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		Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2004-5
		See also: 2004-5-1 Ottawa, 7 July 2004
		The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 7 September 2004 at 9:30 a.m., at the Conference Centre, Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, to consider the following applications. The interventions/comments deadline is 13 August 2004.
Item		Applicant and Locality
1.		Astral Media inc./Corus Entertainment Inc. Across the province of Quebec
2.		Metromedia CMR Broadcasting Inc. Longueuil, Quebec
3.		CHUM Limited and Craig Media Inc. Across Canada
4.		Radio Express inc. (CKOD-FM) Valleyfield, Quebec
5.		Astral Media inc. (CFOM-FM) Lévis, Quebec
6.		Craig Media Inc. (CKXT-TV) Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario
7.		Fairchild Media Group Ltd. Across Canada
8.		MediaNet Canada Ltd. (Echo TV) Across Canada
9.		MediaNet Canada Ltd. (JTV - Jewish Television) Across Canada
10.		Crownads Communications Inc. (TelePersia) Across Canada
11.		HGTV Canada Inc. (The Luxe Network) Across Canada
12.		Ajit Broadcasting Corporation Inc. (ATC - AJIT Television Corporation) Across Canada
13.		Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Czech TV) Across Canada
14.		Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Slovak TV) Across Canada
15.		Ethnic Channels Group Limited (IsraeliTV 1) Across Canada
16.		Ethnic Channels Group Limited (IsraeliTV 2) Across Canada
17.		Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Serbian TV) Across Canada
18.		Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Armenian TV) Across Canada
19.		Ethnic Channels Group Limited (Persian/Iranian TV) Across Canada/
20.		Groupe Radio Antenne «6» inc. Dolbeau, Quebec
21.		Radio Communautaire Missisquoi (CIDI-FM) Lac-Brome, Quebec
22.		Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBMT) Montréal, Quebec
23.		Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBFT) Montréal, Quebec
24.		Radio Nord-Joli inc. (CFNJ-FM) St-Zénon, Quebec
25.		Telephone City Broadcast Limited Brantford, Ontario
26.		Bel-Roc Communications Inc. Haldimand County, Ontario
27.		Sound of Faith Broadcasting (CJTW-FM) Kitchener, Ontario
28.		Trinity Television, Inc. (CIIT-TV, CHNU-TV) Winnipeg, Manitoba and Fraser Valley, British Columbia
29.		587681 Saskatchewan Ltd., Dekkerco Holdings Limited and Rawlco Radio Ltd. (Northwestern Radio Partnership) (CJNS) Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
30.		587681 Saskatchewan Ltd. Dekkerco Holdings Limited and Rawlco Radio Ltd. (Northwestern Radio Partnership) North Battleford, Saskatchewan
31.		O.K. Radio Group Ltd. (CHZN-FM) Edmonton, Alberta
32.		Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBX) Jasper, Alberta
33.		Lighthouse Broadcasting Limited (CJLT-FM) Medicine Hat, Alberta
34.		Westwave Broadcasting Inc. Sechelt, British Columbia/(Colombie-Britannique)
35.		Andrew Quinn-Young and Dallas Wolbaum (Little Mountain Radio) Nelson, British Columbia
36.		Standard Radio Inc. (CKKC) Nelson, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Nakusp and New Denver, British Columbia
37.		Robson Square 4600 Services Ltd. North Vancouver, British Columbia
38.		Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBUT) Vancouver, British Columbia
1.	Across the province of Quebec Application Nos. 2004-0279-3, 2004-0302-2, 2004-0280-1
	Preamble
	Applications by Astral Média Radio inc. (Astral) and 591991 B.C. Ltd. for authority to acquire, in the context of an exchange of assets, certain radio undertakings in Quebec.
	These applications follow Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-90, Transfer of control of 3903206 Canada Inc., of Telemedia Radio Atlantic Inc. and of 50% of Radiomedia Inc. to Astral Radio Inc., 19 April 2002 ("Decision 2002-90") and Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-205 Acquisition of radio assets in Quebec, 2 July 2003 ("Decision 2003-205").
	Background
	In Decision 2002-90, the Commission approved the transfer of control of Radiomedia Inc. and of 3903206 Canada Inc. to Astral Radio inc. The approval was subject to several conditions precedent, including the sale of station CFOM-FM Lévis, Québec to a third party not associated with Astral Media inc. (Astral Media) and/or any of its affiliates.
	Consistent with Decision 2002-90, Les Entreprises Radio Etchemin inc. (Radio Etchemin), licensee of station CFOM-FM, is currently controlled by a trustee, Mr. Paul-Émile Beaulne, pursuant to a voting trust agreement approved by the Commission on 25 October 2002.
	Following the release of Decision 2002-90, the Commissioner of Competition expressed his concerns regarding the potential impact of that transaction on competition in the French-language radio industry in Quebec. As a result, Astral Media, Télémédia Radio inc. and the Competition Commissioner entered into a consent agreement requiring Astral Media to sell certain French-language AM radio stations it owns in Quebec. The consent agreement was registered with the Competition Tribunal on 3 September 2002.
	In Decision 2003-205, the Commission denied the application by TVA Group Inc. and Radio Nord Communications inc. for authority to acquire various radio undertakings in the province of Quebec from Astral including those that were the subject of Decision 2002-90 and of the consent agreement.
	To satisfy the terms of the consent agreement and to satisfy the condition precedent requiring the sale of radio station CFOM-FM, Astral now proposes a transaction that involves an exchange of assets with 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Corus).
	Astral's Applications
	1) Application 2004-0279-3 by Astral for authority to acquire from Corus, the assets of the following radio stations along with their respective transmitters:
	1) CFVM-FM - Amqui 2) CJDM-FM - Drummondville 3) CJOI-FM - Rimouski 4) CIKI-FM - Rimouski, and 5) CFZZ-FM - Saint-Jean-Iberville (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu).
	Consistent with the Commercial Radio Policy (Public Notice 1998-41, 30 April 1998), Astral proposes tangible benefits of $660,000, representing 6% of the value of the proposed transaction, which according to parties is $11 million.
	Astral proposes to continue to assume responsibility for all remaining tangible benefits relating to previous transactions involving Télémédia, Radio Etchemin and Radiomutuel inc.
	Astral is requesting that a condition of licence be added to the licences for radio stations CFVM-FM Amqui and CFZZ-FM Saint-Jean-Iberville (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), authorizing these "oldies" stations to reduce the level of canadian popular music to 30% as contemplated in Public Notice CRTC 1998-132, 17 December 1998.
	Astral is seeking licences to continue operating the above-noted undertakings upon surrender of the existing licences issued to Corus.
	2) Application 2004-0302-2 by Astral for a network licence to operate a French-language radio network for the purpose of broadcasting the football games of the Montreal Alouettes during the 2004, 2005 and 2006 seasons.
	The proposed radio network would originate from CKAC Montréal.
	This network would ultimately be transferred to Corus as part of the transaction described herein, in the event of approval of these applications.
	Corus Application
	3) Application 2004-0280-1 by Corus for authority to acquire from Astral the assets of the following radio stations:
	1) CKAC - Montreal 2) CHRC - Québec 3) CJRC - Gatineau 4) CKRS - Saguenay 5) CHLN - Trois-Rivières 6) CHLT - Sherbrooke 7) CKTS - Sherbrooke, and 8) CFOM-FM - Québec
	Corus proposes no tangible benefits on the basis that the above-mentioned stations have been unprofitable on a consolidated basis for the past three years.
	Corus proposes to continue to assume responsibility for all remaining tangible benefits related to its acquisition of various broadcasting undertakings from Power Broadcasting Inc. approved in Decision CRTC 2000-87.
	Corus is also seeking authority to acquire the assets of digital radio licences CKAC-DR-2 Montreal and CJRC-DR-2 Gatineau as well as those of the Radiomedia French-language information network; CHLN's network to broadcast some of its programming on CKSM; Montreal Canadiens hockey network; and the Montreal Alouettes network.
	Corus proposes to operate stations CJRC Gatineau, CHRC Québec, CHLT Sherbrooke, CHLN Trois-Rivières and CKRS Saguenay (Jonquière) as all-talk programming stations and provide listeners with network programming from station CKAC Montreal.
	With respect to CKAC Montreal, Corus proposes to transform the station into an all talk station, primarily oriented towards sports and health. The applicant proposes to phase-in this change over a period of three years.
	Corus also proposes to amend the conditions of licence of CKAC Montréal, CHRC Québec, CHLT Sherbrooke and CHLN Trois-Rivières in order to reduce the level of weekly local and news programming that these stations are required to broadcast from, which currently ranges from 41 to 64 hours weekly. The proposed conditions of licence are as follows:
	For CKAC Montreal:
	The licensee is required, by condition of licence, to broadcast during each broadcast week a minimum of 40 hours of local programming, including news.
	For the other stations mentioned above:
	The licensee is required, by condition of licence, to broadcast during each broadcast week a minimum of 20 hours of local programming, including news.
	Corus is seeking licences to continue operating these undertakings upon surrender of the existing licences currently issued to Astral and Radio Etchemin.
	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 15 July 2004, in response to clarification questions from the Commission.
	Applicant's addresses: Astral Média Radio inc. c/o Mrs Claude Laflamme 1717 René-Lévesque Boulevard East Suite 200 Montreal, Quebec H2L 4T9 Fax: (514) 529-3263 E-Mail: claflamme@radio.astral.com 591991 B.C. Ltd. c/o Mr. Pierre Arcand 211 Gordon Avenue Verdun, Quebec H4G 2R2 Fax: (514) 769-5886 E-Mail: pierre.arcand@corusent.com
	Examination of applications: At the licensee's addresses, and
	CFVM-FM 111 de l'Hôpital Street Amqui, Quebec
	CJDM-FM 412 Hériot Street Suite 203 Drummondville, Quebec
	CJRC 150 Edmonton Street Gatineau, Quebec
	CKAC 1411 Peel Street Suite 400 Montreal, Quebec
	CIKI-FM and CJOI-FM 875 St-Germain Boulevard West Rimouski, Quebec
	CKRS 121 Racine Street East Saguenay, Quebec
	CFZZ-FM 104 Richelieu Street Saint-Jean-Ibervillle (Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu), Quebec
	CHRC and CFOM-FM 2136 Sainte-Foy Road Québec (Sainte-Foy), Quebec
	CHLT and CKTS 4020 Portland Boulevard Sherbrooke, Quebec
	CHLN 1350 Royale Street Trois-Rivières, Quebec
	[Interventions/comments form]
2.	Longueuil, Quebec Application No. 2003-1818-0
	In Broadcasting Public Notice 2004-30, 5 May 2004, the Commission called for comments on the application by Metromedia CMR Broadcasting Inc. (Metromedia) to amend the broadcasting licence for its radio programming undertaking CHMP-FM (formerly CKOO-FM) Longueuil.
	a) The licensee proposes to operate within the specialty format devoting more than 50% of the broadcast week to spoken word. The licensee therefore proposes to replace the existing condition of licence regarding the format of the station which reads as follows:
	It is a condition of licence that this station not be operated within the Specialty format as defined in Public Notice CRTC 1995-60, as amended from time to time.
	with the following condition:
	The station shall be operated within the Specialty format as defined in A Review of certain matters concerning radio, Public Notice CRTC 1995-60, 21 April 1995, and Revised content categories and subcategories for radio, Public Notice CRTC 2000-14, 28 January 2000, as amended from time to time. The licensee shall devote more than 50% of the broadcast week to Spoken Word.
	The licensee plans to broadcast spoken word programming consisting of information, public affairs, interviews, opinions and sports.
	The licensee plans to offer musical content only on Saturdays and Sundays for approximately 6 hours a day.
	b) The licensee proposes to remove the existing condition of licence which allows the broadcast of English-language vocal musical selections.
	The licensee would continue to be subject to the Radio Regulations, 1986 which, among other things, require that during a broadcast week, the station devote 65% or more of its vocal musical selections from content category 2 to musical selections in the French language and schedule them in a reasonable manner throughout each broadcast day.
	In light of the fact that Metromedia is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus) and the fact that 591991 B.C. Ltd. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus) is seeking authority to acquire the assets of various radio undertakings in Quebec (this application - 2003-1818-0 - is also part of the current public process [item #1]), the Commission wishes to examine, at the public hearing, the implications of the proposed amendments when examining the acquisition for the transfer of ownership.
	The Commission will consider the interventions on the public filed in response to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2004-30, 5 May 2004 as well as other interventions filed in the context of this proceeding.
	Licensee's address: 211 Gordon Street Verdun, Quebec H4G 2R2 Fax: (514) 769-5886 E-Mail: gsenecal@metromediacmr.com
	Examination of application: At the licensee's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
3.	Across Canada Application No. 2004-0514-3
	Application by CHUM Limited (CHUM), on behalf of Craig Media Inc. (Craig), seeking authority to transfer the effective control of Craig to CHUM.
	Craig
	Craig is a privately held broadcast company with a number of undertakings in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. It is the licensee of CKAL-TV Calgary, CKAL-TV-1 Lethbridge, CKEM-TV Edmonton, CKEM-TV-1 Red Deer, CHMI-TV Portage LaPrairie/Winnipeg, CKX-TV Brandon, CKX-TV-1 Foxwarren, CKX-TV-2 Melita, CKX-TV-3 McCreary, CKXT-TV Toronto (known as Toronto One) and CKXT-DT Toronto. Through its subsidiaries, Craig is also the licensee of digital specialty television services, MTV Canada (Category 1), MTV2 (Category 2), TV Land (Category 2) and Stampede (Category 2), a service not yet in operation.
	CHUM
	CHUM is the owner of conventional television stations, radio stations and analogue specialty services across Canada. In addition, CHUM owns a number of digital specialty television services.
	Should the proposed transaction be approved, CHUM would become the third largest English-language national multi-station group in Canada, after CTV Television Inc. and Global Communications Limited.
	Toronto One
	The licence for Toronto One was granted by the Commission in Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-81, 8 April 2002. The station launched in September 2003. This transaction raises an issue of the integrity of the licensing process as the undertaking is being sold within the first year of the licence term.
	In order to comply with the Commission's common ownership policy, CHUM commits to divest of Toronto One, following the closing of the transaction.
	Value of transaction
	Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated 10 April 2004, CHUM proposes to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Craig for a total cash consideration of $265 million.
	Tangible and Intangible Benefits
	CHUM proposes a tangible benefit package of $20 million (10.41% of the value of the transaction excluding Toronto One and the Category 2 services). The benefits are described as follows:
	- Priority Programming: $10.5 million; - Local Programming: $6.815 million, and - Social Benefits and Talent Development: $2.685 million.
	CHUM proposes no tangible benefits for the Category 2 specialty services on the grounds that these services do not have genre protection and are not guaranteed distribution.
	The Commission invites the public to regularly examine the public examination file of the above-noted application in order to become aware of any additional information that could be filed no later than 15 July 2004, in response to clarification questions from the Commission.
	Applicant's address: CHUM Limited 299 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 2Z5 Fax: (416) 340-7005 E-Mail: arleney@citytv.com Craig Media Inc. 535 - 7^th Avenue South West Calgary, Alberta T2P 0Y4 Fax: (403) 508-5560 E-Mail: jennifer.strain@craigmedia.com
	Examination of application:
	Evans, Philip 16th Floor, Commerce Place One King Street East Hamilton, Ontario 25 Ontario Street Toronto, Ontario
	2940 Victoria Avenue Brandon, Manitoba Rural Municipality of Birtle 678 Main Street Birtle, Manitoba Rural Municipality of McCreary 432 - 1^st Avenue McCreary, Manitoba Rural Municipality of Arthur 138 Main Street Melita, Manitoba 8 Forks Market Road Winnipeg, Manitoba 535 - 7^th Avenue South West Calgary, Alberta 10212 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta City Clerk's Office City Hall Red Deer, Alberta
	[Interventions/comments form]
4.	Valleyfield, Quebec Application No. 2002-0923-0
	Application by Radio Express inc. to renew the licence of the commercial radio programming undertaking CKOD-FM Valleyfield, expiring 31 August 2004.
	The Commission notes the apparent failure of the licensee to comply with:
	- the Radio Regulations, 1986 concerning the provision of logger tapes; and
	- the Radio Regulations, 1986 relating to the submission of annual reports.
	The Commission expects the licensee to show cause at this hearing why a mandatory order should not be issued, under Radio Regulations, 1986, requiring the licensee to conform to the condition of licence that requires the provision of logger tapes and annual reports.
	Licensee's address: 249 Victoria Street Suite 103 Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec J6T 1A9 Fax: (450) 373-4297 E-Mail: FM103@CKOD.QC.CA
	Examination of application: At the licensee's address
	[Interventions/comments form]
5.	Lévis, Quebec Application No. 2003-0211-7
	Application by Astral Media inc., on behalf of Astral Media Radio inc. for authority to effect a corporate reorganization in order to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CFOM-FM Lévis.
	The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the operation of the undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Entreprises Radio Etchemin inc. (Radio Etchemin).
	The Commission notes that Mr. Paul-Émile Beaulne acts as trustee of Radio Etchemin under a voting trust agreement approved by the Commission on 25 October 2002. Mr. Beaulne exercises voting rights attached to Radio Etchemin shares, although Astral Média Radio inc. retains ownership of the shares.
	The Commission notes that an application for the acquisition of the assets of radio station CFOM-FM has been submitted by 591991 B.C. Ltd. (Corus) (2004-0280-1). These applications (2004-0279-3, 2004-0302-2, 2004-0280-1) are also part of the current public process (item 1); thus, the present application is dependent upon the approval of the application for acquisition.
	Applicant's address: 2100 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 1000 Montreal, Quebec Fax: (514) 939-5000
	Examination of application: At the applicant's address, and 2136 Ste-Foy Road Québec, Quebec
	[Interventions/comments form]
6.		Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario Application No. 2004-0546-6
		Application by Craig Media Inc. (Craig), on behalf of a newly formed subsidiary of Craig, Newco, to acquire the assets of the television programming undertaking CKXT-TV Toronto (known as Toronto One) with its transmitter CKXT-TV-1 Hamilton and its associated transitional digital television service at Toronto, CKXT-DT.
		The applicant is also requesting licences to continue the operation of the undertakings, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Craig.
		The Commission notes that this transaction is a prerequisite step to the application for transfer of control of Craig to CHUM Limited, pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement, dated 10 April 2004. This application (2004-0514-3) is being dealt with separately by the Commission (item 3 of the curent public process).
		Applicant's address: 535 - 7^th Avenue South West Calgary, Alberta T2P 0Y4 Fax: (403) 508-5560 E-Mail: jennifer.strain@craigmedia.com
		Examination of application: Toronto One 25 Ontario Street Toronto, Ontario Evans, Philip 16^th Floor Commerce Place One King Street West Hamilton, Ontario
		[Interventions/comments form]
7.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0469-0
		Application by Fairchild Media Group Ltd. (Fairchild) for authority to effect a corporate reorganisation with respect to its digital category 2 national specialty television service to be known as Fairchild Movie Channel, approved in Decision CRTC 2000-707, 14 December 2000.
		Mr. Thomas Fung holds 100% of the voting interests of Fairchild Holdings Ltd., which in turn, holds 100% of the voting interest of Fairchild.
		The applicant proposes to transfer the assets of the Fairchild Movie Channel to a new general partnership in which Fairchild Television Limited and LS Movie Channel Limited would each have a 50% partnership interest.
		The service is not in operation and the Commission has not issued the licence for this undertaking because the requirements for the issuance of the licence have not yet been met.
		The applicant is requesting a licence to operate this specialty service under the same terms and conditions as those specified in Decision CRTC 2000-707, 14 December 2000.
		Applicant's address: B8-525 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 4K5 Fax: (604) 708-1300 E-Mail : jchan@fairchildtv.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
8.		Across Canada Application No. 2003-1809-9
		Application by MediaNet Canada Ltd. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national Ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Echo TV.
		The applicant states that the programming will be directed towards ethnic communities in Canada. The service will build and enhance a bridge between Canadians of ethnic communities and their first generation born-Canadian children. The service would only provide programming that is meant to provide a link for first Generation Canadians to their roots and cultural origins. At no time will this service target Canadians of British Isle, French or Aboriginal groups or origin. Furthermore, programming provided under this service will strictly adhere to the Ethnic programming guidelines. It will target ethnic communities in the English and French languages, providing a culturally diverse programming that bridges first generation Canadians to their ethnic origins.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast 80% of its programming in English, and 20% in French.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant proposes that no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 7 (Drama) and also proposes that no more than 25% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 8 (b) - Music Video Clips and 8(c) - Music Video Programs. The applicant also proposes that no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 6(a) - professional sports and category 6(b) - amateur sports.
		Applicant's address: 1085 Bellamy Road North #15 Toronto, Ontario M1H 3C7 Fax: (416) 850-3392 E-Mail: phillip@medianetcanada.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
9.		Across Canada Application No. 2003-1808-1
		Application by MediaNet Canada Ltd. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as JTV - Jewish Television.
		The applicant states that the programming will be directed towards Jewish Canadians, especially young Jewish Canadians, to enhance the Jewish religion as well as lifestyle in broader sense.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast 55% of its programming in Yiddish and Hebrew, 20% in English, 10% in French and 5% in Arabic, Russian and German respectively.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(d), 7(e), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant proposes that no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 7 (Drama) and also proposes that no more than 20% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 8 (b) - Music Video Clips and 8(c) - Music Video Programs.
		The applicant further proposes that no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week would be drawn from category 6(a) - professional sports - and category 6(b) - amateur sports. The applicant also proposes to not broadcast programming from category 6(a) in English and French. With respect to programming from category 6(a), the applicant also proposes that live event coverage would originate solely from outside of North America.
		Applicant's address: 1085 Bellamy Road North #15 Toronto, Ontario M1H 3C7 Fax: (416) 850-3392 E-Mail: phillip@medianetcanada.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
10.		Across Canada Application No. 2002-0451-1
		Application by Crownads Communications Inc. for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as TelePersia.
		The applicant states that the programming would be a national ethnic specialty service focusing on Canada's Farsi speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant has indicated that the service would provide at least 85% of its programming in Farsi and up to 15% of its programming in English.
		Applicant's address: 777 Bay Street Suite 2500 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C8 Fax: (416) 260-3162
		Examination of application: At applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
11.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0558-1
		Application by HGTV Canada Inc. (HGTV) to acquire the assets of the English-language Category 2 specialty television service (known as The Luxe Network) approved in Decision CRTC 2000-481, 14 December 2000 (Decision 2000-481) from Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting Inc. (Alliance Atlantis) on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (OBCI).
		The purpose of this transaction is to transfer the ownership of The Luxe Network to HGTV. Alliance Atlantis holds 80.24% of the voting interests of HGTV. In return, Stampco Holdings Inc. has legal control of Alliance Atlantis, through a unanimous shareholders agreement.
		This service is not in operation and the Commission has not issued the licence for this undertaking because the requirements for the issuance of the licence have not yet been met.
		The applicant is also requesting a licence to operate this specialty service under the same terms and conditions as those specified in Decision CRTC 2000-481, 14 December 2000.
		Applicant's address: 121 Bloor Street East Toronto, Ontario M4W 3M5 Fax: (416) 324-7425 E-Mail : rita.cugini@allianceatlantis.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
12.		Across Canada Application No. 2003-1156-4
		Application by AJIT Broadcasting Corporation Inc. for a licence to operate a Category2 national Ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as ATC-AJIT Television Corporation.
		The applicant would provide a service directed towards the South Asian community and would predominantly consist of news, information and music programming.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not more than 40% of its programming in Punjabi, not more than 10% in Hindi, not less than 10% in Urdu and 25% in English.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant proposes that no more than 5% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week be drawn from category 7 (Drama) and also proposes that no more than 20% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week be drawn from categories 8 (a) - Music and dance, 8 (b) - Music Video Clips - and 8(c) - Music Video Programs.
		Applicant's address: 7015 Tramere Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1T7 Fax: (905) 671-4766 E-Mail: info@ajitweekly.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address.
		[Interventions/comments form]
13.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0239-7
		Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Czech TV.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming service targeting the Czech-speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in Czech and not more than 10% in English.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c), 7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising. Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to Public Notice CRTC 2000-171 by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence 4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d):
		(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional advertising.
		Applicant's address: The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Room 1800 P.O. Box 427 Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 Fax: (775) 766-7417 E-Mail: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
14.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0244-6
		Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Slovak TV.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming service targeting the Slavic-speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in Slavic and not more than 10% in English.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c), 7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising. Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to Public Notice CRTC 2000-171 by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence 4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d):
		(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional advertising.
		Applicant's address: The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Room 1800 P.O. Box 427 Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 Fax: (775) 766-7417 E-Mail: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
15.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0240-5
		Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Israeli TV 1.
		The applicant proposes to offer a general interest programming service targeting the Hebrew-speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c), 7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in Hebrew and not more than 10% in English.
		The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising. Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to Public Notice CRTC 2000-171 by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence 4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d):
		(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional advertising.
		Applicant's address: The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Room 1800 P.O. Box 427 Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 Fax: (775) 766-7417 E-Mail: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
16.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0241-2
		Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Israeli TV 2.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming of a general interest of cultural significance service targeting the Hebrew-speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in Hebrew and not more than 10% in English.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c), 7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising. Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to Public Notice CRTC 2000-171 by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence 4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d):
		(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional advertising.
		Applicant's address: The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Room 1800 P.O. Box 427 Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 Fax: (775) 766-7417 E-Mail: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
17.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0243-8
		Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Serbian TV.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming service targeting the Armenian-speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in Serbian and not more than 10% in English.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c), 7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising. Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to Public Notice CRTC 2000-171 by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence 4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d):
		(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional advertising.
		Applicant's address: The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Room 1800 P.O. Box 427 Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 Fax: (775) 766-7417 E-Mail: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
18.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0238-9
		Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Armenian TV.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming service targeting the Armenian-speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in Armenian and not more than 10% in English.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c), 7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising. Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to Public Notice CRTC 2000-171 by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence 4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d):
		(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional advertising.
		Applicant's address: The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Room 1800 P.O. Box 427 Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 Fax: (775) 766-7417 E-Mail: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
19.		Across Canada Application No. 2004-0242-0
		Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Persian/Iranian TV.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming service targeting the Farsi, Azeri, Kurdish, Armenian and Assyrian-speaking community.
		The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 80% of its programming in Farsi, 10% in Azeri, Kurdish, Armenian and Assyrian and not more than 10% in English.
		The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2a), 2b), 3, 4, 5b), 6a), 6b), 7a), 7b), 7c), 7d), 7e), 7f), 7g), 8a), 8b), 8c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
		The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local and regional advertising. Accordingly, the applicant requests an amendment to standard condition of licence number 4 for Category 2 specialty services set out in Appendix 2 to Public Notice CRTC 2000-171 by substituting the following paragraph in place of condition of licence 4(a), and by deleting paragraph 4(d):
		(a) Except as provided in paragraphs b) and c), the licensee shall not distribute more than 12 minutes of advertising material during each clock hour of which no more than 6 minutes may consist of local or regional advertising.
		Applicant's address: The Exchange Tower 130 King Street West Room 1800 P.O. Box 427 Toronto, Ontario M5X 1E3 Fax: (775) 766-7417 E-Mail: slavalevin@ethnicchannels.com
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
20.		Dolbeau, Quebec Application No. 2004-0409-6
		Application by Groupe Radio Antenne «6» inc. (Antenne 6) for authority to effect an intra-corporate reorganisation.
		In accordance with the intra-corporate reorganisation, Antenne 6 wishes to acquire the assets of the station CHVD-FM Dolbeau, and subsequently, dissolve the company Radio CHVD inc.
		Following the intra-corporate reorganization, the activities of the radio station would be under the same terms and conditions of the current licence. The Commission notes that the ultimate control of CHVD-FM remains under Antenne 6.
		The applicant is also requesting that a licence be granted to continue the operation of the undertaking, upon surrender of the current licence issued to Radio CHVD inc.
		Applicant's address: 568 St-Joseph Boulevard Roberval, Quebec G8H 2K6 Fax : (418) 275-2475 E-Mail: benoit.amyot@clcw.qc.ca
		Examination of application: 1975 Wallberg Boulevard Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec
		[Interventions/comments form]
21.		Lac-Brome, Quebec Application No. 2003-1368-5
		Application by Radio Communautaire Missisquoi (RCM) to amend the licence of the radio programming undertaking CIDI-FM Lac-Brome.
		In Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-199, 2 July 2003, the Commission approved an application by RCM for a new English-language Type A community FM radio station in Lac-Brome, but did not approve the technical parameters. The licensee was directed to file an application to amend the new licence based on revised technical parameters. The current application seeks approval for the use of frequency 99.1 MHz (channel 256A) with an average effective radiated power of 496 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 1,450 watts/antenna height of 50.2 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.
		Licensee's address: P.O. Box 473 Knowlton, Quebec H0E 1V0 Fax: (514) 481-6382 E-Mail: radio-missisquoi@hotmail.com
		Examination of application: Town Hall Lac-Brome, Quebec
		[Interventions/comments form]
22.		Montreal, Quebec Application No. 2004-0251-1
		Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a licence to operate an English-language transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with its existing TV station CBMT Montreal.
		The new station would operate from Mount Royal on channel 20VU with an effective radiated power of 107,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 300 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: 181 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1K9 Fax: (613) 288-6257 E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
		Examination of application: 1400 René Lévesque Boulevard East Montreal, Quebec
		[Interventions/comments form]
23.		Montreal, Quebec Application No. 2004-0252-9
		Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a licence to operate a French-language transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with the existing television station CBFT at Montreal.
		The new station would operate from Mount Royal on channel 19VL with an effective radiated power of 250,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 300 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: 180 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1K9 Fax: (613) 288-6257 E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
		Examination of application: Reception, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 1400 René-Lévesque Boulevard East Montreal, Quebec
		[Interventions/comments form]
24.		St-Zénon, Quebec Application No. 2004-0052-3
		Application by Radio Nord-Joli inc. to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CFNJ-FM Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec.
		The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter atSt-Zénon to broadcast the programming of CFNJ-FM, in order to serve the population of St-Zénon.
		The transmitter would operate on frequency 88.9 MHz (channel 205B1) with an average effective radiated power of 1,580 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 3,160 watts/antenna height of 169 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: 30 des Écoles Street P.O. Box 120 St-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec J0K 2N0 Fax: (450) 963-7229
		Examination of application: At the licencee's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
25.		Brantford, Ontario Application No. 2003-1908-9
		Application by Telephone City Broadcast Limited for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking at Brantford.
		The new station would operate on frequency 106.7 MHz (channel 294) with an average effective radiated power of 3,750 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 8,000 watts/antenna height of 200 metres).
		The applicant proposes to offer a Modern Country musical format.
		This application is technically mutually exclusive with applications by Bel-Roc Communications Inc. (2004-0132-3) and Sound of Faith Broadcasting (2004-0355-1) which will also be considered at this hearing.
		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: 571 West Street Brantford, Ontario N3T 5P8 Fax: (519) 753-1470 E-Mail: rbd@ckpc.on.ca
		Examination of application: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
26.		Haldimand County, Ontario Application No. 2004-0132-3
		Application by Bel-Roc Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking at Haldimand County.
		The new station would operate on frequency 106.7 MHz (channel 294B) with an effective radiated power of 13,300 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 96 metres).
		The applicant proposes a full-service station that will feature and promote both local and national Canadian musical talent.
		This application is technically mutually exclusive with applications by Telephone City Broadcast Limited (2003-1908-9) and Sound of Faith Broadcasting (2004-0355-1)which will also be considered at this hearing.
		Applicant's address: 139 Northfield Drive West Waterloo, Ontario N2L 5A6 Fax: (905) 648-7661 E-Mail: raeroe@sympatico.ca
		Examination of application: Cayuga Town Hall 45 Munsee Street North Cayuga, Ontario Caledonia Regional Chamber of Commerce 1 Grand Trunk Lane Caledonia, Ontario
		[Interventions/comments form]
27.		Kitchener, Ontario Application No. 2004-0355-1
		Application by Sound of Faith Broadcasting to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CJTW-FM Kitchener.
		The licensee proposes to amend the licence by changing the frequency from 94.3 MHz (channel 232LP) to 106.7 MHz (channel 294A) of its transmitter CJTW-FM Kitchener. The licensee also proposes to change the authorized contours byincreasingthe effective radiated power from 50 watts to 1,585 watts, and the antenna height (non-directional antenna/antenna height 58 metres).
		The licensee wishes to increase the quality of the signal of the station.
		The Commission notes that the contour of the station would be increased significantly and that the increase in power would result in a change of the CJLX-FM's status from an unprotected low power service to a regular Class A FM station.
		This application is technically mutually exclusive with applications by Telephone City Broadcasting Limited (2003-1908-9) and Bel-Roc Communications Inc. (2004-0132-3) which will also be considered at this hearing.
		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: 659 King Street East Room 207 P.O. Box 1433, Station C Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4H6 Fax: (519) 575-9119 E-Mail: info@faithfm.org
		Examination of application: At the licensee's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
28.		Winnipeg, Manitoba and Fraser Valley, British Columbia Application Nos. 2004-0424-4, 2004-0426-0
		Applications by Trinity Television, Inc. (Trinity), to effect a corporate reorganisation with respect to two television programming undertakings, CIIT-TV Winnipeg and CHNU-TV Fraser Valley.
		The applicant proposes to transfer the assets of the undertakings held by Trinity to two new corporations; NOWTV Manitoba Inc. and NOWTV British Columbia Inc. NOWTV Broadcasting Inc. would hold 100% of the voting rights of the new corporations.
		In return, Trinity Television Holdings Inc. (Trinity Holdings) would hold 100% of the voting rights in NOWTV Broadcasting Inc.
		Trinity Holdings would act as trustee of Trinity Television Trust, in which Trinity will be the beneficiary.
		The applicant is further requesting two licences to continue the operation of the Trinity undertakings, under the same terms and conditions, upon surrender of the current licences issued to Trinity.
		The Commission notes that an application (2004-0405-4) to amend CHNU-TV licence, to add a transmitter at Victoria, British Columbia has been filed simultaneously to the above mentioned applications.
		Applicant's address: 1111 Chevrier Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 1Y2 Fax: (204) 949-3341 E-Mail: jthiessen@nowtv.ca
		Examination of applications: At the applicant's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
29.		Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Application No. 2004-0078-9
		Application by 587681 Saskatchewan Ltd., Dekkerco Holdings Limited, and Rawlco Radio Ltd., partners in a general partnership known as Northwestern Radio Partnership to convert radio station CJNS Meadow Lake from the AM band to the FM band.
		The new station would operate on frequency 102.3 MHz (channel 272B) with an effective radiated power of 45,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 157.6 metres).
		The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CJNS for a period of six months from the date of implementation of the new station.
		This application requires the issuance of a new licence.
		Applicant's address: P.O. Box 1460 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z5 Fax: (306) 446-2508 E-Mail: ddekker@rawlco.com
		Examination of application: CJNS Radio 225 Centre Street Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
		[Interventions/comments form]
30.		North Battleford, Saskatchewan Application No. 2004-0076-3
		Application by 587681 Saskatchewan Ltd., Dekkerco Holdings Limited, and Rawlco Radio Ltd., partners in a general partnership known as Northwestern Radio Partnership for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in North Battleford.
		The new station would operate on frequency 93.3 MHz (channel 227C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 199.1 metres).
		The applicant plans to serve the younger audience in the area and would provide a rock-oriented musical format.
		Applicant's address: P.O. Box 1460 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z5 Fax: (306) 446-2508 E-Mail: ddekker@rawlco.com
		Examination of application: CJNB/CJCQ Radio 1711-100 Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan
		[Interventions/comments form]
31.		Edmonton, Alberta Application No. 2004-0342-8
		Application by O.K. Radio Group Ltd. Relating to the licence of radio programming undertaking CHZN-FM Edmonton.
		The licensee proposes to change the authorized contours of CHZN-FM. The change in contours is a result of a relocation of the transmitter, an increase of the antenna height and an increase in effective radiated power from 64,000 to 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height to 272 metres).
		The licensee indicated that the transmitter would be relocated to the existing transmitter site with its other station CKER-FM Edmonton.
		While the authorized contour of the station would increase significantly to the West of the existing area, this would not result in a significant increase in the population served.
		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: 2750 Quadra Street Victoria, British Columbia V8T 4E8 Fax: (250) 475-3299 E-Mail: bcalder@theq.fm
		Examination of application: CKER-FM 6005 Gateway Boulevard Edmonton, Alberta
		[Interventions/comments form]
32.		Jasper, Alberta Application No. 2004-0267-8
		Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to amend the broadcasting licence of the radio programming undertaking CBX Edmonton, Alberta.
		The CBC proposes to convert its transmitter CBXJ Jasper from the AM band to the FM band.
		The new station would operate on frequency 98.1 MHz (channel 251A) with an effective radiated power of 259 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of -496.6 metres).
		The CBC is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of CBXJ on the AM band for a period of three months from the date of implementation of its new FM transmitter. The CBC would cease operation of its AM transmitter, CBXJ Jasper after this 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.
		Applicant's address: 181 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1K9 Fax: (613) 288-6257 E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
		Examination of application: 502 Patricia Street Jasper, Alberta
		[Interventions/comments form]
33.		Medicine Hat, Alberta Application No. 2004-0218-1
		Application by Lighthouse Broadcasting Limited relating to the licence of CJLT-FM Medicine Hat.
		The licensee proposes to amend the licence by changing the frequency from 99.5 MHz (channel 258LP) to 93.7 MHz (channel 229A).
		The licensee proposes to change the authorized contours and increase the effective radiated power from 48 to 2,300 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height to 99.5 metres).
		The licensee wishes to increase the quality of the signal of the station.
		The Commission notes that the increase in power would result in a change of the CJLT-FM's status from a low power unprotected service to a regular Class A FM station.
		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: 901 - 3^rd Avenue Southwest Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4Z2 Fax: (403)529-2824 E-Mail: alive995@telus.net
		Examination of application: At the licensee's address
		[Interventions/comments form]
34.		Sechelt, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0170-4
		Application by Westwave Broadcasting Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Sechelt.
		The new station would operate on frequency 93.1 MHz (channel 226C) with an average effective radiated power of 11,300 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 55,700 watts/antenna height of 759 metres).
		The station would serve the municipalities of Langdale, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Secret Cove, Pender Harbour and Egmont, British Columbia.
		The applicant proposes to operate in a "Pop Adult" music format which would draw approximately half of its music from prior to 1980.
		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) 886-9373 E-Mail: info@westwavefm.com
		Examination of application: Gibsons Public Library 464 South Fletcher Road Gibsons, British Columbia Sechelt Public Library 5797 Cowrie Street Sechelt, British Columbia
		[Interventions/comments form]
35.		Nelson, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0040-9
		Application by Andrew Quinn-Young and Dallas Wolbaum, partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Little Mountain Radio, for a licence to operate an English-language low power FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Nelson.
		The new station would operate on frequency 107.7 MHz (channel 299LP) with an effective radiated power of 36 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 25 metres).
		The station would serve Nelson and the district of Slocan Valley.
		The applicant proposes to offer a Classic/Alternative rock 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: 3440 Blewett Road Nelson, British Columbia V1L 6J6 E-Mail: questions@littlemountainradio.com
		Examination of application: Nelson Municipal Library 602 Stanley Street Nelson, British Columbia
		[Interventions/comments form]
36.		Nelson, Crawford Bay, Kaslo, Nakusp and New Denver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0336-1
		Application by Standard Radio Inc. to convert radio station CKKC Nelson from the AM band to the FM band.
		The new station would operate on frequency 106.9 MHz (channel 295B) with an average effective radiated power of 920 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 2,000 watts/antenna height of 391.3 metres).
		The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CKKC for a period of three months from the date of implementation of the new station.
		The licensee is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CKKC effective at the end of the simulcast period.
		The applicant intends to operate the existing transmitters CKKC-1-FM Crawford Bay, CKZX-FM-1 Kaslo, CKBS-FM Nakusp, and CKZX-FM New Denver as rebroadcasting stations of the proposed new FM station.
		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: 2 St. Clair Avenue West 11th Floor Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L6 Fax: (416) 323-6828 E-Mail: gary.slaight@standardradio.com
		Examination of application: 100 MacDonald Drive Nelson, British Columbia
		[Interventions/comments form]
37.		North Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0001-0
		Application by Robson Square 4600 Services Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM tourist information service in North Vancouver.
		The new station would operate on frequency 89.3 MHz (channel 207LP) with an effective radiated power of 38 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 69 metres).
		The station would broadcast, on a year-round basis, pre-recorded tourist information programs aimed at providing visitors with information on tourist attractions and outdoor activities, as well as on shopping, entertainment, accommodation and restaurants in Vancouver.
		The applicant is willing to accept, as a condition of licence, to limit advertising to no more than 6 minutes per clock hour.
		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: 2475 Palmerston Avenue West Vancouver, British Columbia V7V 2W2 Fax: (604) 926-3744 E-Mail: paul@hollyburngroup.com
		Examination of application: 144 West 14^th Street North Vancouver, British Columbia
		[Interventions/comments form]
38.		Vancouver, British Columbia Application No. 2004-0340-3
		Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a licence to operate an English-language transitional digital television programming undertaking associated with its existing TV station CBUT Vancouver.
		The new station would operate from Mt. Seymour on channel 58VL with an average effective radiated power of 15,600 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 30,500 watts/antenna height 615 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: 181 Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1K9 Fax: (613) 288-6257 E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca
		Examination of application: The reception, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 700 Hamilton Street Vancouver, British Columbia
		[Interventions/comments form]
		Public Participation
		Deadline for interventions/comments 13 August 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 interventions/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 Boulevard East 2^nd 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 - 11^th 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: www.crtc.gc.ca
		Secretary General

Date modified:: 2004-07-07

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