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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2001-1 |
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| See also: 2001-1-1, 2001-1-2, 2001-1-3 | |||
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Ottawa, 5 January 2001 |
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ISSUE NO. 1 |
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HULL, QUEBEC |
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26 FEBRUARY 2001, 9:00 A.M. |
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 26 February 2001, at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, to consider the following: |
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APPLICANT / LOCALITY |
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Midmusq Enhancements Inc. |
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Streatch Communications Incorporated |
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Midmusq Enhancements Inc. |
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Alliance Autochtone Local 30 Mistassini |
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Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation |
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Keith Leganchuk |
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The Thompson Valley Television Society |
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Shaw Communications Inc. |
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South Cariboo Communications Inc. (South Cariboo) |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited |
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Cathe Wagg |
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Ivan Simons |
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ATLANTIC AND QUEBEC REGION |
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DEAN, CHAPLIN, UPPER MUSQUODOBOIT, CENTRE MUSQUODOBOIT AND ELMSVALE, Nova Scotia |
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Application (2000-2296-3) by MIDMUSQ ENHANCEMENTS INC. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertaking currently held by Stephen K. Streatch, doing business under the name of "SCI Cablevision". The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking. |
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The Commission notes that for the distribution of all of its services, the licensee will use the currently authorized channels. |
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Examination of application: |
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Clarica Life Office |
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Licensee Coordinates: |
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Midmusq Enhancements Inc. |
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DEAN, CHAPLIN, UPPER MUSQUODOBOIT, CENTRE MUSQUODOBOIT AND ELMSVALE, Nova Scotia |
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Application (2000-2070-2) by STREATCH COMMUNICATIONS INCORPORATED. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertaking currently held by Stephen Streatch, doing business under the name of "SCI Cablevision". The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking. |
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The Commission notes that for the distribution of all of its services, the licensee will use the currently authorized channels. |
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Examination of application: |
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Clarica Life Office |
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Licensee Coordinates: |
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Streatch Communications Incorporated |
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MUSQUODOBOIT VALLEY & SURROUNDING AREA, Nova Scotia |
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Application (2000-2069-4) by MIDMUSQ ENHANCEMENTS INC. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the radiocommunication distribution undertaking (subscription television) currently held by Streatch Communications Incorporated. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking. |
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The Commission notes that for the distribution of all of its services, the licensee will use the currently authorized channels. |
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Examination of application: |
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Clarica Life Office |
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Licensee Coordinates: |
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Midmusq Enhancements Inc. |
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DOLBEAU-MISTASSINI, Quebec |
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Application (2000-1825-1) by ALLIANCE AUTOCHTONE LOCAL 30 MISTASSINI, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an FM (Type B) native radio programming undertaking at Dolbeau-Mistassini. The new station would operate on frequency 89.9 MHz (channel 210) with an effective radiated power of 250 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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Alliance Autochtone Local 30 Mistassini |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Address: same as examination of application |
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ONTARIO REGION |
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OWEN SOUND, Ontario |
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Application (2000-2156-9) by BAYSHORE BROADCASTING CORPORATION, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Owen Sound. The new station would operate on frequency 93.7 MHz (channel 229B) with an effective radiated power of 31,600 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a country music format. |
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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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Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Adress : same as examination of application |
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WESTERN CANADA & TERRITORIES REGION |
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PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE AND HEADINGLEY, Manitoba |
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Application (2000-1953-0) by KEITH LEGANCHUK for a broadcasting licence to carry on a low-power English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Portage La Prairie and Headingley. |
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The proposed transmitter at Portage La Prairie will operate on frequency 101.3 MHz (267LP) and the proposed transmitter at Headingley will operate on 102.3 MHz (272LP). Both transmitters will operate with an effective radiated power of 1 watt and offer pre-recorded road and weather conditions. |
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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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Keith Leganchuk |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Address: same as examination of application |
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BLACKPOOL, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-2171-7) by THE THOMPSON VALLEY TELEVISION SOCIETY for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radiocommunication distribution undertaking at Blackpool. |
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The applicant is proposing to distribute in non-encrypted mode, using three television transmitters, operating on channels 5, 6 and 13 each with a transmitter power of 10 watts, the programming services of CHKM-TV (CTV) Kelowna, CFJC-TV (CBC) Kamloops and of the Open Learning Agency (Knowledge Network). |
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Examination of application: |
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#1 - 1090 Raft River Road |
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Applicant Coordinates: |
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The Thompson Valley Television Society |
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FALKLAND, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-2068-6) by SHAW COMMUNICATIONS INC. or a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. The applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution undertaking serving Falkland. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Mascon Communications Corp. |
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Examination of application: |
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General Store |
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Licensee coordinates: |
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Shaw Communications Inc. |
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LILLOOET, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-2003-2) by SOUTH CARIBOO COMMUNICATIONS INC., (SOUTH CARIBOO). The applicant is requesting a broadcasting licence for a cable distribution undertaking to serve Lillooet. |
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The applicant proposes to distribute, as part of the basic service, local community programming; the services of the CBC French-language television network and the APTN, CTV, Knowledge, Access and SCN networks; several Canadian specialty services; the U.S. (4+1) network services ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and FOX; and several radio programming services. |
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South Cariboo also proposes to distribute, on a discretionary basis, the Canadian pay television service of Superchannel and the specialty service of Bravo. The complete list of services is included in the application. |
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Also, the applicant is requesting to be relieved, by condition of licence, of the requirement of section 32(1) of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations to distribute the local signals of CHWS-TV-1 and CILY-TV-1 which rebroadcast the programming services of CFJC-TV (CBC) and CHKM-TV (CTV) Kamloops, British Columbia. |
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The applicant indicates that the above-noted local signals are of very poor quality. |
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PROPOSED FEE |
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The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $25.00. For Class 3 licensees, the basic monthly fee is not regulated pursuant to the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations. |
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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 acceptable technical documentation has been filed with the Department. |
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Examination of application: |
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Webside & South Cariboo Communications Inc. |
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Licensee Coordinates: |
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South Cariboo Communications Inc. |
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VERNON, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-2142-8) by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Vernon. The new station would operate on frequency 107.5 MHz (channel 298C1) with an effective radiated power of 46,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence for CJIB Vernon, an AM station. |
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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 6 months. |
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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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3313-32nd Avenue |
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Licensee coordinates: |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited |
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WHISTLER, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-2074-3) by CATHE WAGG for a broadcasting licence to carry on a low power English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Whistler. The new station would operate on frequency 88.5 MHz (channel 203LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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The applicant proposes to broadcast pre-recorded tourist information in the immediate Whistler area. |
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Examination of application: |
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4010 Whistler Way |
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Licensee Coordinates: |
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Cathe Wagg |
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FORT SIMPSON, Northwest Territories |
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Application (2000-1762-5) by IVAN SIMONS for a broadcasting licence to carry on a low-power English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Fort Simpson. The new station would operate on frequency 98.1 MHz (channel 251LP) with an effective radiated power of 44 watts. |
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The applicant proposes a 7-day, 24-hour pre-recorded tourist information service of local attractions, points of interest, activities, highway and ferry service information. The service will operate from April to October. |
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Examination of application: |
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Post Office |
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Licensee Coordinates: |
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Ivan Simons |
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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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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION |
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The intervention must be received by the CRTC and by the applicant ON OR BEFORE the above-mentioned date. The Commission cannot be held responsible for postal delays. |
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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 below has been followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises procedural questions. |
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Submit your written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission in ONLY ONE of the following formats: |
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BY MAIL AT |
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A true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and proof that this has been done must accompany the intervention sent to the Commission. |
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Where the intervention is filed by electronic means, the line ***End of document*** should be entered following the last paragraph of the document, as an indication that the document has not been damaged during electronic transmission. |
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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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Each paragraph of the document should be numbered. |
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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 for your proposal. |
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In the event that the application is brought to the oral phase of the hearing, and if you wish to appear, you must provide reasons why your written comments are not sufficient and why an appearance is necessary. |
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In exceptional circumstances, the Commission may allow an intervenor to present its intervention by teleconference. At the time of filing its intervention, the intervenor must clearly indicate why the Commission should grant such a request. |
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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 |
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Bank of Commerce Building |
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405 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East |
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55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 624 |
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Kensington Building |
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Cornwall Professional Building |
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10405 Jasper Avenue, Suite 520 |
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530-580 Hornby Street |
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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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Date Modified: 2001-01-05
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