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Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2001-2
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See also: 2001-2-1, 2001-2-2,
2001-2-3, 2001-2-4,
2001-2-5 |
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Ottawa, 26 January 2001 |
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MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC |
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26 MARCH 2001, 9:00 A.M. |
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The Commission will hold a public hearing commencing on 26 March
2001, at the Hilton Montréal Bonaventure, 1 Place Bonaventure,
Montréal, Quebec, to consider the following: |
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APPLICANT AND LOCALITY |
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1a. |
Quebecor Média Inc.
Across Canada |
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1b. |
Groupe TVA inc.
Across Canada |
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Timothy Paul (OBSI/SDEC)
Fredericton Centre, Devon and Nashwasis, New Brunswick |
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Radio Plus B.M.D. Inc.
Asbestos, Quebec |
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Radio communautaire Missisquoi
Lac-Brome (including Sutton, Cowansville and Masonville), Quebec |
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Télé-Câble Multi-Vision Inc.
Les Méchins and Capucins, Quebec |
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6. |
Câble-Axion Québec Inc.
Lyster and Sainte-Anastasie, Quebec |
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La Société de télédiffusion du Québec
Montréal, Chapeau, Val d'Or, Rouyn, Grand-Portage, etc., Quebec |
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3819914 Canada Inc. (Jean-Claude Dignard)
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec |
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9. |
Câble-Axion Québec Inc.
Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, Saint-Narcisse-de-Beaurivage, etc.,
Quebec |
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10. |
Corporation les affaires étudiantes du cégep de Sainte-Foy inc.
Sainte-Foy, Quebec |
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11. |
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Témiscaming, Quebec |
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12. |
Médiacâble inc. et Cogeco Câble Laurentides Inc.
Trois-Rivières and Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec |
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13. |
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Ville-Marie, Quebec |
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14. |
Radio Témiscamingue inc.
Ville-Marie and Témiscaming, Quebec |
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15. |
Huntsville Cable Systems Limited
Dunchurch, McKellar, Orrville and Parry Sound, Ontario |
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16. |
David Jackson
Sudbury, Ontario |
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Golden West Broadcasting Ltd.
Estevan, Saskatchewan |
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18. |
Cameron Bell Consultancy Ltd.
Chilliwack, British Columbia |
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19. |
Education Alternative Radio Society
Prince George, British Columbia |
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20. |
Cameron Bell Consultancy Ltd.
Surrey, British Columbia |
1a. |
ACROSS CANADA |
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Application (2000-2309-4) by QUEBECOR MÉDIA INC. (QMI) on behalf
of Groupe TVA inc. (TVA) for authority to acquire all shares of TVA’s
parent company 9076-1883 Québec inc., and consequently to gain
control of TVA and its regulated subsidiaries. |
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Application (2000-2310-2) by QMI on behalf of Vidéotron ltée
(Vidéotron) for authority to acquire all shares of Vidéotron, and
consequently to gain control of Vidéotron and its regulated
subsidiaries. |
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Application (2000-2337-3) for authority to transfer the interests
in Cable Public Affairs Channel Inc. currently held by Vidéotron
directly and indirectly. |
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On 27 September 2000, Quebecor inc. (Quebecor), acting through
QMI, launched a takeover bid for all outstanding shares of Le Groupe
Vidéotron ltée (GVL). QMI completed its bid on 19 October 2000 by
acquiring almost all shares of GVL. |
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On 11 October 2000, the Commission approved two voting trust
agreements and the appointment of their trustee to allow the ongoing
broadcasting undertakings to operate independently of Quebecor
pending examination of the application by the Commission. Richard
Drouin is the trustee of the TVA trust (Approval letter A00-0100),
and Serge Gouin is the trustee of the Vidéotron trust (Approval
letter A00-0099). |
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The proposed change of ownership of TVA and Vidéotron, if
approved, will result in a change to the effective control of
broadcasting undertakings licensed for cable distribution,
television broadcasting (TVA, the French-language national
generalist network), and specialty television services. |
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Through its many subsidiaries, Quebecor is involved in several
sectors, primarily including printing, new media (Internet),
newspaper publishing, book and magazine publishing and retail sales,
record distributing and retail sales, and television broadcasting.
As regards television broadcasting, Quebecor holds a controlling
85.99 % interest in TQS inc. (TQS). TQS holds the licences for
three television stations and one French-language generalist
television network, the third-largest in Quebec in terms of
Francophone viewership. The Commission notes that Quebecor committed
to dispose of TQS on condition that the Commission approve the
acquisition of TVA. |
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Services operated by GVL include television distribution
(Vidéotron), accessible to 80% of Quebec households,
telecommunications, Internet access, e-commerce, security systems,
television production, and television broadcasting (TVA), including
categories 1 and 2 digital specialty services and analogue specialty
television services like LCN and Canal Évasion. It is also involved
in the sale and rental of videos and DVDs and publishing books and
magazines. TVA is a limited partner of the English-language station
CKMI-TV, which broadcasts from Quebec City and is retransmitted in
Montréal and Sherbrooke. TVA's programming is accessible across
Canada, since it is included in the basic cable service pursuant to
Distribution Order 1999-1 of 12 February 1999. TVA also operates a
French-language generalist television network and its programming is
accessible across Canada, since it is included in the basic cable
service. This television has the highest French-language audience
share in Quebec. |
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The above applications therefore affect several components of the
broadcasting industry because of the cross-ownership they would
entail. They give rise to a number of issues that the Commission may
wish to consider, among others: |
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a) Diversity of voices in Quebec |
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Ownership of the largest French-language generalist television
network, of newspapers, analogue and digital specialty television
services, and Internet portals could reduce the number of
editorial voices available in Quebec. The Commission intends to
consider whether safeguards are required (in the form of
conditions of licence or other means) to ensure adequate diversity
of editorial voices in the market. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, the Commission specifically mentions the
possibility of suspensive conditions, notably with respect to TQS,
LCN and LCN Affaires.
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b) Community television |
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Quebecor committed to continue Vidéotron’s work to revive
community television. The Commission intends to examine how those
revival (revitalisation in the French language) efforts
comply with the spirit of the current policy for community
television.
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c) Market domination resulting from the transaction
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Through its involvement in television, newspapers and the
Internet (through each of its portals), Quebecor could be in a
dominant position in the Quebec market with respect to
advertising. The Commission will examine whether approval of the
transaction could adversely affect other broadcasters in Quebec
and hinder their ability to meet their regulatory obligations.
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d) Proposed benefits |
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Quebecor proposes a benefit package of $30-million based on a
value of $230-million for TVA’s regulated activities acquired by
QMI. When considering transfers of control, the Commission
requires the applicant to demonstrate that the transaction is the
best available under the circumstances for both the public and the
Canadian broadcasting system. The Commission intends to examine
the issue of whether Quebecor’s approach in proposing its
package will benefit the broadcasting system more than if it were
to include instead significant investments in capital and loan
funds to provide permanent financing for the production of
Canadian programming. It intends to examine whether the benefits
represent contribution to the broadcasting system.
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The Commission intends to also examine how Quebecor determined
the total value of the benefit package proposed. The Commission
has requested clarifications in this respect which the applicant
will provide after the release of this Notice of public hearing.
The information will be placed on the public examination file. The
Commission therefore invites the public to consult the public
examination file for responses from the applicant.
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Examination of applications: |
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Quebecor inc. / Quebecor Média inc.
612 St-Jacques Street
12th Floor
Montréal, Quebec |
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TQS inc.
612 St-Jacques Street
Suite 100
Montréal, Quebec |
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TQS inc.
500 Bouvier Street
Québec, Quebec |
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TQS inc.
Office of the Town Clerk
City Hall
205 de la Cathédrale Avenue
Rimouski, Quebec |
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www.quebecor.com/crtc |
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Licensee coordinates: |
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Groupe TVA inc.
465 McGill Street
11th Floor
Montréal, Quebec
H2Y 4A6
Fax: (514) 284-1801
Email: adufour@tva-international.com |
1b. |
ACROSS CANADA |
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Applications (2000-2307-8, 2000-2308-6) by GROUPE TVA INC. to
renew the licences of the French-language national television
network TVA and of the French-language television programming
undertaking CFTM-TV Montréal, expiring 31 August 2001. |
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At the hearing, the Commission intends to discuss the licensee’s
proposals in order to implement the TV Policy (Public Notice CRTC
1999-97), particularly with respect to the following aspects: |
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Priority Program Categories during peak viewing period |
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Are the licensee’s proposed commitments comparable, at a
minimum, to the levels offered to date? |
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Contributions to independent production |
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In light of TVA’s importance in the French-language market and
considering the conditions imposed on another private television
broadcaster operating in the same market, should the Commission
consider a firm commitment from TVA to the independent production?
If so, should a number of the programs commissioned from the
independent production sector come from different regions of Canada? |
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Licensee’s commitments to local and regional programming |
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Even though TVA’s regional stations are not being renewed at
the same time as that of CFTM-TV and the TVA network, the Commission
intends to discuss the licensee’s global strategy on local
programming. What strategy and what flexibility does TVA intend to
adopt to ensure that its regional stations adequately respond to the
expectations of the communities they serve? |
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Closed-captioning |
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How does TVA intend to increase the levels of closed-captioned
programs in order to reach the levels achieved by the
English-language television stations, for both real time and
off-line captioning? |
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Descriptive Video |
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Should it be appropriate for the Commission to consider at this
time imposing minimum levels of descriptive video over the licensee’s
overall programming?
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Ethnic and cultural diversity |
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Do the measures proposed allow the licensee to adequately
reflect, in its programming, the ethnic and cultural diversity of
the communities it serves? |
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Advertising |
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TVA has proposed that, for each of its stations as well as for
its network, it be relieved of the obligation to adhere to section
11(1) of the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987, which
limits advertising to 12 minutes in any clock hour in a broadcast
day. Alternatively, it proposes that they be governed by a condition
of licence that would average the calculation of advertising limits
of 12 minutes per hour on a weekly basis. |
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In light of the Commission’s position in its TV Policy, should
it consider the licensee’s flexibility request to insert
advertising in its programming? In light of the model used by the
licensee for the production and broadcast of infomercials, would it
be necessary for the Commission to take measures to ensure a fair
balance, for the viewer, between the programming and the amount of
time allocated to infomercials? |
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Other questions |
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The Commission also intends to discuss other topics with the
licensee, among other things: |
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- Canadian theatrical feature films aired on television; and
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- Commitments to reflect the realities of Francophones outside
of Quebec.
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Additional information on the public examination file |
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Following Public Notices CRTC 2001-5 and CRTC 2001-5-1, the
Commission wishes to advise interested parties that it could add, if
necessary, certain additional information to the public examination
file. The Commission therefore invites the public to consult the
public examination file on or before 19 February 2001 to keep
informed of any additional information that could be added. |
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Examination of applications: |
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Groupe TVA inc.
1600 Maisonneuve Boulevard East
Montréal, Quebec
H2L 4P2 |
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CFCM-TV
1000 Myrand Avenue
Sainte-Foy, Quebec |
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CFER-TV
410 Évangéline Street
Sept-Iles, Quebec |
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CHLT-TV
3 - 330, King Street West
Sherbrooke, Quebec |
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CJPM-TV
du Lac Balley Road
Chambord, Quebec |
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CFER-TV
465 Ste-Anne Boulevard
Pointe-au-Père
Comté Rimouski, Quebec |
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CHEM-TV
3625 Chanoine Moreau
Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
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CJPM-TV
1 Mont St-Claire Street
Chicoutimi, Quebec |
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http//reseau.tva.ca |
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Licensee coordinates: |
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Groupe TVA inc. (Montréal address)
Fax: (514) 280-1802
Email: adufour@tva-international.com |
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FREDERICTON CENTRE, DEVON AND NASHWASIS, New Brunswick |
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Application (2000-1909-3) by TIMOTHY PAUL, on behalf of a society
to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on an
English- and Native- (Maliseet/Mic Mac) language FM (Type B) native
radio programming undertaking at the above-noted locations. The new
station would operate on frequency 95.7 MHz (channel 239LP)
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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Examination of application: |
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St. Mary's Band Office
35 Dedham Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick |
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Licensee coordinates: |
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Timothy Paul
445 Maliseet Drive
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3A 5R7
Fax: (506)
Email: nickpaul@nbnet.nb.ca |
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ASBESTOS, Quebec |
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Application (2000-1976-2) by RADIO PLUS B.M.D. INC. for a
broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language FM radio
programming undertaking at Asbestos. The new station would operate
on frequency 99.3 MHz (channel 257A) with an effective radiated
power of 6,000 watts, upon surrender of the current licence issued
to Radio Plus B.M.D. inc. for CJAN Asbestos. |
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The applicant is proposing a middle-of-the-road music format. |
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The applicant is also requesting permission to broadcast
simultaneously on the AM and FM bands for a period of 3 weeks before
surrendering the current licence issued to Radio Plus B.M.D. inc. |
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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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Examination of application: |
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Radio Plus B.M.D. Inc. (CJAN Studios)
185 du Roi Street
Suite 301
Asbestos, Quebec
J1T 1S4 |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Address: same as examination of application
Fax: (450) 963-7229 |
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LAC-BROME (INCLUDING SUTTON, COWANSVILLE AND MASONVILLE), Quebec |
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Application (2000-2144-4) by RADIO COMMUNAUTAIRE MISSISQUOI for a
broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language Type A
community FM radio programming undertaking at the above-mentioned
localities. The new station would operate on frequency 101.9 MHz
(channel 270A) with an effective radiated power of 800 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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Examination of application: |
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Radio Communautaire Missisquoi
30A Principale Street South
Sutton, Quebec
J0E 2K0 |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Address: same as examination of application
Fax: (450) 242-2242
Email: susanr@endirect.qc.ca |
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LES MÉCHINS AND CAPUCINS, Quebec |
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Application (2000-2219-5) by TÉLÉ-CÂBLE MULTI-VISION INC. The
applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution
undertaking serving the above-mentioned localities currently held by
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., receiver of Câblevision Les Méchins
inc., in bankruptcy. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting
licence to continue the operation of this undertaking. |
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Examination of application: |
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215 Bellevue Highway East
Les Méchins, Quebec |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Télé-Câble Multi-Vision inc.
82 Ste-Marguerite Street
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
J3B 3Z9
Fax: (450) 346-4369 |
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LYSTER AND SAINTE-ANASTASIE, Quebec |
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Application (2000-2317-7) by CÂBLE-AXION QUÉBEC INC. The
applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution
undertaking serving Lyster and Sainte-Anastasie currently held by
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., receiver of Télécâble Lyster inc.,
in bankruptcy. The applicant is also requesting a broadcasting
licence to continue the operation of this undertaking. |
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Examination of application: |
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Câble-Axion Québec inc.
250 de l'Axion Road
Magog, Quebec
J1X 6J2 |
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City Hall
2375 Bécancour Street
Lyster, Quebec |
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City Hall
530 Principale Street
St-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, Quebec |
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Câble-Axion Québec inc.
166 Notre-Dame Street North
Ste-Marie, Quebec |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Câble-Axion Québec inc. (Magog address)
Fax: (819) 868-4249 |
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MONTRÉAL, CHAPEAU, VAL-D'OR, ROUYN, GRAND-PORTAGE,
BAIE-TRINITÉ, CARLETON, ANSE-AUX-CASCONS, PERCÉ, QUÉBEC, HULL,
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, SHERBROOKE, CHICOUTIMI, RIMOUSKI AND SETP-ÎLES,
Quebec |
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Applications (2000-1817-8, 2000-1770-9) by LA SOCIÉTÉ DE
TÉLÉDIFFUSION DU QUÉBEC (Télé-Québec) to renew the
broadcasting licence of the French-language television network
Télé-Québec and of the French-language television programming
undertaking CIVM-TV Montréal and its transmitters CIVP-TV Chapeau,
CIVA-TV Val-d'Or, CIVA-TV-1 Rouyn, CIVB-TV-1, Grand-Portage, CIVF-TV
Baie-Trinité, CIVK-TV Carleton, CIVK-TV-1 Anse-aux-Gascons,
CIVK-TV-2 Percé, CIVK-TV-3 Gaspé, CIVQ-TV Québec, CIVO-TV Hull,
CIVC-TV Trois-Riviéres, CIVS-TV Sherbrooke, CIVV-TV Chicoutimi,
CIVB-TV Rimouski and CIVG-TV Sept-Iles expiring 31 May 2001. |
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The applicant also proposes a new advertising code adopted by
Télé-Quebec's Board of Directors on November 5, 1999. The
applicant proposes to amend its own advertising code of conduct: |
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a) by increasing the time devoted to the broadcasting of
commercial messages from 6 to 8 minutes per hour, with a limit of
800 minutes per week; and
The licensee states that the children's programming will never be
interrupted to broadcast a commercial message.
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b) by adding alcoholic products to the list of products that
could be advertised on the air after 7 p.m., including
spirits, beer, wine and cider.
No commercial message on an alcoholic product will be broadcast
during the time period for youth programming (2 to 17 age group).
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Examination of applications: |
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Télé-Québec
1000 Fullum Street
Montréal, Quebec
H2K 3L7 |
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue Regional Office
689 - 3rd Avenue
Val d'Or, Quebec |
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Bas Saint-Laurent Regional Office
79 de l'Évêché Street East
Rimouski, Quebec |
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Côte-Nord Regional Office
410 Évangéline Street
Sept-Îles, Quebec |
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Estrie Regional Office
1650 King Street West
Suite 0M-20
Sherbrooke, Quebec |
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Gaspésie, Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regional Office
440 Perron Boulevard
Carleton, Quebec |
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Mauricie, Centre du Québec, Lanaudière
Regional Office
1350 Royale Street
Suite 100
Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
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Outaouais Regional Office
1040 St-Joseph Boulevard
Hull, Quebec |
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Québec Regional Office
270 Sainte-Foy Road
Québec, Quebec |
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Saguenay - Lac St-Jean Regional Office
3788 de la Fabrique Street
Pavillon Joseph-Angers
Jonquière, Quebec |
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Licensee coordinates: |
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Address: Télé-Québec (Montréal address)
Fax: (514) 873-7739
Email: belideni@telequebec.qc.ca |
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SAINT-PAMPHILE, Quebec |
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Application (2000-1932-4) by 3819914 CANADA INC. for a
broadcasting licence to carry on a low power French-language FM
radio programming undertaking at Saint-Pamphile. The new station
would operate on frequency 94.7 MHz (channel 234LP) with an
effective radiated power of 24 watts. |
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The applicant proposes a middle-of-the-road music format. |
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Examination of application: |
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Municipal Corporation of the City of Saint-
Pamphile
3 Elgin Highway South
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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3819914 Canada Inc.
2499 Concession Road Double
Saint-Pamphile, Quebec
G0R 3X0
Fax: (514) 383-7909
Email: plabestm@total.net |
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SAINT-PATRICE-DE-BEAURIVAGE, SAINT-NARCISSE-DE-BEAURIVAGE AND
SAINT-SYLVESTRE, Quebec |
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Application (2000-2318-5) by CÂBLE-AXION QUÉBEC INC. The
applicant wishes to acquire the assets of the cable distribution
undertaking serving the above-mentioned localities currently held by
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., receiver of Naparvision inc., in
bankruptcy and to interconnect this undertaking to the undertaking
serving Ste-Marie-de-Beauce. The applicant is also requesting a
broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this undertaking. |
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Examination of application: |
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Câble-Axion Québec inc.
250 de l'Axion Road
Magog, Quebec
J1X 6J2 |
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City Hall
530 Principale Street
St-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, Quebec |
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Câble-Axion Québec inc.
166 Notre-Dame Street North
Ste-Marie, Quebec |
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City Hall
2375 Bécancour Street
Lyster, Quebec |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Câble-Axion Québec inc. (Magog address)
Fax: (819) 868-4249 |
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SAINTE-FOY, Quebec |
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Application (2000-1711-2) by CORPORATION LES AFFAIRES ÉTUDIANTES
DU CÉGEP DE SAINTE-FOY INC. for a broadcasting licence to carry on
a developmental French-language FM campus radio programming
undertaking oriented to the French-language community of Sainte-Foy.
The new station would operate on frequency 96.9 MHz (channel
245LP) with an effective radiated power of 0.6 watts. |
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Examination of application: |
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Sainte-Foy Cégep
Services des activités socioculturelles et
communautaires
Local C-372
2410 Sainte-Foy Road
Sainte-Foy, Quebec
G1V 1T3 |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Address: same as examination of application
Fax: (418) 659-4563
Email: ecoulombe@cegep-ste-foy.qc.ca |
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TÉMISCAMING, Quebec |
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Application (2000-2077-7) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING
CORPORATION for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language
FM radiocommunication distribution undertaking at Témiscaming. The
new station would operate on frequency 103,1 MHz (channel 276A)
with an effective radiated power of 1,500 watts, to rebroadcast the
programming of the affiliate CHLM-FM Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, owned by
Radio Nord Communications inc. |
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If this application is approved, CBC stated that this new
transmitter will provide full CBC service to the area presently
served by the station, Radio Témiscamingue inc. (transmitter
CKVM-FM-1 Témiscaming) affiliated with CBC. |
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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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Examination of application: |
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Post Office
Témiscaming, Quebec |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
Email: lanny_morry@cbc.ca |
12. |
TROIS-RIVIÈRES AND SAINTE-ANNE-DES-LACS, Quebec |
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Applications (2000-2224-4, 2000-2352-3) by MÉDIACÂBLE INC.
(which will change its name to Cogéco Câble Trois-Rivières inc.)
and COGECO CÂBLE LAURENTIDES INC., both subsidiaries of Cogeco
Câble inc.: |
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- to transfer the assets of the cable distribution undertaking
serving Trois-Rivières from Cogeco Câble Canada inc. to
Médiacâble inc.; and
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- to transfer the assets of the cable distribution undertaking
serving Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs from Médiacâble inc. to Cogeco
Câble Laurentides inc.
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The two applications represent intra-corporate reorganizations
that do not alter the control or management of the undertakings
concerned. They remain under the control of Cogeco Câble inc. |
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Examination of applications: |
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1630 - 6th Street
Suite 100
Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
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City Hall
773 Ste-Anne-des-Lacs Road
Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Quebec |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Cogeco Câble Canada inc.
1 Place Ville-Marie
Suite 3636
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 3P2
Fax: (514) 874-2625
Email: cjolivet@cogeco.com |
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VILLE-MARIE, Quebec |
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Application (2000-2076-9) by the CANADIAN BROADCASTING
CORPORATION for a broadcasting licence to carry on a French-language
FM radiocommunication distribution undertaking at Ville-Marie. The
new station would operate on frequency 97,7 MHz (channel 249A)
with an effective radiated power of 1,100 watts, to rebroadcast the
programming of the affiliate CHLM-FM Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, owned by
Radio Nord Communications inc. |
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If this application is approved, CBC stated that this new
transmitter will provide full CBC service to the area presently
served by the station, Radio Témiscamingue inc. (CKVM Ville-Marie)
affiliated with CBC. |
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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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Examination of application: |
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Post Office
Ville-Marie, Quebec |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
250 Lanark Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Z 6R5
Fax: (613) 724-5668
Email: lanny_morry@cbc.ca |
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VILLE-MARIE AND TÉMISCAMING, Quebec |
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Application (2000-2158-5) by RADIO TÉMISCAMINGUE INC. to amend
the broadcasting licence of the radio programming undertaking CKVM
Ville-Marie and its transmitter CKVM-FM-1 Témiscaming, by deleting
the condition of licence requiring the licensee to operate as an
affiliate of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). |
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This application is subject to the approval of CBC's applications
(2000-2076-9 and 2000-2077-7) also scheduled at this hearing to add
FM transmitters at Ville-Marie and Témiscaming, and subsequent
implementation of same. |
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Examination of application: |
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62 Ste-Anne Street
Ville-Marie, Quebec |
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City Hall
451 Kipawa Road
Témiscaming, Quebec |
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Licensee coordinates: |
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Radio Témiscamingue inc.
P.O. Box 3000
Ville-Marie, Quebec
J0Z 3W0
Fax: (819) 622-0716
Email: ckvm@sympatico.ca |
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DUNCHURCH, MCKELLAR, ORRVILLE AND PARRY SOUND, Ontario |
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Applications (2000-2274-9, 2000-2273-1, 2000-2272-3, 2000-2271-5)
by HUNTSVILLE CABLE SYSTEMS LIMITED. The applicant wishes to acquire
the assets of the cable distribution undertakings serving the
above-mentioned localities. The applicant is also requesting
broadcasting licences to continue the operation of the undertakings,
upon surrender of the current licences issued to Radio and T.V.
Distribution Limited, under the same terms and conditions as the
current licences. |
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Examination of applications: |
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100 Parry Sound Road
Parry Sound, Ontario |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Huntsville Cable Systems Limited
20 West Street South
Huntsville, Ontario
P1H 1P2
Fax: (613) 231-2914
Email: davidsaxe@home.com |
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SUDBURY, Ontario |
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Application (2000-1958-0) by DAVID JACKSON, on behalf of a
company to be incorporated, for a broadcasting licence to carry on a
low power English-language FM radio programming undertaking at
Sudbury. The new station would operate on frequency 94.3 MHz
(channel 232LP) with an effective radiated power of 50 watts. |
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The applicant is proposing a Christian music service (specialty
format) with a minimum of 90% of the music drawn from subcategory 35
(non-classical religious). |
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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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Examination of application: |
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Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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David Jackson
279 Elm Street South
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 1X3
Fax: (705) 268-0982
Email: jackson1@ntl.sympatico.ca |
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ESTEVAN, Saskatchewan |
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Application (2000-1997-8) by GOLDEN WEST BROADCASTING LTD. for a
broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language radio
programming undertaking at Estevan. The new station would operate on
frequency 102.3 MHz (channel 272C1) with an effective radiated
power of 100,000 watts. |
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The station would not operate in the Specialty Format but will
provide a music service with a broad cross-section of music from
category 2 (Popular music) and from subcategory 32 (Folk and
folk-oriented). |
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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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Examination of application: |
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1132 - 5th Street
Estevan, Saskatchewan |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Golden West Broadcasting Ltd.
201 - 125 Centre Avenue
Box 950
Altona, Manitoba
R0G 0B0
Fax: (204) 324-8918
Email: e.hildebrand/acctg@goldenwestbroadcasting.mb.ca |
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CHILLIWACK, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-2168-4) by CAMERON BELL CONSULTANCY LTD. for a
broadcasting licence to carry on a low-power English-language FM
radio programming undertaking at Chilliwack. The new station would
operate on frequency 88.1 MHz (channel 201) with an effective
radiated power of 10 watts. |
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The applicant proposes a weather information service designed to
inform travellers about weather conditions in mountain passes on the
three major arterial highways to the east of Chilliwack. |
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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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Examination of application: |
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City Hall
8550 Young Road
Chilliwack, British Columbia |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Cameron Bell Consultancy Ltd.
#3030 - 700 West Georgia Street
P.O. Box 10005
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1A1
Fax: (604) 538-5858
Email: cbell@istar.ca |
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PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-1965-5) by EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE RADIO SOCIETY
for a broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language and
multicultural low power developmental FM campus radio programming
undertaking at Prince George. The new station would operate on
frequency 88.7 MHz (channel 204LP) with an effective radiated power
of 5 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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Examination of application: |
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University of Northern British Columbia
Suite 234
3333 University Way
Prince George, British Columbia
V2N 4Z9 |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Address: same as examination of application
Fax: (250) 962-5637
Email: earsboard@unbc.ca |
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SURREY, British Columbia |
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Application (2000-2169-2) by CAMERON BELL CONSULTANCY LTD. for a
broadcasting licence to carry on an English-language FM radio
programming undertaking at Surrey. The new station would operate on
frequency 88.1 MHz (channel 201) with an effective radiated
power of 34 watts. |
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The applicant proposes a tourist information service consisting
of pre-recorded messages informing visitors of attractions and
services in the Surrey/White Rock area. |
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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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Examination of application: |
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City Hall
14245 - 56th Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia |
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City Hall
15322 Buena Vista
White Rock, British Columbia |
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Applicant coordinates: |
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Cameron Bell Consultancy Ltd.
#3030 - 700 West Georgia Street
P.O. Box 10005
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7Y 1A1
Fax: (604) 538-5858
Email: cbell@istar.ca |
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DEADLINE FOR INTERVENTION
1 March 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 MAIL AT
CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
OR
BY FAX TO THE
Secretary General - (819) 994-0218
OR
BY ELECTRONIC MAIL TO
procedure@crtc.gc.ca
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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
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