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Notice of Public Hearing
CRTC 1999-14
See also : 1999-14-1, 1999-14-2
Ottawa, 24 December 1999
ISSUE NO. 1
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK
6 MARCH 2000, 9:00 A.M.
The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 6 March 2000, at the Hôtel Beauséjour, 750 Main Street, Moncton, New Brunswick, to consider the following:
      ITEM                                     APPLICANT                                  LOCALITY
    ARTICLE                            REQUÉRANTE                                  ENDROIT

        1    Les Chaînes Télé-Astral Inc. and/et Alliance                  Across Canada/
                    Atlantic Broadcasting Inc.                                               L’Ensemble du Canada
       2     Cole Harbour Community Radio Society                         Cole Harbour, N.S./(N.-É.)
       3     Atlantic Stereo Ltd.                                                              Moncton, N.B./(N.-B.)
       4     James Houssen                                                                   Moncton, N.B./(N.-B.)
       5     International Harvesters for Christ Evangelistic                Moncton, N.B./(N.-B.)
                     Association Inc.
      6      Maritime Broadcasting System Limited                            Moncton, N.B./(N.-B.)
      7      Telemedia Radio Atlantic Inc./Télémédia Radio             Moncton, N.B./(N.-B.)
                    Atlantique inc.
      8      Denis Losier                                                                         Moncton, N.B./(N.-B.)
      9      East Coast Broadcasting Inc.                                             Moncton, N.B./(N.-B.)
    10     Campus Radio Saint John Inc.                                            Saint John, N.B./(N.-B.)
    11     New Brunswick Broadcasting Co., Limited                       Saint John, N.B./(N.-B.)
    12     Donald E. Mabee                                                                 Saint John, N.B./(N.-B.)
    13     Radio Beauséjour Inc.                                                          Shédiac, N.B./(N.-B.)
    14     New Brunswick Broadcasting Co., Limited                       St. Stephen, N.B./(N.-B.)
    15     Radio Matagami                                                                   Matagami, Québec
    16     Les Communications Matanes inc.                                    Matane, Québec
1. ACROSS CANADA
Applications (199918002, 199918017) by LES CHAÎNES TÉLÉ-ASTRAL INC. (ASTRAL) and ALLIANCE ATLANTIS BROADCASTING INC. (ALLIANCE ATLANTIS), partners in a general partnership. The applicants seek to acquire the assets of the specialty programming undertakings Séries+ (formerly Canal Fiction) and Historia (formerly Canal Histoire). They also seek broadcasting licences to carry on the operation of these undertakings upon surrender of the existing licences.
The Commission notes that the current licensees of Séries+ and Historia were authorized by the Commission (Decisions CRTC 99-109 and CRTC 99-111 dated 22 May 1999) to operate the undertakings as a corporation with Astral and Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. as equal shareholders. These applications seek to modify the authorized legal status to general partnership with Astral and Alliance Atlantis (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc.) as equal partners.
Examination of applications:
Les Chaînes Télé-Astral inc.
2100 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Suite 800
Montréal, Quebec
H3H 2T3

ATLANTIC AND QUEBEC REGION 

2. COLE HARBOUR, Nova Scotia
Application (199916326) by COLE HARBOUR COMMUNITY RADIO SOCIETY, 160 Salmon River Road, Westphal, Nova Scotia, B2Z 1H1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM (type B) community radio programming undertaking at Cole Harbour. The new station would operate on frequency 106.9 MHz (channel 295LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
2 Chameau Crescent
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
3. MONCTON, New Brunswick
Application (199807319) by ATLANTIC STEREO LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language radio programming undertaking at Moncton. The new station would operate on frequency 96.9 MHz (channel 245C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts.
The applicant is proposing a country music format.
The new FM station will be owned by local businessmen (37.8%) and by Newcap (the largest shareholder of Atlantic Stereo). Newcap will manage the day-to-day operation of the new FM station, through its management agreement with Atlantic Stereo.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
Atlantic Stereo Ltd.
27 Arsenault Court
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1E 4J8
4. MONCTON, New Brunswick
Application (199812285) by JAMES HOUSSEN, on behalf of a company to be incorporated under the name of HOUSSEN BROADCASTING LTD., for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM radio programming undertaking at Moncton. The new station would operate on frequency 100.9 MHz (channel 265LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
The applicant is proposing a Christian music format.
Examination of application:
Houssen Broadcasting Ltd.
863 Indian Mountain Road
Indian Mountain, New Brunswick
E1G 3M9
5. MONCTON, New Brunswick
Application (199805925) by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTERS FOR CHRIST EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC., P.O. Box 27025, Dieppe, New Brunswick, E1A 6V3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM radio programming undertaking at Moncton. The new station would operate on frequency 105.9 MHz (channel 290LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
The applicant is proposing a Christian music service (specialty format).
Examination of application:
49 Ivy Road
Moncton, New Brunswick
6. MONCTON, New Brunswick
Application (199909652) by MARITIME BROADCASTING SYSTEM LIMITED, 5121 Sackville Street, 7th Floor, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1K1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Moncton. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233B) with an effective radiated power of 19,000 watts, upon surrender of the licence issued for CKCW.
The applicant proposes to maintain the Country format already provided by CKCW.
The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with another application which is also scheduled at this hearing for the use of the 94.5 MHz frequency.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
1000 St. George Boulevard
Moncton, New Brunswick
7. MONCTON, New Brunswick
Application (199908407) by TELEMEDIA RADIO ATLANTIC INC., 206 Rookwood Avenue, Fredericton, New Brunswick, E3B 2M2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Moncton. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233B) with an effective radiated power of 13,100 watts.
The applicant is proposing a dance-oriented music format.
The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with another application which is also scheduled at this hearing for the use of the 94.5 MHz frequency.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
655 Main Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
8. MONCTON, New Brunswick
Application (199909264) by DENIS LOSIER, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, P.O. Box 160, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 8L1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language FM radio programming undertaking at Moncton. The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260B) with an effective radiated power of 9,500 watts.
The applicant proposes to operate a French-language general interest station.
The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with other applications which are also scheduled at this hearing for the use of the 99.9 MHz frequency.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
1000 St. George Boulevard
Moncton, New Brunswick
9. MONCTON, New Brunswick
Application (199909389) by EAST COAST BROADCASTING INC., P.O. Box 770, Shédiac, New Brunswick, E0A 3G0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Moncton. The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260C1) with an effective radiated power of 45,000 watts.
The applicant proposes a CHR (Contemporary Hit Radio) format.
The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with other applications which are also scheduled at this hearing for the use of the 99.9 MHz frequency.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
East Coast Broadcasting Inc.
344 Main Street
Suite G
Shédiac, New Brunswick
10. SAINT JOHN (UNIVERSITY OF), New Brunswick
Application (199917267) by CAMPUS RADIO SAINT JOHN INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power FM campus/community radio programming undertaking at the University of Saint John. The new station would operate on frequency 92.5 MHz (channel 223LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
Campus Radio Saint John inc.
2nd Floor
Thomas J. Condon Student Centre
1 Tucker Park Road
University of Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 4L5
11. SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick
Application (199907044) by NEW BRUNSWICK BROADCASTING CO., LIMITED for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Saint John. The new station would operate on frequency 97.3 MHz (channel 247C) with an effective radiated power of 55,000 watts.
This application is conditional on Commission approval of the New Brunswick Broadcasting Co., Limited application (199907036) for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at St. Stephen which is also scheduled at this hearing.
Examination of application:
New Brunswick Broadcasting Co., Limited
58 King Street
Saint John, New Brunswick
E2L 1G4
12. SAINT JOHN, New Brunswick
Application (199917390) by DONALD E. MABEE, on behalf of a company to be incorporated and to be known as NEWSON COMMUNICATIONS, P.O. Box 31, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 3X1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a (specialty) English-language low power FM radio programming undertaking at Saint John. The new station would operate on frequency 96.1 MHz (channel 241LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
The applicant is proposing to operate a Christian music service (specialty format) with at least 95% of the weekly total music drawn from subcategory 34 (non-classic religious).
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
33 Hanover Street
Saint John, New Brunswick
13. SHÉDIAC, New Brunswick
Application (199906921) by RADIO BEAUSÉJOUR INC., P.O. Box 607, Shédiac, New Brunswick, E0A 3G0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language FM community radio programming undertaking at Shédiac. The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260B) with an effective radiated power of 49,700 watts.
The applicant is proposing to be exempted by condition of licence, from the "Policies for community and campus radio" by requesting a Type A licence.
The Commission notes that its Campus Radio Policy is currently under review, and that a proposed revised policy was released in February 1999. The applicant is proposing to be exempted by condition of licence from the proposed revised policy requirements. The applicant has commited to broadcast a:

- minimum level of 15% of the broadcast week of Spoken word content;

- maximum level of 85% of the station’s total music programming will come from music – subcategory 21; and

- minimum level of Canadian selections broadcast within Music Category 2 and 3 will be 30% and 10% respectively of all musical selections broadcast.
The Commission notes that this application is technically mutually exclusive with other applications which are also scheduled at this hearing for the use of the 99.9 MHz frequency.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
Radio Beauséjour Inc.
96 Providence Street
Shédiac, New Brunswick
14. ST. STEPHEN, New Brunswick
Application (199907036) by NEW BRUNSWICK BROADCASTING CO., LIMITED, 58 King Street, Saint John, New Burnswick, E2L 1G4, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at St. Stephen. The new station would operate on frequency 98.1 MHz (channel 251B) with an effective radiated power of 40,000 watts.
This application is conditional on Commission approval of the New Brunswick Broadcasting Co., Limited application (199907044) for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Saint John which is also scheduled at this hearing.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
Fundy Region Development Corporation
123 Milltown Boulevard
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
Fundy Region Development Corporation
157 Water Street
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Municipal Building
1 School Street
St. George, New Brunswick
15. MATAGAMI, Quebec
Application (199912910) by RADIO MATAGAMI, 110 Matagami Boulevard, Matagami , Quebec, J0Y 2A0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language FM (type A) community radio programming undertaking at Matagami. The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
195 Matagami Boulevard
Matagami, Quebec
16. MATANE, Quebec
Application (199911962) by LES COMMUNICATIONS MATANE INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language FM radio programming undertaking at Matane. The new station would operate on frequency 105.3 MHz (channel 287B) with an effective radiated power of 30,000 watts.
The applicant proposes an adult contemporay music format.
The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
Examination of application:
Les Communications Matane inc.
800 du Phare Avenue West
Matane, Quebec
G4W 1V7
SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS
PERSONS REQUIRING COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SUCH AS ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES AND SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ARE REQUESTED TO INFORM THE COMMISSION AT LEAST TWENTY (20) DAYS BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING SO THAT THE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 

Intervention

IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR INTERVENTION 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 proof that this has been done must accompany the original intervention sent to the Commission.
Please note that you may also file your interventions by Electronic Mail

- the intervention may be filed with the Commission by electronic mail at the following e-mail address: procedure@crtc.gc.ca and should indicate if a true copy has been sent to the applicant. Each paragraph of the document should be numbered. In addition, as an indication that the document has not been damaged during electronic transmission, the line ***End of document*** should be entered following the last paragraph of each document. However, your intervention and the proof of service to the applicant will also have to be filed in hard copy;

- please note, that only the documents (applications and interventions) electronically filed will be available on the Commission’s web site. You will be able to access these documents by indicating the public notice or the notice of public hearing number;

- 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 must clearly identify the application. It must also include clear indication of whether you support or oppose the application, or, if you propose changes to it, include the facts and grounds therefor. In the event that the subject application is brought to the oral phase of the hearing, and should you wish to appear, your intervention must include a request to do so, preferably in the first paragraph of your letter, together with reasons as to why your written submission is not sufficient and why your appearance is necessary. The Commission will inform interveners whether their requests to appear are granted. All written interventions are considered by the Commission when it makes its decisions.

To ensure the effective use of public hearing time, and consistent with the Commission’s practice in similar proceedings, it may group the appearance of various interveners to particular applications at the same time.

DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION:

10 February 2000
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS
Documents are available at the local address provided in this notice and at the Commission offices and documentation centres directly involved in this hearing or, upon request, within a 48 hour delay, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres.
Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage
Ground Floor
Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tels: (819) 997-2429 - TDD 994-0423
Telecopier: (819) 994-0218
Bank of Commerce Building
Suite 1007
1809 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8
Tels: (902) 426-7997 - TDD 426-6997
Telecopier: (902) 426-2721
Kensington Building
Suite 1810
275 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tels: (204) 983-6306 - TDD 983-8274
Telecopier: (204) 983-6317
530 - 580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 3B6
Téls: (604) 666-2111 - TDD 666-0778
Telecopier: (604) 666-8322
C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre
405 De Maisonneuve Boulevard East
2nd Floor, Suite B2300
Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5
Tels: (514) 283-6607 - TDD 283-8316
Telecopier: (514) 283-3689
C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre
55 St. Clair Avenue East
Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 1M2
Telephone: (416) 952-9096
Telecopier: (416) 954-6343
C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre
Room 103
Cornwall Professional Building
2125, 11th Avenue
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4P 3X3
Telephone: (306) 780-3422
Telecopier: (306) 780-3319
C.R.T.C. Documentation Centre
Scotia Place Tower Two
19th Floor, Suite 1909
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3R8
Telephone: (780) 495-3224
Telecopier: (780) 495-3214
This document is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be viewed at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca
Secretary General

 

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