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ARCHIVED - Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2005-11
Broadcasting Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2005-11
See also: 2005-11-1, 2005-11-2
The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 20 February 2006 at 9:30 a.m., Metropolitan Conference Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue South West, Calgary, Alberta to consider the following applications. The deadline for submission of interventions/comments is 24 January 2006.
Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. Calgary, Alberta
CHUM Limited Calgary, Alberta
1182743 Alberta Ltd. Calgary, Alberta
Evanov Radio Group Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Independent Radio Broadcasters Inc. Calgary, Alberta
Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Ltd. (the general partner) and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership Calgary, Alberta
Yadwinder S. Sivia, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated Calgary, Alberta
Rawlco Radio Ltd. Calgary, Alberta
Harvard Broadcasting Inc. Calgary, Alberta
Tiessen Media Inc. Airdrie & Cochrane, Alberta
Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. Airdrie, Alberta
Newcap Inc. Airdrie, Alberta
Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. (CJTS-FM) Lethbridge, Alberta
Vista Broadcast Group Inc. Lethbridge, Alberta
Newcap Inc. Lethbridge, Alberta
1182743 Alberta Ltd. Lethbridge, Alberta
Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. Lethbridge, Alberta
Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. High River/Okotoks, Alberta
Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. Weyburn, Saskatchewan
John S. Panikkar, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated Across Canada
Stillwater Broadcasting Ltd. Swan River, Manitoba
John S. Panikkar, on behalf of a company to be incorporated Across Canada
Aliant Telecom Inc. Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville, Nova Scotia; St John and Moncton, New Brunswick; and St John's, Paradise and Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Erin Community Radio Erin, Ontario
CanWest MediaWorks Inc. (MediaWorks) and its subsidiary GTNQ Holdings Inc. (GTNQ), partners in a limited partnership (CKMI-TV) Québec, Montréal and Sherbrooke, Quebec
SBS Television Canada Limited Across Canada
Ethnic Channels Group Limited Across Canada
For items 1 to 18
On 13 May 2005, the Commission issued Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2005-48, calling for applications for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radio programming undertaking to serve Calgary, Alberta.
As well, on 14 July 2005, the Commission issued Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2005-67, calling for applications for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radio programming undertaking to serve Lethbridge, Alberta.
Further to both calls, the Commission has received a significant number of applications for licences to serve the aforementioned markets (Items 1 to 18). A number of these applications are proposing to use similar frequencies and are therefore technically mutually exclusive.
a) Calgary market technically mutually exclusive applications:
Items 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 92.9 MHz.
Items 11 and 12 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequencies 99.1 MHz and 99.5 MHz respectively.
Items 8 and 13 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 100.3 MHz.
These applications along with items 11 (use of the frequency 106.1 MHz), 1, 2 and 6 will be treated as competitive radio applications for the Calgary market.
b) Lethbridge market technically mutually exclusive applications:
Items 15, 16 and 17 are technically mutually exclusive proposing the use of the frequency 94.1 MHz.
These applications along with items 14 and 18 will be treated as competitive radio applications for the Lethbridge market.
The Commission intends to consider, subject to interventions, items 19 to 39 during the non-appearance phase of the public hearing.
Application No. 2005-0885-6
Application by Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language AM commercial(religious)radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The new station would operate on frequency 700 kHz with a transmitter power of 50,000 watts day-time and 20,000 watts night-time.
The applicant proposes to offer an English-language Gospel music service.
Fax: (780) 826-7414
E-Mail: allan_h@telus.net Examination of application:
4510 McLeod Trail South
Application No. 2005-0894-7
Application by CHUM Limited for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The new station would operate on frequency 104.5 MHz (channel 283C1) with an average effective radiated power of 45,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 160 metres).
The applicant proposes a Hot AC music format.
E-Mail: arleney@chumlimited.com Examination of application:
535 7th Avenue South West
Application No. 2005-0890-6
Application by 1182743 Alberta Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The Corporation is equally owned by Mr. Paul Larsen and Norscot Holdings Ltd. The control of 1182743 Alberta Ltd. is shared equally between the two shareholders.
The new station would operate on frequency 92.9 MHz (channel 225C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 301.7 metres).
The applicant proposes an Adult standards/modern nostalgia music format.
Fax: (604) 684-3537
E-Mail: plarsen@shaw.ca Examination of application:
Application No. 2005-0901-0
Application by Evanov Radio Group Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The new station would operate on frequency 92.9 MHz (channel 225C1) with an average effective radiated power of 48,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 160 metres).
The applicant proposes an Adult Contemporary/Easy listening music format.
E-Mail: carmela@z1035.com Examination of application:
30 Scenic Acres Drive North West
Application No. 2005-0900-5
Application by Calgary Independent Radio Broadcasters Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The applicant proposes a soft rock music format.
30 Christie Estate Terrace South West
T3H 2Z4
Fax: (403) 246-4622
E-Mail: rick.meaney@shaw.ca Examination of application:
808 - 4th Avenue South West
Application No. 2005-0594-3
Application by Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Ltd. (the general partner) and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The new station would operate on frequency 90.3 MHz (channel 212C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 298.5 metres).
The applicant proposes a soft vocal music format.
1800-1067 West Cordova Street
Fax: (604) 731-1329
E-Mail: gsiemens@jrfm.com Examination of application:
1235-73 Avenue South East
Application No. 2005-0893-9
Application by Yadwinder S. Sivia, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated as a cooperative, for a licence to operate a commercial specialty FM (ethnic) radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The new station would operate on frequency 92.9 MHz (channel 225C1) with an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 298.5 metres).
By condition of licence, the applicant proposes to direct ethnic programming to a minimum of 10 cultural groups in a minimum of 14 different languages per broadcast week.
203 Castleridge Drive
Fax: (416) 487-2100
E-Mail: yad@sivia.com Examination of application:
Application No. 2005-0887-2
Application by Rawlco Radio Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial specialty radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The new station would operate on frequency 100.3 MHz (channel 262C) with an average effective radiated power of 19,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 276.5 metres).
The applicant's specialty FM format would require that a minimum of 30% of all music aired each broadcast week be drawn from subcategory 32 Folk and folk-oriented.
220, 2723-37th Avenue North East
E-Mail: byoung@rawlco.com Examination of application:
Application No. 2004-1280-0
Application by Harvard Broadcasting Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
The new station would operate on frequency 92.9 MHz (channel 225C1) with an average effective radiated power of 45,000 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 160 metres).
The applicant proposes an Alternative Rock music format.
E-Mail: tsvedahl@harvard.ca Examination of application:
Attention: Scott Exner
Suite 4505
400 3rd Avenue South West
Application No. 2004-0743-8
Application by Newcap Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Calgary.
E-Mail: ncc@ncc.ca Examination of application:
1110 Centre Street North East
Airdrie & Cochrane, Alberta
Application No. 2005-0263-4
Application by Tiessen Media Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking in Airdrie with a transmitter in Cochrane, Alberta.
The new station would operate on frequency 106.1 MHz (channel 291A) with an average effective radiated power of 3,600 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 6,000 watts/antenna height of 35 metres).
The Cochrane transmitter would operate on frequency 99.1 MHz (channel 256LP) with an effective radiated power of 15 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 116.5 metres).
The applicant proposes to broadcast an Eclectic Adult Contemporary music format featuring a blend of pop, soft rock, country and roots oriented music and artists.
Fax: (403) 995-0650
E-Mail: jamie@tiessenmedia.com Examination of application:
Application No. 2005-0884-8
Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Airdrie.
The new station would operate on frequency 99.5 MHz (channel 258A) with an average effective radiated power of 1,200 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 3,200 watts/antenna height of 87.8 metres).
The applicant proposes to operate an adult contemporary musical format.
Hashizume & Papp
211-406 First Avenue Northwest
Application No. 2005-0122-2
Application by Newcap Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Airdrie.
The new station would operate on frequency 100.3 MHz (channel 262A) with an average effective radiated power of 3,600 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 6,000 watts/antenna height of 62.5 metres).
The applicant proposes a Hot AC format that will feature music from the 80's, 90's and today.
Application Nos. 2005-0448-2 and 2005-0599-3
Applications by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. (Golden West) to:
a) acquire the assets of the radio programming undertaking CJTS-FM, an English-language specialty FM radio station at Lethbridge, from Spirit Broadcasting Ltd. (Spirit); and
b) to amend the licence by changing the frequency from 97.1 MHz (channel 246LP) to 98.1 MHz (channel 251B) and to change the authorized contours by increasing the effective radiated power from 50 watts to 20,000 watts, by increasing the antenna height and by relocating the transmitter (non-directional antenna/antenna height 174.3 metres).
The applications are non-severable.
The value of the transaction is estimated at $225,000. No tangible benefits have been proposed by the applicant.
The applicant is requesting a licence to continue the operation of this undertaking upon surrender of the current licence issued to Spirit, and confirms that it would adhere to the conditions of licence currently in place for CJTS-FM as set out in Decision
CRTC 2000-743.
The Commission notes that the authorized contours of the station will increase significantly as a result of the technical changes. The Commission also notes that the increase in power will result in a change of CJTS-FM status from a low power unprotected service to a Class B protected service.
Email: ehildebrand@goldenwestradio.com
508 B 5th Avenue South
Application No. 2005-1118-0
Application by Vista Broadcast Group Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FMcommercial radio programming undertaking in Lethbridge.
The new station would operate on frequency 94.1 MHz (channel 231C) with an average effective radiated power of 42,900 watts (maximum effective radiated power of 100,000 watts/antenna height of 132 metres).
The applicant proposes to operate a Classic Hits music format.
4615, 400-3rd Avenue South West
E-Mail: margotm@cavendishinvesting.com Examination of application:
c/o Torry Lewis Abells LLP
110-220 4th Street South
Attention: Kendall Henry Lewis, Q.C.
Application No. 2005-1086-9
Application by Newcap Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Lethbridge.
The new station would operate on frequency 94.1 MHz (channel 231C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 174.3 metres).
The applicant proposes a Contemporary Hit music format targeting young adults aged 18 to 34 years.
745 Windmill Road Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
810 - 5 Avenue South
Application No. 2005-1088-5
Application by 1182743 Alberta Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Lethbridge.
The new station would operate on frequency 94.1 MHz (channel 231C) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 175.8 metres).
Application No. 2005-1097-6
Application by Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial specialtyradio programming undertaking in Lethbridge.
The new station would operate on frequency 90.5 MHz (channel 213B) with an effective radiated power of 20,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 174.3 metres).
The applicant is proposing a Christian music service (specialty format) with 100% of the weekly total music drawn from Subcategory 35 (Non-classic religious).
450 31st Street North
Application No. 2004-1586-1
Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercialradio programming undertaking at High River/Okotoks.
The new station would operate on frequency 99.7 MHz (channel 259B) with an effective radiated power of 7,400 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 131.8 metres).
The applicant proposes to offer a contemporary rock music format.
11 - 5th Avenue South East
Application No. 2005-0948-2
Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Weyburn.
The new station would operate on frequency 103.5 MHz (channel 278CI) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 73.7 metres).
The applicant proposes to offer a rock and rock oriented format, appealing mainly to a young audience.
Application No. 2005-1122-1
Application by John S. Panikkar, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as MeridianHD.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of programs dedicated exclusively to the exploration of geography, people, places and cultures.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 7(d), 7(g), 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
11 Jondan Crescent
L3T 3Z4
Fax: (905) 707-0387
E-Mail: johnpanikkar@sympatico.ca Examination of application:
Contact: James Minns
Application No. 2005-0990-4
Application by Stillwater Broadcasting Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Swan River.
The new station would operate on frequency 104.5 MHz (channel 283A) with an effective radiated power of 210 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 18 meters).
The applicant proposes a mixed music format featuring selections from the 1960's to the present.
The applicant also proposes a condition of licence limiting the station to 504 minutes of advertising per broadcast week.
Fax: (204) 734-5897
E-Mail: office@stillwaterbroadcasting.com
Application No. 2005-0766-8
Application by John S. Panikkar, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, for a licence to operate a Category 2 national English-language specialty programming undertaking to be known as AHD.
The applicant proposes programming that will be devoted to AHD - adrenaline high definition programs - focusing on the impact of high definition imagery on all manner of high-octane, limit defying human activity. The applicant states it proposes to focus on the individual and how we test our personal limits in challenging and sometimes extreme situations.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 7(g), 11, 12 and 13 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
E-Mail: johnpanikkar@sympatico.ca
Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville, Nova Scotia; Saint John and Moncton New Brunswick; and St John's, Paradise and Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Application No. 2005-0882-2
Application by Aliant Telecom Inc. (Aliant) for a regional licence to operate Class 1 cable distribution undertakings to serve Region 5 which includes the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Aliant proposes to serve the above-noted locations within the provinces of Region 5.
The Commission notes that Aliant presently holds separate licences for the cable distribution undertakings serving Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville, Nova Scotia, and Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick.
Aliant has requested revocation of the above-noted licences upon approval of this application.
The applicant proposes to charge a basic monthly fee of $25.00 for the basic service.
Fax: (877) 250-9259
E-Mail: regulatorymatters@aliant.ca Examination of application:
Maritime Center, Lobby
Application No. 2005-0892-1
Application by Erin Community Radio for a licence to operate an English-language FM Type B communityradio programming undertaking in Erin.
The new station would operate on frequency 101.5 MHz (channel 268LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts (non-directional antenna/antenna height of 44 metres).
5120 - 9th Line
N0B 1T0 Fax: (519) 833-1145
E-Mail: info@erinradio.ca
Town of Erin Building
5684 Wellington Road 24
Québec, Montréal and Sherbrooke, Quebec
Application No. 2005-1217-0
Application by CanWest MediaWorks Inc. (MediaWorks) and its subsidiary GTNQ Holdings Inc. (GTNQ), partners in a limited partnership (the applicant), to acquire from the current partners the assets of the television programming undertaking CKMI-TV Québec and its transmitters CKMI-TV-1 Montréal and CKMI-TV-2 Sherbrooke, subsequent to a multistep reorganization.
The current partners, Global Communications Limited (the general partner) and Global Television Network Inc. (the limited partner)1, carrying on business as Global Television Network Quebec Limited Partnership (GTNQ LP), were authorized to operate CKMI-TV in Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-261 (Decision CRTC 2002-261).
The Commission notes that the reorganization does not affect the ultimate control of CKMI-TV which will continue to be exercised by the Asper children, as directors of the parent corporation CanWest Global Communications Corp. and as per their ability to elect the majority of its board of directors.
The applicant is also requesting a new broadcasting licence to be issued to MediaWorks (the general partner) and GTNQ (the limited partner), carrying on business as GTNQ LP, in order to continue the operation of CKMI-TV and its transmitters under the same terms and conditions set out in Decision CRTC 2002-261 and Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-45.
201 Portage Avenue, 31st Floor
E-Mail: cbell@canwest.com Examination of application:
3330 King West, Room 205
1000 Myrand Avenue
Application No. 2004-1169-5
Application by SBS Television Canada Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as SBSTV Canada.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Korean-speaking community.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
The applicant proposes to broadcast exclusively Korean-language programming.
The applicant requests the authority to broadcast up to 6 minutes per hour of local or regional advertising.
(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.
750 Oakdale Road
M3N 2Z4 Fax : (416) 748-5792
E-Mail: ejboiler@yahoo.com
Application No. 2004-1293-2
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Bangladeshi/Bengali TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Bangladeshi and Bengali communities who speak Bengali.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Bengali language.
The proposed condition of licence would read as follows :
M3J 2J1 Fax: (416) 736-7677
Application No. 2004-1295-8
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Bulgarian TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Bulgarian speaking community.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b) 3, 4, 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Bulgarian language.
E-Mail: info@ethnicchannels.com Examination of application:
Application No. 2004-1308-9
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Arabic TV 2.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Arabic-speaking community. The service will be of general interest and will offer news, information and entertainment programming of cultural significance to that community.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Arabic language.
Application No. 2004-1326-1
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Portuguese TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Portuguese-speaking community.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Portuguese language.
Application No. 2004-1328-7
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Punjabi TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Punjabi-speaking community.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Punjabi language.
Application No. 2004-1329-5
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Romanian TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Romanian speaking community.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Romanian language.
Application No. 2004-1332-8
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Polish TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Polish-speaking community. Programming will consist primarily of news, information, public affairs and financial programming and will also include some general entertainment programming.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Polish language.
Application No. 2004-1334-4
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as South Asian News Channel.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to South Asian Canadians. It will consist of news programs in the Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati and Tamil languages.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 4, 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 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 60% of its programming in Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati and Tamil, no more than 30% in Hindi and no more than 10% in English.
The applicant also indicates that no more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be drawn from categories 4 (religion), 5(b) (informal education/recreational and leisure), 6(a) (professional sports), 6(b) (amateur sports) and 10(game shows).
Application No. 2004-1336-0
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Spanish Extreme Sports TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Spanish-speaking community. The programs will be devoted to extreme sports and other sports that are not considered mainstream sports.
The applicant advised that extreme sports would be defined as follows: extreme sports is defined as those sports that are non-traditional or non-conventional athletic endeavours, which are performed at a high degree of intensity or risk.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
The applicant proposes that no more than 10% of programs broadcast during the broadcast week will be devoted to conventional athletic endeavours and such events would be broadcast in the Spanish-language.
The applicant proposes that no more than 10% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast week shall be drawn from category 7 (drama).
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Spanish language.
Application No. 2004-1337-8
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Spanish Kids TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be dedicated to the Spanish-speaking community providing educational and entertaining programming for children and youth (ages 5 to 17) and for families who have children that fall within that age group.
The applicant advised that programming between the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. will be dedicated to children between the ages of 5 to 17 years. Programming from 9 p.m. to midnight will be dedicated to the parents.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following categories: 2(a), 2(b), 5(a), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(a), 7(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(e), 7(f), 7(g), 8(a), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as set out in Schedule I of the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990.
Application No. 2004-1344-3
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as Turkish TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be devoted to the Turkish-speaking community.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the Turkish language.
Application No. 2004-1317-0
Application by Ethnic Channels Group Limited for a licence to operate a Category 2 national ethnic specialty programming undertaking to be known as German TV.
The applicant states that the programming will be dedicated to the German-speaking community.
The applicant proposes to broadcast not less than 90% of its programming in the German language.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph 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.
by fax at (819) 994-0218
This document is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be examined in PDF format or in HTML at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca 1.On 1 September 2005, Global Television Network Inc., Global Communications Limited, CanWest Media Inc. and certain other CanWest corporations amalgamated under the name of CanWest MediaWorks Inc.