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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2000-4

Also See: 2000-4-1

Ottawa, 19 April 2000

ISSUE NO. 1

HULL, QUEBEC

27 JUNE 2000, 9:00 A.M.

The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 27 June 2000, at the Conference Centre, Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec to consider the following:

ITEM	APPLICANT	LOCALITY
1.	Petaykawin Development Corporation	Big Trout Lake, ON
2.	Joel Virtanen (OBCI)	Kaministiquia, ON
3.	Angela Demers (OBCI	Kapuskasing, ON
4.	Rogers Broadcasting Limited	London, Ottawa and Toronto, ON
5.	Playland Broadcasting Limited	Parry Sound, ON
6.	JR Radio	Red Lake, ON
7.	Angela Demers (OBCI)	Timmins, ON

ONTARIO REGION
1.	BIG TROUT LAKE, Ontario
	Application (200006587) by PETAYKAWIN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, P.O. Box 333, Big Trout Lake, Ontario, P0V 1G0. The applicant is requesting a broadcasting licence for a cable distribution undertaking at Big Trout Lake.
PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION ON THE BASIC SERVICE CBLT (CBC/SRC) Toronto, Ontario CFTO-TV (CTV) Toronto, Ontario CIII-TV (Global) Toronto, Ontario CITV-TV Edmonton, Alberta WXYZ-TV (ABC) Detroit, Michigan WDIV (NBC) Detroit, Michigan WWJ-TV (CBS) Detroit, Michigan WUHF (PBS) Rochester, New York WGN-TV Chicago, Illinois WIPX New York, New York KTLA Los Angeles, California WSBK-TV Boston, Massachussetts WTBS Atlanta, Georgia WTVS (PBS) Detroit, Michigan TVOntario Atlantic Satellite Network (ASN) Bravo The Weather Network CBC Newsworld CTV N1 Headline News CNN Headline News Headline Sports CTV Sports Network The Sports Network (TSN) Country Music Television (CMT) MuchMusic The Discovery Channel History Channel Outdoor Life You:Your Channel (Life Network) HGTV Canada (Home & Garden Television) Lifestyle Television (WTN) Vision TV The Family Channel TELETOON YTV Canada, Inc. (YTV) Community Channel Bulletin Board/Babillard The Learning Channel (TLC) Speed Vision Arts and Entertainment (A&E) The Nashville Network (TNN)

	PROPOSED FEE
	The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $45.00 for the basic service. For Class 3 licensees, the basic monthly fee is not regulated pursuant to the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations.
	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.
	Examination of application:
	Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Band Office and Petaykawin Development Corporation Big Trout Lake, Ontario

2.	KAMINISTIQUIA, Ontario
	Application (200004789) by JOEL VIRTANEN, on behalf of Northwest Broadcasting, a company to be incorporated, RR #1, Kaministiquia, Ontario, P0T 1X0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low-power FM radio programming undertaking at Kaministiquia. The new station would operate on frequency 104.5 MHz (channel 283LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
	The applicant is proposing a Pop, Rock and Dance 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:
	4th Concession Road Kaministiquia, Ontario
3.	KAPUSKASING, Ontario
	Application (200000448) by ANGELA DEMERS, on behalf of AD Communications, a company to be incorporated, 67 Third Avenue, P.O. Box 150, Schumacher, Ontario, P0N 1G0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low-power FM radio programming undertaking at Kapuskasing. The new station would operate on frequency 94.1 MHz (channel 231LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.

	The applicant is proposing a Pop, Rock and Dance 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:
	80 Riverside Drive Kapuskasing, Ontario
4.	LONDON, OTTAWA AND TORONTO, Ontario
	Application (200003898) by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED ("RBL"):
	a) to renew the broadcasting licence of the television programming undertaking CFMT-TV Toronto and its transmitters CFMT-TV-1 London and CFMT-TV-2 Ottawa expiring 31 August 2000; and
	b) to amend the broadcasting licence as follows:
	- by adding a condition of licence that would suspend the application of the condition on sex-role portrayal so long as the licensee remains a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council.

	- by adding a condition of licence that will suspend the application of the condition of licence on violence in television programming so long as the licensee remains a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council.
	c) to maintain the following conditions of licence:
	1. It is a condition of licence that RBL devote to the broadcasting of ethnic programs
	a) not less than 50% of the total number of hours broadcast monthly between 6:00 p.m. and midnight; and
	b) not less than 75% of the total number of hours broadcast annually between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
	2. It is a condition of licence that RBL broadcast ethnic programs directed toward not less than eighteen distinct ethnic groups monthly.
	3. It is a condition of licence that RBL broadcast ethnic programs in not less than fifteen different languages monthly.
	4. It is a condition of licence that RBL devote to the broadcasting of Canadian programs

	a) not less than 50% of the total number of hours broadcast annually between 6:00 a.m. and midnight; and
	b) not less than 40% of the total number of hours broadcast annually between 6:00 p.m. and midnight.
	5. It is a condition of licence that RBL devote to the broadcasting of non-Canadian, non-ethnic programs
	a). not more than 40% of the total number of hours broadcast annually between 6:00 a.m. and midnight; and
	b) not more than 50% of the total number of hours broadcast annually between 6:00 p.m. and midnight.
	In regard to conditions 4a) and 4b), the applicant is requesting an exemption to the Commission’s Ethnic Broadcasting Policy (Public Notice CRTC 1999-117) by proposing Canadian content levels of 50% during the broadcast day, instead of the required 60%, and 40% during the evening broadcast period, instead of the required 50%.
	Examination of application:
	Rogers Broadcasting Limited 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West Toronto, Ontario M5V 1A3

	Rogers Television 800 York Street London, Ontario
	CHEZ-FM 135 York Street Ottawa, Ontario
5.	PARRY SOUND, Ontario
	Application (199816061) by PLAYLAND BROADCASTING LIMITED to renew the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKLP-FM Parry Sound expiring 31 August 2000.
	The Commission notes the apparent failure of the licensee to comply with section 8 of the Radio Regulations 1986, concerning the provision of the logger tapes.
	The Commission also notes the apparent failure of the licensee to comply with subsection 2.2(3) of the Radio Regulations 1986, as they existed prior to the amendments that came into effect on 3 January 1999, with respect to the level of Canadian content for category 2 music.
	The Commission expects the licensee to show cause at this hearing why a mandatory order requiring the licensee to comply with the Radio Regulations, 1986 should not be issued.

	Examination of application:
	Playland Broadcasting Limited 60 James Street Suite 301 Parry Sound, Ontario P2A 1T5
6.	RED LAKE, Ontario
	Application (200004721) by JR RADIO, 429 Shub Avenue, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 7N1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Red Lake. The new station would operate on frequency 95.1 MHz (channel 236LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts.
	The applicant is proposing a Pop, Rock and Dance 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:
	210 Edward Street Cochenour, Ontario

7.	TIMMINS, Ontario
	Application (200003723) by ANGELA DEMERS, on behalf of AD Communications, a company to be incorporated, P.O. Box 150, Schumacher, Ontario, P0N 1G0, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low-power FM radio programming undertaking at Timmins. The new station would operate on frequency 95.1 MHz (channel 236LP) with an effective radiated power of 32 watts.
	The applicant is proposing to offer a variety 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:
	67 Third Avenue Schumacher, Ontario

	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;
	- 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: 5 June 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 48 hours delay, 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 2^nd 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 - 11^th Avenue Room 103 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3 Tel: (306) 780-3422 FAX: (306) 780-3319
	Scotia Place Tower Two 19^th Floor, Suite 1909 10060 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3R8 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 viewed at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca
	Secretary General

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