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Decision CRTC 2001-638
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Ottawa, 5 October 2001
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Cameron Bell Consultancy Ltd.
Squamish, British Columbia
2001-0479-5
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10 September 2001 Public Hearing
National Capital Region
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New low-power tourist information service
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The Commission approves the application for a new
low-power English-language FM radio station at Squamish. The terms
and conditions of licence are set out in the appendix to this
decision.
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The applicant proposes an information service that will provide a
voice for the Squamish area tourist industry to inform travellers of
the variety of attractions. Programming will consist of a recorded
25 minute programming loop promoting attractions, festivals and
events in Squamish and immediate areas. The service will operate on
a year-round basis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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In its licensing policy for low-power radio broadcasting
undertakings, the Commission indicated that the licences for these
undertakings would be subject to conditions that would define
programming so as to ensure that licensees do not begin to offer the
same service as a conventional licensee, without prior Commission
approval (Public Notice CRTC 1993-95). These conditions are set
out in the appendix to this decision.
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The Commission acknowledges the interventions submitted in
support of this application |
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Related CRTC document |
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• Public Notice 1993-95 – A
licensing policy for low-power radio broadcasting |
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Secretary General
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This decision is to be appended to the
licence. It is available in alternative format upon request, and may
also be examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca
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Appendix to Decision CRTC 2001-638
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Terms of licence
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The Commission will only issue the licence, and it will only be
effective at such time as:
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· the licensee confirms in writing that
it is ready to begin operation. This must take place within
12 months of today’s date. Any request for an extension to
that deadline requires Commission approval and must be made in
writing within that period. |
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· the Department of Industry, having
advised that the application is conditionally technically
acceptable, has determined that there is no unacceptable
interference with NAV/COM services and indicated that it will issue
a broadcasting certificate (section 22(1) of the Broadcasting Act). |
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The licence, when issued, will expire 31 August 2008.
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As proposed, the station will operate on the frequency 88.1 MHz,
channel 201LP, with an effective radiated power of 49.3 watts.
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The technical parameters approved in this decision are for a
low-power unprotected FM service. The applicant would have to select
another frequency for the operation of the service if required to do
so to permit the best use of the frequency band.
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The Commission encourages the licensee to consider employment
equity issues in its hiring practices and in all other aspects of
its management of human resources (Public Notice CRTC 1992-59).
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Conditions of licence
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The licence will be subject to the conditions specified below and
to any other condition specified in the licence to be issued.
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1. The licensee must use the station
solely to provide information, originating from the Squamish area
tourist industry, to travellers concerning the variety of
attractions. |
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2. The licensee must not broadcast more
than six minutes per clock hour of commercial messages.
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3. The licensee must not broadcast any
musical selections, except as incidental background music. |
