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Notice of Public Hearing

Ottawa, 8 March 1996

Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 1996-3

ISSUE NO. 1

6 MAY 1996, 8:30 A.M.

The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 6 May 1996, at 8:30 a.m., at the Conference Centre, Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, to consider the applications which are listed in the body of this notice.

RELATED DOCUMENTS: Public Notices CRTC 1994-59 dated 6 June 1994, 1995-29 dated 22 February 1995 and 1995-205 dated 30 November 1995. These documents are available on request at any of the Commission's offices.

Background:

In Public Notice CRTC 1995-205, dated 30 November 1995, the Commission outlined the criteria that it would consider in licensing new specialty and pay television programming undertakings, and in particular, the carriage arrangements outlined previously in Public Notice CRTC 1995-29, relating to the Commission's predisposition in favour of proposals based exclusively on discretionary carriage, either on a stand-alone basis or on a low penetration tier.

In its clarification process, the Commission indicated that in order to ensure equitable treatment of all applicants who submitted their proposals by the 11 January deadline, the Commission would not be prepared to accept information which either varied, amended or supplemented the application on file or was in addition to the information requested in the clarification letters.

Consistent with this approach, the Commission wishes to advise applicants that it will generally not be disposed to accept the filing by applicants of additional information at the 6 May 1996 Public Hearing, other than that which the Commission may deem to be appropriate to request.

Channel Capacity :

Applicants and intervenors may wish to note that in Public Notice CRTC 1995-128, dated 28 July 1995, the Commission initiated a public process to consider the development of access rules that will be applicable to the carriage of programming services by all broadcasting distribution undertakings. In view of the importance of having an accurate forecast of cable channel capacity for the hearing and for the consideration of the applicants for new specialty and pay television programming services, in Public Notice CRTC 1995-174, the Commission requested all cable systems serving more than 20,000 subscribers to provide the following information:

- the details of their current channel line-ups.

- for each exempt programming service carried, the date on which the service was first distributed on the system, as well as the owner/operator of the service.

- the projected channel capacity of their systems as of 1 September 1996 and 1 September 1997.

- the proposed time frame for the roll-out of digital video compression technology.

The Public Hearing to consider these matters was held during the week of 5 February 1996. The information on channel capacity as well as all of the material pertaining to the hearing are available for public examination at any of the Commission's offices.

At this hearing, there was some discussion of the channel capacity information and how it should be interpreted. It was also noted that a number of cable systems have undertaken changes to their line-ups since the original data was filed. In view of the concerns expressed, the Commission has requested the CCTA to file an update on the available channel capacity by March 31st. This information will also be available for public examination at any of the Commission's offices.

Hearing Process:

The Commission wishes to remind interested parties that they have the opportunity to provide their complete comments, in writing, concerning the applications listed below, on or before 16 April 1996, which is the deadline for receipt of interventions.

Interveners requesting to appear at the public hearing will be required to provide reasons as to why their written interventions are not sufficient and an appearance is necessary. The Commission will inform interveners whether their request to appear is granted. All written interventions are considered by the Commission when it makes its decisions.

Consistent with the Commission's practice in similar proceedings, it will group the appearance of various interveners to particular applications at the same time to ensure the effective use of public hearing time.

The Public Hearing process will consist of four phases. During Phase 1, representatives for each item on the agenda will make a presentation of their application(s). Representatives for each item published herein, will be permitted a maximum of 20 minutes for presentation at the public hearing.

Each presentation will be followed by a question period from the Members of the Commission panel. It is expected that nearly 10 days will be required to complete this phase.

In phase II, the representatives for each item will be permitted a maximum of 10 minutes to present their oral interventions to all other applications. Subsequent to the prescribed deadline for receipt of interventions, applicants may file written interventions of up to 50 pages concerning all other applications, to be received on or before 26 April 1996.

Phase III will consist of the oral presentations by appearing interveners who will each be permitted a maximum of 10 minutes. As previously stated, the deadline for the submission of written interventions is 16 April 1996.

In Phase IV, representatives for each item will be permitted a maximum of 10 minutes to reply in the reverse order of appearance to all interventions made to their application. Applicants may also file written replies (providing 20 copies) concerning all interventions to their application and totalling no more than 25 pages, during the public hearing.

NOTE: 1. The following terms may be used in the outlines of the applications listed below and in the public hearing process to describe the arrangements for cable system distribution proposed by the various applicants. Interested parties should refer to the applications in order to ascertain the details of the distribution arrangements which may expand upon the "generic" descriptions provided below:

- "discretionary basis" means distribution on either a stand alone basis, or as part of a discretionary package of services, and available to subscribers for a fee separate from and in addition to the basic monthly fee;

- "dual status basis" means distribution on the basic service or with the consent of the service provider, on a discretionary basis;

- "modified dual status" means distribution on a discretionary basis, unless the distribution undertaking licensee and the programming service operator agree to its distribution as part of the basic service.

NOTE: 2. Unless otherwise indicated, the applicants have requested distribution on a discretionary basis.

1. 1155636 ONTARIO INC. (199600859) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "THE COMEDY NETWORK"

Application by 1155636 ONTARIO INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide comedy programming.

Examination of application:

CFTO-TV
9 Channel Nine Court
Scarborough, Ontario
M1S 4B5

2. 1155637 ONTARIO INC. (199600842) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "TALK TV"

Application by 1155637 ONTARIO INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide interactive talk programming.

Examination of application:

CFTO-TV
9 Channel Nine Court
Scarborough, Ontario
M1S 4B5

3. 1163031 ONTARIO INC. (199600875) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "OUTDOOR LIFE"

Application by 1163031 ONTARIO INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide outdoor, recreation, conservation, wilderness and adventure programming.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.10 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Baton Broadcasting
9 Channel Nine Court
Scarborough, Ontario
M1S 4B5

4. 2952939 CANADA INC., CARRYING ON BUSINESS AS S3 REGIONAL SPORTS SERVICE (199600651) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "S3"

Application by 2952939 CANADA INC. carrying on business as S3 REGIONAL SPORTS SERVICE, c/o CTV Television Network Ltd., for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide four separate sports programming services targeted to four different regions of the country.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.78 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

CTV Television Network Ltd.
250 Yonge Street
Suite 1800
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2N8

CTV Television Network Ltd.
Ottawa News Bureau
World Exchange Plaza
45 O'Connor Street
Suite 1740
Ottawa, Ontario

CTV Television Network Ltd.
Vancouver News Bureau
1500 West Georgia Street
Suite 400
Vancouver, British Columbia

CTV Television Network Ltd.
Atlantic News Bureau
5151 Terminal Road
Suite 301
Halifax, Nova Scotia

CTV Television Network Ltd.
Edmonton News Bureau
18520 Stony Plain Road
Edmonton, Alberta

5. 3210073 CANADA INC. (199600776) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "TELETOON"

Application by 3210073 CANADA INC., BCE Place, 181 Bay Street, P.O. Box 787, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2T3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide animated programming and programs about animation using separate English- and French-language signals.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.35 per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Cinar Films, inc.
1055 René-Lévesque Boulevard East
Suite 900
Montréal, Quebec

The Family Channel Inc.
BCE Place
36 Yonge Street
Suite 200
Toronto, Ontario

Nelvana Limited
32 Atlantic Avenue
Toronto, Ontario

YTV Canada, Inc.
64 Jefferson Avenue
Unit 18
Toronto, Ontario

6. 3216195 CANADA INC., CARRYING ON BUSINESS AS SPORTS/SPECIALS PAY-PER-VIEW (199600644) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "SPORTS/SPECIALS PAY-PER-VIEW"

Application by 3216195 CANADA INC., carrying on business as Sports/Specials Pay-Per-View, c/o CTV Television Network Ltd., for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English language pay television programming undertaking providing a Digital Cable Pay-Per-View Service to be delivered by satellite.

The programming will consist of all categories of programming set out in Schedule I of the Pay Television Regulations, 1990, excluding categories 7 (drama), 8 (music and dance) and 10 (game shows). Events to be covered will include professional and amateur sports competitions and other non-sporting special events. The proposed service would also include advertising material already contained in some of the acquired events.

The service would be entirely financed by subscription revenues.

Examination of application:

CTV Television Network Ltd.
250 Yonge Street
Suite 1800
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2N8

CTV Television Network Ltd.
Ottawa News Bureau
World Exchange Plaza
45 O'Connor Street
Suite 1740
Ottawa, Ontario

7. A. GORDON CRAIG (199600636) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "THE HISTORY CHANNEL (CANADA)"

Application by A. GORDON CRAIG representing a company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide history programming.

Examination of application:

2225 Sheppard Avenue East
Suite 100
North York, Ontario

8. ALLARCOM PAY TELEVISION LIMITED (OBCI) (199600834) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "SFtv"

Application by ALLARCOM PAY TELEVISION LIMITED, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide programming of science fiction and science fact.

Examination of application:

Allarcom Pay Television Limited
200-5324 Calgary Trail
Edmonton, Alberta
T6H 4J8

9. ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (OBCI) (199600818) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "THE HISTORY AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC."

Application by ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION representing a company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide history programming.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.25 per subscriber per month beginning in September 1997 increasing by $0.01 each year to $0.30 per subscriber in September 2002 where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

160 Bloor Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1B9

10. CANADIAN LEARNING TELEVISION LTD. (199600545) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "CANADIAN LEARNING TELEVISION"

Application by CANADIAN LEARNING TELEVISION LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. This service would offer formal and informal educational programs.

Examination of application:

Canadian Learning Television Ltd.
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5

3720-76 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta

11. CATHERINE TAIT (OBCI) (199601159) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "ALL-COMEDY NETWORK"

Application by CATHERINE TAIT, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide comedy programming.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.24 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Salter Street Films Limited
2507 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3K 2Z5

CHUM Limited
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario

12. CHUM LIMITED (199600917) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "MUCHMOREMUSIC"

Application by CHUM LIMITED for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide programming featuring adult-contemporary music videos.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.03 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

CHUM Limited
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5

13. CHUM LIMITED (199600925) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "SPACE - THE IMAGINATION STATION"

Application by CHUM LIMITED for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide programs devoted to science fiction and science fact.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.29 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

CHUM Limited
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5

14. CHUM LIMITED (199600941) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "STAR ENTERTAINMENT INC."

Application by CITY-TV, a division of CHUM LIMITED, on behalf of a company to be incorporated and known as "STAR ENTERTAINMENT INC." for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide news and information dedicated to the world of entertainment.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.05 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

CHUM Limited
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5

15. CTV TELEVISION NETWORK LTD.(199600669) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "CTV N1, HEADLINE NEWS"

Application by the CTV TELEVISION NETWORK LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide headline news.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.085 where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

CTV Television Network Ltd.
250 Yonge Street
18th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2N8

CTV Television Network Ltd.
Administration Department
9 Channel Nine Court
Scarborough, Ontario

CTV Television Network Ltd.
News Department
c/o CFRN -TV
Broadcast House
18520 Stoney Plain Road
Edmonton, Alberta

CTV Television Network Ltd.
News Bureau
Suite 400
1500 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

CTV Television Network Ltd.
News Bureau
Suite 301
5151 Terminal Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia

CTV Television Network Ltd.
News Bureau
c/o CFCF-TV
405 Ogilvy Avenue
Montréal, Quebec

CTV Television Network Ltd.
News Bureau
The World Exchange Plaza
45 O'Connor Street
17th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario

16. D. MARTIN ABLE (OBCI) (199600784) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "TREEHOUSE TV, INC."

Application by D. MARTIN ABLE representing a company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide children's programming from 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. and programming intended for families and adults from 9 P.M. to midnight.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.20 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

YTV Canada, Inc.
64 Jefferson Avenue
Unit 18
Toronto, Ontario
M6K 3H3

17. GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED and CANVIDEO TELEVISION SALES (1983) LIMITED (199600537) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "MYSTERY CHANNEL"

Application by GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED and CANVIDEO TELEVISION SALES (1983) LIMITED, doing business under a general partnership agreement and collectively referred to as ENTERTAINMENT ONE, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide drama programs in the mystery genre.

Examination of application:

Global Communications Limited
81 Barber Greene Road
Don Mills, Ontario
M3C 2A2

18. HELMUT BIEMANN (OBCI) (199600867) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "THE HORSE NETWORK"

Application by HELMUT BIEMANN, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, P.O. Box 156, Rexdale, Ontario, M9W 5L2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide programming related to horses and horse racing.

The applicant is proposing a modified dual status carriage and would offer its service free of charge to basic cable subscribers.

Examination of application:

The Ontario Jockey Club
555 Rexdale Boulevard
Rexdale, Ontario

19. JANIS NOSTBAKKEN (OBCI) (199600792) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "CHILDREN'S TELEVISION NETWORK"

Application by JANIS NOSTBAKKEN representing a company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide programming for children from 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. and programming intended for adult caregivers from 9 P.M. to midnight.

The applicant is seeking carriage on the basic service and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.25 per subscriber per month in years 1 to 3, increasing to $0.30 for years 4 to 7.

Examination of application:

80 Bond Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1X2

20. LEARNING AND SKILLS TELEVISION OF ALBERTA LIMITED (199600677) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "COMPUTER ACCESS - THE COMPUTER CHANNEL"

Application by LEARNING AND SKILLS TELEVISION OF ALBERTA LIMITED for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. This service would offer programs of an educational nature about computers and related technologies.

Examination of application:

Learning and Skills Television of
Alberta Limited
3720 - 76 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 2N9

299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario

21. MUSIQUEPLUS INC. (199600974) -SERVICE TO BE CALLED "MUSIMAX"

Application by MUSIQUEPLUS INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national French-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite. The service would provide programming exclusively dedicated to all types of music for an adult audience.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.15 per subscriber per month and $0.01 per month for subscribers outside Québec where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

MusiquePlus inc.
1717 René-Lévesque Boulevard East
Suite 405
Montréal, Quebec
H2L 4E8

22. PETER MANIATAKOS (OBCI) (199600891)

Application by PETER MANIATAKOS, on behalf of a company to be incorporated (ODYSSEY TELEVISION NETWORK INC.) for a broadcasting licence to carry on a regional (Ontario) Greek-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide feature films, dramatic series and information programming.

Examination of application:

Peter Maniatakos (OBCI)
437 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4K 1P1

23. PULSE 24 INC. (199600909)

Application by PULSE 24 INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a regional English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide a regional news and information service to be distributed primarily in Ontario.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.30 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Pulse 24 Inc.
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5

24. RADIOMUTUEL INC. (199600966) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "LE CANAL VIE"

Application by RADIOMUTUEL INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national French-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide information and entertainment programming centering on lifestyles.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.60 where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Radiomutuel inc.
1717 René-Lévesque Boulevard East
Suite 405
Montréal, Quebec
H2L 4E8

25. SOUTHAM HEADLINE NEWS INC. (199600826) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "SOUTHAM HEADLINE NEWS"

Application by SOUTHAM HEADLINE NEWS INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide headline news.

The applicant is seeking dual status carriage and proposes to offer its service free of charge to basic cable subscribers.

Examination of application:

Southam Inc.
1450 Don Mills Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3B 2X7

The Ottawa Citizen
1101 Baxter Road
Ottawa, Ontario

Pacific Press Limited
2250 Granville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

The Gazette
250 St. Antoine Street West
Montréal, Quebec

The Edmonton Journal
10006 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta

Calgary Herald
215 16th Street South East
Calgary, Alberta

Hamilton Spectator
44 Frid Street
Hamilton, Ontario

26. SOUTH ASIAN TELEVISION CANADA LIMITED (199600685)

Application by SOUTH ASIAN TELEVISION CANADA LIMITED, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a regional (Ontario) South Asian and English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide feature films, dramatic series and information programming.

Examination of application:

South Asian Television Canada Limited
130 Pony Drive
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 7B6

27. SPORTSCOPE TELEVISION NETWORK LTD., (199600800) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "SPORTSCOPE PLUS"

Application by SPORTSCOPE TELEVISION NETWORK LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would offer up-to-the-minute highlights, statistics and sports information.

The applicant is proposing modified dual status carriage.

Examination of application:

Sportscope Television Network Ltd.
590 Alden Road
Suite 104
Markham, Ontario
L3R 8N2

28. TÉLÉ-MAG 24 INC. (199600982)

Application by TÉLÉ-MAG 24 INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national French-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service), without advertising, to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide information and general interest programming centering on lifestyles.

The applicant is seeking dual status carriage and is proposing a maximum wholesale rate of $0.24 increasing to $0.30 the 7th year where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Télé-Mag 24 inc.
2700 Jean-Perrin
Suite 120
Québec, Quebec
G2C 1S9

and at all of the following Post Offices:

150 Racine Street East
Chicoutimi, Quebec

507 Lindsay Street
Drummondville, Quebec

98 de la Reine Street
Gaspé, Quebec

877 Papineau
Joliette, Quebec

304 Saint-Étienne Street
La Malbaie, Quebec

375 Saint-Joseph Street
La Tuque, Quebec

576 Principale
Lachute, Quebec

860 Sainte-Foy
Longueuil, Quebec

5 Desjardins Complex
Montréal, Quebec

200 Lafontaine Street
Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec

151 du Lac Avenue
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec

11715, 1st Avenue
Saint-Georges (Beauce), Quebec

380 Labelle
Saint-Jérôme, Quebec

701 Laure Boulevard
Sept-Iles, Quebec

315 King Street West
Sherbrooke, Quebec

8 Notre-Dame Street North
Thetford-Mines, Quebec

1285 Notre-Dame Street
Trois-Rivières, Quebec

905 2nd Avenue
Val d'Or, Quebec

Halifax Main
1680 Bedford
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Fredericton Station "A"
527 Queen Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Charlottetown CRO
35 Kent Street
Charlottetown, Prince-Edward-Island

Calgary Main
207 9th Avenue
Calgary, Alberta

Whitehorse CSC
2 Range Road
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory

Station "B" Ottawa
59 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Winnipeg Main
265 Graham Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Saskatoon Main
202 4th Avenue
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Vancouver Main
349 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

29. TÉLÉ-MÉTROPOLE INC. (199609900)

Application by TÉLÉ-MÉTROPOLE INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a regional French-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings in the province of Quebec. The service would provide headline news and information.

The applicant is proposing modified dual status carriage with a maximum wholesale rate of $0.30 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Télé-Métropole inc.
1600 de Maisonneuve Boulevard East
Suite A-760
Montréal, Quebec
H2L 4P2

30. THE COMEDY CHANNEL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (199600768) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "THE SECOND CITY COMEDY CHANNEL"

Application by THE SECOND CITY TELEVISION COMPANY LIMITED, WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD., S&S PRODUCTIONS INC., 371029 ONTARIO LIMITED and ROSEMARY CANDY, limited partners and THE COMEDY CHANNEL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, the general partner in a limited partnership to be known as "THE COMEDY CHANNEL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide comedy programming.¸

Examination of application:

The Second City
110 Lombard Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5C 1M3

WIC Western International Communications
1960-505 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

Western Broadcast Sales
55 Bloor Street West
Suite 1600
Toronto, Ontario

CHCH-TV
163 Jackson Street West
Hamilton, Ontario

31. THE FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. (199600933) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "MONEY, NEWSTYLEBUSINESSCHANNEL"

Application by THE FINANCIAL NETWORK INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) known as "MONEY, NEWSTYLEBUSINESSCHANNEL" to be distributed by satellite. The service would provide business and personal finance news and analysis.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.26 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

The Financial Network Inc.
299 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 2Z5

32. THE PARTNERS OF KIDS TV INTERNATIONAL (199600438) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "KIDS TV INTERNATIONAL"

Application by GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED and CANVIDEO TELEVISION SALES (1983) LIMITED, doing business under a general partnership agreement and collectively referred to as "KIDS TV INTERNATIONAL", for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide programming for children.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.20 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Kids TV International
81 Barber Greene Road
Don Mills, Ontario
M3C 2A2

33. THE PARTNERS OF OPPORTUNITY TV (199600719) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "OPPORTUNITY TV"

Application by WIC WESTERN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS LTD. and QUALITY DINO ENTERTAINMENT LTD., partners in a partnership known as "OPPORTUNITY TV" for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English- and French-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide infomercials and other programming.

For distribution undertakings which carry exempt teleshopping programming services, the applicant is requesting carriage terms no less favourable than that accorded to those exempt services.

There will be no charge from Opportunity TV to the distributor nor from the distributor to the subscriber for this service.

Examination of application:

WIC Western International Communication
Ltd.
#1960, 505 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M6

Quality Dino Entertainment Ltd.
101-426 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba

34. THE PARTNERS OF PRIME TV (199600503) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "PRIME TV"

Application by GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED and CANVIDEO TELEVISION SALES (1983) LIMITED, the partners of PRIME TV, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide information and entertainment programming of particular interest to adults over 50 years of age.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage with a wholesale rate of $0.25 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

Prime TV Partnership
81 Barber Greene Road
Don Mills, Ontario
M3C 2A2

35. THE PARTNERS OF THE "REPORT ON BUSINESS TELEVISION (ROBTv)" (199600750)

Application by G AND M BUSINESS NEWS LIMITED; WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. and CANADIAN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC., partners in a partnership known as "REPORT ON BUSINESS TELEVISION (ROBTv)" for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide business and financial news programming.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.25 per subscriber per month where the service is distributed on the basic service.

Examination of application:

Canadian Satellite Communications Inc.
"Cancom"
50 Burnhamthorpe Road West
10th Floor
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 3C2

Cancom
155 Queen Street
Suite 108
Ottawa, Ontario

Cancom
101 - 1965 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia

Cancom
4269 Ste Catherine Street West
Suite 201
Westmount, Quebec

Cancom
1013 - 116 Street North West
Edmonton, Alberta

Cancom
1959 Upper Water Street
Suite 407
Halifax, Nova Scotia

36. THE SPORTS NETWORK INC. ("TSN") AND 3156303 CANADA LIMITED, (199600628) IN A PARTNERSHIP - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "TSN PLUS"

Application by THE SPORTS NETWORK INC. ("TSN") and 3156303 CANADA LIMITED, doing business under a general partnership agreement and collectively referred to as "TSN PLUS", for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings.

TSN PLUS would distribute two regional signals: one would be designated "East", the other "West" and would be distributed by satellite to broadcast distribution undertakings. The service would provide a schedule dedicated exclusively to all aspects of sports including live sports, news and feature information.

The applicant is seeking modified dual status carriage and is proposing a wholesale rate of $0.12 per subscriber per month in the first year of service increasing to $0.20 in year seven where the service is distributed as part of the basic service.

Examination of application:

TSN PLUS
2225 Sheppard Avenue East
Suite 100
North York, Ontario
M2J 5C2

37. YOUR CHANNEL TELEVISION INC. (OBCI) (199600701) - SERVICE TO BE CALLED "HGTV CANADA (HOME & GARDEN TELEVISION)"

Application by YOUR CHANNEL TELEVISION INC. representing a company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a national English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by satellite to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide home and garden theme programming.

Examination of application:

Your Channel Television Inc.
1155 Leslie Street
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 2J6

38. WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. (199600693) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "NEWS TV (CALGARY)"

Application by WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a regional (Calgary, Alberta and surrounding areas) English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by fibre optic link to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would focus mainly on local and regional news.

The applicant is seeking dual status carriage and proposes to offer the service free of charge to basic cable subscribers.

Examination of application:

Westcom TV Group Ltd.
222-23rd Street North East
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7N2

39. WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. (199601141) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "NEWS TV (BC)"

Application by WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by land lines and microwave to broadcasting distribution undertakings in the Vancouver extended metropolitan area. The service would provide news, features and information programming.

The applicant is seeking dual status carriage and proposes to offer its service free of charge to basic cable subscribers.

Examination of application:

Westcom TV Group Ltd.
7850 Enterprise Street
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5A 1V7

40. WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. (199600743) SERVICE TO BE CALLED "NEWS TV (EDMONTON)"

Application by WESTCOM TV GROUP LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a regional (Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding areas) English-language programming undertaking (Specialty Television Service) to be distributed by microwave to broadcasting distribution undertakings. The service would provide local news, weather, sports and information programming 24 hours a day.

The applicant is seeking dual status carriage and proposes to offer the service free of charge to basic cable subscribers.

Examination of application:

Westcom TV Group Ltd.
5325 Allard Way
Edmonton, Alberta
T6H 5B8

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 BE MADE.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / PARTICIPATION DU PUBLIC

Intervention

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

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,

· 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;

· 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;

· one may also communicate with the Commission
· - by Telecopier: (819) 994-0218

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.

DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:

16 April 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

Suite 1380
800 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2G7
Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD 666-0778
Telecopier: (604) 666-8322

Allan J. Darling
Secretary General