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Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2004-2 |
Ottawa, 17 March 2004 | |
The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 17 May 2004 at 9:00 a.m., at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, to consider the following applications. The intervention deadline is 22 April 2004. | |
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APPLICANT AND LOCALITY |
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4115121 Canada Inc. (Ciornaja/Goikhberg) Across Canada |
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6166954 Canada Inc. (William Craig) Across Canada |
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Drive Publishing Inc. Across Canada |
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Fairchild Television Ltd. Across Canada |
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Fairchild Television Ltd. Across Canada |
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Mark Campbell (OBCI) Across Canada |
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Mark Campbell (OBCI) Across Canada |
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Montesano Corporation Across Canada |
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Storm Entertainment Inc. Across Canada |
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Ten Broadcasting Inc. Across Canada |
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Ten Broadcasting Inc. Across Canada |
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Ten Broadcasting Inc. Across Canada |
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Ten Broadcasting Inc. Across Canada |
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Korea Television Corporation Across Canada |
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Radio Beauséjour inc. Baie Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick |
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6087329 Canada Inc. (Genex Communications) Donnaconna and Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière, Quebec |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited Toronto, Ontario |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited Toronto, Ontario |
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Native Communication Inc. Flin Flon, Manitoba |
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Kootenay, Co-operative Radio Kootenay Bay, British Columbia |
Across Canada Application No. 2003-1442-7 |
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Application by 4115121 Canada Inc. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national Russian-language specialty programming undertaking. | |
The applicant is a corporation in which Liubov Ciornaja holds 80.01% of the common shares and Igor Goikhberg holds the remaining 19.99%. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming targeting Russian-speaking audiences. Not less than 90% of the programming would be in the Russian language. Not more than 10% of the programming would be in the English language. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 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. | |
Applicant's address: 4400 Bathurst Street Suite 12 Toronto, Ontario M3H 3R8 Fax: (416) 398-5501 E-Mail: courier@rogers.com |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2004-0013-5 |
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Application by 6166954 Canada Inc. (6166954) for authority to acquire the assets of the national Category 1 specialty television service, known as PrideVision, from PrideVision Inc. | |
The 6166954 corporation is currently wholly-owned and controlled by William Craig. Following the proposed transaction, Mr. Craig would own 80.2% of the voting shares and PrideVision Inc. would own 9.9% of the voting shares. The remaining 9.9% voting shares would be owned by other shareholders. | |
The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the current licence issued to PrideVision Inc. | |
The applicant estimated the value of transaction at 1.5 million dollars. | |
Applicant's address: 6166954 Canada Inc. c/o Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP Scotia Plaza 40 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y4 Fax: (416) 361-2468 E-Mails: wmcraig@rogers.com mllewis@blqcanada.com |
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Examination of application: PrideVision Inc. 370 King Street West Suite 308 Toronto, Ontario |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-1585-5 |
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Application by Drive Publishing Inc. for a licence to operate a Category 2national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as AOV Movie Channel. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming devoted to adult entertainment, including adult entertainment films, talk shows, phone-in shows and other programming on the theme of sexuality. Such programming would range from entertainment material to educational and analytical material on sexuality and health. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 5(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 11, 12 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: P.O. Box 6143 Station A Toronto, Ontario M5W 1P6 Fax: (416) 492-9539 E-Mail: info@aov.ca |
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Examination of application: 488 Wellington Street Suite 100 Toronto, Ontario |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-1892-4 |
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Application by Fairchild Television Ltd. to renew the licence of the nationalethnic specialty programming undertaking known as Talentvisionexpiring 31 August 2004. | |
The licensee proposes to amend the wording of the nature of service for Talentvision to ensure consistency with the Ethnic Broadcasting Policy, Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, dated 16 July 1999. The condition of licence on the nature of service would read as follows: | |
-The licensee shall provide a national ethnic specialty service consisting of programming directed to the Mandarin, Vietnamese and Korean speaking communities of Canada. The licensee shall devote to the distribution of programming in the Mandarin, Vietnamese and Korean languages, not less than 60% of the total time |
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The Commission notes that Talentvision's performance evaluation has been based on the program logs submitted by the licensee. However, because the program logs contain a number of discrepancies, the accuracy of the statistics generated from program logs may be unreliable. In order to better assess the undertaking's compliance with the Regulations and/or conditions of licence, the licensee has been authorized to further correct its program logs. Accordingly, the Commission notes that some matters are still outstanding and that the Commission may add documents or letters to the public file. | |
Licensee's address: 35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 Fax: (905) 882-7140 E-Mail: louisc@fairchildtv.com |
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Examination of application: At the licensee's address, and B8 - 525 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-1893-2 |
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Application by Fairchild Television Ltd. to renew the licence of the nationalethnic specialty programming undertaking known as Fairchild Television expiring 31 August 2004. | |
The licensee proposes to amend the wording of the nature of service for Fairchild Television to ensure consistency with the Ethnic Broadcasting Policy, Public Notice CRTC 1999-117, dated 16 July 1999. The condition of licence on the nature of service would read as follows: | |
The licensee shall provide a national ethnic specialty service consisting of third-language ethnic programming directed to the Chinese-speaking communities of Canada. |
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The licensee also requests an amendment to its licence in order to authorize it to broadcast separate local programming in Vancouver and Toronto consisting of not more than 7% of the broadcast day, averaged monthly, and limited to news and special events programming only. | |
Licensee's address: 35 East Beaver Creek Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1B3 Fax: (905) 882-7140 E-Mail: louisc@fairchildtv.com |
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Examination of application: At the licensee's address, and B8-525 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-1571-4 |
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Application by MARK CAMPBELL, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty television programming undertaking to be known as The Maritime Channel. | |
The applicant proposes to offer a programming service dedicated exclusively to the broadcast of programs with a maritime theme. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Speciality Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: 2085 Maitland Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 2Z8 Fax: (902) 423-3711 E-Mail: markcampbell@eastlink.ca |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-1570-7 |
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Application by MARK CAMPBELL, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Art and Design Television. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming devoted entirely to the celebration, study and practice of art, craft and design. The applicant also proposes to give the audience a behind-the-scenes and front-row view to all of the arts, from groundbreaking performances to intriguing artist profiles. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programs from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 5 (a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 8(a), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
The applicant proposes that not more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 7 (Drama), and that not more than 25% would be drawn from any of the following genres: music videos, fashion design, home and garden design, architecture and photography. | |
Applicant's address: 2085 Maitland Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 2Z8 Fax: (902) 423-3711 E-Mail: markcampbell@eastlink.ca |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-1178-8 |
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Application by Montesano Corporation for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Phenomenon TV. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming exploring the mysteries and unexplained phenomenon of nature, science, spirituality, and the human experience. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programs from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 4, 5(b), 7(a), 7(c), 7(g), 11, 12, 13 and 14, as set out in Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: 10314, 82nd Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5E 1W6 Fax: (780) 432-2827 E-Mail: turmoilpr@yahoo.com |
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Examination of application: Montesano Corporation Headquarters 10140, 160th Street Edmonton, Alberta |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-0888-4 |
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Application by STORM ENTERTAINMENT INC. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English and French language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Canadian Info Channel. | |
The applicant proposes to offer an entirely Canadian programming service dedicated solely to the broadcast of information and services available through the Government of Canada. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programs from categories 3, 5(b), 12 and 13, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: 314 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G5 Fax: (416) 977-6945 E-Mail: dfriedman@stormentertainment.ca |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-0696-1 |
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Application by TEN BROADCASTING INC. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as 10 XXX Clips. | |
The applicant proposes to offer an adult entertainment service consisting of five-to-fifteen minute segments from existing or newly-produced adult entertainment programming. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 5(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 11, 12 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: 2211 Thurston Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C9 Fax: (613) 248-1627 E-Mail: sduncan@10network.com |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-0697-9 |
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Application by TEN BROADCASTING INC. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as 10 Amateur. | |
The applicant proposes to offer adult entertainment programming focusing on an amateur theme. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 5(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 11, 12 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: 2211 Thurston Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C9 Fax: (613) 248-1627 E-Mail: sduncan@10network.com |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-0698-7 |
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Application by TEN BROADCASTING INC. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as 10 XXX Canadian. | |
The applicant proposes to offer an adult programming service focusing on Canadian adult entertainment content. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 5(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(g), 11, 12 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: 2211 Thurston Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C9 Fax: (613) 248-1627 E-Mail: sduncan@10network.com |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-1905-5 |
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Application by TEN BROADCASTING INC. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as Ten Gay Adult. | |
The applicant states that the programming will consist exclusively of adult programming for the gay community and include full length feature films, documentaries and other adult entertainment. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 5(b); 7(a); 7(c); 7(d); 7(e); 11 and 12 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990. | |
Applicant's address: 2211 Thurston Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1G 6C9 Fax: (613) 737-0377 E-Mail: sduncan@10network.com |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Across Canada Application No. 2003-0882-6 |
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Application by KOREA TELEVISION CORPORATION for a licence to operate a Category 2 national Korean-language specialty programming undertaking. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programming targeting a Korean-speaking audience. Not less than 85% of the programming would be in the Korean language. Not more than 15% of the programming would be in the English language. | |
The applicant proposes to offer programs 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. | |
Applicant's address: Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP Scotia Plaza 40 King Street West Suite 4400 Toronto, Ontario M5H 3Y4 Fax : (416) 361-2468 E-Mail: mllewis@blgcanada.com |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Baie Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick Application No. 2003-1097-0 |
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Application by RADIO BEAUSÉJOUR INC. to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CJSE-FM Shédiac, New Brunswick. | |
The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter inBaie Sainte-Anne to broadcast the programming of CJSE-FM Shédiac in order to serve the population of Baie Sainte-Anne. | |
The transmitter would operate on frequency 107.5 MHz (channel 298A) with an effective radiated power of 2,400 watts (non-directional antenna/effective antenna height of 38.4 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. | |
Licensee's address: 96 Providence Street Shédiac, New Brunswick E4P 2M9 Fax: (506) 532-0120 E-Mail: cjse@cjse.ca |
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Examination of application: Fire Station 5472 Highway 117 Baie Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Donnaconna and Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière, Quebec Application No. 2003-1886-7 |
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Application by 6087329 CANADA INC. to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CKNU-FM Donnaconna and its transmitter CKNU-FM-1 Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière. | |
The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the operation of this undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Genex Communications inc. | |
The Commission notes that this transaction consists of an intra-corporate reorganization that does not change the control of the licensee. | |
Applicant's address: 1134 Saint-Louis road, suite 300 Sillery, Quebec G1S 1E5 Fax: (418) 687-9789 E-Mail: demers@genexcommunications.com |
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Examination of application: At the applicant's address |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Toronto, Ontario Application No. 2003-1649-9 |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to operate a multilingual ethnic transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with its existing television station CFMT-TV (OMNI.1) Toronto. | |
The new station would operate from the First Canadian Place on channel 64C with an effective radiated power of 15,000 watts (non-directional antenna/effective antenna height of 303.7 metres). | |
Applicant's address: 777 Jarvis Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3B7 Fax: (416) 935-4655 E-Mail: alain.strati@rci.rogers.com |
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Examination of application: 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West Toronto, Ontario |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Toronto, Ontario Application No. 2003-1650-7 |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to operate a multilingual ethnic transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with its existing TV station CJMT-TV (OMNI.2) Toronto. | |
The new station would operate from the First Canadian Place on channel 44C with an effective radiated power of 15,000 watts (non-directional antenna/effective antenna height of 303.7 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. | |
Applicant's address: 777 Jarvis Street Toronto, Ontario M4Y 3B7 Fax: (416) 935-4655 E-Mail: alain.strati@rci.rogers.com |
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Examination of application: 545 Lake Shore Boulevard West Toronto, Ontario |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Flin Flon, Manitoba Application No. 2003-1821-3 |
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Application by Native Communication Inc. to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CINC-FM Thompson. | |
The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter inFlin Flon to broadcast the programming of CINC-FM Thompson, in order to serve the population of Flin Flon. | |
The transmitter would operate on frequency 101.1 MHz (channel 266A) with an effective radiated power of 300 watts (non-directional antenna/effective antenna height of 55.1 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. | |
Licensee's address: 76 Severn Crescent Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1M6 Fax: (204) 778-6559 E-Mail: bhoa@email.com |
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Examination of application: Flin Flon Indian Metis Friendship Centre Flin Flon, Manitoba |
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[Intervention Form] |
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Kootenay Bay, British Columbia Application No. 2003-1673-8 |
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Application by Kootenay Co-operative Radio to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CJLY-FM Nelson, British Columbia. | |
The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter inKootenay Bay, to broadcast the programming of CJLY-FM Nelson, a community radio station, in order to serve the population of Kootenay Bay. | |
The transmitter would operate on frequency 96.5 MHz (channel 243LP) withan effective radiated power of 19.02 watts (non-directional antenna/effective antenna height of 372 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. | |
Licensee's address: Postal Box 767 625 Front Street, Suite 203 Nelson, British Columbia V1L 5R4 Fax: (250) 352-9653 E-Mail: kcr@kootenaycoopradio.com |
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Examination of application: Balfour Suprette Highway 3A Balfour, British Columbia Nelson Municipal Library 602 Stanley Street Nelson, British Columbia |
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[Intervention Form] |
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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. | |
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. |
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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. | |
Submit your written intervention to the Secretary General of the Commission in ONLY ONE of the following formats: | |
by using the link to the |
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by electronic mail to |
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by mail at |
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A true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and proof that this has been done must accompany the intervention sent to the Commission. | |
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 be posted on the Commission's web site. Documents received in electronic format will be posted on the Commission's web site exactly as you send them, and in the official language and format in which they are received. Documents not received electronically will be available in .pdf format. |
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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 |
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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 |
405 de Maisonneuve Blvd East 2nd Floor, Suite B2300 Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5 Tel: (514) 283-6607 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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