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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2001-12 |
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Ottawa, 8 November 2001 |
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 14 January 2002 at 9:00 a.m., at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, to consider the following: |
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APPLICANT AND LOCALITY |
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628802 B.C. Ltd. (Tourist Channel) |
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Astral Broadcasting Group Inc. (ABGI) |
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Ceylon Broadcasting Inc. |
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John Maniatakos (OBCI) (e) |
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Peethambaran Koneswaran (MovieWorld) |
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Peethambaran Koneswaran (Music Music Music) |
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Peethambaran Koneswaran (OBCI) |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (Canadian Science Channel) (e) |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (Big Pop TV) (e) |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (The Fishing Network) (e) |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (The Baseball Channel) (e) |
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Stornoway Communications General Partner Inc. |
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Vincent Géracitano (Avis de Recherche) |
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Vincent Géracitano (All Points Bulletin) |
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Newfoundland and Labrador |
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Northern Lights Community Radio (OBCI) |
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Maritime Broadcasting System Limited |
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Peter Joseph Christmas Jr. (OBCI) |
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The Surintendent of Technical and Surface Services of Raglan Quebec Mines Ltd., Mr. Jacques A. Saint-Pierre |
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Entreprises Radio Etchemin Inc. |
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Rock 95 Broadcasting (Barrie-Orillia) Limited |
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William Yuzicapi (OBCI) |
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Kispiox First Nations Community Radio Council |
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Shaw Cablesystems (SBC) Ltd. |
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Shuswap Lakes Television Society |
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Shaw Cablesystems (SBC) Ltd. |
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(e) applications filed electronically |
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Across Canada |
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Application by 628802 B.C. LTD. requesting the authority to acquire the assets of the Category 2 specialty television service to be known as Tourist Channel. |
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The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Tapley Enterprises Ltd. (formerly known as Tapley Ent. Ltd.). |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Across Canada |
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Applications by ASTRAL BROADCASTING GROUP INC. (ABGI) to seek authority to effect an intra-corporate reorganization in order to place all of Astral Media Inc. (Astral Media) specialty television undertakings under one corporate group. The broadcasting undertakings in question are Canal Vie and Canal Z, which would be transferred from Astral Radio Inc. (Astral Radio), to ABGI. |
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ABGI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astral Media. Astral Radio Inc. is indirectly wholly-owned by Astral Media, through Astral Acquisition Inc. |
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Canal Vie is a national French-language specialty television service. This service offers information and entertainment programs which focus on three very specific subjects: lifestyle (human relations, social and interpersonal), physical and mental health and outdoor activities for families or individuals. |
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Canal Z is a national French-language specialty television service. This service is devoted to programs focusing on science and technology and computer science. |
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The reorganization also includes a transfer of Astral Radio's 50% interest in MusiquePlus Inc. to ABGI. MusiquePlus Inc. is the licensee of MusiquePlus, MusiMax and Perfecto, La Chaîne. This transaction was dealt with in the course of a previous proceeding (Decision letter CRTC 2001-673). |
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ABGI is also requesting the issuance of new licences to continue the operations of Canal Vie and Canal Z under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under Decisions CRTC 96-613 and 99-110. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Astral Broadcasting Group Inc. |
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Examination of applications: |
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Across Canada |
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Application by CEYLON BROADCASTING INC. for a licence to operate a national ethnic Category 2 specialty television service to be known as Kallapam Tamil TV. |
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The applicant proposes to offer programming targeting the Tamil-speaking community. |
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90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week will be in the Tamil language. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-272 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by JOHN MANIATAKOS on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on a national ethnic Category 2 specialty television service to be known as Canadian Arabic Television Network (CATN). |
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The applicant proposes to broadcast a minimum of 80% of its programming in Arabic and a maximum of 20% of its programming in Farsi. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-268 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by PEETHAMBARAN KONESWARAN, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a national ethnic Category2 specialty television service to be known as MovieWorld. |
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The applicant proposes to offer movies and film programming. |
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90% of all programming will be in the Tamil language directed towards Tamil Canadians whereas the remaining programming will be in the English language and will be restricted to movie related discussions programming. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-270 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by PEETHAMBARAN KONESWARAN, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a national ethnic Category2 specialty television service to be known as Music Music Music. |
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The applicant proposes to offer Tamil music. |
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95% of all programming will be in the Tamil language and directed towards Tamil Canadians. 5% of the programming will be in English and will be restricted to compilations, short form discussions and spoken word. There will not be any English music broadcast at any time. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-271 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by PEETHAMBARAN KONESWARAN, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a national ethnic Category2 specialty television service to be known as News International. |
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The applicant proposes to offer news and information programming. |
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90% of all programming will be in the Tamil language directed to Tamil Canadians. 10% of the programming will be in the English language and will not include live sports coverage. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-269 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television service to be known as Canadian Science Channel. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers programming dedicated to the exploration of modern science and technology. |
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No more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week will be drawn from Category 7. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-264 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television service to be known as Big Pop TV. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers programming dedicated to the pop music format consisting of Canadian and international music videos as well as other music-related programming. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-262 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television service to be known as The Fishing Network. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers programming focused on the world of fishing. |
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No more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week will be drawn from Category 7. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-265 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television service to be known as The Baseball Channel. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers in-depth analysis and coverage of all aspects of professional baseball, including a broader context that will provide information and analysis of minor league and other professional and amateur teams. |
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No more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week will be drawn from Category 7. |
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No more than 5% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast year will be dedicated to coverage of live NBL baseball games. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-263 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by STORNOWAY COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL PARTNER INC. for and on behalf of 1490525 Ontario Inc., 1485800 Ontario Limited and Stornoway Communications General Partner Inc. for and on behalf of Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership for authority to modify the proposed structure of Moviola: Short Film Channel Inc. "Moviola" a new category 2 specialty television service, from a corporation to a partnership, Stornoway Movieola Limited Partnership. |
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The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the licence issued to Late Night Vidiots Inc. which is incorporated under the name of Moviola: Short Film Channel Inc. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Across Canada |
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Application by VINCENT GÉRACITANO, on behalf of a company to be incorporated (OBCI) for a licence to operate a Category 2 national French-language specialty television service to be known as Avis de Recherche. |
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The channel is primarily intended to be a media tool whose scope is to assist law enforcement agencies across the country to obtain clues, tips and leads which might help resolve matters of interest to the communities they serve, both locally and nationwide. |
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The applicant is requesting to distribute 6 minutes of national advertising per hour and 6 minutes of local advertising per hour. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-267 |
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Across Canada |
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Application by VINCENT GÉRACITANO, on behalf of a company to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on a national English-language Category 2 specialty television service to be known as All Points Bulletin. |
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The channel is primarily intended to be a media tool whose scope is to assist law enforcement agencies across the country to obtain clues, tips and leads which might help resolve matters of interest to the communities they serve, both locally and nationwide. |
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The applicant is requesting to distribute 6 minutes of national advertising per hour and 6 minutes of local advertising per hour. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: Decision: 2002-266 |
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Bay Roberts, Botwood, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Gander, Goose Bay, Grand Falls, Lewisporte, Marystown, Port Aux Basques, Springdale and Wabush, Newfoundland |
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Application by SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR to amend the licence of VOAR Mount Pearl. |
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The licensee proposes to add FM transmitters to broadcast the programming of VOAR at: |
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a) Bay Roberts: on frequency 95.9 MHz (channel 240A1) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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b) Botwood: on frequency 101.1 MHz (channel 266A1) with an effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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c) Corner Brook: on frequency 105.7 MHz (channel 289A1) with an effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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d) Deer Lake: on frequency 102.1 MHz (channel 271LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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e) Gander: on frequency 89.7 MHz (channel 209LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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f) Goose Bay: on frequency 101.9 MHz (channel 270A1) with an effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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g) Grand Falls: on frequency 98.3 MHz (channel 252A1) with an effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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h) Lewisport: on frequency 91.7 MHz (channel 219LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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i) Marystown: on frequency 99.5 MHz (channel 258LP) with an effective radiated power of 15 watts. |
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j) Port aux Basques: on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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k) Springdale: on frequency 103.3 MHz (channel 277LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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l) Wabush: on frequency 102.5 MHz (channel 273LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 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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Licensee's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Town Hall |
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Deer Lake, Newfoundland |
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Application by CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION to amend the licence of radio station CBN-FM St. John's. |
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The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter atDeer Lake to broadcast the programming of CBN-FM Radio Two, to adequately serve the population of Deer Lake. |
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The transmitter will operate on frequency 90.5 MHz (channel 213A) with an effective radiated power of 980 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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Licensee's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Forteau (Labrador) Newfoundland |
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Application by NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY RADIO, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on an English-language FM (Type A) community radio station in Forteau. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 95.1 MHz (channel 236C1) with an effective radiated power of 11, 700 watts. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Kentville, Nova Scotia |
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Application by MARITIME BROADCASTING SYSTEM LIMITED to convert the current radio station in Kentville from the AM band to the FM band. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 94.9 MHz (channel 235C) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts. |
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The applicant is requesting authorization to simulcast the programming of CKEN on the new FM station for a period of 6 months from the date of implementation. |
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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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The application requires the issuance of a new licence. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Memberton First Nation, Sydney and surrounding areas, Nova Scotia |
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Application by PETER JOSEPH CHRISTMAS JR., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on an FM Type B native (Micmac) radio station in Sydney. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260) with an effective radiated power of 50 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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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Katinniq (Raglan Mine), and Kilometre 38, Quebec |
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Application by THE SUPERINTENDENT OF TECHNICAL AND SURFACE SERVICES OF RAGLAN QUEBEC MINES LTD., MR. JACQUES A. SAINT-PIERRE, and his successors, to acquire the assets of the radiocommunication distribution undertaking serving Katinniq (Raglan Mine) currently held by Mary Van Walleghem. |
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The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the licence issued to Mary Van Walleghem. |
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The applicant proposes to decrease the effective radiated power of its radiocommunication distribution undertaking at Katinniq, which rebroadcasts the programs of CITÉ-FM Montreal, from 150 watts to 106 watts. |
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The applicant also proposes to distribute, in non-encrypted mode, at Katinniq, the programming services of CFFB (CBC) Iqaluit, Nunavut, on frequency 93.5 MHz (channel 228) with an effective radiated power of 106 watts. |
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Further, the applicant proposes to add a transmitter at Kilometre 38, to distribute, in non-encrypted mode, the programming of CITÉ-FM (IND) Montréal, Quebec which will operate on frequency 98.5 MHz (channel 253) with an effective radiated power of 150 watts. The applicant states that this would benefit the mine workers travelling the road between Katinniq and Deception Bay. |
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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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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Lévis, Quebec |
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Application by ENTREPRISES RADIO ETCHEMIN INC. to amend the licence of CFOM-FM Lévis. |
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The licensee proposes to increasethe effective radiated power from 3,597 to 16,800 watts. |
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The licensee indicates that this change will allow it to considerably improve the quality and reliability of its signal. |
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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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Licensee's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Barrie-Orillia, Ontario |
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Application by ROCK 95 BROADCASTING (BARRIE-ORILLIA) LTD. to amend the licence of radio station CFJB-FM, Barrie-Orillia. |
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The licensee proposes to relocate its transmitter to a new site, a distance of approximately 10 km from the existing site and to decreasethe effective radiated power from 96,300 to 70,000 watts. |
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The licensee states that the proposed changes do not significantly alter the station's contours, but rather entail a shift of the contours westward, not encompassing any new radio markets. |
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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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Licensee's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Okanese Indian Reserve, Saskatchewan |
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Application by WILLIAM YUZICAPI, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a Type B Community FM radio station in Okanese Indian Reserve. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 95.3 MHz (channel 237B) with an effective radiated power of 50,000 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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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Kispiox, British Columbia |
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Application by KISPIOX FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY RADIO for a licence to operate a Type B FM nativeradio station in Kispiox. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 96.1 MHz (channel 241LP) with an effective radiated power of 11 watts. |
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The applicant has requested by condition of licence, to be relieved of the requirement to own their own transmitter pursuant to Section 10.1 of the Radio Regulations. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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New Westminster, Surrey and Abbotsford, British Columbia |
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Application by SHAW CABLESYSTEMS (SBC) LTD. to acquire the assets of the cable system serving New Westminster, Surrey, and Abbotsford, B.C. currently held by Fundy Cable Ltd. |
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The Commission points out that Fundy Cable Ltd. Amalgamated with Fundy Communications Inc. and continued under the name of Fundy Communications Inc. (Fundy). |
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The applicant is also requesting a new licence to continue the operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the current licence issued to Fundy under the same terms and conditions. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Celista, Magna Bay, Eagle Bay and surrounding areas, British Columbia |
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Application by SHUSWAP LAKES TELEVISION SOCIETY for a licence to operate a radiocommunication distribution undertaking to serve Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Celista, Magna Bay, Eagle Bay and surrounding areas. |
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The applicant is proposing to distribute in non-encrypted mode, using one low power radio FM transmitter, operating on the frequency 103.5 MHz (channel 278LP) with an effective radiated power of 5 watts, the programming service of the CBC Radio Two. |
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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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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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White Rock, British Columbia |
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Application by SHAW CABLESYSTEMS (SBC) LTD. (Shaw) to acquire the assets of the cable system serving White Rock, B.C., currently held by Fundy Cable Ltd. |
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The Commission points out that Fundy Cable Ltd. amalgamated with Fundy Communications Inc. and continued under the name of Fundy Communications Inc. |
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The applicant is also requesting a new licence to continue the operation of the undertaking under the same terms and conditions upon surrender of the current licence. |
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Applicant's address: |
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Examination of application: |
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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 ELECTRONIC MAIL TO |
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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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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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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: |
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Secretary General |
Date Modified: 2002-09-04
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