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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2001-12
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Ottawa, 8 November 2001 |
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 14
January 2002 at 9:00 a.m., at the Commission Headquarters, 1
Promenade du Portage, Hull, Quebec, to consider the following: |
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APPLICANT AND LOCALITY
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628802 B.C. Ltd. (Tourist Channel)
Across Canada |
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Astral Broadcasting Group Inc. (ABGI)
Across Canada |
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Ceylon Broadcasting Inc.
Across Canada |
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John Maniatakos (OBCI) (e)
Across Canada |
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Peethambaran Koneswaran (MovieWorld)
Across Canada |
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Peethambaran Koneswaran (Music Music Music)
Across Canada |
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Peethambaran Koneswaran (OBCI)
Across Canada |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (Canadian Science Channel)
(e)
Across Canada |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (Big Pop TV) (e)
Across Canada |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (The Fishing Network) (e)
Across Canada |
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Rogers Broadcasting Limited (The Baseball Channel) (e)
Across Canada |
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Stornoway Communications General Partner Inc.
Across Canada |
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Vincent Géracitano (Avis de Recherche)
Across Canada |
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Vincent Géracitano (All Points Bulletin)
Across Canada |
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Newfoundland and Labrador
Bay Roberts, Botwood, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Gander, Goose Bay,
Grand Falls,
Lewisporte, Marystown, Port Aux Basques, Springdale and Wabush,
Newfoundland |
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Deer Lake, Newfoundland |
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Northern Lights Community Radio (OBCI)
Forteau (Labrador), Newfoundland |
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Maritime Broadcasting System Limited
Kentville, Nova Scotia |
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Peter Joseph Christmas Jr. (OBCI)
Memberton First Nation, Sydney and surrounding areas, Nova Scotia |
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The Surintendent of Technical and Surface Services of Raglan
Quebec Mines Ltd., Mr. Jacques A. Saint-Pierre
Kattiniq (Raglan Mine) and Kilometre 38, Quebec |
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Entreprises Radio Etchemin Inc.
Lévis, Quebec |
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Rock 95 Broadcasting (Barrie-Orillia) Limited
Barrie-Orillia, Ontario |
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William Yuzicapi (OBCI)
Okanese, Indian Reserve, Saskatchewan |
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Kispiox First Nations Community Radio Council
Kispiox, British Columbia |
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Shaw Cablesystems (SBC) Ltd.
New Westminster, Surrey and Abbotsford, British Columbia |
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Shuswap Lakes Television Society
Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Celista, Magna Bay, Eagle Bay and
surrounding
areas, British Columbia |
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Shaw Cablesystems (SBC) Ltd.
White Rock, British Columbia
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(e) applications filed electronically
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0875-5 |
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Application by 628802 B.C. LTD. requesting the authority to
acquire the assets of the Category 2 specialty television service to
be known as Tourist Channel. |
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The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting licence to
continue the operation of the undertaking, upon surrender of the
current licence issued to Tapley Enterprises Ltd. (formerly
known as Tapley Ent. Ltd.). |
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Applicant's address:
6681 Tapley Place
Whistler , British Columbia
V0N 1B6
Fax: (604) 938-1005
E-Mail: dmcquaid@rcgglobal.com |
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Examination of application:
# 25 - 1212 Alpha Lake Road
Whistler, British Columbia |
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Across Canada
Application Nos. 2001-1156-8; 2001-1157-6 |
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Applications by ASTRAL BROADCASTING GROUP INC. (ABGI) to seek
authority to effect an intra-corporate reorganization in order to
place all of Astral Media Inc. (Astral Media) specialty television
undertakings under one corporate group. The broadcasting
undertakings in question are Canal Vie and Canal Z, which would be
transferred from Astral Radio Inc. (Astral Radio), to ABGI. |
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ABGI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astral Media. Astral Radio
Inc. is indirectly wholly-owned by Astral Media, through Astral
Acquisition Inc. |
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Canal Vie is a national French-language specialty television
service. This service offers information and entertainment programs
which focus on three very specific subjects: lifestyle (human
relations, social and interpersonal), physical and mental health and
outdoor activities for families or individuals. |
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Canal Z is a national French-language specialty television
service. This service is devoted to programs focusing on science and
technology and computer science. |
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The reorganization also includes a transfer of Astral Radio’s
50% interest in MusiquePlus Inc. to ABGI. MusiquePlus Inc. is the
licensee of MusiquePlus, MusiMax and Perfecto, La Chaîne. This
transaction was dealt with in the course of a previous proceeding
(Decision letter CRTC 2001-673). |
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ABGI is also requesting the issuance of new licences to continue
the operations of Canal Vie and Canal Z under the same terms and
conditions as those in effect under Decisions CRTC 96-613 and
99-110. |
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Applicant’s address: |
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Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.
2100 Ste-Catherine West
Suite 100
Montréal, Quebec
H3H 2T3 |
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Examination of applications:
At the applicant's address |
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0891-1 |
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Application by CEYLON BROADCASTING INC. for a licence to operate
a national ethnic Category 2 specialty television service to be
known as Kallapam Tamil TV. |
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The applicant proposes to offer programming targeting the
Tamil-speaking community. |
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90% of the programming broadcast during the broadcast week will
be in the Tamil language. |
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Applicant's address:
1002 Bridletowne Circle, Unit #1
Scarborough, Ontario
M1W 2H8
Fax:: (416) 499-4741
E-Mail: srini@home.com |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
Decision: 2002-272
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0862-2 |
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Application by JOHN MANIATAKOS on behalf of a corporation to be
incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on a national ethnic
Category 2 specialty television service to be known as Canadian
Arabic Television Network (CATN). |
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The applicant proposes to broadcast a minimum of 80% of its
programming in Arabic and a maximum of 20% of its programming in
Farsi. |
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Applicant's address:
424 Heath Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1B5
Fax: (416) 462-1818
E-Mail: maniatakos@home.com |
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Examination of application:
437 Danforth Avenue
Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario
Decision: 2002-268
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0841-6 |
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Application by PEETHAMBARAN KONESWARAN, on behalf of a
corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a
national ethnic Category 2 specialty television service to be
known as MovieWorld. |
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The applicant proposes to offer movies and film programming. |
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90% of all programming will be in the Tamil language directed
towards Tamil Canadians whereas the remaining programming will be in
the English language and will be restricted to movie related
discussions programming. |
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Applicant's address:
Network Television International Inc.
33 Melford Drive #7
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 2G6
Fax: (416) 754-3935 |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
Decision: 2002-270
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0843-2 |
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Application by PEETHAMBARAN KONESWARAN, on behalf of a
corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a
national ethnic Category 2 specialty television service to be
known as Music Music Music. |
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The applicant proposes to offer Tamil music. |
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95% of all programming will be in the Tamil language and directed
towards Tamil Canadians. 5% of the programming will be in English
and will be restricted to compilations, short form discussions and
spoken word. There will not be any English music broadcast at any
time. |
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Applicant's address:
Network Television International Inc.
33 Melford Drive #7
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 2G6
Fax: (416) 754-3935 |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
Decision: 2002-271
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0844-0 |
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Application by PEETHAMBARAN KONESWARAN, on behalf of a
corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a
national ethnic Category 2 specialty television service to be
known as News International. |
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The applicant proposes to offer news and information programming. |
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90% of all programming will be in the Tamil language directed to
Tamil Canadians. 10% of the programming will be in the English
language and will not include live sports coverage. |
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Applicant's address:
Network Television International Inc.
33 Melford Drive #7
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 2G6
Fax: (416) 754-3935 |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
Decision: 2002-269
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0852-3 |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry
on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television
service to be known as Canadian Science Channel. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers programming dedicated to
the exploration of modern science and technology. |
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No more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the
broadcast week will be drawn from Category 7. |
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Applicant's address:
777 Jarvis Street
5th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 3B7
Fax: (416) 935-4655
E-Mail: astrati@rci.rogers.com |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address
Decision: 2002-264
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0853-1 |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry
on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television
service to be known as Big Pop TV. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers programming dedicated to
the pop music format consisting of Canadian and international music
videos as well as other music-related programming. |
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Applicant's address:
777 Jarvis Street
5th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 3B7
Fax: (416) 935-4655
E-Mail: astrati@rci.rogers.com |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address
Decision: 2002-262
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0854-9 |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry
on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television
service to be known as The Fishing Network. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers programming focused on the
world of fishing. |
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No more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the
broadcast week will be drawn from Category 7. |
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Applicant's address:
777 Jarvis Street
5th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 3B7
Fax: (416) 935-4655
E-Mail: astrati@rci.rogers.com |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address
Decision: 2002-265
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0855-7 |
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Application by ROGERS BROADCASTING LIMITED for a licence to carry
on a national Category 2 English-language specialty television
service to be known as The Baseball Channel. |
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The applicant intends to offer viewers in-depth analysis and
coverage of all aspects of professional baseball, including a
broader context that will provide information and analysis of minor
league and other professional and amateur teams. |
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No more than 15% of all programming broadcast during the
broadcast week will be drawn from Category 7. |
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No more than 5% of all programming broadcast during the broadcast
year will be dedicated to coverage of live NBL baseball games. |
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Applicant's address:
777 Jarvis Street
5th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 3B7
Fax: (416) 935-4655
E-Mail: astrati@rci.rogers.com |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant's address
Decision: 2002-263
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0894-5 |
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Application by STORNOWAY COMMUNICATIONS GENERAL PARTNER INC. for
and on behalf of 1490525 Ontario Inc., 1485800 Ontario Limited and
Stornoway Communications General Partner Inc. for and on behalf of
Stornoway Communications Limited Partnership for authority to modify
the proposed structure of Moviola: Short Film Channel Inc.
"Moviola" a new category 2 specialty television service,
from a corporation to a partnership, Stornoway Movieola Limited
Partnership. |
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The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the
operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the licence issued to
Late Night Vidiots Inc. which is incorporated under the name of
Moviola: Short Film Channel Inc. |
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Applicant's address:
Mr. C.J. (Cal) Millar
Moviola: Short Film Channel Inc.
P.O. Box 6143, Station "A"
Toronto, Ontario
M5W 1P6
Fax: (416) 492-9539 |
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Examination of application:
Stornoway Communications
115 Gordon Baker Road
8th Floor
Toronto, Ontario |
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0773-1 |
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Application by VINCENT GÉRACITANO, on behalf of a company to be
incorporated (OBCI) for a licence to operate a Category 2 national
French-language specialty television service to be known as Avis de
Recherche. |
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The channel is primarily intended to be a media tool whose scope
is to assist law enforcement agencies across the country to obtain
clues, tips and leads which might help resolve matters of interest
to the communities they serve, both locally and nationwide. |
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The applicant is requesting to distribute 6 minutes of national
advertising per hour and 6 minutes of local advertising per hour. |
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Applicant's address:
5157A Paisley Street
St-Léonard, Quebec
H1S 1V1
Fax: (514) 376-1213
E-Mail: avisderecherche@videotron.ca |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address
Decision: 2002-267
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Across Canada
Application No. 2001-0774-9 |
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Application by VINCENT GÉRACITANO, on behalf of a company to be
incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on a national
English-language Category 2 specialty television service to be known
as All Points Bulletin. |
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The channel is primarily intended to be a media tool whose scope
is to assist law enforcement agencies across the country to obtain
clues, tips and leads which might help resolve matters of interest
to the communities they serve, both locally and nationwide. |
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The applicant is requesting to distribute 6 minutes of national
advertising per hour and 6 minutes of local advertising per hour. |
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Applicant's address:
5157A Paisley Street
St-Léonard, Quebec
H1S 1V1
Fax: (514) 376-1213
E-Mail: avisderecherche@videotron.ca |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address
Decision: 2002-266
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Bay Roberts, Botwood, Corner Brook, Deer Lake, Gander, Goose Bay,
Grand Falls, Lewisporte, Marystown, Port Aux Basques, Springdale and
Wabush, Newfoundland
Application No. 2001-0695-7 |
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Application by SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND
LABRADOR to amend the licence of VOAR Mount Pearl. |
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The licensee proposes to add FM transmitters to broadcast the
programming of VOAR at: |
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a) Bay Roberts: on frequency 95.9 MHz (channel 240A1) with an
effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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b) Botwood: on frequency 101.1 MHz (channel 266A1) with an
effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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c) Corner Brook: on frequency 105.7 MHz (channel 289A1) with an
effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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d) Deer Lake: on frequency 102.1 MHz (channel 271LP) with an
effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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e) Gander: on frequency 89.7 MHz (channel 209LP) with an
effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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f) Goose Bay: on frequency 101.9 MHz (channel 270A1) with an
effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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g) Grand Falls: on frequency 98.3 MHz (channel 252A1) with an
effective radiated power of 250 watts. |
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h) Lewisport: on frequency 91.7 MHz (channel 219LP) with an
effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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i) Marystown: on frequency 99.5 MHz (channel 258LP) with an
effective radiated power of 15 watts. |
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j) Port aux Basques: on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel 260LP) with
an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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k) Springdale: on frequency 103.3 MHz (channel 277LP) with an
effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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l) Wabush: on frequency 102.5 MHz (channel 273LP) with an
effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Licensee's address:
VOAR
1041 Topsail Road
Mount Pearl, Newfoundland
A1N 5E9
Fax: (709) 745-1600
E-Mail: voar@voar.org |
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Examination of application:
Town Hall
421 Water Street
Bay Roberts, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
227 Water Street
Botwood, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
2 Mount Bernard Street
Corner Brook, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
4-6 Crescent Street
Deer Lake, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
212 Hamilton River
Goose Bay, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
5 High Street
Grand Falls, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
130 Main Street
Lewisporte, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
150-168 Ville Marie
Marystown, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
67 Main Street
Port aux Basques, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
151 Main Street
Springdale, Newfoundland |
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Town Hall
15 Whiteway Drive
Wabush, Newfoundland |
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Deer Lake, Newfoundland
Application No. 2001-0753-3 |
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Application by CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION to amend the
licence of radio station CBN-FM St. John’s. |
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The licensee proposes to add an FM transmitter at Deer
Lake to broadcast the programming of CBN-FM Radio Two, to adequately
serve the population of Deer Lake. |
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The transmitter will operate on frequency 90.5 MHz (channel
213A) with an effective radiated power of 980 watts. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Licensee's address:
250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
E-Mail: lanny_morry@cbc.ca |
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Examination of application:
Post Office
Deer Lake, Newfoundland
A0K 2E0 |
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Forteau (Labrador) Newfoundland
Application No. 2001-0700-7 |
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Application by NORTHERN LIGHTS COMMUNITY RADIO, on behalf of a
corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on an
English-language FM (Type A) community radio station in Forteau. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 95.1 MHz (channel
236C1) with an effective radiated power of 11, 700 watts. |
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Applicant's address:
P.O. Box 160
Forteau (Labrador) Newfoundland
A0K 2P0
Fax: (709) 931-2504
E-mail: loriobrien@hotmail.com |
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Examination of application:
E.M. Taylor Resource Centre
Forteau (Labrador) Newfoundland |
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Kentville, Nova Scotia
Application No. 2001-0609-8 |
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Application by MARITIME BROADCASTING SYSTEM LIMITED to convert
the current radio station in Kentville from the AM band to the FM
band. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 94.9 MHz (channel
235C) with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts. |
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The applicant is requesting authorization to simulcast the
programming of CKEN on the new FM station for a period of 6 months
from the date of implementation. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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The application requires the issuance of a new licence. |
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Applicant's address:
5121 Sackville Street
7th Floor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1K1
Fax: (902) 423-2093
E-mail: mail@mbsradio.com |
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Examination of application:
CKEN
29 Oakdene Avenue
Kentville, Nova Scotia |
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Memberton First Nation, Sydney and surrounding areas, Nova Scotia
Application No. 2001-0728-6 |
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Application by PETER JOSEPH CHRISTMAS JR., on behalf of a
corporation to be incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to carry on an
FM Type B native (Micmac) radio station in Sydney. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 99.9 MHz (channel
260) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
49 Tupsi Drive
Sydney, Nova Scotia
B1S 3K8
Fax: (902) 564-8379 |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
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Katinniq (Raglan Mine), and Kilometre 38, Quebec
Application No. 2001-0708-8 |
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Application by THE SUPERINTENDENT OF TECHNICAL AND SURFACE
SERVICES OF RAGLAN QUEBEC MINES LTD., MR. JACQUES A. SAINT-PIERRE,
and his successors, to acquire the assets of the radiocommunication
distribution undertaking serving Katinniq (Raglan Mine) currently
held by Mary Van Walleghem. |
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The applicant is also requesting a licence to continue the
operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the licence issued to
Mary Van Walleghem. |
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The applicant proposes to decrease the effective radiated power
of its radiocommunication distribution undertaking at Katinniq,
which rebroadcasts the programs of CITÉ-FM Montreal, from 150 watts
to 106 watts. |
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The applicant also proposes to distribute, in non-encrypted mode,
at Katinniq, the programming services of CFFB (CBC) Iqaluit,
Nunavut, on frequency 93.5 MHz (channel 228) with an effective
radiated power of 106 watts. |
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Further, the applicant proposes to add a transmitter at Kilometre
38, to distribute, in non-encrypted mode, the programming of
CITÉ-FM (IND) Montréal, Quebec which will operate on frequency
98.5 MHz (channel 253) with an effective radiated power of 150
watts. The applicant states that this would benefit the mine workers
travelling the road between Katinniq and Deception Bay. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
The Superintendent of technical services
and site of Raglan Quebec Mines Ltd.,
Mr. Jacques A. Saint-Pierre and his successors
120 de l'Aéroport Avenue
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
J9X 5B7
Fax: (819) 797-0531 |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
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Lévis, Quebec
Application No. 2000-2050-4 |
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Application by ENTREPRISES RADIO ETCHEMIN INC. to amend the
licence of CFOM-FM Lévis. |
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The licensee proposes to increase the effective radiated
power from 3,597 to 16,800 watts. |
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The licensee indicates that this change will allow it to
considerably improve the quality and reliability of its signal. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Licensee's address:
5637 de la Rive-Sud Boulevard
Lévis, Quebec
G6V 4Y5
Fax: (418) 687-2702 |
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address |
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Barrie-Orillia, Ontario
Application No. 2001-0835-9 |
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Application by ROCK 95 BROADCASTING (BARRIE-ORILLIA) LTD. to
amend the licence of radio station CFJB-FM, Barrie-Orillia. |
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The licensee proposes to relocate its transmitter to a new site,
a distance of approximately 10 km from the existing site and to
decrease the effective radiated power from 96,300 to 70,000
watts. |
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The licensee states that the proposed changes do not
significantly alter the station's contours, but rather entail a
shift of the contours westward, not encompassing any new radio
markets. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Licensee's address:
400 Bayfield Drive, Suite 205
Barrie, Ontario
L4M 5A1
Fax: (705) 721-7842
E-Mail: dbingley@rock95.com |
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Examination of application:
At the licensee's address |
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Okanese Indian Reserve, Saskatchewan
Application No. 2001-0727-8 |
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Application by WILLIAM YUZICAPI, on behalf of a corporation to be
incorporated (OBCI), for a licence to operate a Type B Community FM
radio station in Okanese Indian Reserve. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 95.3 MHz (channel
237B) with an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
2232 Cameron Street
Regina, Saskatchewan
S4T 2V8
Fax: (306) 352-2545
E-Mail: yuzicapi@accesscomm.ca |
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Examination of application:
Okanese First Nation Band Office
Okanese Indian Reserve, Saskatchewan |
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Kispiox, British Columbia
Application No. 2001-0522-2 |
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Application by KISPIOX FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY RADIO for a
licence to operate a Type B FM native radio station in
Kispiox. |
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The new station would operate on frequency 96.1 MHz (channel
241LP) with an effective radiated power of 11 watts. |
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The applicant has requested by condition of licence, to be
relieved of the requirement to own their own transmitter pursuant to
Section 10.1 of the Radio Regulations. |
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Applicant's address:
Comp. 25, Site K
R.R.#1
Hazelton, British Columbia
V0J 1Y0
Fax: (250) 842-5604
E-Mail: SKREVIAKIN@hotmail.com |
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Examination of application:
Kispiox Administration Office
Kispiox, British Columbia |
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New Westminster, Surrey and Abbotsford, British Columbia
Application No. 2001-1115-4 |
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Application by SHAW CABLESYSTEMS (SBC) LTD. to acquire the assets
of the cable system serving New Westminster, Surrey, and Abbotsford,
B.C. currently held by Fundy Cable Ltd. |
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The Commission points out that Fundy Cable Ltd. Amalgamated with
Fundy Communications Inc. and continued under the name of Fundy
Communications Inc. (Fundy). |
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The applicant is also requesting a new licence to continue the
operation of the undertaking upon surrender of the current licence
issued to Fundy under the same terms and conditions. |
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Applicant's address:
Shaw Communications Inc.
c/o Shaw Cablesystems (SBC) Ltd.
900 – 630 – 3 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4L4
Fax: (403) 750-4501
E-Mail: ken.stein@shaw.ca |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address |
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Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Celista, Magna Bay, Eagle Bay
and surrounding areas, British Columbia
Application No. 2001-0826-8 |
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Application by SHUSWAP LAKES TELEVISION SOCIETY for a licence to
operate a radiocommunication distribution undertaking to serve
Scotch Creek, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Celista, Magna Bay, Eagle Bay and
surrounding areas. |
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The applicant is proposing to distribute in non-encrypted mode,
using one low power radio FM transmitter, operating on the frequency
103.5 MHz (channel 278LP) with an effective radiated power of 5
watts, the programming service of the CBC Radio Two. |
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The Commission will only proceed with this application at the
public hearing if advised by the Department of Industry, at least
ten days prior to the hearing, that it is technically acceptable. |
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Applicant's address:
P.O. Box 134
7805 Columbia Drive
Anglemont, British Columbia
V0E 1A0
E-Mail: arthurgriggs@aol.com |
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Examination of application:
Scotch Creek Lucky Dollar Store
3891 Squilax-Anglemont Highway
Scotch Creek, British Columbia |
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White Rock, British Columbia
Application No. 2001-0807-8 |
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Application by SHAW CABLESYSTEMS (SBC) LTD. (Shaw) to acquire the
assets of the cable system serving White Rock, B.C., currently held
by Fundy Cable Ltd. |
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The Commission points out that Fundy Cable Ltd. amalgamated with
Fundy Communications Inc. and continued under the name of Fundy
Communications Inc. |
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The applicant is also requesting a new licence to continue the
operation of the undertaking under the same terms and conditions
upon surrender of the current licence. |
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Applicant's address:
Shaw Communications Inc.
c/o Shaw Cablesystems (SBC) Ltd.
900 – 630 – 3 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 4L4
Fax: (403) 750-4501
E-Mail: ken.stein@shaw.ca |
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Examination of application:
At the applicant’s address
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SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS
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PERSONS REQUIRING COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SUCH AS ASSISTIVE
LISTENING DEVICES AND SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION ARE REQUESTED TO
INFORM THE COMMISSION AT LEAST TWENTY (20) DAYS BEFORE THE
COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEARING SO THAT THE NECESSARY
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE. |
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION
20 December 2001 |
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The intervention must be received by the CRTC and by the
applicant ON OR BEFORE the above-mentioned date. The Commission
cannot be held responsible for postal delays. |
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Your intervention will be considered by the Commission, and will
form part of the public record of the proceeding without further
notification to you, provided the procedure set out below has been
followed. You will be contacted only if your submission raises
procedural questions. |
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Submit your written intervention to the Secretary General of the
Commission in ONLY ONE of the following formats: |
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BY ELECTRONIC MAIL TO
procedure@crtc.gc.ca
OR
BY MAIL AT
CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
OR
BY FAX TO THE
Secretary General - (819) 994-0218 |
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A true copy MUST be sent to the applicant and proof that this has
been done must accompany the intervention sent to the Commission. |
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Where the intervention is filed by electronic means, the line
***End of document*** should be entered following the last paragraph
of the document, as an indication that the document has not been
damaged during electronic transmission. |
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Please note, that only the documents (applications and
interventions) electronically filed will be available on the
Commission’s web site. You will be able to access these documents
by indicating the public notice or the notice of public hearing
number. |
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Each paragraph of the document should be numbered. |
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Your intervention should clearly identify the application and
indicate whether you support or oppose the
application, or if you propose changes to it, include the facts and
grounds for your proposal. |
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In the event that the application is brought to the oral phase of
the hearing, and if you wish to appear, you must provide reasons why
your written comments are not sufficient and why an appearance is
necessary. |
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In exceptional circumstances, the Commission may allow an
intervenor to present its intervention by teleconference. At the
time of filing its intervention, the intervenor must clearly
indicate why the Commission should grant such a request. |
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Persons requiring communications support such as assistive
listening devices and sign language interpretation are requested to
inform the commission at least twenty (20) days before the
commencement of the public hearing so that the necessary
arrangements can be made. |
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EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS |
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Documents are available at the local address provided in this
notice and at the Commission offices and documentation centres
directly involved with these applications or, upon request, within
48 hours, at any other CRTC offices and documentation centres. |
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Central Building
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
1 Promenade du Portage, Room G-5
Hull, Quebec K1A 0N2
Tel: (819) 997-2429 – TDD: 994-0423
FAX: (819) 994-0218 |
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Bank of Commerce Building
1809 Barrington Street, Suite 1007
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K8
Tel: (902) 426-7997 – TDD: 426-6997
FAX: (902) 426-2721 |
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405 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East
2nd Floor, Suite B2300
Montréal, Quebec H2L 4J5
Tel: (514) 283-6607 – TDD: 283-8316
FAX: (514) 283-3689 |
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55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 624
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1M2
Tel: (416) 952-9096
FAX: (416) 954-6343 |
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Kensington Building
275 Portage Avenue, Suite 1810
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Tel: (204) 983-6306 – TDD: 983-8274
FAX: (204) 983-6317 |
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Cornwall Professional Building
2125 – 11th Avenue, Room 103
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X3
Tel: (306) 780-3422
FAX: (306) 780-3319 |
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10405 Jasper Avenue, Suite 520
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3N4
Tel: (780) 495-3224
FAX: (780) 495-3214 |
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530-580 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3B6
Tel: (604) 666-2111 – TDD: 666-0778
FAX: (604) 666-8322 |
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This document 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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Secretary General |
