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Public Notice CRTC 2000-122 |
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| Ottawa, 23 August 2000 | |
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The Commission has received the following applications: |
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ATLANTIC AND QUEBEC REGION / RÉGION DE L'ATLANTIQUE ET DU QUÉBEC |
| 1. | ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland |
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Application (200016875) by NEWCAP INC. (Newcap), 745 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 1C2. |
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| Further to Decision CRTC 2000-141 which approved the acquisition of the radio stations in Newfoundland owned by VOCM Radio, Newcap has requested the addition of four conditions to the broadcasting licence for CJYQ St. John's. | |
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The licensee shall:
- broadcast, as an exception to the percentage of Canadian musical selections set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986, a minimum Canadian content level of 40% in Category 2 (popular) musical selections during the broadcast week and during the period between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. throughout the broadcast week; |
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- broadcast Newfoundland musical selections representing a minimum of 20% of all Category 2 musical selections aired during the broadcast week and during the period between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. throughout the broadcast week; |
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| - produce and distribute during each broadcast week, eight hours of Newfoundland-based programming for broadcast on each of the stations acquired from Radio VOCM; and | |
| - expend a minimum of $100,000 over seven years on the production of compact discs and demonstration recordings to assist artists specializing in the performance of traditional Newfoundland music. | |
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This additional direct expenditure is over and above existing commitments offered in accordance with the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' Distribution Guidelines for Canadian Talent Development and commitments to Canadian talent development accepted as part of Newcap's benefits package outlined in Decision CRTC 2000-141. |
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| For the purpose of these conditions, a "Newfoundland musical selection" is one either produced in Newfoundland or produced by someone from the province; and a "Newfoundland artist" is one born in Newfoundland or who has been residing in the province for more than 12 months. | |
| Newcap has indicated that its Newfoundland-based programming will consist of a mix of Newfoundland musical selections as defined above, together with comedy, artist interviews and plays. | |
| Examination of application: | |
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391 Kenmount Road St. John's, Newfoundland |
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| 2. | PORT AU PORT, Newfoundland |
| Application (200003848) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION. | |
| The licensee proposes to increase the effective radiated power of the transmitter CBAF-FM-16 Port au Port from 800 to 1,034 watts. | |
| The Commission notes that this change reflects the actual parameters and that there is no significant change in the coverage area. | |
| This proposal would require an amendment to the broadcasting licence of CBAF-FM-5 Halifax. | |
| Examiation of application: | |
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Post Office Port au Port, Newfoundland |
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| 3. | KENNETCOOK, Nova Scotia |
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Application (199910667) by DEWIS CABLE INCORPORATED, P.O. Box 843, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5G6. |
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| The licensee proposes to add transmitters for the distribution, in encrypted mode, of Country Music Television (CMT), Arts & Entertainment (A&E) and WUHF-TV (FOX) Rochester, New York. | |
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The Commission notes that for the distribution of all of these services, the licensee will use the following additional channels: - 15, 23 and 25, each with a transmitter power of 20 watts. |
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The proposal would require an amendment to the broadcasting licence for its radiocommunication distribution undertaking serving Kennetcook. |
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Examination of application: 32 Lower Truro Road Truro, Nova Scotia |
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| 4. | WALLACE, Nova Scotia |
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Application (199910659) by NORTH NOVA CABLE LIMITED, P.O. Box 843, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5G6. |
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| The licensee proposes to add transmitters for the distribution, in encrypted mode, of Country Music Television (CMT), Cable News Network (CNN), The History Channel, Arts & Entertainment (A&E) and WUHF-TV (FOX) Rochester, New York. | |
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The Commission notes that for the distribution of all of these services, the licensee will use the following additional channels: - 26, 40, 46, 51 and 53, each with a transmitter power of 20 watts. |
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The proposal would require an amendment to the broadcasting licence for its radiocommunication distribution undertaking serving Kennetcook. |
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Examination of application: 32 Lower Truro Road Truro, Nova Scotia |
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ONTARIO REGION / RÉGION DE L'ONTARIO |
| 5. | MIDLAND, Ontario |
| Application (200006272) by LARCHE COMMUNICATIONS INC. | |
| The licensee proposes to increase the effective radiated power from 9,170 to 9,354 watts. | |
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The Commission notes that this change reflects the actual parameters of CICZ-FM Midland and that there is no significant change in the coverage area. |
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| The proposal would require an amendment to the broadcasting licence for CICZ-FM. | |
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Examination of application: Larche Communications Inc. 355 Cranston Crescent Midland, Ontario L4R 4L3 |
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| 6. | THUNDER BAY, Ontario |
| Application (200006214) by THUNDER BAY CHRISTIAN RADIO. | |
| The licensee proposes to add a low power FM radio transmitter at Candy Mountain on the frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226LP), with an effective radiated power of 3.7 watts to offer the programming of CJOA-FM Thunder Bay, a Christian music service. | |
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The licensee indicates that this additional transmitter will extend its coverage area to residents west of the city. The licensee adds that its "...impact on the commercial broadcasters will continue to be minimal, as we are non-commercial and are serving a niche market." |
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| The proposal would require an amendment to the broadcasting licence for CJOA-FM. | |
| Examination of application: | |
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Thunder Bay Christian Radio 63 Carrie Street Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4J2 |
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| 7. | TORONTO, Ontario |
| Application (200006256) by CJRT-FM INC. | |
| The licensee proposes to modify the following current condition of licence that refers to maximum minutes of paid advertising per week: | |
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| - may broadcast a maximum of 504 minutes of advertising per broadcast week with a maximum of 4 minutes of advertising in any hour. Of the 504 minutes, a maximum of 126 minutes of conventional advertising per broadcast week may be broadcast. The remainder of advertising broadcast must conform to the definition of restricted advertising set out in Public Notice CRTC 1993-38; | |
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| - may broadcast a maximum of 504 minutes of advertising per broadcast week with a maximum of 4 minutes of advertising in any hour. The 504 minutes of advertising is permitted to be of all types described under content Category 5*. | |
| CJRT-FM proposes to alter its existing condition of licence by deleting the references to restricted advertising. | |
| The proposal would require an amendment to the broadcasting licence for CJRT-FM. | |
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____________________ * Note: Content Category 5, "Advertising" is described in the Appendix to Public Notice CRTC 2000-14, dated January 28, 2000. |
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| Examination of application | |
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CJRT-FM Inc. 150 Mutual Street Toronto, Ontario M5V 2M1 |
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WESTERN CANADA AND TERRITORIES REGION / RÉGION DE L'OUEST DU CANADA ET TERRITOIRES |
| 8. | SASKATOON, Saskatchewan |
| Application (200006420) by ELMER HILDEBRAND (on behalf of a company to be incorporated), Box 216, Altona, Manitoba, R0G 0B0. | |
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In Decision CRTC 2000-73 dated 13 March 2000, the Commission approved an application by this licensee for an FM radio station in Saskatoon, but noted that the proposed frequency (106.7 MHz, channel 294C1) was not approved due to interference concerns. The licensee was directed to file an application to amend the new licence, based on the used of a different frequency. |
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This application seeks approval for the new station to use the frequency 98.3 MHz (channel 252C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts. |
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| Examination of application: | |
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MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman Law Office 1500 - 410 - 22nd Street East Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
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| 9. | WHISTLER, British Columbia |
| Application (200013730) by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED, 36 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1H3. | |
| The licensee proposes to add a transmitter at Whistler operating on the frequency 96.9 MHz (channel 245A) with an effective radiated power of 586 watts. | |
| The proposal would require an amendment to the broadcasting licence for CKKS-FM Vancouver. | |
| Examination of application: | |
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4005 Whistler Way Whistler, British Columbia |
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / PARTICIPATION DU PUBLIC |
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Intervention |
| IN ORDER TO BE 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. | |
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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 should clearly identify the application and indicate 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 application is brought to the oral phase of a hearing it would be helpful to the Commission if you provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and an appearance is necessary; | |
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Your intervention will be considered by the Commission, and will form part of the public record of the proceeding without further notification to you, provided the procedure set out above has been followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural questions. |
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION: 27 September 2000 |
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Copy of any intervention filed to application(s) by the CBC must be sent to: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation c/o Director, Regulatory Affairs 250 Lanark Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 6R5 Telecopier: (613) 724-5668 |
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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 with these applications 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 0N2 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 Suite 520 10405, Jasper Avenue 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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Secretary General |
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