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Public Notice

Ottawa, 23 September 1996
Public Notice CRTC 1996-127
18 NOVEMBER 1996, 9:00 A.M.
The Commission has received the following applications:
ONTARIO REGION
1.  ACROSS CANADA
Application (199607777) by CANADIAN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC. (Cancom) to amend the broadcasting licence of the multiple-channel television and radio broadcasting relay distribution undertaking, by adding CJON-TV (CTV/NTV) St. John's, Newfoundland, to the list of signals that it is authorized to distribute and to the list of Part III Eligible Canadian Satellite Services (Part III Canadian list).
Examination of application:
Canadian Satellite Communications Inc.
(Cancom)
10th Floor
50 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 3C2
2.  KAKABEKA FALLS, Ontario
Application (952775500) by FIBER-TEL ENTERPRISES INC. to amend the broadcasting licence to carry on a (radiocommunication) distribution undertaking serving Kakabeka Falls, Murillo, Stanley, Rosslyn Village, Lakeshore Drive and surrounding area, by adding a condition of licence for authority to distribute on the basic service, the following programming services received via satelllite:
CNN (IND) Atlanta, Georgia
WGN (IND) Chicago, Illinois
WUHF-TV (FOX) Rochester, New York
WSBK-TV (IND) Boston, Massachusetts
Movie PIX
Family Channel
New Country Network
Discovery Channel
Industry Canada has certified this proposal as a special case, subject to special conditions. As the application does not conform to the Spectrum Policy and Standard Radio System Plan, one of those conditions was that Fiber-Tel would explore the use of digital video compression or alternative means for distribution, and that Industry Canada would review its approval within 3 years. It was also noted that in the event that the authorized channels prevent or restrict the entry of a system conforming to Industry Canada policy, Fiber-Tel must vacate or modify these channels within one year after receiving notice from Industry Canada.
Examination of application:
Fiber-Tel Enterprises Inc.
1043 Gorham Street
Kakabeka Falls, Ontario
P7B 4A5
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Intervention
PLEASE NOTE THAT AT THE PRESENT TIME THE COMMISSION CANNOT ACCEPT INTERVENTIONS SENT BY ELECTRONIC MAIL
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION AND PLACED ON THE PUBLIC FILE,
·  submit your original written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission (CRTC, Ottawa, K1A 0N2). 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 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 provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and an appearance is necessary;
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.
DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:
29 October 1996
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS
Documents are available:
°  at the local address provided in this notice; and
°  at the following Commission offices:
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
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
Place Montréal Trust
1800 McGill College Avenue
Suite 1920
Montréal, Quebec H3A 3J6
Tel: (514) 283-6607 - TDD 283-8316
Telecopier: (514) 283-3689
Kensington Building
Suite 1810
275 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD 983-8274
Telecopier: (204) 983-6317
530-580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD 666-0778
Telecopier: (604) 666-8322
Other CRTC regional offices will also make documents available upon request by interested parties (normal delay: 48 hours).
Allan J. Darling
Secretary General

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