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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2000-11

Also see: 2000-11-1
 

Ottawa, 24 November 2000

 

ISSUE NO. 1

 

HULL, QUEBEC

 

30 JANUARY 2001, 9:00 A.M.

 

The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 30 January 2001, at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, to consider the following:

ITEM

APPLICANT

LOCALITY

1.

CanWest Global Communications Corp.

Across Canada/L'ensemble du Canada

2.

Telemedia Radio Atlantic Inc./Télémédia Radio Atlantique inc.

Truro, NS/(N-É)

3.

Telemedia Radio Atlantic Inc./Télémédia Radio Atlantique inc.

Woodstock, NB

4.

Radio Charlesbourg/Haute St-Charles

Charlesbourg, QC

5.

André Curadeau (OBCI/SDEC)

Rouyn-Noranda, QC

6.

9091-8749 Québec inc.

Sainte-Aurélie, QC

7.

The Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc.

Bancroft, ON

8.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Authority/Administration de l'aéroport international Macdonald-Cartier d'Ottawa

Ottawa, ON

9.

John Elliott

Sault Ste. Marie, ON

10.

CHCD Inc.

Simcoe, ON

11.

Telemedia Radio Inc./Télémédia Radio inc.

Timmins, ON

1.

ACROSS CANADA

 

Application (2000-2042-0) by CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP. (CanWest Global) on behalf of CanVideo Television Sales (1983) Limited (CanVideo Television) and Global Communications Limited (Global Communications) for PRIME TV, a general partnership, for authority to effect a transfer of the 1% partnership interest in Prime TV held by CanVideo Television (which amalgamated with Global Communications to continue as Global Communications) to Prime Television Holdco Inc. (formally 3782051 Canada Limited, a new indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CanWest Global).

 

Prime Television Holdco Inc. has the same directors and officers as CanVideo Television and all of its shares are owned by Global Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Television Network Inc.

 

Examination of application:

 

CanWest Global Communications Corp.
81 Barber Greene Road
Toronto, Ontario
M3C 2A2

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

Address: same as examination of application
Fax: (416) 446-5544 (Global)
Email: cbell@globaltv.ca


 

2.

TRURO, Nova Scotia

 

Application (2000-1975-4) by TELEMEDIA RADIO ATLANTIC INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Truro. The new station would operate on frequency 99.5 MHz (channel 258B) with an effective radiated power of 14,300 watts. The current licence issued to the applicant for CKCL Truro would be surrendered.

 

The applicant is proposing a country music format.

 

Upon implementation of the FM licence, the AM transmitter CKCL Truro would simulcast all the programming of the FM station for a "phasing-in-period" of no longer than three months from implementation of the FM licence.

 

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:

 

Studio
187 Industrial Avenue
Truro, Nova Scotia

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

Telemedia Radio Atlantic Inc.
206 Rookwood Avenue
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 2M2
Fax: (506) 452-2345
Email: liette.champagne@rockdétente.com

3.

WOODSTOCK, NewBrunswick

 

Application (2000-1974-6) by TELEMEDIA RADIO ATLANTIC INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Woodstock. The new station would operate on frequency 104.1 MHz (channel 281B) with an effective radiated power of 10,000 watts. The current licence issued to the applicant for CJCJ Woodstock would be surrendered.

 

Upon implementation of the FM licence, the AM transmitter CJCJ Woodstock would simulcast all the programming of the FM station for a "phasing-in-period" of no longer than three months from implementation of the FM licence.

 

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:

 

Studio
131 Queen Street
Woodstock, New Brunswick

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

Telemedia Radio Atlantic Inc.
206 Rookwood Avenue
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 2M2
Fax: (506) 452-2345
Email: liette.champagne@rockdétente.com

4.

CHARLESBOURG, Quebec

 

Application (2000-1939-0) by RADIO CHARLESBOURG/HAUTE ST-CHARLES for a broadcasting licence to carry on a type B French-language FM community radio programming undertaking at Charlesbourg. The new station would operate on frequency 103.7 MHz (channel 279A1) with an effective radiated power of 20 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:

 

Radio Charlesbourg/Haute St-Charles
7099 Du Jardin Boulevard
Charlesbourg, Quebec
G1G 4A9

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

Address: same as examination of application
Fax: (418) 626-4389
Email: fmcimi@hotmail.com

5.

ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec

 

Application (2000-1712-0) by ANDRÉ CURADEAU, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a low power French-language FM radio programming undertaking at Rouyn-Noranda. The new station would operate on frequency 88.7 MHz (channel 204LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.

 

The applicant is proposing a Christian Radio Service (Specialty format) with 90% of the Music drawn from subcategory 35 (non-classical 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:

 

120 - 9th Street
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

André Curadeau
120 - 9th Street
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
J9X 2B6
Fax: (819) 797-3803
Email: andre.c@cablevision.qc.ca

6.

SAINTE-AURÉLIE, Quebec

 

Application (2000-2005-8) by 9091-8749 QUÉBEC INC. The applicant requests authority to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertaking serving Sainte-Aurélie currently held by 2971-6214 Québec inc. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking.

 

Examination of application:

 

Municipality of Sainte-Aurélie
151A des Bois Francs
Sainte-Aurélie, Quebec

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

9091-8749 Québec inc.
515 - 9th Avenue
Saint-Zacharie, Quebec
G0M 2C0
Fax: (418) 593-3260
Email: alainlar@sogetel.net

 

7.

BANCROFT, Ontario

 

Application (2000-1919-2) by THE HALIBURTON BROADCASTING GROUP INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Bancroft. The new station would operate on frequency 97.7 MHz (channel 249C1) with an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts. The current licence issued to the applicant for CJNH Bancroft would be surrendered.

 

Upon implementation of the FM licence, the AM transmitter CJNH Bancroft would simulcast all the programming of the FM station for a "phasing-in-period" of no longer than three months from implementation of the FM licence.

 

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:

 

30674 Highway 28 East
Bancroft, Ontario

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

The Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc.
57 Elm Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1N6
Fax: (416) 925-6256
Email: cgrossman@hbgradio.com


8.

OTTAWA (OTTAWA MACDONALD-CARTIER INTERNATIONAl AIRPORT), Ontario

 

Application (2000-1973-8) by OTTAWA MACDONALD-CARTIER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English- and French-language AM radio programming undertaking at Ottawa. The new station would operate on frequency 1630 kHz with a transmitter power of 99 watts.

 

The applicant proposes to establish a low power AM service to inform motorists approaching the airport with pre-recorded messages concerning airport facilities, access routes, parking availability, flight delays, safety tips and general information.

 

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:

 

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
50 Airport Road
Room 3117
Ottawa, Ontario
K1V 9B4

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

Address: same as examination of application
Fax: (613) 248-2068
Email: laurentb@ottawa-airport.ca

9.

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario

 

Application (2000-2034-7) by JOHN ELLIOTT for a broadcasting licence to carry on a low power English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Sault Ste-Marie. The new station would operate on frequency 89.5 MHz (channel 208LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.

 

The applicant proposes to operate a tourist information service consisting of pre-recorded welcome messages, paid advertising and general information relating to the tourist sites and events in and around the City of Sault Ste. Marie.

 

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:

 

334 Bay Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

John Elliott
56 Walnut Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
P6B 2E5
Fax: (603) 687-7363
Email: waggelliott@sympatico.ca

10.

SIMCOE, Ontario

 

Application (2000-2146-0) by CHCD INC. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CHCD-FM. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Redmond Broadcasting Inc.

 

Examination of application:

 

55 Park Road
Simcoe, Ontario

 

Licensee coordinates:

 

CHCD Inc.
20 Rousseaux Street
Ancaster, Ontario
L9G 2W5
Fax: (905) 304-7266
Email: jmacleod@western.wave.ca

11.

TIMMINS, Ontario

 

Application (2000-1983-7) by TELEMEDIA RADIO INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Timmins. The new station would operate on frequency 99.3 MHz (channel 257C) with an effective radiated power of 40,000 watts. The current licence issued to the applicant for CKGB Timmins would be surrendered.

 

Upon implementation of the FM licence, the AM transmitter CKGB Timmins would simulcast all the programming of the FM station for a "phasing-in-period" of no longer than three months from implementation of the FM licence.

 

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:

 

260 Second Avenue
Suite 1
Timmins, Ontario

 

Applicant coordinates:

 

Telemedia Radio Inc.
1411 Peel Street
Suite 600
Montréal, Quebec
H3A 2S5
Fax: (514) 845-6939
Email: liette.champagne@rockdétente.com


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.

 
 

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 intervention 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;

 

- 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 January 2001

 

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 48 hours, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres.

 

Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage, Room G-5
Hull, Quebec K1A ON2
Tel: (819) 997-2429 - TDD: 994-0423
FAX: (819) 994-0218

 

Bank of Commerce Building
1809 Barrington Street
Suite 1007
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8
Tel: (902) 426-7997 - TDD: 426-6997
FAX: (902) 426-2721

 

405 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East
2nd Floor, Suite B2300
Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5
Tel: (514) 283-6607 - TDD: 283-8316
FAX: (514) 283-3689

 

55 St. Clair Avenue East
Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2
Tel: (416) 952-9096
FAX: (416) 954-6343

 

Kensington Building
275 Portage Avenue
Suite 1810
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD: 983-8274
FAX: (204) 983-6317

 

Cornwall Professional Building
2125 - 11th Avenue
Room 103
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3
Tel: (306) 780-3422
FAX: (306) 780-3319

 

Scotia Place Tower Two
10405, Jasper Avenue
Suite 520
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Tel: (780) 495-3224
FAX: (780) 495-3214

 

530-580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD: 666-0778
FAX: (604) 666-8322

 

This document is available in alternative format upon request and may also be examined at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca

 

Secretary General

 

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