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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.

ITEM

APPLICANT AND LOCALITY

1.

4115121 Canada Inc. (Ciornaja/Goikhberg)
Across Canada

2.

6166954 Canada Inc. (William Craig)
Across Canada

3.

Drive Publishing Inc.
Across Canada

4.

Fairchild Television Ltd.
Across Canada

5.

Fairchild Television Ltd.
Across Canada

6.

Mark Campbell (OBCI)
Across Canada

7.

Mark Campbell (OBCI)
Across Canada

8.

Montesano Corporation
Across Canada

9.

Storm Entertainment Inc.
Across Canada

10.

Ten Broadcasting Inc.
Across Canada

11.

Ten Broadcasting Inc.
Across Canada

12.

Ten Broadcasting Inc.
Across Canada

13.

Ten Broadcasting Inc.
Across Canada

14.

Korea Television Corporation
Across Canada

15.

Radio Beauséjour inc.
Baie Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick

16.

6087329 Canada Inc. (Genex Communications)
Donnaconna and Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière, Quebec

17.

Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Toronto, Ontario

18.

Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Toronto, Ontario

19.

Native Communication Inc.
Flin Flon, Manitoba

20.

Kootenay, Co-operative Radio
Kootenay Bay, British Columbia

1.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1442-7
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

2.

Across Canada
Application No. 2004-0013-5
  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
  Examination of application:

PrideVision Inc.
370 King Street West
Suite 308
Toronto, Ontario
 

[Intervention Form]

3.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1585-5
  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
  Examination of application:

488 Wellington Street
Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario
 

[Intervention Form]

4.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1892-4
  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

i) during which programming is distributed on its undertaking, and

ii) during the hours between 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

  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
  Examination of application:

At the licensee's address, and

B8 - 525 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia
 

[Intervention Form]

5.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1893-2
  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.

  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
  Examination of application:

At the licensee's address, and

B8-525 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia
 

[Intervention Form]

6.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1571-4
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

7.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1570-7
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

8.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1178-8
  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
  Examination of application:

Montesano Corporation Headquarters
10140, 160th Street
Edmonton, Alberta
 

[Intervention Form]

9.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-0888-4
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

10.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-0696-1
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

11.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-0697-9
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

12.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-0698-7
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

13.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-1905-5
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

14.

Across Canada
Application No. 2003-0882-6
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

15.

Baie Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick
Application No. 2003-1097-0
  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
  Examination of application:

Fire Station
5472 Highway 117
Baie Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick
 

[Intervention Form]

16.

Donnaconna and Sainte-Croix-de-Lotbinière, Quebec
Application No. 2003-1886-7
  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
  Examination of application:

At the applicant's address
 

[Intervention Form]

17.

Toronto, Ontario
Application No. 2003-1649-9
  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  
  Examination of application:

545 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Toronto, Ontario
 

[Intervention Form]

18.

Toronto, Ontario
Application No. 2003-1650-7
  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:

7
77 Jarvis Street
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 3B7
Fax: (416) 935-4655
E-Mail: alain.strati@rci.rogers.com
  Examination of application:

545 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Toronto, Ontario
 

[Intervention Form]

19.

Flin Flon, Manitoba
Application No. 2003-1821-3
  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
  Examination of application:

Flin Flon Indian Metis Friendship Centre
Flin Flon, Manitoba
 

[Intervention Form]

20.

Kootenay Bay, British Columbia
Application No. 2003-1673-8
  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
  Examination of application:

Balfour Suprette
Highway 3A
Balfour, British Columbia

Nelson Municipal Library
602 Stanley Street
Nelson, British Columbia
 

[Intervention Form]

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

 

DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION

22 April 2004

  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 link to the
intervention/Comments form
located below the description of each application within this notice of public hearing

 

OR

 

by electronic mail to
procedure@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.
  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.
  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
  405 de Maisonneuve Blvd East
2nd Floor, Suite B2300
Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5
Tel: (514) 283-6607
FAX: (514) 283-3689
  55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2
Tel: (416) 952-9096
FAX: (416) 954-6343
  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 - 11th Avenue, Room 103
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3
Tel: (306) 780-3422
FAX: (306) 780-3319
  10405 Jasper Avenue, Suite 520
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Tel: (780) 495-3224
FAX: (780) 495-3214
  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
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