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Additional reference: 2010-551-1 2010-551-2 and 2010-551-3
Deadline for submission of interventions/comments: 2 September 2010
The Commission will hold a hearing commencing on 6 October 2010 at 9:00 a.m., at the Saskatoon Inn Hotel & Conference Centre, 2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to consider the following applications:
Application No. 2009-1737-0
Application No. 2010-0304-5
5. J. Thomas Murray, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-0547-1
Application No. 2010-0555-4
Application No. 2010-0692-4
8. Piera Shuen, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-0731-0
9. CTVglobemedia Inc. and GlassBOX Television Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated that will be wholly owned by CTV Television Inc.
Application Nos. 2010-0949-9 and 2010-0955-6
10. Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner with Bell Canada and 6583458 Canada Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Limited Partnership
Application No. 2010-0836-8
11. Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner with 6583458 Canada Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Limited Partnership
Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville, Nova Scotia; Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick; and St. John’s, Paradise and Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Application No. 2010-0913-4
12. Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner with 6583458 Canada Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Limited Partnership
Application No. 2010-0924-1
Application No. 2010-0549-7
14. Paul Lefebvre, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-0743-5
Application No. 2010-0859-0
16. Rogers Communications Inc. and Fido Solutions Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Rogers Communications Partnership
Various locations in Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador; and across Canada
Application No. 2010-0999-4
Application No. 2010-0133-8
Application No. 2009-0596-1
19. Barry Alan Wall, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Application No. 2010-0646-1
20. Astral Media Radio (Toronto) Inc. and 4382072 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Astral Media Radio G.P.
Application No. 2010-0879-8
The Commission has received two applications for new FM radio broadcasting licences to serve the Humboldt market.
These applications are technically mutually exclusive for the use of frequency 107.5 MHz.
These applications will be considered as competitive radio applications for Humboldt.
This involves an application by Corus Audio & Advertising Services Ltd. for a new Category 2 regional specialty service in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The proposed service would provide local information customized for each community in which it will be broadcast.
Items 4 to 20
The Commission intends to consider, subject to interventions, items 4 to 20 during the non-appearing phase of the public hearing.
1. Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. for a broadcasting 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 (ERP) of 59,000 watts (maximum ERP of 96,000 watts with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 164.1 metres).
The applicant proposes a Variety Hits music format.
105 – 32 Brandt Street
Humboldt City Office
2. Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Application by Fabmar Communications Ltd. for a broadcasting 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 effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 164.1 metres).
201 – 8th Avenue
3. British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in section 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 1, 2(a), 3, 5(b), 11, 12, 13 and 14.
This application was first scheduled to be heard at a hearing on 14 April 2010 (see Notice of hearing, Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-72, 11 February 2010) but was withdrawn to be rescheduled at a later date.
The Commission will consider the interventions already accepted and filed on the public file for the 14 April 2010 hearing, as well as other interventions received in the context of this hearing.
TFN Inc. (the current licensee) is wholly-owned and controlled by TFN Global Inc. (TFN Global), which in turn is controlled by Mayhem Media Corp. (Mayhem). Mayhem is a corporation owned and controlled by Mr. Edwin Nordholm and Mr. Loudon Owen (each holding 50% of the voting interest).
On 2 November 2007, the Commission approved, by Letter of Authority, a change in the effective control of TFN Inc., from Mr. Michael Garrow to Mayhem (application no. 2007-1288-7). Following this approval, Mayhem advanced loans (the “Loans”) to TFN Global and obtained security interest in all the assets of TFN Global and TFN Inc. Mayhem has sold participation interests in the Loans to various parties (the “Participants”).
The Loans are in default and Mayhem has demanded repayment. In accordance with section 65 of the Ontario Personal Property Security Act (PPSA), Mayhem intends to foreclose on the collateral.
Under the PPSA procedure, all related property of TFN Inc. becomes the property of Mayhem. After such foreclosure is effected, Mayhem would become the owner of all the assets of TFN Inc. However, TFN Inc. will continue to exist and will continue to be the licensee and to be responsible for all regulatory obligations until such time as the Commission would approve the application for a new licence to be issued to Fight Media.
Subsequently, Mayhem and the Participants intend to reorganize and re-capitalize the undertakings. As such, Fight Media will become the new licensee of The Fight Network and Le Réseau des Combats and will assume responsibility for current trade payables and regulatory obligations.
Fight Holdings Inc. (Fight Holdings), the parent corporation of Fight Media, will initially be held by Mayhem Capital LP (Mayhem LP), a limited partnership controlled by its general partner Mayhem GP Corp. (Mayhem GP).
All of the issued and outstanding voting shares of Mayhem GP will be owned by Mr. Nordholm and Mr. Owen (50% each).
Participants will exchange their participation interests in the loans for either voting shares of Fight Holdings or limited partnership interests in Mayhem LP pursuant to an Exchange Agreement.
As a result of these proceedings and multi-step transactions, Fight Media will be wholly owned by Fight Holdings, which in turn will be owned by Mayhem LP (the principal shareholder with more than 50% of the voting interest) and other shareholders (none of which will own more than 10% of the voting interest).
According to the applicant, the proposed transaction will not result in a change in control of the undertakings as Mr. Nordholm and Mr. Owen will continue to control the licensee by virtue of their ability to elect a majority of directors on the boards of directors of both Fight Holdings and Fight Media.
This application was published in Notice of hearing, Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-138, 10 March 2010, for the 10 May 2010 hearing and was later withdrawn in Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2010-138-3, 5 May 2010.
The Commission will consider the interventions and reply for this item, that have already been accepted and filed on the public file for the 10 May 2010 hearing, as well as other interventions received in the context of this hearing.
Additional documents have been placed on the public record of this application.
One First Canadian Place, Suite 2810
Fax: 416-777-7439
E-mail: enordholm@thefightnetwork.com
Application by J. Thomas Murray, 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 Golf Network – CGN.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of in-depth analysis and coverage of all aspects of golf from the professional tours such as PGA, CBGA and European Tour, to amateur events. In addition, the service will offer instructional programming, player profiles and golf news, and be the Canadian source for all things golf for Canadian golf fans.
The applicant proposes that 50% of its programming will be offered as high definition (HD) programming content, and also seeks authority to offer both a standard definition and an HD version of its proposed service.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in section 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 1, 2(a), 2(b), 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 7(c), 7(d), 7(g), 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
The applicant may broadcast live PGA Tour events representing up to a maximum of 10% of its monthly program schedule.
The applicant shall devote no more than 10% of its broadcast month to programming from program categories 2(b) and 7(d).
E-mail: gary.jessop@blakes.com
20th floor, 45 O’Connor Street
Application by The Accessible Channel Inc. (TAC) for authority to acquire the assets of the national, English-language audio programming undertaking known as VoicePrint from Accessible Media Inc. (AMI), formerly The National Broadcast Reading Service Inc. (NBRS), and for a new broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking for a seven-year period under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence.
TAC and AMI are not-for-profit corporations without share capital.
TAC is controlled by its members and board of directors who are appointed by AMI’s voting members.
TAC is also the licensee of the national, English-language digital specialty described video programming undertaking known as The Accessible Channel.
For administrative, operation and tax planning purposes, the transaction proposes to wind up AMI into TAC to continue as AMI.
No tangible benefits have been proposed.
Fax: 416-422-4762
E-mail: lLstanois@nbrscanada.com
Application by Love World Christian Network for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, English-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as LoveworldCan.
The applicant states that the programming will consist of balanced religious programs from a variety of Christian perspectives.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in section 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 1, 2(a), 4, 8(b) and 8(c.
E-mail: andree.wylie@blakes.com
Application by Piera Shuen, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a national, general-interest, third-language Category 2 specialty television programming undertaking to be known as China Network Corporation – Mandarin (CNCM).
The applicant states that 90% of the programming would be in Mandarin and 10% in English.
The applicant also states that the programming would be devoted to the Mandarin-speaking communities in Canada. The service would offer news, information, public affairs, sports, variety and financial programming.
The applicant proposes to offer programming from the following program categories set out in section 6 of Schedule I to the Specialty Services Regulations, 1990: 2, 2(a), 2(b), 3, 5(b), 6(a), 6(b), 8(a), 8(b), 8(c), 9, 10, 12, 13 and 14.
Fax: 905-474-1080
Applications Nos. 2010-0949-9 and 2010-0955-6
Applications by CTVglobemedia Inc. (CTVgm) and GlassBOX Television Inc. (GlassBOX), on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated that will be wholly owned by CTV Television Inc. (CTV Television), for a two-step transaction involving the ownership and control of the national, English-language Category 1 digital specialty television undertaking known as travel + escape.
Step 1 (2010-0949-9)
Application by CTVgm, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated and wholly owned by CTV Television (Newco), for authority to acquire, as part of a corporate reorganization, the assets of travel + escape, from CTV Television.
The applicant also requests a new broadcasting licence to continue the operation of travel + escape under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence.
CTV Television is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTV Inc. which in turn is wholly owned by CTVgm.
This transaction would not affect the effective control of travel + escape, which would continue to be exercised by CTVgm.
Step 2 (2010-0955-6)
Application by GlassBOX on behalf of Newco, for authority to effect a change to the ownership and effective control of Newco from CTV Television to GlassBOX.
This transaction would be effected through the transfer of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Newco to GlassBOX. As a result of this transaction, effective control of Newco would be exercised by GlassBOX, a corporation controlled by its board of directors pursuant to the Amended and Restated Securityholders’ Agreement dated 21 May 2010.
The share purchase price of this transaction, based on the terms of the purchase and sale agreement, is $10 million. The applicant has proposed a tangible benefits package of $1 million over the seven years following the approval of the transaction.
Additional information maybe 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 for additional information that they may find useful when preparing their comments.
Applicant’s address for Step 1:
Examination of application for Step 1:
Applicant’s address for Step 2:
TB Bank Tower Suite 5300
Fax : 416-868-0673
Examination of application for Step 2:
10. Atlantic provinces
Application by Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner with Bell Canada and 6583458 Canada Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Limited Partnership, for a broadcasting licence to operate a regional, video-on-demand (VOD) programming undertaking to be known as Bell Aliant TV Video-On-Demand.
The applicant proposes to provide a general-interest service featuring primarily feature films, but that could also include other types of programming such as non-live events, children’s programming, archival television programming, community channel programming and adult programming.
In order to provide community programming produced by the applicant’s community channel on the VOD service, it proposes to add a condition of licence that would allow it, as an exception to the Pay Television Regulations, 1990, to offer programming, other than filler programming, produced by itself or by a related person.
The applicant indicated that although the programming would be predominantly in the English language, it would offer 10% of its programming in French. However, the applicant stated that it may offer third-language feature films based on audience demand.
5201 Duke Street – Upper Level
11. Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville, Nova Scotia; Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick; and St. John’s, Paradise and Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador
Application by Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner with 6583458 Canada Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Limited Partnership (Bell Aliant LP) (collectively the applicant), to acquire, as part of a corporate reorganization, the broadcasting assets held by Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner with Bell Canada and 6583458 Canada Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Limited Partnership.
Bell Aliant LP is the licensee of terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings serving the above-mentioned locations, under its class 1 regional licence.
The applicant requests a new broadcasting licence to continue the operations of these undertakings under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence.
The reorganization would proceed in multiple steps, including several that modify the ownership of Bell Aliant LP, requiring the applicant to notify the Commission. In addition, two steps would make changes to the partners in Bell Aliant LP, requiring Commission approval:
1) Bell Canada would transfer its interests in Bell Aliant LP to Bell Aliant Regional Communications Holdings Inc. (Holdings GP), making Holdings GP a temporary partner in Bell Aliant LP.
2) Holdings GP and 7538332 Canada Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings GP, would amalgamate into Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc. (Bell Aliant GP), removing Holdings GP as a partner in Bell Aliant LP.
The corporate reorganization, consisting of the conversion of the Bell Aliant Regional Communications Income Fund from an income trust to a corporate structure and resulting in the removal of Bell Canada as one of the partners in Bell Aliant LP, would be for tax purposes and would not affect the effective control of the undertaking, which would continue to be exercised by BCE Inc., a public corporation controlled by its board of directors.
Fax: 613-694-2473
12. Province of Quebec
Application by Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc., the general partner, as well as limited partner with 6583458 Canada Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Bell Aliant Regional Communications, Limited Partnership (Bell Aliant LP) (collectively, the applicant), to acquire, as part of a corporate reorganization, the broadcasting assets of Câblevision du Nord de Québec inc. (CNQ), currently held by Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc. (the general partner) and Bell Nordiq Trust (the limited partner), carrying on business as Télébec, Limited Partnership (Télébec).
CNQ is the licensee of a regional video-on-demand undertaking serving the above-mentioned location.
The applicant also requests a new broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the broadcasting undertaking under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licence.
The reorganization would proceed in multiple steps, with three requiring Commission approval:
1) Télébec and NorthernTel, Limited Partnership (NorthernTel) would exchange their assets, including the shares of CNQ held by Télébec, for partnership units in Bell Aliant LP.
2) Télébec and NorthernTel would dissolve and distribute their interests to a corporation to be incorporated (Nordiq LP Subco) and Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc.
3) Nordiq LP Subco would wind up into Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc.
The corporate reorganization aims to simplify the corporate structure by winding up Télébec into Bell Aliant Regional Communications Inc. While the transaction would temporarily add partners to Bell Aliant LP, it would not affect the effective control of the undertaking, which would continue to be exercised by BCE Inc., a public corporation controlled by its board of directors.
13. Prince Edward County, Ontario
Application by 7253231 Canada Limited for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Prince Edward County.
The new station would operate on frequency 89.5 MHz (channel 208B1) with an effective radiated power of 5,000 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 150 metres).
Email:debramcl@mail.com
809 Whitney Road
14. Nipissing, Ontario
Application by Paul Lefebvre, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate a French-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Nipissing.
The new station would operate on frequency 97.1 MHz (channel 246C1) with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 51,400 watts (maximum ERP of 90,000 watts with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 114.79 metres).
The applicant proposes an Adult Pop music format.
Fax: 705-222-8306
Public School Board Northeastern Ontario
15. Barry’s Bay, Ontario
Application by The Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Barry’s Bay.
The new station would operate on frequency 106.5 MHz (channel 293B) with an effective radiated power of 12,000 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 127 metres).
16. Various locations in Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and across Canada
Application by Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) and Fido Solutions Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Rogers Communications Partnership (RCP) (collectively the applicant), to acquire, as part of a corporate reorganization, the broadcasting assets currently held by Rogers Cable Communications Inc. (RCCI).
RCCI is the licensee of broadcasting distribution undertakings in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as national terrestrial pay-per-view (PPV), video-on-demand and direct-to-home PPV services across Canada.
The applicant requests new broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these broadcasting undertakings under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licences.
The corporate reorganization, consisting of the amalgamation of RCI with its wholly-owned subsidiaries RCCI and 0862081 B.C. Ltd., and the subsequent transfer of RCI’s assets to RCP, aims to streamline the corporate structure and would not affect the effective control of the undertaking, which would continue to be exercised by Rogers Voting Shares Holdings Inc.
Fax: 416-953-2523
E-mail: ken.engelhart@rci.rogers.com
17. Island Lake, Saskatchewan
Application by Island Lake First Nations Radio Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a low-power, English-language Type B Native FM radio programming undertaking in Island Lake.
The new station would operate on frequency 106.5 MHz (channel 293LP) with an effective radiated power of 33.3 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 15.0 metres).
The applicant proposes to broadcast programming in the English and Cree languages. Programming would include educational and music programs.
Island Lake First Nations #397/161
Fax: 306-837-2188
E-mail: bowhunt@telus.net
Island Lake Reservation #397/161
18. Estevan, Saskatchewan
Application by Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Estevan.
The new station would operate on frequency 106.1 MHz (channel 291C1) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 70.8 metres).
The applicant proposes to establish a second FM radio station in Estevan to complement its existing AM station CJSL and FM station CHSN-FM.
The applicant proposes to broadcast a Classic Rock and New Rock music format.
1236 – 5th Street
19. Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Application by Barry Alan Wall, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Prince Rupert.
The new station would operate on frequency 99.1 MHz (channel 256B) with an effective radiated power of 1,700 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 577.5 metres).
415-1219 Johnson Street
Coquiltlam, British Columbia
Fax: 866-745-4919
E-mail: barrywallconsulting@yahoo.com
20. Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Application by Astral Media Radio (Toronto) Inc. and 4382072 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Astral Media Radio G.P. for a broadcasting licence to operate a new FM radio programming undertaking to replace the existing AM station, CHTK Prince Rupert.
The new station would operate on frequency 99.1 MHz (channel 256A) with an effective radiated power of 160 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of 578 metres).
The applicant requests permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CHTK for a period of three months from the date of implementation of the new FM station.
The applicant also requests, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence for CHTK effective at the end of the simulcast period.
Parties may participate from the Commission’s regional offices via videoconferencing. Parties interested in doing so are asked to indicate the regional office where they wish to appear at the time they file their comments. A list of the Commission’s regional offices is included in this notice.