| What's New - July 14, 2000 NEWS
RELEASE:
CRTC to review the price cap regime
DECISIONS:
2000-269
University of Toronto Community Radio Inc., Toronto, Ontario. RENEWED
– Broadcasting licence for radio programming undertaking CIUT-FM Toronto, from 1
September 2000 to 28 February 2001.
2000-270
The Ontario Educational Communications Authority (TVOntario), Toronto,
Ontario. RENEWED – Broadcasting licences for CICA-TV Toronto and its transmitters,
TFO and its associated transmitters and the television programming undertaking
broadcasting coverage of the Ontario Legislative Assembly, from 1 September 2000 to
28 February 2001.
NOTICES:
2000-98 Seeking comments on telcos'
forbearance outside their traditional territories. Reference: 8640-T42-01/00.
2000-99 Proceeding to determine the
scope of the price cap review. Reference: 8678-C12-09/00. This public notice initiates
a proceeding to seek comments on the scope of the upcoming review of the price cap regime
for the major incumbent telephone companies. The review will take place prior to the end
of the price cap period. The four-year price cap regime was established in 1998.
2000-100
Câblo Distribution G. inc., Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, etc., Quebec. The
Commission announces that it has approved, by Letter of Authority A00-0058 dated
27 June 2000, the transfer of control Câblo Distribution G. inc., licensee of the
cable distribution undertakings serving the communities noted above. The change in control
is effected through the transfer of all of the issued and outstanding shares of
Câblo Distrubtion G inc. to Cogeco Câble Canada inc.
2000-101
Télécâble Provincial inc., Beaulac, etc., Quebec. The Commission
announces that it has approved, by Letter of Authority A00-0059 dated 27 June 2000,
the transfer of control of Télécâble Provincial inc., licensee of the cable
distribution undertakings serving the communities noted above. The change in control is
effected through the transfer of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Télécâble
Pronvincial inc. to Cogeco Câble Canada inc.
2000-102
Linsday CATV Systems Inc., Lindsay, Ontario. The Commission announces
that it has approved, by Letter of Authority A00-0049 dated 14 June 2000, a change to the
effective control of Lindsay CATV Systems Inc. (Lindsay CATV), licensee of the cable
distribution undertaking serving Lindsay.
2000-103
Centario Communications Inc., Lindsay, Ontario. The Commission announces
that it has approved, by Letter of Authority A00-0066 dated 7 July 2000, a change to the
effective control of Centario Communications Inc., licensee of radio station CKLY-FM
Lindsay. The transfer is effected through the transfer of 2,500 Class E shares (71.43%)
from eight individuals to Frank Rogers (in trust) and three of the original shareholders
retaining 1,000 Class E shares or 28.57% of Centario Communications Inc.
2000-104
CJRN 710 Inc., Niagara Falls and Fort Erie, Ontario. The Commission
announces that it has approved, by Letter of Authority A00-0065 dated 7 July 2000, a
change to the ownership and control of CJRN 710 Inc., through the transfer of all the
issued and outstanding shares held by Niagara Broadcasting Corporation to 1405396 Ontario
Ltd. CJRN 710 Inc. is the licensee of CJRN Niagara Falls and CKEY-FM Fort Erie/Niagara
Falls, including its rebroadcasting transmitter CKEY-FM-1 St. Catharines.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
2000-7
The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 18 September 2000, at
9:00 a.m., at the Conference Centre, Portage IV, 140 Promenade du Portage, Hull,
Quebec to consider various items, across Canada. Deadline for intervention: 24
August 2000.
ORDERS:
2000-653 Commission denies
forbearance for digital network access services. Reference: 8640-C12-04/00 and 8640-S1-06/98. The
Commission denies applications by the major incumbent telephone companies for forbearance
from regulation of the provision of digital network access services. While a competitive
market for these services is emerging, the Commission considers that forbearance would be
premature given that these services are a critical network component used by competitors.
2000-654 Bell Canada
TN 6452. The
Commission approves, by majority decision, Bell Canada's request to increase the
monthly rate for PrimeLine Executive service from $14.95 to $19.95. It also approves the
introduction of a schedule of service charges and separate monthly rates for new features
Call Director ($4.95) and Call Attendant ($24.95). Eff. date = 28.07.2000. |
