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	Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2004-11
	See also: 2004-11-1, 2004-11-2, 2004-11-3 Ottawa, 22 December 2004
	The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 28 February 2005 at 9:30 a.m., at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, to consider the following applications. The interventions/comments deadline is 3 February 2005.
Item	Applicant and Locality
1.	Rogers Broadcasting Limited and Radio 1540 Limited (OBCI) Vancouver, British Columbia
2.	Sukhvinder Singh Badh (OBCI) Vancouver, British Columbia
3.	South Asian Broadcasting Corporation Inc. Vancouver, British Columbia
4.	Radio India (2004) Ltd. Vancouver, British Columbia
5.	CHUM Limited Vancouver, British Columbia
6.	I.T. Productions Ltd. Vancouver, British Columbia
7.	Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation Vancouver, British Columbia
8.	Newlife Communications Inc. Vancouver, British Columbia
9.	Standard Radio Inc. Kamloops, British Columbia
10.	Newcap Inc. Kamloops, British Columbia
11.	Evanov Radio Group Inc. Kamloops, British Columbia
12.	NL Broadcasting Ltd. Kamloops, British Columbia
13.	Rogers Broadcasting Limited (CKNU-TV/CIIT-TV) Fraser Valley and Victoria, British Columbia; and Winnipeg, Manitoba
14.	Trinity Broadcasting Network of Canada Inc. Across Canada
15.	Global Fishing Network Ltd. Across Canada
16.	All TV Inc. (All TV-KBS) Across Canada
17.	All TV Inc. (All TV-SBS) Across Canada
18.	Frank Rogers (OBCI) Canadian Teen Television Network Across Canada
19.	Frank Rogers (OBCI) The Single Parent Channel Across Canada
20.	CTV Television Inc. Across Canada
21.	MusiquePlus Inc. Montréal, Quebec
22.	Global Communications Limited (CHCH-TV) Hamilton, Ontario
23.	Norm Wright & Brian Perkin (OBCI) Perth, Ontario
24.	Jim Scharf Perdue, Saskatchewan
25.	Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. (CJRY-FM) Edmonton, Alberta
26.	Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Nakusp, British Columbia
27.	CJAV Limited Port Alberni, British Columbia
28.	Westwave Broadcasting Inc. Sechelt, British Columbia
29.	Global Communications Limited (CHAN-TV) Vancouver, British Columbia
	Preamble (for items 1 to 8 and 10 to 13)
	On 21 July 2004, the Commission issued Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-55 (see also Public Notice 2004-55-1), calling for applications for broadcasting licences to provide radio programming services that "clearly reflect the diversity of languages, as well as the multicultural and multi-ethnic reality of Vancouver."
	On 21 July 2004, the Commission issued Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-54 calling for applications for broadcasting licences to provide radio programming services for Kamloops.
	In response to these calls, the Commission has received a significant number of applications for licences to serve these markets.
	In the case of Vancouver, a number of these applications are proposing to use similar frequencies and are therefore technically mutually exclusive. The applications are:
	Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 93.1 MHz.
	Items 6 and 7 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 1200 kHz.
	These applications along with item 8 will be treated as competitive radio applications for Vancouver
	For Kamloops, items 9, 10, 11 and 12 will be treated as competitive radio applications.
1.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1088-7
	Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited and Radio 1540 Limited, partners in a partnership to be established, for a licence to operate a commercial specialty FM (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226C1) with an average effective radiated power of 2,800 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 6,000 watts/antenna height of 672.5 metres).
	By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 18 cultural groups in a minimum of 18 different languages per broadcast week.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 777 Jarvis Street 5^th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3B7 Fax: (416) 935-8203 E-Mail: Alain.Strati@rci.rogers.com
	Examination of application: Rogers Broadcasting Limited 2440 Ash Street Vancouver, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
2.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1081-1
	Application by Sukhvinder Singh Badh (OBCI), on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a commercial specialty FM (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226C1) with an average effective radiated power of 1,780 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 3,100 watts/antenna height of 617.6 metres).
	By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 18 cultural groups in a minimum of 15 different languages per broadcast week.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 7251 Ash Street Richmond, British Columbia V6Y 2R9 Fax: (604) 231-9717 E-Mail: badhs@douglas.bc.ca
	Examination of application: 6679 Main Street Vancouver, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
3.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1101-7
	Application by South Asian Broadcasting Corporation Inc. for a licence to operate a commercial specialty FM (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226C) with an average effective radiated power of 2,800 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 6,000 watts/antenna height of 672.5 metres).
	By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 15 cultural groups in a minimum of 15 different languages per broadcast week.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 6-8311, 129^th Street Surrey, British Columbia V3W 0A6 Fax: (604) 599-6063 E-Mail: info@cfmw931fm.com
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
4.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1018-4
	Application by Radio India (2004) Ltd. for a licence to operate a commercial specialty FM (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226C1) with an average effective radiated power of 4,100 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 7,700 watts/antenna height of 617.7 metres).
	In addition, the applicant proposes to operate a transmitter in Abbotsford to broadcast the programs of the new FM station. The transmitter would operate on frequency 88.5 MHz (channel 203B1) with an average effective radiated power of 450 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 2,100 watts/antenna height of 336 metres).
	By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 12 cultural groups in a minimum of 10 different languages per broadcast week per broadcast week.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: Suite 201, 12830 80^th Avenue Surrey, British Columbia V3W 3A8 Fax: (604) 592-9091 E-Mail: vicsanghera@radioindialtd.com
	Examination of application: Davis & Co. 2800 Park Place 666 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
5.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1085-3
	Application by CHUM Limited for a licence to operate an English-language commercial FMradio programming undertaking in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226C1) with an average effective radiated power of 1,780 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 3,100 watts/antenna height of 617.6 metres).
	The applicant proposes to offer a youth-oriented music format called "Modern Global" featuring culturally diverse music from around the world.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 1331 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 1Y1 Fax: (416) 340-7005 E-Mail: arleney@chumlimited.com
	Examination of application: Suite 300 380 - 2^nd Avenue West Vancouver, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
6.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2003-1174-6
	Application by I.T. Productions Ltd. for a licence to operate a commercial AM (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 1200 kHz with a transmitter power of 25,000 watts.
	By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 11 cultural groups in a minimum of 17 different languages per broadcast week.
	Applicant's address: 110A - 3060 Norland Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia V5B 3A6 Fax: (604) 299-3088 E-Mail: info@rimjhim.com and
	Christopher P. Weafer Lawyer Owen Bird Fax: (604) 632-4482
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
7.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1100-2
	Application by Mainstream Broadcasting Corporation for a licence to operate a commercial AM (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 1200 kHz with a transmitter power of 25,000 watts.
	By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 32 cultural groups in a minimum of 16 different languages per broadcast week.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 100-1200 - West 73^rd Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V6P 6G5 Fax: (604) 261-0310 E-Mail: radioam1200@yahoo.ca
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
8.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1006-9
	Application by Newlife Communications Inc. for a licence to operate a commercial low power specialty FM (ethnic) radio station in Vancouver.
	The new station would operate on frequency 89.5 MHz (channel 208LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 15 metres).
	The applicant is proposing a Christian music ethnic service with at least 82% of the weekly total music drawn from music Subcategory 35 (non-classic religious). The applicant is also proposing to broadcast 12 hours per week of religious spoken word programming.
	By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 14 cultural groups in a minimum of 19 different languages per broadcast week.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 1095 Graf Road Kelowna, British Columbia V1P 1B8 Fax: (780) 406-6253 or (780) 487-2244 E-Mail: newlifefm@shaw.ca
	Examination of application: Pentecostal Church 7696 - 112 Street Delta, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
9.	Kamloops, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1021-7
	Application by Standard Radio Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language commercial FMradio programming undertaking in Kamloops.
	The new station would operate on frequency 95.9 MHz (channel 240B1) with an effective radiated power of 5,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 127 metres).
	The applicant proposes a new country music format.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 2 St. Clair Avenue West 11^th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L6 Fax: (416) 323-6828 E-Mail: gary.slaight@standardradio.com
	Examination of application: City Hall Office of Community & Corporate Affairs 7 Victoria Street West Kamloops, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
10.	Kamloops, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1020-0
	Application by Newcap Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language commercial FMradio programming undertaking in Kamloops.
	The new station would operate on frequency 106.9 MHz (channel 295B1) with an effective radiated power of 5,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 127 metres).
	The applicant proposes a country music format that will predominantly broadcast newer country music.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 745 Windmill Road Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1C2 Fax: (902) 468-5661 E-Mail: ncc@ncc.ca
	Examination of application: Nixon & Co. 460 Victoria Street Kamloops, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
11.	Kamloops, British Columbia Application No. 2004-1039-0
	Application by Evanov Radio Group Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language commercial FMradio programming undertaking in Kamloops.
	The new station would operate on frequency 92.5 MHz (channel 223A) with an effective radiated power of 1,860 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 127 metres).
	The applicant is proposing a music format that will feature a broad range of musical styles including crooners, standards, ballads, love songs and contemporary hits drawn from both current and past musical eras.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 5302 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario M9B 1B2 Fax: (416) 233-8617 E-Mail: bevanov@z1035.com
	Examination of application: 153 Seymour Street Kamloops, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
12.	Kamloops, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0236-3
	Application by NL Broadcasting Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language commercial FMradio programming undertaking in Kamloops.
	The new station would operate on frequency 103.1 MHz (channel 276B1) with an effective radiated power of 5,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 127 metres).
	The applicant is proposing a country music format.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 611 Lansdowne Street Kamloops, British Columbia V2C 1Y6 Fax: (250) 372-2293 E-Mail: rdunn@radionl.com
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
13.	Fraser Valley and Victoria, British Columbia Winnipeg, Manitoba Applications Nos. 2004-1373-2, 2004-1426-9
	Applications by Rogers Broadcasting Limited (Rogers), to acquire the assets of the English-language television programming undertakings CHNU-TV Fraser Valley, British Columbia from NOWTV British Columbia Inc. (NOWTV BC) and CIIT-TV Winnipeg, Manitoba from NOWTV Manitoba Inc. (NOWTV Manitoba). The latter station is not yet in operation.
	The value of the transaction is estimated at $13 million. The allocation between the two stations is as follows:
	- $12.25 million for CHNU-TV - $750,000 for CIIT-TV
	Rogers is proposing a tangible benefits package of $1.3 million over seven years (10% of the value of the transaction). The benefits package is described as follows:
	- NOWTV Documentary Fund ($450,000) - Aboriginal Faith and Spirituality Documentary Series ($300,000) - Vision TV Independent Production Initiative ($200,000) - Willard Thiessen Mentorship/Scholarship Program ($100,000) - Comparative Religious Studies Conference/Seminar ($100,000)
	The applicant is also requesting licences to continue the operation of the undertakings under the same terms and conditions.
	As part of this transaction, Rogers is also seeking authority to amend the licence of television programming undertaking CHNU-TV Fraser Valley. This would enable Rogers to add a television transmitter atVictoria to broadcast the programming of CHNU-TV Victoria and its surrounding areas.
	The transmitter would operate on channel 21B with an average effective radiated power of 720 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 1,800 watts/antenna height of 273.7 metres).
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	The Commission hereby seeks public comments on the merit of the applications and on the appropriateness of the benefits package proposed by the applicant.
	The Commission invites the public to regularly examine the public examination file of the above-noted applications in order to become aware of any additional information that could be filed no later than 31 December 2004, in response to clarification questions from the Commission.
	Applicant's address: 333 Bloor Street East, 6^th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4W 1G9 Fax: (416) 935-8203 E-Mail: Alain.Strati@rci.rogers.com
	Examination of applications: At the applicant's address, and NOWTV British Columbia Inc. 5668 - 192 Street Surrey, British Columbia NOWTV Manitoba Inc. 1111 Chevrier Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba Glad Tidings Church 1800 Quadra Street Victoria, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
14.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-0903-8
	Application by Trinity Broadcasting Network of Canada Inc. for a licence to operate a Category 2national English and French-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Trinity Broadcasting Network of Canada.
	The applicant states that the programming will consist of balanced religious programs from a variety of Christian perspectives.
	The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 4, 8(b) and 8(c) as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
	Applicant's address: P.O. Box 692 116 Martin Street Richmond, Ontario K0A 2Z0 Fax: (819) 684-5023 E-Mail: paquinmarc@sympatico.ca
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
15.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-0951-7
	Application by Global Fishing Network Ltd. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Global Fishing Network.
	The applicant states that the programming will consist of instruction about fly fishing and cooking, learning how to conserve lakes and rivers and finding the best places to fish.
	The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(d), 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
	Applicant's address: 495 King Street West Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M5V 1K4 Fax: 416-593-6991 E-Mail: bcooper@insightsports.com
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
16.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-1007-7
	Application by All TV Inc. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as All TV-KBS.
	The applicant proposes to offer a programming service targeting the Korean/Korean-speaking community.
	The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
	The Commission notes that some of the programming will differ from the other proposed category 2 service, All TV-SBS (2004-1008-5).
	Applicant's address: 1133 Leslie Street Suite 213 Toronto, Ontario M3C 2J6 Fax: (416) 538-2211 E-Mail: legal@alltv.ca
	Examination of application: At the applicant address
	[Interventions/comments form]
17.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-1008-5
	Application by All TV Inc. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as All TV-SBS.
	The applicant proposes to offer a programming service targeting the Korean/Korean-speaking community.
	The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
	The Commission notes that some of the programming will differ from the other proposed category 2 service, All TV-KBS (2004-1007-7).
	Applicant's address: 1133 Leslie Street Suite 213 Toronto, Ontario M3C 2J6 Fax: (416) 538-2211 E-Mail: legal@alltv.ca
	Examination of application: At the applicant address
	[Interventions/comments form]
18.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-1000-5
	Application by Frank Rogers, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Canadian Teen Television Network.
	The applicant states that the programming will be dedicated to teens and young adults and would include teen produced films and programs.
	The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2 (a), 2 (b), 3, 4, 5 (a), 5 (b), 6 (b), 7 (a), 7 (b), 7 (c), 7 (d), 7 (e), 7 (f), 7 (g), 8 (a), 8 (b), 8 (c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
	Applicant's address: 49 Lindsay Avenue Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4N7 Fax: (905) 953-1278 E-Mail: frogers@sympatico.ca
	Examination of application: 130 Davis Drive Unit 32C Newmarket, Ontario
	[Interventions/comments form]
19.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-1001-9
	Application by Frank Rogers, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as The Single Parent Channel.
	The applicant states that the programming would be dedicated to single parents. It would depict lifestyle and provide information, education and entertainment of interest to single parents throughout Canada.
	The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2 (a), 2 (b), 3, 4, 5 (a), 5 (b), 6 (b), 7 (a), 7 (b), 7 (c), 7 (d), 7 (e), 7 (f), 7 (g), 8 (a), 8 (b), 8 (c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
	Applicant's address: 49 Lindsay Avenue Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4N7 Fax: (905) 953-1278 E-Mail: frogers@sympatico.ca
	Examination of application: 130 Davis Drive Unit 32C Newmarket, Ontario
	[Interventions/comments form]
20.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-1416-0
	Application by CTV Television Inc., on behalf of The Comedy Network Inc. (Comedy) to effect a corporate reorganization that will result in the transfer of the assets of the national English-language specialty television service known as The Comedy Network (TCN).
	The applicant proposes to wind-up Comedy into its parent company CTV Television Inc.
	The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the current licence issued to Comedy.
	Applicant's address: Bell Globemedia Inc. 9 Channel Nine Court Toronto, Ontario M1S 4B5 Fax: (416) 332-5087 E-Mail: kassaff@bellglobemedia.com
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
21.	Montréal, Quebec Application No. 2004-0939-3
	Application by MusiquePlus Inc. for a licence to operate a French-language radio network to broadcast the program "Programme de star".
	The licensee proposes to broadcast on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to noon on the radio network of Astral Media Radio inc., known as Radio Rock Détente.
	Licensee's address: 355 Ste-Catherine Street West Montréal, Quebec H3B 1A5 Fax: (514) 284-1889
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
22.	Hamilton, Ontario Application No. 2004-0998-9
	Application by Global Communications Limited for a licence to operate an English-language transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with its existing TV station CHCH-TV Hamilton.
	The new station would operate from the existing CHCH-TV tower on channel 18VU with an average effective radiated power of 30,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 60,000 watts/antenna height of 338.2 metres).
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 81 Barber Greene Road Toronto, Ontario M3C 2A2 Fax: (416) 386-2779 E-Mail: ttatto@globaltv.ca
	Examination of application: 163 Jackson Street West Hamilton, Ontario
	[Interventions/comments form]
23.	Perth, Ontario Application No. 2004-0801-4
	Application by Norm Wright & Brian Perkin, (OBCI), on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language commercial FMradio programming undertaking at Perth.
	The new station would operate on frequency 88.5 MHz (channel 203A) with an average effective radiated power of 700 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 1,350 watts/antenna height of 91.5 metres).
	The applicant proposes to offer a soft adult contemporary/easy listening music format consisting of familiar songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's along with adult contemporary pop recordings.
	The applicant has requested an exemption from the Commission's policy which requires that the level of hits broadcast by English-language commercial FM stations be less than 50% of all musical seection broadcast each week. Instead, the applicant is proposing a weekly hits level of 75%.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: Norm Wright & Brian Perkin P.O. Box 35 Perth, Ontario K7H 3E2 Fax: (613) 264-0150 E-Mail: communityradio@perth.igs.net
	Examination of application: Perth & District Public Library 30 Herriott Street Perth, Ontario
	[Interventions/comments form]
24.	Perdue, Saskatchewan Application No. 2004-0982-2
	Application by Jim Scharf for a licence to operate an English-language low power FM touristradio programming undertaking in Perdue.
	The new station would operate on frequency 100.9 MHz (channel 265LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 2.8 metres).
	The applicant proposes to operate a tourist information service consisting of pre-recorded messages informing travellers about attractions and amenities in the area.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: P.O. Box 305 Perdue, Saskatchewan S0K 3C0 Fax: (306) 237-4362 E-Mail: jim@ezeewrap.com
	Examination of application: Oasis Golf and RV Park Perdue, Saskatchewan
	[Interventions/comments form]
25.	Edmonton, Alberta Application No. 2004-0965-8
	Application by Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. relating to the licence of the radio programming undertaking CJRY-FM Edmonton.
	The licensee proposes to change the authorized contour by relocating the transmitter and by increasing the antenna height from 138.5 metres to 193 metres.
	Due to economic reasons, the applicant advised that it decided to locate their transmitter on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's tower rather than to erect a new tower.
	The licensee indicated that the transmitter will be relocated to a site approximately 19.3 kilometres northeast of the current site.
	The relocation of the transmitter and increase in antenna height will result in an increase in the authorized contour.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Licensee's address: Suite 204, 4207 - 98 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5R7 Fax : (780) 436-9290 E-Mail: allan_hu@telus.net
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
26.	Nakusp, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0747-0
	Application by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy for a licence to operate an English-language FM developmental communityradio programming undertaking in Nakusp.
	The new station would operate on frequency 107.1 MHz (channel 296VLP) with an effective radiated power of 1.6 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 10 metres).
	Applicant's address: 98 - 6^th Avenue North West Nakusp, British Columbia V0G 1R0 Fax: (250) 265-3701 E-Mail: askey@sd10.bc.ca
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
27.	Port Alberni, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0489-8
	Application by CJAV Limited to convert radio station CJAV Port Alberni from the AM band to the FM band.
	The new station would operate on frequency 93.3 MHz (channel 227A) with an effective radiated power of 6,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of -219 metres).
	The applicant is proposing a broad-based music format consisting of both « gold » and « new » music.
	The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CJAV for a period of three months from the date of implementation of the new station.
	The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CJAV effective at the end of the simulcast period.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
	Applicant's address: 4550 Wellington Road Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T 2H3 Fax: (250) 758-1553 E-Mail: adshead@islandradio.bc.ca
	Examination of application: 2970 - 3rd Avenue Port Alberni, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
28.	Sechelt, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0170-4
	Application by Westwave Broadcasting Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Gibsons.
	The new station would operate on frequency 91.7 MHz (channel 219C1) with an average effective radiated power of 600 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 2,100 watts/antenna height of 759 metres).
	The applicant proposes to operate in a "pop adult" music format which would mainly consist of music from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
	The Commission notes that the proposed undertaking would serve the communities of Langdale, Gibsons, Sechelt, Robert Creek and Pender Harbor.
	Please note that the Commission will consider the interventions already received, accepted and filed on the public file for Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2004-5, as well as any other intervention received in the context of this proceeding.
	The Commission notes that the applicant has originally applied for the 93.1 MHz (channel 226C) frequency with an average effective radiated power of 11,300 watts.
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 1922 Ocean Beach Esplanade Gibsons, British Columbia V0N 1V5 Fax: (604) 886-0388 E-Mail: info@westwavefm.com
	Examination of application:
	Gibsons Public Library 464 S. Fletcher Road Gibsons, British Columbia
	Sechelt Public Library 5797 Cowrie Street Sechelt, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
29.	Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0999-7
	Application by Global Communications Limited for a licence to operate English-language transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with its existing TV station CHAN-TV Vancouver.
	The new station would operate from the existing CHAN-TV tower on channel 22VL with an average effective radiated power of 4,300 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 8,300 watts/antenna height of 670 metres).
	The Commission will only proceed with this application at the public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least twenty days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable.
	Applicant's address: 81 Barber Greene Road Toronto, Ontario M3C 2A2 Fax: (416) 386-2779 E-Mail: ttatto@globatv.ca
	Examination of application: 7850 Enterprise Street Burnaby, British Columbia
	[Interventions/comments form]
	Public Participation
	Deadline for interventions/comments
	3 February 2005
	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.
	The intervention must include one of the following statements in either the first or the last paragraph:
	1 - I want to appear at the public hearing. 2 - I do not want to appear at the public hearing. 3 - I will appear at the public hearing if requested by the Commission.
	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.
	Submit your written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission in only one of the following formats:
	by using the interventions/Comments form located below the description of each application within this notice of public hearing or *by selecting the link to this form under the "Public Proceedings" section of the CRTC's web site at* http://www.crtc.gc.ca
	or
	by mail at CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
	or
	by fax to the Secretary General - (819) 994-0218
	A true copy must be sent to the applicant and proof that this has been done must accompany the intervention sent to the Commission.
	The Commission advises those who file and serve by electronic mode to exercise caution when using e-mail for service of documents or notification, as it may be difficult to establish that service has occurred.
	Before initiating service through electronic mode, please ensure that you will be able to satisfy the Commission, upon request, that service of the notification was completed.
	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.
	Each paragraph of the document should be numbered.
	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.
	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.
	Persons requiring communications support such as assistance 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.
	Important All information submitted, including your email address, name and any other personal information as provided, will become part of the public record and can be viewed on the Commission's Web site.
	Documents sent in electronic format will be put on the Commission's Web site exactly as we received them, and in the official language and format in which they are sent. Documents not received electronically will be scanned and put on the Web site.
	Examination of documents
	An electronic version of applications is available from the Commission's web site by selecting the application number within this notice.
	A list of all interventions/comments will also be available on the Commission's Web site. An electronic version of all interventions/comments submitted will be accessible from this list. To access the list, select "Lists of interventions/comments" under "Public Proceedings" from the Commission's Web site.
	Documents are also available during normal office hours 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 2 working days, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres.
	Central Building Les Terrasses de la Chaudière 1 Promenade du Portage, Room 206 Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0N2 Tel: (819) 997-2429 - TDD: 994-0423 FAX: (819) 994-0218
	Metropolitan Place 99 Wyse Road, Suite 1410 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S5 Tel: (902) 426-7997 - TDD: 426-6997 FAX: (902) 426-2721
	205 Viger Avenue West Suite 504 Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1G2 Tel: (514) 283-6607
	55 St. Clair Avenue East Suite 624 Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2 Tel: (416) 952-9096
	Kensington Building 275 Portage Avenue Suite 1810 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 Tel: (204) 983-6306 - TDD: 983-8274 FAX: (204) 983-6317
	Cornwall Professional Building 2125 - 11^th Avenue Room 103 Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3 Tel: (306) 780-3422
	10405 Jasper Avenue Suite 520 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4 Tel: (780) 495-3224
	530-580 Hornby Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6 Tel: (604) 666-2111 - TDD: 666-0778 FAX: (604) 666-8322
	This document is available in alternative format upon request and may also be examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca
	Secretary General

Date modified:: 2004-12-22

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