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Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-1
See also: 2008-1-1, 2008-1-2, 2008-1-3 , 2008-1-4, 2008-1-5, 2008-1-6, 2008-1-7
Deadline for submission of interventions/comments: 18 April 2008
The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 13 May 2008 at 9:30 a.m., at the Conference Centre, Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec, to consider the following applications:
Application No. 2008-0140-9
Application No. 2007-1739-0
Application No. 2007-1524-5
Application No. 2007-1627-7
Application No. 2007-1628-5
Application No. 2007-1629-3
Application No. 2007-1630-1
Application No. 2007-1649-1
Application No. 2007-1685-5
Vision TV:Canada's Faith Network/Réseau religieux canadien
Application No. 2008-0218-3
Application No. 2007-1520-4
Application No. 2007-1698-8
Application No. 2007-1775-4
Saint-Hyacinthe and Drummondville, Quebec
Application No. 2007-1818-2
Application No. 2007-1830-7
Application No. 2008-0152-3
Application No. 2007-1758-0
Application No. 2007-1855-4
Application No. 2008-0012-9
Application No. 2008-0162-2
Application No. 2008-0163-0
Application No. 2008-0003-8
Application No. 2007-1897-6
Application No. 2007-1559-2
Application No. 2007-1707-7
These items were first scheduled to be heard at a public hearing on 3 December 2007 (Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2007-13, 4 October 2007) but were withdrawn to be rescheduled at a later date.
Items 4, 7, 8, 9 and 11 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 99.7 MHz.
Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 10 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 101.9 MHz and 101.7 MHz.
These items will be treated as competitive radio applications for the Ottawa/Gatineau market.
The Commission will consider the interventions already received, accepted and filed on the public file for the 3 December 2007 hearing as well as other interventions received in the context of this Public Hearing.
Application by RNC Média inc. to renew the licence of the French-language specialty (classical music) commercial radio programming undertaking CHLX-FM Gatineau.
Purchase of CHRC by 9183-9084 Québec inc.
Items 14 to 40
The Commission intends to consider, subject to interventions, items 14 to 40 during the non-appearing phase of the public hearing.
E-Mail: info@reel-radio.fm
The new station would operate on frequency 101.7 MHz (channel 269A) with an average effective radiated power of 718 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 3,250 watts/antenna height of 104.8 metres).
The licensee is currently operating the low power station on frequency 99.7 MHz (channel 259LP).
Application by Instant Information Services Incorporated for a licence to operate a French-language FM commercial tourist radio programming undertaking in Ottawa.
The new station would operate on frequency 101.9 MHz (channel 270B1) with an average effective radiated power of 4,100 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 10,000 watts/antenna height of 3.7 metres).
The applicant proposes a specialty talk-based format. The programming would include religious spoken word, as well as local news and public affairs programs. The applicant plans to offer a few hours each week of programs in French and minority languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin and Cantonese.
The new station would operate on frequency 99.7 MHz (channel 259C1) with an average effective radiated power of 45,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 125.3 metres).
E-Mail : claflamme@corp.astral.com
Application by Mark Steven Maheu, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated,for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Ottawa.
The new station would operate on frequency 99.7 MHz (channel 259B1) with an average effective radiated power of 3,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 6,500 watts/antenna height of 99.6 metres).
12. Gatineau, Quebec
Application by RNC Média inc. to renew the licence of the French-language specialty (classical music) commercial radio programming undertaking CHLX-FM Gatineau, expiring 31 August 2008.
The licensee no longer wishes to operate under the specialty format and proposes to delete the following conditions of licence:
The station must devote at least 15% of its musical programming to jazz (subcategory 34);
The station must devote at least 70% of its musical programming to concert music (subcategory 31);
In each broadcast week, at least 15% of the station's musical selections in Category 3 (special interest music) must be Canadian musical selections, and must be scheduled in a reasonable manner throughout the broadcast day.
The licensee proposes a soft popular music format comprised of ballads and love songs.
Fax: 819-770-7949
The value of the transaction, based on the terms of the Assets Purchase Agreement, is $282,177.40. The applicant does not propose any tangible benefits since the station has been in deficit for more than 10 years.
Please note that the Commission will consider the interventions already received, accepted and filed on the public file for Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2007-18, as well as other interventions received in the context of this Public Hearing.
E-Mail : mcadrin@cadrin.ca
Application by RDL Média inc. for a licence to operate a national French-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Radical Télé.
The applicant indicates that its programming will be devoted to the best "non-traditional" sports programs, to allow Canadians to live vicariously through the ultimate high associated with extreme sports, that is, non-traditional and non-conventional athletic endeavours, which are performed at a high degree of intensity or risk, such as snowboarding, surfing, skateboarding, wakeboarding and FMX (freestyle motocross), and to the lifestyle surrounding these extreme sports (fashion, social events and places where these sports are practiced).
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 11, 12, 13 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
The applicant states that no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be drawn from Category 7 (Drama).
The applicant commits to not broadcasting traditional competitive sports, such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, volleyball, tennis and golf, in an effort to avoid competition with traditional sports services.
The applicant anticipates that 25% of its programming will be offered in high-definition format by the end of its first licence year.
Fax: 418-684-9902
E-Mail: carl@rdlmedia.tv
Application by 1058204 Alberta Ltd. (Real Productions) for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 pay television programming undertaking to be known as Northern Peaks.
The applicant states that the proposed pay television service will consist of adult programming and be Canada's first adult video channel airing significant Canadian adult content. Additionally, Northern Peaks will air the adult versions of Real Productions' cable television series and produce its own adult movies, events and series.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 10 and 11, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
The applicant proposes to provide 50% of Canadian programming from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for each year of the proposed licence term, and proposes 50% of Canadian programming for the remainder of the broadcast day for each year of the proposed licence term.
The applicant further states that $1 million in expenditures will be incurred to acquire Canadian programming in the first year. Starting in the second year of the licence term and in every subsequent year of the licence term, a minimum of 65% of gross revenue will be dedicated to the acquisition of Canadian programming.
Fax: 780-416-6914
E-Mail: realvideo@telus.net
Application by Telelatino Network Inc. (Telelatino) for a licence to operate a national English-language ethnic Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Eurolatino Television.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of general interest programming devoted to Canadians whose origins are Hispanic and/or Italian.
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(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
The applicant proposes to broadcast 100% of the programming in the English-language during the broadcast week.
Telelatino is also proposing to devote not less than 15% of the broadcast year, and of the evening broadcast period, to the broadcast of Canadian programs.
Application by Telelatino Network Inc. (Telelatino) for a licence to operate a national English-language ethnic Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Italian Television.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of general interest programming devoted to Canadians with origins in Italy or who are of Italian descent.
The applicant requests that, of the 12 minutes of advertising material permitted during each clock hour, it is authorized to broadcast up to 6 minutes of local and regional advertising.
Application by Telelatino Network Inc. (Telelatino) for a licence to operate a national English-language ethnic Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Spanish Television.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of general interest programming devoted to Canadians whose origins are Hispanic and/or are from a Spanish speaking country.
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(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
Application by Telelatino Network Inc. (Telelatino) for a licence to operate a national English-language ethnic Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Pan Desi Life TV.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of general interest programming devoted to Canadians with origins from South Asia and in particular India.
Application by eScapes Television Corporation for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as eScapes.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of twenty four hours per day of high quality, high definition, original and Canadian-produced nature and human activity programming to be used as background visuals.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(b), 5(b) and 11, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
2199 Madden Boulevard
Fax: 604-215-9940
E-Mail: wwgray@telus.net
1646 East 4th Avenue
Application by Rogers Broadcasting Limited (Rogers) for a licence to operate a national English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as Baseball TV.
The applicant states that the programming will provide a service devoted to the coverage of baseball. Programming will consist of in-depth analysis and coverage of all aspects of baseball from the professional major leagues to minor and amateur teams.
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(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
Rogers is also proposing to accept, as a condition of licence, that no more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be drawn from Category 7 (Drama).
The applicant is also requesting a condition of licence, enabling the service to broadcast live baseball games, to a maximum of 10% of its programming schedule.
Application by Vision TV:Canada's Faith Network/Réseau religieux canadien (Vision) seeking authority to acquire the assets of the analog specialty television programming undertaking known as Vision TV, from Faith & SpiritMedia Inc.
The applicant is also requesting a new licence to operate the undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those set out in the current licence.
Vision is a non-share capital corporation that was directly involved in the ownership of the undertaking prior to the change in ownership approved in 2004 (Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-160).
E-Mail: mprasuhn@s-vox.com
Application by Guy Simard, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a French-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Montmagny and a retransmitter at St-Fabien de Panet.
The new station would operate on frequency 90.3 MHz (channel 212) with an average effective radiated power of 17,460 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 41,600 watts/antenna height of 96.7 metres).
The retransmitter would operate on frequency 92.5 MHz (channel 223B) with an average effective radiated power of 12,600 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 17,500 watts/antenna height of 123.1 metres).
E-Mail: ventes@cibm107.com
134 St-Jean-Baptiste Street East
Application by 591991 B.C. Ltd. to amend the licence of radio programming undertaking CFEL-FM Montmagny.
The licensee proposes to add a FM transmitter atMontmagny to broadcast the programming of CFEL-FM in order to adequately serve the population of Montmagny.
The transmitter would operate on frequency 101.5 MHz (channel 268A) with an average effective radiated power of 2,300 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 5,450 watts/antenna height of 106.7 metres).
The licensee indicated that the addition of this transmitter is further to its Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-350 in which the Commission has approved the application to change the authorized contours of the radio station CFEL-FM Montmagny by increasing the average effective radiated power from 8,740 watts to 25,700 watts, by decreasing the antenna height and by relocating the transmitter. Since the relocation of the transmitter in 2007, it has become apparent that in some parts of the city of Montmagny, CFEL-FM's signal is inadequate and no longer offers full market coverage.
E-Mail: sylviecourtemanche@corusent.com
The licensee proposes to change the authorized contours by increasing the average effective radiated power from 12.7 to an average effective radiated power of 79.4 watts and by decreasing the antenna height (maximum effective radiated power from 100 watts/effective antenna height of 70.6 metres)of its transmitter CKJF-FM Québec.
The licensee states that the proposed changes will improve the quality of the signal available to residents and visitors to the Quebec region. The licensee also wishes to secure frequency 90.3 MHz (channel 212A1) for Radio touristique de Québec inc. in order to insure the sustainability of the service offered by the station and to maximize returns on the important investments made to implement it.
The licensee notes that this application is non severable from application number 2007-1775-4 to amend the licence of the French-language tourist information radio programming undertaking CKJF-FM Québec.
The Commission notes that the increase in power would result in a change of the CKJF-FM status from a low-power unprotected service to a regular Class A1 service.
3208, des Sumacs Street
The licensee proposes to change the authorized contours by increasing the average effective radiated power from 12.7 to an average effective radiated power of 20.4 watts and by decreasing the antenna height (maximum effective radiated power of 100 watts/effective antenna height of 72.6 metres)of its transmitter CJNG-FM Québec.
The licensee states that the proposed changes will improve the quality of the signal available to residents and visitors to the Québec region. The licensee also wishes to secure frequency 89.7 MHz (channel 209A1) for Radio touristique de Québec inc. in order to insure the sustainability of the service offered by the station and to maximize returns on the important investments made to implement it.
The licensee notes that this application is non severable from application number 2007-1774-6 to amend the licence of the French-language tourist information radio programming undertaking CKJF-FM Québec.
The Commission notes that the increase in power would result in a change of the CJNG-FM status from a low-power unprotected service to a regular Class A1 service.
Application by Télé-Int-Tel inc. for a Class 1 regional broadcasting licence for terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs) serving Saint-Hyacinthe, and surrounding areas, and Drummondville, and surrounding areas.
The applicant also requests the following conditions of licence, applicable to each undertaking:
i) The licensee is authorized to distribute, on a discretionary digital basis, the signals below:
any of the distant Canadian television signals set out in the List of Part 3 eligible satellite services;
The distribution on a discretionary basis on the licensee's digital services of a second set of signals that provides the programming of the U.S. 4+1 signals and the distant Canadian television signals set out in the List of Part 3 eligible satellite services is subject to the provision that, with respect to such signals, the licensee adhere to the requirements regarding non-simultaneous program deletion set out in section 43 of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations. The Commission may suspend the application of this provision, with respect to the signals to be distributed, upon its approval of an executed agreement between the licensee and broadcasters. Such an agreement must deal with issues related to the protection of program rights arising in connection with the discretionary carriage of a second set of U.S. 4+1 signals and distant Canadian signals solely on the licensee's digital service.
ii) The licensee may, at its option, insert certain promotional material as a substitute for the "local availabilities" (i.e. non-Canadian advertising material) of non-Canadian satellite services. At least 75% of these local availabilities must be made available for use by licensed Canadian programming services for the promotion of their respective services, for the promotion of the community channel, and for unpaid Canadian public service announcements. A maximum of 25% of the local availabilities may be used for the promotion of discretionary programming services and packages, to provide subscribers with information regarding customer service and channel realignments, for cable FM service, additional cable outlets and non-programming services, including Internet and local telephone services.
The applicant proposes to put in place one community channel serving Drummondville, and surrounding areas and Saint-Hyacinthe, and surrounding areas.
5025 Marquette Street
Fax: 450-799-1616
E-Mail: contact@tele-int-tel.com
916 Saint-Pierre Street
Application by Radio communautaire de Windsor et région inc. for authority to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CIAX-FM Windsor, from Carrefour jeunesse-emploi comté Johnson.
La Radio communautaire de Windsor et région inc. is a non profit corporation controlled by its board of directors.
The licence to operate CIAX-FM was authorized to Carrefour jeunesse-emploi comté Johnson in 2000 (Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2000-345).
49-6e avenue
Fax: 819-845-2692
Application by Coopérative des travailleurs CHNC (la Coopérative), for authority to acquire the assets of the French-language commercial radio programming undertaking CHNC New Carlisle and its transmitter CHGM Gaspé, from Radio CHNC ltée.
The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the licence issued to Radio CHNC ltée.
This transaction will be effected through the wind up of Radio CHNC ltée into la Coopérative.
As a result, the control of CHNC would continue to be exercised by the board of directors of la Coopérative.
Application by Bruce Telecom for a licence to operate a regional video-on-demand programming undertaking to serve Tiverton, Paisley, Port Elgin, Kincardine and Southampton.
The applicant proposes to offer programming that will consist primarily of feature films but may also include other types of programming such as drama and comedy, animated television programs and films and general entertainment and human interest.
Box 80, RR number 3
Fax: 519-368-1258
E-Mail: bsipprell@brucetelecom.com
Application by Evanov Communications Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Shelburne.
The new station would operate on frequency 104.9 MHz (channel 285C1) with an average effective radiated power of 26,800 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 65,000 watts/antenna height of 60 metres).
The applicant proposes to operate a New Easy Listening music format that would feature predominantly Adult Standards blended with some Pop, Jazz, adult contemporary and World Music.
Application by Cochrane Polar Bear Radio Club for a licence to operate an English-language FM developmental communityradio programming undertaking in Cochrane.
The new station would operate on frequency 104.7 MHz (channel 284LP) with an average effective radiated power of 5 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 5 watts/antenna height of 27 metres).
The applicant proposes a mix of styles, including country and old hit parade from the 20's to 50's music format.
Fax: 705-272-2783
E-Mail: dyoung@dwyb.com
Application by Frank Rogers, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Alliston.
The new station would operate on frequency 94.7 MHz (channel 234LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 48.4 metres).
Fax: 705-434-9786
Application by Frank Rogers, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Beeton-Tottenham.
The new station would operate on frequency 105.1 MHz (channel 286LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 46.5 metres).
Beeton-Tottenham Public Library
Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. (Golden West) to acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CFEQ-FM Winnipeg from Kesitah Inc.
Golden West is a share corporation controlled by Elmer Hildebrand Ltd., which in turn is controlled by Elmer Hildebrand.
The licence to operate CFEQ-FM was authorized to Kesitah Inc. in 2002 (Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-226).
The value of the transaction, based on the terms of the Assets Purchase Agreement, is $725,000. The applicant does not propose any tangible benefits since the station has been in deficit since its inception.
Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Humboldt.
The new station would operate on frequency 107.5 MHz (channel 298C1) with an average effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/effective antenna height of 164.1 metres).
Application by Salmo FM Radio Society for a licence to operate an English-language FM developmental community radio programming undertaking in Salmo.
The new station would operate on frequency 92.1 MHz (channel 221VLP) with an average effective radiated power of 5 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 5 watts/antenna height of 15 metres).
319 Maclure Avenue
E-Mail: kevwads@telus.net
Salmo Village Office
414 Baker Street
206-7th Street
106-4th Street
Application by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy for a licence to operate an English-language FM type B community radio programming undertaking in Nakusp.
The new station would operate on frequency 107.1 MHz (channel 296LP) with an average effective radiated power of 5 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 5 watts/antenna height of 20 metres).
98-6th Avenue NW
Fax: 250-265-3701