columbia
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Application (960004000) by THE BRALORNE T.V. SOCIETY, General Delivery, Gold Bridge, British Columbia, V0K 1P0, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking serving Bralorne, upon surrender of the current licence issued to The Gold Bridge Community Club.
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE
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CHANNEL/ POWER/
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Television Services/Services de télévision
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Open Learning Agency (Knowledge Network) 2 1
CBC Northern Television Service/Le service de 5 1 télévision du Nord de la Société Radio-Canada WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan 8 1 CITV-TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta 10 1 CHAN-TV (CTV) Vancouver, British Columbia/ 13 1 (Colombie-Britannique) |
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Radio Service/Service radiophonique
FREQUENCY/ FRÉQUENCE |
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CFMI-FM New Westminster, British Columbia/ 101.1 MHz 5 E.R.P./P.A.R.
(Colombie-Britannique) |
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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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Community Bulletin Board
Bralorne, British Columbia |
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19. CHETWYND, British Columbia
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Application (199604335) by CHETWYND COMMUNICATIONS SOCIETY, P.O. Box 973, Chetwynd, British Columbia, V0C 1J0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English language FM Type A (community radio) programming undertaking at Chetwynd, operating on a frequency of 101.1 MHz (channel 266) with an effective radiated power of 25 watts.
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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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District Office
5400 North Access Road Chetwynd, British Columbia |
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20. CRANBROOK, FERNIE AND SPARWOOD,
British Columbia |
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Application (199605135) by COLUMBIA KOOTENAY BROADCASTING CO. LTD. to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKEK Cranbrook, by deleting transmitters CFEK Fernie and CJEK Sparwood.
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The Commission is also considering at this hearing an application to allow for the addition of local programming originating from studios in Cranbrook on the existing transmitter CFEK in addition to programming from CKEK Cranbrook. Transmitter CJEK Sparwood would retransmit the same programming broadcast in Fernie.
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Examination of application:
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Columbia Broadcasting Co. Ltd.
19 Ninth Avenue South Cranbrook, British Columbia V1C 2L9 |
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451 - 2nd Avenue
Fernie, British Columbia |
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Municipal Office
136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, British Columbia |
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21. FERNIE AND SPARWOOD, British Columbia
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Application (199605127) by COLUMBIA KOOTENAY BROADCASTING CO. LTD., 19 Ninth Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 2L9, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language AM (radio) programming undertaking at Fernie, operating on a frequency of 1240 kHz and a transmitter at Sparwood operating on a frequency of 1440 kHz, both with a transmitter power of 1,000 watts.
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The authorization would allow for the addition of local programming originating from studios in Cranbrook on the existing transmitter CFEK in addition to programming from CKEK Cranbrook. Transmitter CJEK Sparwood would retransmit the same programming broadcast in Fernie.
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Examination of application:
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451 - 2nd Avenue
Fernie, British Columbia |
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Municipal Office
136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, British Columbia |
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22. FORT NELSON, British Columbia
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Application (952844900) by NORNET BROADCASTING LTD., Suite 258, Sperling Plaza II, 6450 Robers Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4E1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Fort Nelson, operating on a frequency of 102.3 MHz (channel 272A) with an effective radiated power of 1,800 watts upon surrender of the current licence of CFNL Fort Nelson.
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The applicant has requested that the proposed station not be operated within the Specialty format, as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1995-60, or as amended from time to time by the Commission.
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The applicant is also applying to be exempted from the Commission's FM hits policy requirement which limits the level of hits to a weekly maximum of less than 50%.
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The applicant has advised that, should the Commission approve the application, they propose to simulcast with CFNL for a period of up to 4 months following the implementation of the FM station.
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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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#104 - 5012 - 51st Avenue West
Fort Nelson, British Columbia |
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23. FORT NELSON, British Columbia
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Application (952719300) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (on behalf of Environment Canada), for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM (radio) programming undertaking at Fort Nelson, operating on a frequency of 99.3 MHz (channel 257) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
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This application is submitted by the CBC, acting as an agent for the Atmospheric Environment Service of Environment Canada. The applicant states the program content will consist of weather information for the Fort Nelson area.
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Examination of application:
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Post Office
Fort Nelson, British Columbia |
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24. FORT ST. JOHN, British Columbia
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Application (952811800) by NORNET BROADCASTING LTD., Suite 258, Sperling Plaza II, 6450 Roberts Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4E1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Fort St. John, operating on a frequency of 98.5 MHz (channel 253) with an effective radiated power of 20,000 watts.
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The applicant has requested that the proposed station not be operated within the Specialty format, as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1995-60, or as amended from time to time by the Commission.
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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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10532 Alaska Road
Fort St. John, British Columbia |
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25. FORT ST. JOHN, British Columbia
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Application (199606224) by NORNET BROADCASTING LTD., Suite 258, Sperling Plaza II, 6450 Roberts Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 4E1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an FM English-language radio network for the purpose of broadcasting the programming of the proposed new FM station at Fort St. John.
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Examination of application:
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10532 Alaska Road
Fort St. John, British Columbia |
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26. KELOWNA, British Columbia
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Application (951809300) by SEACOAST COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC., 825 Broughton Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 1E5, to renew the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKLZ-FM Kelowna expiring 31 August 1996.
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The Commission notes the apparent failure of the licensee to comply with section 8 of the Radio Regulations, 1986 concerning the provision of logger tapes.
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The Commission expects the licensee to show cause at this hearing why a mandatory order requiring the licensee to comply with section 8 of the Radio Regulations, 1986 should not be issued.
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Examination of application:
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3805 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna, British Columbia |
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27. NANAIMO AND PARKSVILLE, British Columbia
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Application (199604955) by CENTRAL ISLAND BROADCASTING LTD.:
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a) to amend the broadcasting licence of the (radio) programming undertaking CKWV-FM Nanaimo by deleting its transmitter CKWV-FM-1 Parksville; and
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b) for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Parksville. The licensee indicates that its plans will include the insertion of advertisements from studios in Nanaimo specific to Parksville using the current authorized facilities of CKWV-FM-1 Parksville.
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Examination of application:
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Central Island Broadcasting Ltd.
4550 Wellington Road Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 2H3 |
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#204 - 182 Harrison Avenue
Parksville, British Columbia |
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28. PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia
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Application (952961100) by CAMERON BELL CONSULTANCY LTD., P.O. Box 10005, Pacific Centre, #3030 - 700 Georgia Street West, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1A1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM (radio) programming undertaking at Port Alberni, operating on a frequency of 90.9 MHz (channel 215) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
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The programming would consist of travel and historical information directed to tourists relating to the Port Alberni 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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City Hall
850 Argyle Street Port Alberni, British Columbia |
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29. FORT RESOLUTION, Northwest Territories
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Application (199606167) by NORTHWESTEL CABLE INC., P.O. Bag 790, 5201 - 50th Avenue, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2R3, for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (cable) distribution undertaking serving Fort Resolution, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Ivan Simons.
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE
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Basic Service/Service de base
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CHAN-TV (CTV) Vancouver, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique)
CITV-TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta CITY-TV (IND) Toronto, Ontario CHCH-TV (IND) Hamilton, Ontario WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, Michigan WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan WTOL-TV (CBS) Toledo, Ohio Community Channel/Canal communautaire CBC Northern Television Service/Le service de télévision du Nord de la Société Radio-Canada CBC Newsworld CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada Television Northern Canada Incorporated (TVNC) Cable Parliamentary Channel Inc. (CPAC)/Chaîne parlementaire par câble Inc. (CPPC) Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited |
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Discretionary Services/Services facultatifs
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WTBS (IND) Atlanta, Georgia
WGN-TV (IND) Chicago, Illinois The Arts and Entertainment Network (A&E) The Sports Network (TSN) YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV) MuchMusic The Discovery Channel New Country Network (NCN) MovieMax |
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes to charge a monthly fee of $30.95 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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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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Deninoo Community Centre
Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories |
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30. NORMAN WELLS, Northwest Territories
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Application (199606175) by NORTHWESTEL CABLE INC., P.O. Bag 790, 5201 - 50th Avenue, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2R3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Norman Wells.
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE
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Basic Service/Service de base
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CHAN-TV (CTV) Vancouver, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique)
CITV-TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta CITY-TV (IND) Toronto, Ontario CHCH-TV (IND) Hamilton, Ontario WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, Michigan WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan WTOL-TV (CBS) Toledo, Ohio Community Channel/Canal communautaire CBC Northern Television Service/Le service de télévision du Nord de la Société Radio-Canada CBC Newsworld CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada Television Northern Canada Incorporated (TVNC) Cable Parliamentary Channel Inc. (CPAC)/Chaîne parlementaire par câble Inc. (CPPC) Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited The Sports Network (TSN) |
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Discretionary Services/Services facultatifs
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WTBS (IND) Atlanta, Georgia
WGN-TV (IND) Chicago, Illinois The Arts and Entertainment Network (A&E) YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV) MuchMusic The Discovery Channel New Country Network (NCN) Allarcom Pay Television Limited (SuperChannel) |
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes to charge a monthly fee of $37.70 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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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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Town Office
Norman Wells, Northwest Territories |
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31. TESLIN, Yukon Territory
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Application (199606183) by NORTHWESTEL CABLE INC., P.O. Bag 790, 5201 - 50th Avenue, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A 2R3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (cable) distribution undertaking to serve Teslin.
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION/DISTRIBUTION PROJETÉE
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Basic Service/Service de base
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CHAN-TV (CTV) Vancouver, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique)
CITV-TV (IND) Edmonton, Alberta CITY-TV (IND) Toronto, Ontario CHCH-TV (IND) Hamilton, Ontario WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, Michigan WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan WTOL-TV (CBS) Toledo, Ohio Community Channel/Canal communautaire CBC Northern Television Service/Le service de télévision du Nord de la Société Radio-Canada CBC Newsworld CBC French-language Television Service/Le service de télévision de langue française de la Société Radio-Canada Television Northern Canada Incorporated (TVNC) Cable Parliamentary Channel Inc. (CPAC)/Chaîne parlementaire par câble Inc. (CPPC) Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited |
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Discretionary Services/Services facultatifs
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WTBS (IND) Atlanta, Georgia
WGN-TV (IND) Chicago, Illinois The Arts and Entertainment Network (A&E) The Sports Network (TSN) YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV) MuchMusic The Discovery Channel Country Network (NCN) MovieMax |
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PROPOSED FEE
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The applicant proposes to charge a monthly fee of $30.95 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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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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Village Office
Teslin, Yukon Territory |
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ONTARIO REGION / RÉGION DE L'ONTARIO
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32. AILSA CRAIG, ARKONA, FOREST, ILDERTON, PARKHILL, THEDFORD/PORT FRANKS AND WATFORD, Ontario
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Applications (199606605, 199606612, 199606620, 199606638, 199606646, 199606654, 199606662) by AUSABLE CABLECOM INC., P.O. Box 280, Thedford, Ontario, N0M 2N0, 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 current licences issued to Regional Cable TV (Central) Inc., under the same terms and conditions as the current licences.
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Examination of applications:
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73 Main Street
Thedford, Ontario |
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33. DOBIE AND KING KIRKLAND, Ontario
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Applications (199605904, 199605896) by 1142370 ONTARIO INC., for authority to acquire the assets and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the (cable) distribution undertaking serving the above-noted localities, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Câblevision du Nord de Québec Inc., under the same terms and conditions as the current licence.
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Examination of applications:
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1142370 Ontario Inc.
27 Prospect Avenue Kirkland Lake, Ontario P2N 3L5 |
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SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS
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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.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / PARTICIPATION DU PUBLIC
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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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PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME THE COMMISSION CANNOT ACCEPT INTERVENTIONS SENT BY ELECTRONIC MAIL
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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 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.
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:
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25 June 1996
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Copy of any intervention filed to application(s) by the CBC must be sent to:
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation c/o the Director of Corporate Affairs 1500 Bronson Avenue P.O. Box 8478 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J5 Telecopier: (613) 738-6861 |
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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 Tel: (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 Tel: (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 Tel: (514) 283-6607 - TDD 283-8316 Telecopier: (514) 283-3689 |
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Kensington Building
275 Portage Avenue Suite 1810 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD 983-8274 Telecopier: (204) 983-6317 |
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800 Burrard Street
Suite 1380 Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2G7 Tel: (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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