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Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2003-12
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Ottawa, 7 March 2003 |
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The Commission has received the following applications:
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION
11 April 2003
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APPLICANT AND LOCALITY
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WETV Canada Corporation (e)
Across Canada
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Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited (CourtTV Canada) (e)
Across Canada
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Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited (Book Television - The Channel)
Across Canada
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
St. John's, Bonne Bay, Cartwright, Churchill Falls, Cow Head, Hawkes Bay, Portland
Creek and Trout River, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Houssen Broadcasting Ltd.
Moncton, New Brunswick
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Montréal and Mont-Brun, Quebec
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Native Communication Inc.
Fox Lake and Lake Manitoba, Manitoba
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Moose Jaw Tier 1 Hockey Inc.
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Regina, Norquay and Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Regina, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids/Black Lake and Uranium City, Saskatchewan
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SuperChannel Ltd. and MovieMax! Ltd.
Western Canada
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(e) applications filed electronically.
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Across Canada (e)
Application No. 2003-0038-5
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Application by WETV CANADA CORPORATION to amend the licence of the Category 2 national specialty television service known as The Green Channel.
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The licensee proposes to change the nature of its service by adding category 14 (infomercials, promotional and corporate videos) to the program categories under its current licence.
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As a result of the Kyoto Accord, and its impact on Canadian households, the applicant wishes to provide airtime for infomercials to the companies that are developing green products and technologies or wish to demonstrate products that are environmentally friendly.
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Licensee's address:
342 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0M6
Fax: (613) 238-5642
E-Mail: lrankin@wetv.com
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's addresss
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[Intervention Form]
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Across Canada (e)
Application No. 2002-0949-6
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Application by LEARNING AND SKILLS TELEVISION OF ALBERTA LIMITED to amend the licence of the Category 2 national specialty television service known as CourtTV Canada (formerly The Law and Order Channel).
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The licensee proposes to amend the condition of licence, set out in Decision CRTC 2000-614 section (b), by adding to "Nature of service" the programming categories 12 and 14.
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Licensee's address:
3720 - 76 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 2N9
Fax: (780) 440-8899
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Across Canada
Application No. 2002-1917-2
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Application by LEARNING AND SKILLS TELEVISION OF ALBERTA LIMITED to amend the licence of the Category 1 national specialty television service known as Book Television - The Channel.
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The licensee proposes to amend the condition of licence, set out in Appendix to Decision CRTC 2000-451 section 1(a), by adding to "Nature of service" the programming category 12.
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Licensee's address:
3720 - 76 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 2N9
Fax: (780) 440-8899
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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St. John's, Bonne Bay, Cartwright, Churchill Falls, Cow Head, Hawkes Bay, Portland Creek and Trout River, Newfoundland and Labrador
Application No. 2003-0039-3
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Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to amend the broadcasting licence for its television programming undertaking CBNT St. John's.
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The licensee proposes to add seven television transmitters, to broadcast the programming of CBNT St. John's, to adequately serve the population of the above-noted localities.
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The proposed transmitters will operate as follows:
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Call sign
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Location
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Transmitter power
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Channel
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CBYT-3
CBNT-21
CBNLT-1
CBYT-6
CBYT-9
CBYT-8
CBYT-7
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Bonne Bay
Cartwright
Churchill Falls
Cow Head
Hawkes Bay
Portland Creek
Trout River
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1,848*
10
8.9
4,300*
1,100*
1,944*
8.9
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2
9
9
8
4
13
13
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*effective radiated power
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The CBC notes improvements in satellite feed technology that allows them to feed these communities the full CBNT program schedule out of St.John's.
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The Commission notes that the above-noted transmitters are presently licensed to the CBC as radiocommunication distribution undertakings (RDUs) which expire 31 August 2003. These transmitters currently rebroadcast the programming of the CBC Northern Television Service.
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Should this application be approved, the Commission will revoke the RDU licences issued to CBC.
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Licensee's address:
250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
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Examination of application:
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
95 University Avenue
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Post Offices in:
Bonne Bay,
Cartwright,
Churchill Falls,
Cow Head,
Hawkes Bay,
Portland Creek, and
Trout River, Newfoundland and Labrador
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[Intervention Form]
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Moncton, New Brunswick
Application No. 2002-0745-8
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Application by HOUSSEN BROADCASTING LTD. to amend the licence of radio station CKOE-FM.
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The licensee proposes to change the frequency from 100.9 MHz (channel 265LP) to 107.3 MHz (channel 297A), increase the effective radiated power from 50 to 2,800 watts, and to change the authorized contours resulting from the relocation of its transmitter 1 km northeast from its present site.
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The licensee wishes to increase the quality of the station signal so as to reach a vast tourist audience and to improve its signal quality in the greater Moncton area.
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As a result, the contours of the station will increase significantly.
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Licensee's address:
863 Indian Mountain Road
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1G 3M9
Fax: (506) 383-9699
E-Mail: james@houssen.com
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Examination of application:
3030 Mountain Road
Moncton, New Brunswick
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[Intervention Form]
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Montréal and Mont-Brun, Quebec
Application No. 2002-0928-0
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Application by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (CBC) to amend the licence of radio station CBF-FM Montréal.
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The licensee proposes to discontinue use of its CBF-2transmitter atMont-Brun broadcasting the programming of CBF-FM Montréal (La Première Chaîne).
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CBC notes that this region is well served by CHLM-FM Rouyn, Quebec and CHLM-FM-1 Amos/Val d'Or, Quebec who distribute the full programming of the CBC radio network, La Première Chaîne.
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Licensee's address:
250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
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Examination of application:
Post Office
Mont-Brun, Quebec
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[Intervention Form]
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Fox Lake and Lake Manitoba, Manitoba
Application No. 2003-0068-2
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Application by Native Communication Inc. for an extension of the time limit to commence operation of two new transmitters of CINC-FM Thompson at Fox Lake and Lake Manitoba.
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In Decision CRTC 2000-32 dated 3 February 2000, the Commission approved the application to amend the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CINC-FM Thompson (the originating station), by authorizing the licensee to add transmitters at Fox Lake and Lake Manitoba, each operating on frequency 93.5 MHz, (channel 228LP), with an effective radiated power of 23.1 watts and 37 watts, respectively.
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The licensee is requesting an extension until 2 February 2004 to commence operation of these transmitters.
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The licensee states that the extension is necessary due to the fact that the funding applications for the construction of the above-noted transmitters have not yet been approved for this fiscal year ending in March 2003.
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The Commission notes that the current application represents the third request for an extension of time.
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The first request for an extension of time was granted from 3 February 2001 to 2 February 2002, in a Commission's letter dated 26 January 2001. The second request was granted in Decision CRTC 2002-63, dated 4 March 2002, and extended the time limit until 2 February 2003.
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Licensee's address:
Native Communication Inc.
Winnipeg Office
1507 Inkster Boulevard
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2X 1R2
Fax: (204) 779-5628
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Application No. 2002-0903-2
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Application by Moose Jaw Tier 1 Hockey Inc. to amend the licence of the radio station CFVZ-FM Moose Jaw.
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The licensee proposes to change the following condition of licence which reads:
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The licensee must use the station solely for the purpose of broadcasting the hockey games of the Moose Jaw Warriors including all pre and post game shows, and a one-hour noon-time program broadcast Monday to Friday related to the promotion of events and games of the hockey club.
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By the following condition:
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The licensee must use the station solely for the purpose of broadcasting the hockey games of the Moose Jaw Warriors and baseball games of the Moose Jaw Millers including all pre and post game shows, and a one-hour noon-time program broadcast Monday to Friday related to the promotion of events and games of the hockey club.
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Licensee's address:
Box 74
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
S6H 4N7
Fax: (306) 692-7833
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address
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[Intervention Form]
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Regina, Norquay and Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan
Application No. 2003-0016-1
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Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to amend the broadcasting licence for its television programming undertaking CBKT Regina.
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The licensee proposes to add two television transmitters to broadcast the programming of CBKT Regina and to reflect the authority granted in Decision CRTC 2002-301, as described below.
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The proposed transmitters will operate as follows:
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Call sign
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Location
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Transmitter power
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Channel
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CKOS-TV-2
CKOS-TV-1
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Hudson Bay
Norquay
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420*
15,000*
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13
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*effective radiated power
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The above-noted transmitters are presently licensed to the CBC as a radiocommunication distribution undertaking (RDU) which expires 31 August 2003. These transmitters currently distribute the programming service of CKOS-TV Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
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CKOS-TV was previously licensed to CTV Television Inc. (CTV) until the Commission approved, in Decision CRTC 2002-301, dated 10 October 2002, the purchase of this station by CBC and the addition of CKOS-TV to the licence of CBKT Regina as a transmitter of this station.
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For this reason, the CBC notes that it is no longer necessary to hold a separate RDU licence for these transmitters.
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Should this application be approved, the Commission will revoke the RDU licence issued to CBC.
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Licensee's address:
250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
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Examination of application:
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
2440 Broad Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
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Post Offices in:
Hudson Bay and Norquay, Saskatchewan
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[Intervention Form]
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Regina, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids/Black Lake and Uranium City, Saskatchewan
Application No. 2003-0015-3
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Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to amend the broadcasting licence for its television programming undertaking CBKT Regina.
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The licensee proposes to add three television transmitters, to broadcast the programming of CBKT Regina, to adequately serve the population of the above-noted localities.
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The proposed transmitters will operate as follows:
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Call sign
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Location
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Transmitter power
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Channel
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CBKAT-2
CBKAT-3
CBKAT
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Fond du Lac
Stony Rapids/Black Lake
Uranium City
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823*
702*
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*effective radiated power
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The CBC notes improvements in satellite feed technology that allows them to feed these communities the full CBKT program schedule out of Regina.
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The above-noted transmitters are presently licensed to the CBC as a radiocommunication distribution undertaking (RDU) which expires 31 August 2003. These transmitters currently rebroadcast the programming of the CBC Northern Television Service.
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Should this application be approved, the Commission will revoke the RDU licence issued to CBC for these transmitters.
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Licensee's address:
250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
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Examination of application:
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
2440 Broad Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
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Post Ofices in:
Fond du Lac,
Stoney Rapids/Black Lake, and
Uranium City, Saskatchewan
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[Intervention Form]
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Western Canada
Application Nos. 2002-0779-7, 2002-0780-5
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Applications by Superchannel Ltd. and MovieMax! Ltd. to amend the licences of the pay television programming undertakings known as SuperChannel and MovieMax!
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The licensees propose to add a condition of licence to vary the application of the prohibition against the distribution of programming produced by the licensee or by a related person as found at section 3(2)(e) and (f) of the Pay Television Regulations, 1990.
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Section 3(2)(e) and (f) of the Pay Television Regulations, 1990 provide that, unless authorized by condition of licence, a pay television licensee is not permitted to distribute programming, other than filler programming, produced by either the licensee or a person related to the licensee.
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Specifically, SuperChannel and MovieMax! propose to amend their respective licences by adding the following condition:
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The licensee is authorized to distribute programming, other than filler programming, which is produced by the licensee or by a person related to the licensee, but such programming shall not exceed 25% of its Canadian overall programming schedule.
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Licensees' address:
c/o Corus Entertainment Inc.
BCE Place, Bay Wellington Tower
181 Bay Street, Suite 1630
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 2T3
Fax: (416) 642-3779
E-Mail: kmcnair@corusent.com
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Examination of applications:
5324 Calgary Trail South
Suite 200
Edmonton, Alberta
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[Intervention Form]
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION
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11 April 2003
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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 using the form
[Intervention Form]
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OR
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by electronic mail to
procedure@crtc.gc.ca
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OR
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by mail at
CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
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OR
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by fax to the
Secretary General - (819) 994-0218
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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
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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Metropolitan Place
99 Wyse Road, Suite 1410
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S5
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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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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Secretary General |