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Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-135

  Ottawa, 4 December 2007
 

Applications processed pursuant to the streamlined procedure

  In this public notice, the Commission publishes a list of applications involving transfers of ownership and changes in the effective control of broadcasting undertakings as well as applications for amendments or extensions of deadlines not requiring a public process, which it has processed during the period 1 September 2007 to 31 October 2007 pursuant to its streamlined procedure.

1.

The Commission has a streamlined procedure for its consideration of applications involving transfers of ownership and changes in the effective control of broadcasting undertakings as well as applications for amendments or extensions of deadlines not requiring a public process. Under this procedure, and on a case-by-case basis, the Commission may approve or deny such an application without first having issued a public notice provided that:
 

a) its examination of the application reveals the presence of no significant policy concern; and

 

b) the Commission is convinced that approval or denial would be consistent with its approvals or denials of previous applications.

2.

Where these two conditions are met, the Commission is generally satisfied that a process initiated by a public notice is not required in the public interest, and would unnecessarily delay implementation of the transaction contemplated or of other proposals by the applicant.

3.

In the appendices to this public notice, the Commission publishes a list of applications involving transfers of ownership and changes in the effective control of broadcasting undertakings (Appendix 1) as well as applications for amendments or extensions of deadlines (Appendix 2) not requiring a public process, which it has processed during the period 1 September 2007 to 31 October 2007 pursuant to its streamlined procedure.
  Secretary General
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Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-135

Broadcasting ownership applications not requiring a public process that have been processed by the Commission pursuant to the streamlined procedure during the period of 1 September to 31 October 2007 

 

Licensee

Application number and authorization date

Description of the transaction

1.

Sonème inc. 2007-0920-7
10 September 2007 		APPROVED -Transfer of the ownership and effective control of Sonème inc. (Sonème) from Guy Crépeau, Alain Desjardins and André Desjardins (each holding an indirect voting interest of 33.33%) to Dominic Bell, Stéphane Bell and Sylvain Lacasse (each holding an indirect voting interest of 33.33%).

Sonème is licensee of CFLO-FM Mont-Laurier and its transmitter CFLO-FM-1 l'Annonciation, Quebec.

2.

6166954 Canada Inc. 2007-1105-3
10 October 2007 		APPROVED -Transfer of the ownership and effective control of 6166954 Canada Inc. through the acquisition by 6559603 Canada Inc. of the shares held by William R. Craig and family in 6166954 Canada Inc.

6559603 Canada Inc. is a corporation jointly owned by James Shavick and Joy MacPhail.

6166954 Canada Inc. is licensee of the Category 2 specialty programming undertaking OUTtv, and of the Category 1 specialty programming undertaking HARDtv.

3.

Phillip Koneswaran, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated. 2007-1492-4
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Corporate reorganization at the level of PolarMedia Corp. (PolarMedia), the parent corporation of the licensee to be incorporated (Phillip Koneswaran (OBCI)) through Radika Koneswaran's acquisition of additional shares in PolarMedia. This transaction increases Radika Koneswaran's voting interest in PolarMedia to 86.29% but does not affect the effective control of Phillip Koneswaran (OBCI), which will continue to be exercised by Radika Koneswaran.

The Hindu Network - Category 2 specialty service, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-144, 18 April 2006, authorized Phillip Koneswaran (OBCI) to operate a national Category 2 specialty programming undertaking. That undertaking is not yet in operation.

Appendix 2 to Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2007-135

Other broadcasting applications not requiring a public process that have been processed by the Commission pursuant to the streamlined procedure during the period 1 September 2007 to 31 October 2007

 

Licensee

Application number and authorization date

Description of the application

1.

St. Sava's Radio Station Inc. 2007-1134-2
6 September 2007 		DENIED - Extension of the time limit to commence operation of the ethnic specialty audio service authorized in St. Sava's Radio Station - Specialty audio service, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-486, 1 October 2003.

2.

OlaFarmHollywood Corporation 2007-1214-2
10 September 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 8 October 2008 of the time limit to commence operation of the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking authorized in People T.V. - Category 2 specialty service, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-450, 8 October 2004. This is the final extension to be granted by the Commission.

3.

Ottawa Media Inc. 2007-1216-8
10 September 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized contours of CKHK-FM Hawkesbury, Ontario authorized in English-language FM radio station in Hawkesbury, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-204, 27 June 2007.

4.

Carl Gilbert, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated 2007-1220-0
10 September 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 21 December 2007 of the time limit to submit an application for the use of another frequency and technical parameters acceptable to both the Commission and the Department of Industry for the new French-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking authorized in French-language FM radio station in Saguenay (zone La Baie), Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-95, 21 March 2007. This is the final extension to be granted by the Commission.

5.

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2007-1231-6
17 September 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized contours of the transmitter CBZC-FM Bon Accord, New Brunswick.

6.

Yves Sauvé, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated 2007-1250-7
17 September 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 6 April 2008 of the time limit to submit an application for the use of another frequency and technical parameters acceptable to both the Commission and the Department of Industry for the new French-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking authorized in Licensing of new radio stations in Montréal and Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-217, 6 July 2007.

7.

Astral Media Radio Inc. 2007-1251-4
17 September 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized contours of the French-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking CHEY-FM Trois-Rivières, Quebec.

8.

MediaNet Canada Ltd. 2007-1303-3
1 October 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 21 September 2008 of the time limit to commence operation of the national ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking authorized in RTV (Russian Television) - Category 2 specialty service, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-420, 21 September 2004. This is the final extension to be granted by the Commission.

9.

MediaNet Canada Ltd. 2007-1305-9
1 October 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 18 November 2008 of the time limit to commence operation of the national ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking authorized in JTV - Jewish Television - Category 2 specialty service, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-497, 18 November 2004. This is the final extension to be granted by the Commission.

10.

Newcap Inc. 2007-1132-6
25 October 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 31 March 2008 of the time limit for Newcap Inc. to divest its 50% interest in Metro Radio Group Inc. (Metro), as directed in CFDR Halifax - Conversion to FM band, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-106, 4 April 2007. Metro is licensee of CKUL-FM Halifax, Nova Scotia.

11.

Rogers Broadcasting Limited 2007-1426-3
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized contours of the radio programming undertaking CHYM-FM Kitchener, Ontario.

12.

Grande Prairie Radio Ltd. 2007-1439-6
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized contours of the new English-language commercial specialty FM radio programming undertaking authorized in Christian music FM radio station in Grande Prairie, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-623, 15 November 2006.

13.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1445-3
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the regional cable distribution undertaking serving Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Crossfield, Strathmore and Chestermere Lake, Alberta in order to include new areas of residential development.

14.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1446-1
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving part of Edmonton and surrounding areas, Alberta in order to include new areas of residential development.

15.

Videon CableSystems Inc., a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1447-9
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving part of Edmonton and surrounding areas, Alberta in order to include new areas of residential development.

16.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1448-7
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Medicine Hat and surrounding areas, Alberta in order to include new areas.

17.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1450-3
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Lethbridge and surrounding areas, Alberta in order to include new areas.

18.

Videon CableSystems Inc. a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1452-8
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving High River, Alberta in order to include new areas of development.

19.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1449-5
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Fort McMurray, Mildred Lake Camp, Fort Hills Camp, Tar Island Camp and Saprae Creek, Alberta in order to include new areas of development.

20.

Rawlco Radio Ltd., 587681 Saskatchewan Ltd. and Dekkerco Holdings Limited, partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Northwestern Radio Partnership 2007-1478-4
29 October 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 30 May 2008 of the time limit to commence operation of the new English-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking authorized in English-language FM radio station in North Battleford, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-526, 30 November 2004. This is the final extension to be granted by the Commission.

21.

Videon CableSystems Inc., a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1453-6
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Okotoks, Alberta in order to include new areas of development.

22.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1454-4
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Red Deer and area, Alberta in order to include new areas of residential development.

23.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1455-2
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in order to include new areas of development.

24.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1457-8
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Duncan, North Cowichan, Saltair, Quamichan, Cowichan District, Lake Cowichan, Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou, British Columbia in order to include new areas of development.

25.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1463-5
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Castlegar, Robson, Blueberry Creek, Trail, Rossland, Montrose, Fruitvale, Nelson, Shore Acres, Sitkim Creek, Kokanee Creek, Balfour, Proctor, Genelle, Lower China Creek and Upper China Creek, British Columbia in order to include new areas.

26.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1464-3
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Cranbrook, British Columbia in order to include new areas of development.

27.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1465-1
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Invermere, Athalmer and Windermere, British Columbia in order to include new areas of development.

28.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1466-9
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Kamloops, British Columbia in order to include new areas of development.

29.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1467-7
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Kelowna, Rutland, Lakeview Heights, Westbank, Okanagan Mission and surrounding areas, British Columbia in order to include new areas of development.

30.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1468-5
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Penticton, Summerland, Naramata, Kaleden and Okanagan Falls, British Columbia in order to include new areas of development.

31.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1469-3
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Prince George, British Columbia in order to include new areas of development.

32.

Shaw Cablesystems Limited, a subsidiary of Shaw Communications Inc. 2007-1470-1
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Change in the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Vernon, British Columbia in order to include new areas.

33.

CanWest MediaWorks Inc. 2007-1488-3
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 3 February 2009 of the time limit to commence operation of the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking authorized in Reality TV - Category 2 specialty service, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-35, 3 February 2005. This is the final extension to be granted by the Commission.

34.

CanWest MediaWorks Inc. 2007-1489-1
30 October 2007 		APPROVED - Extension to 1 March 2009 of the time limit to commence operation of the national English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking authorized in Lonestar II - Category 2 specialty service, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-85, 1 March 2005. This is the final extension to be granted by the Commission.

Date Modified: 2007-12-04

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