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ARCHIVED - Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-715
Additional reference: 2010-715-1
The Commission will hold a hearing commencing on 26 November 2010 at 2:00 p.m., at the Commission Headquarters, 1 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec. The Commission intends to consider, subject to interventions, the following applications, without the appearance of the parties:
1. FreeHD Canada Inc.
2. Bell ExpressVu Inc. (the general partner), and Bell Canada and Bell ExpressVu Inc., partners in BCE Holdings G.P. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership
Application No. 2010-0956-4
3. George Burger, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-0961-3
4. 7340362 Canada Inc. (a Remstar subsidiary)
Application No. 2010-1017-3
Application No. 2010-1023-0
6. Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Application No. 2010-1121-2
Application No. 2010-1123-8
Application No. 2010-1124-6
9. David Johnston, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-1024-8
Application No. 2010-1125-4
Application No. 2010-1126-2
Application No. 2010-1127-0
Application No. 2010-1128-8
Application No. 2010-1130-4
Application No. 2010-1131-1
Application No. 2010-1134-5
Application No. 2010-1135-3
Application No. 2010-1392-9
19. Mario Lacombe, on behalf of a not-for-profit corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-0584-3
20. Claude Turcotte, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-1185-8
21. United Christian Broadcasters Canada
Application No. 2010-1093-3
22. MediaTube Corp.
Greater Toronto Area (including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Castlemore, Erin Mills, Gormley, Kleinberg, Maple, Markham, King City, Mississauga, Oak Ridges, Oshawa, Pickering, Port Credit, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Thornhill, Toronto, Unionville, and Whitby) and Greater London Area (including Belmont, Dorchester, Ilderton, Lambeth, London, Mount Brydges, St. Thomas and Thorndale), Ontario
Application No. 2010-1105-6
23. CTV Limited
Application No. 2010-1191-5
24. Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Application No. 2010-1193-1
25. Louis Ledoux, in his capacity as director of operations of Mistawasis First Nations Radio
Application No. 2010-0675-0
26. Bluepoint Investments Inc.
Application No. 2010-1379-7
Application No. 2010-1192-3
28. Gerhard Loeffeler, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-1006-6
Application by Bell ExpressVu Inc. (the general partner), and Bell Canada and Bell ExpressVu Inc., partners in BCE Holdings G.P. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership, for a broadcasting licence to operate a national terrestrial pay-per-view (PPV) programming undertaking to be known as Bell Sports-Specials PPV.
The applicant proposes to offer live and tape-delayed live sports and special events. The applicant proposes to draw programming exclusively from the following categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule 1 to the Pay Television Regulations, 1990, as amended from time to time: 6(a), 6(b), 7(c), 12, 13 and 15.
The applicant indicates that the programming would be predominantly in the English‑language but that the service would also provide some content in the French language and in a third language.
The applicant proposes to abide by the following condition of licence in lieu of the standard conditions of licence that are imposed for PPV undertakings with respect to the provision of Canadian programming:
The licensee shall, through its agreements with the licensees of terrestrial distribution undertakings, ensure that a minimum of 20% of the total number of hours of live sports events and special events that is made available in each broadcast year by the licensees of terrestrial distribution undertakings to their pay‑per-view subscribers is Canadian.
3. Across Canada Application No. 2010-0961-3
Application by George Burger, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as CRUSH!
The proposed service would primarily consist of theatrical feature films aired on television, comedy series and dramatic series, mini-series, movies-for-television, animation, sports and music videos, and shows dedicated to a male audience of 18 to 34 years of age.
No more than 60% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be comprised of theatrical feature films aired on television.
No more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be comprised of independent films. The applicant cites the Independent Film Channel as its source for how it defines independent films.
No more than 25% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be comprised of programs based on science fiction or fantasy themes.
No more than 25% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be comprised of programs based on mystery themes.
No more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be comprised of music video clips or music video programs.
No more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be comprised of animated programs.
The applicant also proposes to offer not less than 75% of its programming in high definition format.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 3, 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(b), 8(c), 11, 12, 13 and 14.
85 Hillside Avenue West
Fax: 416-485-4369
E-mail: burgerg1@gmail.com
Application by 7340362 Canada Inc. (a Remstar subsidiary) for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, French-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as Pure TV.
The proposed service would primarily consist of health related programming including programs about hospital life, various recent developments with regard to medical science, pharmaceutical products and alternative health care, as well as general information relating to healthy nutrition, physical exercise and well-being. The programming of the proposed service would be diverse. Some programs would be of a scientific and educational nature, others would focus on political issues and debates on current events relating to the issue of health. There would also be programming on the health of the Canadian population. Pure TV aims to entertain and inform its audience through the exploration of health related issues as well as create awareness of the importance of healthy living and creating a passion for this issue within the Canadian population.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(g), 11, 12, 13 and 14,.
The applicant proposes that no more than 15% of the programming broadcast each month would be devoted to categories 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d) and 7(g) combined.
The applicant indicated that 100% of its programming would also be offered in high definition format.
The licensee is authorized to offer, for distribution, a version of its service in high definition, providing that at least 95% of visual and audio components of the improved version and the standard definition of the service would remain the same except for advertising and any other part of the service distributed through a secondary signal. The difference of 5% should be entirely constituted of programming in high definition.
85 St-Paul Street West
Application by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, French-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Sens.
The applicant states that the programming would be devoted to scientific discoveries, environment, nature and human health.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 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, 14 and 15,.
The applicant states that it would accept a condition of licence under which it must limit to 10% of the broadcast month the programming drawn from each of categories 6(a), 7(d) and 7(e), as well as categories 8(b) and 8(c) combined.
The applicant is considering airing air long-form documentaries. For this reason and in regards to the proposed nature of service, the applicant requests the authorization to be exempted from the standard limit under which it must restrict to 10% of the broadcast month the amount of programming drawn from category 2(b).
The applicant is prepared to accept and fulfill the standard conditions of licence set out in the Broadcasting Regulatory Policy 2010-355.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Ampersand.
The applicant states that the specialty service would be devoted to romance, love and relationships and would include series based on relationships, feature films, mini-series, made-for-television movies and occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars.
The applicant proposes that 25% of its programming would be offered in high definition format, and is also seeking authority to offer both a standard definition and a high definition version of its proposed service.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 3, 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(g), 11 and 12
Application by Asian Television Network International Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national niche third-language ethnic Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as ATN Comedy Channel One.
The applicant states that the programming would provide comedy in the Hindi language. In addition to Hindi comedy, it would also provide interviews with the comedians and scenes from their skits and shows, as well as movies.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(f), 9 and 13.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 100% of its programming in the Hindi language during the broadcast week.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Contessa.
The applicant states that the specialty service would be devoted to programming related to relationships, lifestyle, beauty, trends and style, and would focus on the interests and needs of working women aged between 25 and 54 years.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(b), 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 10, 11 and 12.
All programming shall be directed to women aged between 25 and 54 years.
Application by David Johnston, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Canadian Small Business Television (CSBTV).
The applicant states that the programming would provide viewers with information regarding government programs that foster business development, as well as informal and continuing education programs for business owners, members of professional associations and their staff. The programming would also inform potential entrepreneurs on how to start, develop and grow their business.
The applicant states that no more than 15% of programs broadcast during the broadcast week on CSBTV would originate from subcategories 7(a) through 7(g).
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(g), 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
Fax: 905-845-6377
E-mail: djohnston@salesresourcegroup.ca
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English‑language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as GGBG.
The applicant states that the service would feature entertainment programming about police, law, the courts, emergency and medical response teams, disaster and relief operations featuring people and organizations that uphold law and order in our society.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(c), 7(d), 7(g), 12, 13, and 14.
The applicant proposes by the following condition of licence with respect to the broadcast of programming from category 7:
No more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be drawn from category 7.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Highwire.
The applicant states that the programming would be devoted to the entire genre of action and adventure, including selections from crime fiction, epic and heroic drama. The service would consist of contemporary action and adventure films and series, mini-series, made-for-television movies, classic films and occasional magazine-style shows focusing on this genre and its stars.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 3, 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(g), 11, 12, 13 and 14.
The applicant proposes to accept a condition of licence requiring that no more than 25% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week be devoted to programs based on science fiction or fantasy themes.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Home Made.
The applicant states that the programming would consist of programs that offer Canadians an interactive television experience and which provide immediate access to detailed step-by-step instructions, in-depth demonstrations and tips for do-it-yourself projects.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 5(a), 5(b), 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Luxury Living.
The applicant states that the programming would be dedicated to the finer things in life. This service would feature all things that can bring a taste of the luxurious into our lives, from vacations and leisure activities to home furnishings, food and fashion.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 5(a), 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
No more than 25% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be from any one programming genre (i.e., health, fashion, travel, food).
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Puzzle.
The applicant states that the programming would be designed for Canadian adults 18-49. Programming would consist of horror, thriller, suspense and science fiction films as well as occasional game and magazine style shows focusing on these genres.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 2(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 11, 12, 13 and 14.
No more than 25% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be devoted to programming from the thriller genre.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as The Competition Channel.
The applicant states that the programming would be devoted exclusively to reality-based programming, including competition-based reality and do-it-yourself makeover programs.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 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.
The licensee shall not broadcast any live sporting events, professional or amateur.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Gold.
The applicant states that the programming would feature classic programs from the beginnings of television. Programming would explore vintage television and the cultural impact of television on our society by providing a window on television history.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(b), 5(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 11, 12, 13 and 14.
Except as provided below, all programming from categories 7 or 8 shall have been copyrighted at least 15 years prior to the broadcast year in which it is aired by the service.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Epic TV.
The applicant states that the programming would be devoted to classic television programming.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(g), 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14.
Application by Airborne Mobile Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate an English‑language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as TxT-TV.
The applicant states that the service would provide content that inspires and provokes viewer participation and content contributions.
The service would provide content directed to all adults 18+ and would provide a platform for moderated interactive conversation on various topics and interactive games.
All programming would focus on user contributions of varying nature (for example, text, audio, video and data transmissions) and the content focus would cover a wide range of topics, games and subject matter.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2(a), 5(b), 6(b), 7(e), 7(f), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
The applicant does not propose any maximum or minimum levels of programming for any of the proposed program categories.
Fax: 514-284-1484
E-mail: mstafford@txttv.ca
19. Donnacona, Quebec
Application by Mario Lacombe, on behalf of a not-for-profit corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a French-language FM Type B community radio programming undertaking in Donnacona.
The new station would operate at 89.5 MHz (channel 208LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 35 metres).
Fax: 418-462-0560
E-mail: info@reseaufm.com
20. Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Quebec
Application by Claude Turcotte, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a regional, French‑language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Le Canal Information de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
The applicant states that the programming would focus on local news, sports, weather, cultural events and traffic. Eventually, provincial, national and international news would also be broadcast.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in Item 6 of Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 6(b), 12, 13 and 14.
The applicant states that it intends to broadcast paid advertising material other than national paid advertising, since it would be operating a television station that offers local programming.
1040 du Métayer Street
Fax: 450-424-5311
E-mail: claude@maestrovision.com
12 St-Jean-Baptiste Avenue
21. Cobourg, Ontario
Application by United Christian Broadcasters Canada for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM specialty radio programming undertaking in Cobourg.
The new station would operate at 90.7 MHz (channel 214A1) with an effective radiated power of 250 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 32.5 metres).
The applicant proposes a Christian Adult Contemporary music format with at least 95% of its music drawn from music sub-category 35 (non-classic Religious).
22. Greater Toronto Area (including Ajax, Aurora, Brampton, Castlemore, Erin Mills, Gormley, Kleinberg, Maple, Markham, King City, Mississauga, Oak Ridges, Oshawa, Pickering, Port Credit, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Thornhill, Toronto, Unionville, and Whitby) and Greater London Area (including Belmont, Dorchester, Ilderton, Lambeth, London, Mount Brydges, St. Thomas and Thorndale), Ontario
Application by MediaTube Corp. for a Class 1 regional broadcasting licence to operate terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings to serve the above-noted locations in the Greater Toronto and in the Greater London Area.
For the undertaking in the Greater Toronto Area, the applicant requests the following conditions of licence :
a) The licensee is authorized to distribute, at its option, as part of the basic service, the signals WIVB-TV (CBS), WGRZ-TV (NBC), WKBW-TV (ABC), WUTV (FOX) and WNED-TV (PBS) Buffalo, New York, or, alternatively for each signal, the signal of a different affiliate of the same network included in the List of eligible satellite services, as amended from time to time.
b) The licensee is authorized to distribute, at its option, as part of the basic service the signals of WNLO, and WNYO Buffalo, New York, or, alternatively, the signal of another US independent network included in the List of Part 2 Eligible Satellite Services, as amended from time to time.
a second set of signals that provides the programming of the four U.S. commercial networks (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX) and the non‑commercial PBS network (referred to as the U.S. 4+1 signals).
For the undertaking in the Greater London Area, the applicant requests the following conditions of licence:
a) The licensee is authorized to distribute, at its option, as part of the basic service, the signals WWJ-TV (CBS), WDIV (NBC), WXYZ-TV (ABC), WJBK (FOX) Detroit, Michigan and WQLN (PBS) Erie, Pennsylvania, or, alternatively for each signal, the signal of a different affiliate of the same network included in the List of Eligible Satellite Services.
b) The licensee is authorized to distribute, at its option, as part of the basic service, the signals WICU-TV (NBC) and WJET-TV (ABC) Erie, Pennsylvania.
c) The licensee is authorized to distribute, at its option, as part of basic service, the signal WUAB-TV (IND) Cleveland, Ohio.
Fax: 905-881-8600
E-mail: tchislett@mediatube.tv
Application by CTV Limited for authority to acquire, from Milestone Radio Inc., the assets of the English-language FM radio programming undertaking CFXJ-FM Toronto, known as “The New Flow 93.5.”
The purchase price for the transaction, pursuant to the terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement, is $27,000,000. The applicant proposes a tangible benefits package representing 6% of the value of the transaction, to be paid over a seven-year period.
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for authority to acquire, from CTV Limited, the assets of the English-language FM radio programming undertaking CHST‑FM London, known as BOB-FM.
The applicant is requests a new broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence.
The purchase price for the transaction, pursuant to the Letter of Agreement, is $16,000,000. The applicant proposes a tangible benefits package representing 6% of the value of the transaction, to be paid over a seven-year period.
1 Communication Road
25. Leask, Saskatchewan
Application by Louis Ledoux, in his capacity as director of operations of Mistawasis First Nations Radio, for a broadcasting licence to operate an English- and Cree-language, Native Type B radio programming undertaking in Leask.
The new station would operate at 93.7 MHz (channel 229LP) with an effective radiated power of 47 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 23 metres).
Fax: 306-466-2220
E-mail: allen.dreaver@mistawasis.ca
26. Province of Saskatchewan
Application by Bluepoint Investments Inc. for authority to acquire from Saskatchewan Communications Network Corporation, the assets of Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN), a non-commercial, satellite-to-cable programming undertaking, for the purpose of distributing educational programming in Saskatchewan.
The applicant is a corporation wholly owned and controlled by Mr. Bruce G. Claassen.
The purchase price of this transaction, based on the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, is $350,000.
The applicant has committed to spend $12.25 million over the licence term to fund Saskatchewan productions. It further commits to spend $7 million, over the licence term for the development and production of digital content.
The applicant requests a seven-year licence term to continue the operation of this undertaking, with changes to the existing conditions of licence of SCN.
The applicant proposes to modify the SCN licence by introducing advertising while ensuring a balance between new commercial content and old or familiar content genres. The daytime period would remain dedicated to children’s and educational programming which would run commercial free. Other periods during the day, including the access period, (between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) and the evening period would contain educationally and culturally themed programming as well as popular programming designed to attract advertising revenues.
The applicant specifically requests to be allowed to broadcast 14 minutes of advertising per hour during the 63 hours per week where it proposes that commercial content might run, so that the service could run a total of 882 minutes per week of advertising.
Additional information may be placed on the public examination file as it becomes available. The Commission encourages interested parties to monitor the public examination file and the Commission’s website.
Fax: 647-439-0818
E-mail: bruce.claassen@bluepointinvestment.com
Suite E313
27. Edmonton, Alberta
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited for authority to acquire, from CTV Limited and Milestone Media Broadcasting (Edmonton) Limited, partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Edmonton Urban Partnership (EUP), the assets of the English-language FM radio programming undertaking CHBN-FM Edmonton, known as “The Bounce.”
The purchase price for the transaction, pursuant to the terms of the Letter of Agreement, is $22,000,000. The applicant proposes a tangible benefits package representing 6% of the value of the transaction, to be paid over a seven-year period.
Following an analysis of the station's Canadian talent development (CTD) contributions, the Commission has determined that the current licensee may not have complied with condition of licence number 2 set out in Broadcasting Decision 2004-133 which states as follows:
In each year of the licence term, the licensee shall contribute $571,429 to specific direct Canadian talent development (CTD) initiatives. These annual contributions shall be allocated as follows:
In particular, it would appear that EUP may have failed to contribute the total annual CTD amount for the 2007 and 2008 broadcast years. Furthermore, it appears that the specific contributions for each initiative outlined in the condition of licence may not have been met for the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 broadcast years. At present, the Commission does not have CHBN-FM's annual return for the 2010 broadcast year.
The Commission also notes that the undertaking is in its first licence term.
28. 100 Mile House, British Columbia
Application by Gerhard Loeffeler, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate an English‑language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in 100 Mile House.
The new station would operate at 101.7 MHz (channel 269B) with an effective radiated power of 1,800 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 568 metres).
The applicant proposes a music format consisting of a mix of New Country and Pop Rock.
Fax: 250-397-2836
E-mail: caribooradio@loeffeler.org