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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2000-9 |
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| Also see: 2000-9-1, 2000-9-2 | |
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Ottawa, 15 September 2000 |
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| ISSUE NO. 1 | |
| BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA | |
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20 NOVEMBER 2000, 9:00 A.M. |
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 20 November 2000, at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, to consider the following: |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited | Abbotsford, BC |
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Simon Fraser Campus Radio Society | Burnaby, BC |
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Cathe Wagg | Campbell River, BC |
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Sunshine Communications Ltd. | Greenwood and/et Midway, BC |
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The Kamloops Campus/Community Radio Society | Kamloops, BC |
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Central Island Broadcasting Ltd. | Nanaimo, BC |
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Radio Malaspina Society | Nanaimo, BC |
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Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. |
Prince George, etc., BC and Medicine Hat, etc., AB |
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/ Société Radio-Canada |
Vancouver, BC |
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CHUM Limited | Vancouver, BC |
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Classic 94.5 FM Ltd. | Vancouver, BC |
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Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. | Vancouver, BC |
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Focus Entertainment Group Inc. | Vancouver, BC |
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Future Radio Inc. | Vancouver, BC |
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Gary Farmer (OBCI/SDEC) (Aboriginal Voices Radio) | Vancouver, BC |
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Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. | Vancouver, BC |
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Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation | Vancouver, BC |
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NewCap Inc. | Vancouver, BC |
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Standard Radio Inc. | Vancouver, BC |
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Telemedia Radio (West) Inc | Vancouver, BC |
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Grand Slam Radio Inc. | Vancouver, BC |
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation/ Société Radio-Canada |
Victoria, BC |
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629112 Saskatchewan Ltd. (Elmer Hildebrand) | Saskatoon, SK |
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Rawlco Inc. on behalf of/au nom de 614546 Saskatchewan Ltd. |
Saskatoon, SK |
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The Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. | Kapuskasing, ON |
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Blackburn Group Incorporated | Leamington andSarnia, ON |
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CHUM Limited | Lindsay, ON |
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CKDX Radio Limited | Newmarket, ON |
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The Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. | Timmins, ON |
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Corporation des Loisirs de Baie-des-Rochers | Baie-des-Rochers, QC |
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Câble-Axion Québec inc. |
Linière, etc. QC |
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Items 2 and 15 are competitive for the use of the 90.9 MHz frequency. |
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Items 6 and 7 are competitive for the use of the 106.9 MHz frequency. |
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Items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 are competitive for the use of the 94.5 MHz frequency. |
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ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia |
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Application (200017659) by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED, on behalf of Rogers Radio (British Columbia) Ltd., 777 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 3B7, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Abbotsford. The new station would operate on frequency 107.1 (296A) with an effective radiated power of 215 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued to CFSR Abbotsford. |
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The applicant is proposing a gold based adult contemporary music format. |
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The applicant is also requesting permission to broadcast simultaneously on the AM and FM bands for a period of 3 months before surrendering the current licence issued to CFSR. |
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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. |
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| Examination of application: | |
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Radio Station CFSR 206 - 32450 Simon Avenue Abbotsford, British Columbia |
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BURNABY, British Columbia |
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Application (199804282) by SIMON FRASER CAMPUS RADIO SOCIETY for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Simon Fraser University and surrounding area.. The new station would operate on frequency 90.9 MHz (channel 215A) with an effective radiated power of 450 watts. |
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The applicant proposes to replace the current carrier service it operates at Simon Fraser University with an FM station. |
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| Examination of application: | |
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CJSF Radio Station TC 216, Simon Fraser University Burnaby, British Columbia V5A 1S6 |
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CAMPBELL RIVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200017568) by CATHE WAGG, 3850 Asman Turn, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9H 1J2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Campbell River. The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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This low power FM tourist information service will provide welcoming messages, paid advertising and general information relating to sites and events of interest to tourists in and around the area of Campbell River. |
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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. |
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| Examination of application: | |
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#201 - 919 Island Highway Campbell River, British Columbia |
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GREENWOOD AND MIDWAY, British Columbia |
| Applications (200018912, 200018920) by SUNSHINE COMMUNICATIONS LTD., 7474 - 19 Street, Grand Forks, British Columbia, V0H 1H0. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertakings serving Greenwood and Midway. The applicant is also requesting broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these undertakings, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Boundary Cable Ltd. | |
| 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. | |
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202S Government Street Greenwood, British Columbia |
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Village Office 661 - 8th Avenue Midway, British Columbia |
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KAMLOOPS, British Columbia |
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Application (200019134) by THE KAMLOOPS CAMPUS/COMMUNITY RADIO SOCIETY for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language low power developmental FM campus radio programming undertaking at Kamloops. The new station would operate on frequency 92.5 MHz (channel 223LP) with an effective radiated power of 4.9 watts. |
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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. |
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| Examination of application: | |
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The Kamloops Campus/Community Radio Society 900 McGill Road House 8 Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 5N3 |
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NANAIMO, British Columbia |
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Application (199917134) by CENTRAL ISLAND BROADCASTING LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM campus radio programming undertaking at Nanaimo. The new station would operate on frequency 106.9 MHz (channel 295A) with an effective radiated power of 1,600 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued to CKEG Nanaimo. |
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The applicant is proposing a music format consisting of "Great Oldies", and "Great 80's" music. |
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The applicant is also requesting permission to broadcast simultaneously on the AM and FM bands for a period of 3 months before surrendering the current licence issued to CKEG. |
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Central Island Broadcasting Ltd. 4550 Wellington Road Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 2H3 |
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NANAIMO, British Columbia |
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Application (199906913) by RADIO MALASPINA SOCIETY, 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, V9R 5S5, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM campus/community programming undertaking at Nanaimo. The new station would operate on frequency 106.9 MHz (channel 295A) with an effective radiated power of 880 watts. |
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Recognizing that the application was filed prior to the release of the new "Campus Radio Policy" (Public Notice CRTC 2000-12), the Commission may wish to discuss with the applicant its plans regarding its adherence to the requirements of the Policy. |
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| Examination of application: | |
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Vancouver Island Regional Library 90 Commercial Street Nanaimo, British Columbia |
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PRINCE GEORGE, MACKENZIE, CRANBROOK AND FERNIE, British Columbia; MEDICINE HAT, GRANDE PRAIRIE, LETHBRIDGE, RED DEER AND TABER, Alberta |
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The Commission received a set of applications by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., 1600 - 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2H2, to acquire all of Monarch Broadcasting Ltd.’s, television and radio interests. Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. is also seeking authority to acquire the remaining shares (70.1%) of Monarch Broadcasting Ltd.’s subsidiary companies, namely, CKPG Television Limited, Radio Station CKPG Limited, Medicine Hat Broadcasting Ltd. and Columbia Kootenay Broadcasting Co. Ltd. |
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Following the transaction Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. would own one television station and two radio stations in Medicine Hat, as is currently the situation with Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. |
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The following is a summary of the various applications: |
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Television |
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1. Application (200014035) by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., for authority to acquire the assets of CHAT- TV Medicine Hat, including any rebroadcasting facilities, from Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. and to obtain a new licence on the same terms and conditions as the current licences. |
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2. Applications (200012493, 200018227) by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., on behalf of CKPG Television Limited for authority to change the effective control by acquiring the remaining issued and outstanding shares of CKPG Television Limited, licensee of CKPG-TV Prince George, including any rebroadcasting facilities and the Network. |
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1. Application (200013970, 200013988, 200013996, 200014004, 200014019, 200014027) by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., for authority to acquire the assets of CHAT-AM Medicine Hat, CJXX-AM and the New-FM Grande Prairie, CHLB-FM, Lethbridge, CHUB-FM Red Deer, and CHHK-FM Taber, Alberta from Monarch Broadcasting Ltd. and to obtain a new licence on the same terms and conditions as the current licences. |
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2. Application (200013946) by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. on behalf of Radio Station CKPG Limited for authority to change the effective control by acquiring the remaining issued and outstanding shares of Radio Station CKPG Limited, licensee of CKPG-AM and CKKN-FM Prince George, British Columbia, including any rebroadcasting facilities and CKMK-AM MacKenzie, British Columbia |
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3. Application (200013954) by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. on behalf of Medicine Hat Broadcasting Ltd. for authority to change the effective control by acquiring the remaining issued and outstanding shares of Medicine Hat Broadcasting Ltd., licensee of CFMY-FM Medicine Hat, Alberta. |
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4. Application (200013962) by Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. on behalf of Columbia Kootenay Broadcasting Co. Ltd. for authority to change the effective control by acquiring the remaining issued and outstanding shares held directly and indirectly by various shareholders in Columbia Kootenay Broadcasting Co. Ltd., licensee of CKEK-AM and CKKR-FM Cranbrook and CFEK-AM Fernie, British Columbia, including any rebroadcasting facilities. |
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As part of the applications, the applicant proposed $821,718.00 as tangible benefits for the television stations and $859,622.00 for the radio stations being aquired. |
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The applicant proposes to fund a new communication centre at Pacific Academy in Surrey, British Columbia. |
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The Commission notes that the applicant's tangible benefits proposal is not in conformity with current and past practices and policies. |
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The Commission will wish to discuss the impact of corporate expenses and management fees on the profitability of the radio and televison stations and the approach put forward with respect to tangible benefits in order to determine whether the proposed transaction would be in the public interest and of benefit to the Canadian broadcasting system. |
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| Examination of applications: | |
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CKEK, CKKR-FM and CFEK 19 - 9th Avenue South Cranbrook, British Columbia |
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CKPG-TV, CKPG, CKKN-FM and CKMK 1220 - Sixth Avenue Prince George, British Columbia |
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CJXX Victoria Place #202 - 9817 - 101st Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta |
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CHLB-FM and CHHK-FM 401 Mayor Magrath Drive Lethbridge, Alberta |
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CHAT-AM and CFMY-FM 1111 Kingsway Avenue South East Medicine Hat, Alberta |
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CHAT-TV 105 Broadway West Redcliffe, Alberta |
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CHUB-FM Main Floor 2840 Bremner Avenue Red Deer, Alberta |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200006628) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The station would provide "La Chaîne culturelle" service, which would include about 20 minutes weekly of arts-oriented billboard announcements and station identifications. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts and would provide the CBC's service La Chaîne culturelle. |
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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. |
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700 Hamilton Street 3rd Floor Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015231) by CHUM LIMITED, 1331 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1Y1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 54,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "Smooth Jazz" specialty format with 66% of the music drawn from subcategory 34 (Jazz and Blues). |
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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. |
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300 - 380 - 2nd Avenue West Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015265) by CLASSIC 94.5 FM LTD. for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 46,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "Classical Music" specialty format with 80% of the music drawn from subcategory 31 (Concert) and 15% of the music drawn from subcategory 34 (Jazz and Blues). |
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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. |
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Classic 94.5 FM Ltd. 270 - 1075 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3C9 |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015215) by CRAIG BROADCAST SYSTEMS INC., on behalf of a company to be incorporated, 807 - 177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0W5 for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 37,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "Smooth Jazz" non-specialty format airing predominantly popular music (category 2). |
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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. |
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City Clerk City Hall 453 - 12th Avenue West Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015132) by FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC., 6306 Chester Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5W 3C3, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 46,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing an "Urban Music" service. |
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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. |
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Examination of application: |
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Public Library 350 West Georgia Vancouver, British Columbia |
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Public Library 100 - 7700 Minaru Gate Richmond, British Columbia |
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Guildford Library 15105 - 105th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia |
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Burns, Fitzpatrick, Roger & Schwartz 850 - 400 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015124) by FUTURE RADIO INC., c/o James W. McLaughlin, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, 14315 - 18 Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia, V4A 7K1, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 37,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing an "Urban Rhythm" service. |
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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. |
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Clarke, Wilson Barristers & Solicitors Suite 800 885 West Georgia Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015299) by GARY FARMER, on behalf of a company to be incorporated and to be known as Aboriginal Voices Radio, 226 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2R9, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English and Aboriginal-language native (Type B) FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 90.9 MHz (channel 215B) with an effective radiated power of 1,200 watts. |
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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. |
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Vancouver Indian Friendship Center 1607 East Hastings Street Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015109) by JIM PATTISON INDUSTRIES LTD., 1600 - 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2H2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 37,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "Smooth Jazz" specialty format with at least 50% of the music drawn from subcategory 34 (Jazz and Blues). |
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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. |
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300 - 1401 - 8th Avenue West Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015158) by MAINSTREAM BROADCASTING CORPORATION for a broadcasting licence to carry on an ethnic FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 46,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "World Beat and International" specialty format with at least 75% of the music drawn from subcategory 33 (World Beat & International). In addition, the applicant is proposing the following in the area of ethnic programming: |
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- weekly programming will be devoted to at least 11 groups in a minimum of 5 languages; and |
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- an exemption to subsection 7(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986 which reads: |
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"Except as otherwise provided under a licensee's condition of licence, an A.M. or F.M. licensee licensed to operate an ethnic station shall devote not less than 50% of a broadcast week to third language programs". |
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The applicant is proposing, by condition of licence, to broadcast a minimum weekly third language programming level of 29%. |
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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. |
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Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation 100 - 1200 - 73rd Avenue West Vancouver, British Columbia V6P 6G5 |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (199915980) by NEWCAP INC., 745 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1C2, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 46,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "New Adult Contemporary/Smooth Jazz" specialty format with at least 60% of the music drawn from subcategory 34 (Jazz and Blues). |
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Clarke, Wildson 800 - 885 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015249) by STANDARD RADIO INC., 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, ,M4V 1L6, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 46,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "Smooth Jazz" specialty format with at least 80% of the music drawn from sub-category 34 (Jazz and Blues). |
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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. |
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20 - 11151 Horseshoe Way Richmond, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200015190) by TELEMEDIA RADIO (WEST) INC., on behalf of a company to be incorporated), 1200 - 1130 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 4A4, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vancouver. The new station would operate on frequency 94.5 MHz (channel 233C) with an effective radiated power of 37,000 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a "Smooth Jazz" specialty format with 70% of the music drawn from subcategory 34 (Jazz and Blues). |
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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. |
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Owen, Bird Barristers & Solicitorss Three Bentall Centre 2900 - 595 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia |
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia |
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Application (200017055) by GRAND SLAM RADIO INC. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKST Vancouver. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Radio One Broadcasting Corporation. |
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Grand Slam Radio Inc. 600 - 595 Hornby Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1A4 |
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VICTORIA, British Columbia |
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Application (200006165) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (CBC). This application is a request to amend the broadcasting licence for CBUF-FM Vancouver. |
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In Decision 1999-480 dated 28 October 1999, the Commission approved in part an application by the CBC to add a transmitter at Victoria to rebroadcast the signal of CBUF-FM Vancouver and make available the Corporation's French-language "La Première Chaîne" to Victoria residents. In that Decision, the Commission directed the CBC to file an amendment to the proposed technical parameters predicated on the use of another frequency. |
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The CBC proposes to modify the technical parameters of the transmitter at Victoria and to operate the transmitter on frequency 88.9 MHz (channel 205C1) with an effective radiated power of 2,800 watts. |
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 1025 Pandora Avenue Victoria, British Columbia |
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CBC Office 700 Hamilton Street Vancouver, British Columbia |
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan |
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Applications (200018988, 200018996) by 629112 SASKATCHEWAN LTD., Box 216, Altona, Manitoba, R0G 0B0, for authority to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CJWW and CFQC-FM Saskatoon, from Forvest Broadcasting Corporation. |
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It is noted that these applications are contingent upon approval of application (200019019) by Rawlco Inc. to acquire the effective control of 614546 Saskatchewan Ltd., licensee of CKOM-FM Saskatoon, which is also part of this public hearing. |
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Radio Stations CJWW and CFQC-FM 345 - 4th Avenue South Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan |
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Application (200019019) by RAWLCO INC. on behalf of 614546 Saskatchewan Ltd., 220, 2723-37th Avenue North East, Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 5R8, for authority to change the effective control of 614546 Saskatchewan Ltd., licensee of the radio programming undertaking CKOM-FM Saskatoon, by acquiring all the issued and outstanding voting shares. |
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It is noted that this application is contingent upon approval of applications (200018988 and 200018996) by 629112 Saskatchewan Ltd. to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CJWW and CFQC-FM Saskatoon, which are also part of this public hearing. |
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3333 – 8th Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
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KAPUSKASING, Ontario |
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Application (200015471) by THE HALIBURTON BROADCASTING GROUP INC., 57 Elm Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1N6, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Kapuskasing. The new station would operate on frequency 100.9 MHz (channel 265B) with an effective radiated power of 12,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued to CKAP Kapuskasing. |
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Upon implementation of the FM licence, the AM transmitter CKAP 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. |
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52 Riverside Drive Kapuskasing, Ontario |
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LEAMINGTON AND SARNIA, Ontario |
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Applications (as listed below) by BLACKBURN GROUP INCORPORATED (BG1), c/o Blackburn Radio Inc., Suite 1905, 140 Fullarton Street, London, Ontario, N6A 5P2, on behalf of Blackburn Radio Inc. (BRI) and Sarnia Broadcasters (1993) Ltd. (Sarnia Ltd.), , requesting approval of an intra-corporate reorganization. |
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The reorganization will involve the transfer of some of the radio assets, as well as some of the shares in the capital of BRI, Sarnia Ltd. and a newly incorporated company (Newco). |
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The reorganization will involve a number of steps that will result in the exchange of shares between BGI, BRI, Sarnia Ltd. and Newco. These transactions will be completed with the roll out of the radio assets to Sarnia Ltd. and Newco. |
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These transactions do not alter the ultimate control of the different licensees. |
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Consequently BGI is requesting authority to effect the following intra-corporate transactions: |
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i) Application (200018103) to move Sarnia Broadcasters (1993) Ltd., licensee of CHOK Sarnia, Ontario, under Blackburn Radio Inc. through an exchange of shares; |
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ii) Applications (200018095, 200018152) by SARNIA BROADCASTERS (1993) Ltd. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CFGX-FM and CHKS-FM Sarnia from Blackburn Radio Inc. |
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iii) Application (200018087) by Newco (1422865 Ontario Limited). The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CHYR-FM Leamington from Blackburn Radio Inc. |
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The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of these undertakings, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Blackburn Radio Inc. |
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1415 London Road Sarnia, Ontario |
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100 Talbot Street Leamington, Ontario |
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LINDSAY, Ontario |
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Application (200019374) by CHUM LIMITED, 1331 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1Y1. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKLY-FM Lindsay. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Centario Communications Inc. |
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Radio Station CKLY-FM 249 Kent Street West Lindsay, Ontario |
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NEWMARKET, Ontario |
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Application (200017740) by CKDX RADIO LIMITED, on behalf of a company to be incorporated), 465 Davis Drive, Suite 402, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 2P1. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKDX-FM. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to 1093641 Ontario Limited. |
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The negotiated transaction proposes 1093641 Ontario Limited selling the assets of CKDX-FM to William Evanov on behalf of a company to be incorporated (CKDX Radio Limited) and the new company will issue 30% of its shares to the vendors and 70% of the voting shares to CKMW Radio Limited. |
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360 Enford Road Richmond Hill, Ontario |
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TIMMINS, Ontario |
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Application (200015489) by THE HALIBURTON BROADCASTING GROUP INC., 57 Elm Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1N6, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Timmins. The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226A) with an effective radiated power of 3,600 watts. |
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14 Pine Street Timmins, Ontario |
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BAIE-DES-ROCHERS, Quebec |
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Application (200018235) by the CORPORATION DES LOISIRS DE BAIE-DES-ROCHERS, 18 des Tours Street, Baie-des-Rochers, Quebec, G0T 1X0. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertaking serving Baie-des-Rochers hold by the Coopérative de câblodistribution de Baie-des-Rochers. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking. |
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642 Principale Street Baie-des-Rochers, Quebec |
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LINIÈRE, PONT-ROUGE AND SAINT-MARC-DES-CARRIÈRES, Quebec |
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Applications (200018194, 200018186, 200018202) by CÂBLE-AXION QUÉBEC INC., 250 de l'Axion Road, Magog, Quebec, J1X 6J2. |
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The applicant wishes to liquidate the following undertakings: |
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- Kennebec Vidéo inc., licensee of the cable distribution undertaking serving Linière; |
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- Câblo-Rouge inc., licensee of the cable distribution undertaking serving Pont-Rouge; and |
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- Télécâble St-Marc-des-Carrières inc., licensee of the cable distribution undertaking serving Saint-Marc-des-Carrières. |
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Following this transaction, Câble-Axion Québec inc. would become the new licensee of these undertakings. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of these undertakings, upon surrender of the current licenses issued to Kennebec Vidéo inc., Câblo-Rouge inc. and Télécâble St-Marc-des-Carrières inc. |
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1375 - 18th Street St-Côme-Linière, Quebec |
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24 des Méandres Street Pont-Rouge, Quebec |
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448 Sauvageau Street Saint-Marc-des-Carrières, Quebec |
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SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS |
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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. |
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
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IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR INTERVENTION CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION AND PLACED ON THE PUBLIC FILE, |
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- 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. |
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Please note that you may also file your intervention by Electronic Mail |
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- 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; |
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- 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; |
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- 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; |
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- one may also communicate with the Commission: - by telecopier: (819) 994-0218 |
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- 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. |
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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. |
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION: |
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EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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405 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East 2nd Floor, Suite B2300 Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5 Tel: (514) 283-6607 - TDD: 283-8316 FAX: (514) 283-3689 |
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55 St. Clair Avenue East Suite 624 Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2 Tel: (416) 952-9096 FAX: (416) 954-6343 |
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Kensington Building 275 Portage Avenue Suite 1810 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD: 983-8274 FAX: (204) 983-6317 |
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Cornwall Professional Building 2125 - 11th Avenue Room 103 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3 Tel: (306) 780-3422 FAX: (306) 780-3319 |
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Scotia Place Tower Two 10405, Jasper Avenue Suite 520 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4 Tel: (780) 495-3224 FAX: (780) 495-3214 |
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530-580 Hornby Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6 Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD: 666-0778 FAX: (604) 666-8322 |
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This document is available in alternative format upon request and may also be examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca |
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