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Agenda, Hearing 26 January 2009, Orillia, Ontario

Hearing
Orillia, Ontario

26 January 2009 at 8:30 a.m.

Best Western Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre
400 Memorial Avenue
Orillia, Ontario

Hearing Room: Hermitage Ballroom
Examination Room: The Mariposa Centre – Telephone: 705-329-0855

Interventions received concerning the applications scheduled for this public hearing are available on the public examination files.

Reference Documents: Broadcasting Notices of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-14, CRTC 2008-14-1, CRTC 2008-14-2, CRTC 2008-14-3, CRTC 2008-14-4, CRTC 2008-14-5, CRTC 2008-14-6 and CRTC 2008-14-7.

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Transcripts of hearing
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Decisions
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Appearing Items

Orillia market
Phase I – Presentations by the applicants

  1. Nick Montague, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2007-1507-1
    Application by Nick Montague, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    For the applicant
    Nick Montague
    Barry White
    Christina Fisher
  2. Larche Communications Inc.
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0789-4
    Application by Larche Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    For the applicant
    Paul Larche
    Mora Austin
    Jack Latimer
    Linda Young
    Marilyn Wideman
  3. Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0795-1
    Application by Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    For the applicant
    Ross Kentner
    Deb Shaw
    Lois Reid
    Kevin Brown
    Rob Brignell
    Rick Ringer
    Mariane McLeod
    Michael Fockler
    Jeff Vidler
  4. Newcap Inc.
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0799-3
    Application by Newcap Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    For the applicant
    Robert Steele
    David Murray
    Scott Broderick
    Jen Traplin
    Steve Jones
    Glenda Spenrath
    Mike Keller
  5. Debra McLaughlin, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0831-3
    Application by Debra McLaughlin, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0831-3
    Debra McLaughlin
    Carmela Laurignano
    Ellen Malcolmson
    Suzanne Legue
    Heather Thompson
    Valerie Hochschild
    Lynn Forgeron
    Rob Malcolmson
    Zachary Gorman
    Sarah Melody
  6. Frank Torres, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0801-6
    Application by Frank Torres, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    For the applicant
    Frank Torres
    Ed Torres
    Todd Bernard
    Robyn Metcalfe
    Yves Trottier
    Aubrey Clarke
    Ron Ford
  7. Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd.
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0804-0
    Application by Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    For the applicant
    Doug Bingley
    Deborah Raynard
    Tom Manton
    Linda McGregor
    Cathy Buller
    Larry Campbell
  8. Instant Information Services Incorporated
    Orillia, Ontario
    Application No. 2008-0800-1
    Application by Instant Information Services Incorporated for a licence to operate a low power English-language tourist information FM radio programming undertaking in Orillia.
    For the applicant
    James MacLeod
    Tim Hern

Phase II – Interventions on competing applications

  1. Nick Montague (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  2. Larche Communications Inc.
  3. Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
  4. Newcap Inc.
  5. Debra McLaughlin (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  6. Frank Torres (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  7. Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd.
  8. Instant Information Services Incorporated

Phase III – Presentations by interveners

  1. Intervener (Nick Montague, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
     Joseph Evans (int. #10)
  2. Intervener (Larche Communications Inc.)
    Orillia District Chamber of Commerce (int. #122)
  3. Intervener (Bayshore Broadcasting Corportion)
     New Place Reading Series (int. #136)
  4. Panel of Interveners (Debra McLaughlin On Behalf of a Corporation to be Incorporated)
    Women's Habitat (#110)5
  5. Liz Janik Associates (#175)
  6. Larry Leblanc (#194)
  7. Panel of Interveners (Frank Torres on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
    Mariners Cove Marine (int. #139)
  8. Christian Island Elementary School (int. #153)
  9. Jef Mallory (int. #161)
  10. Panel of Interveners (Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd.)
    CHRZ-FM (int. #25)11.
  11. Chippewas of Georgina Island (int. #26)
  12. Wellcraft Music (int. #70)

Phase IV – Replies by the applicants

  1. Instant Information Services Incorporated
  2. Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd.
  3. Frank Torres (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  4. Debra McLaughlin (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  5. Newcap Inc.
  6. Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
  7. Larche Communications Inc.
  8. Nick Montague (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)

Gravenhurst and Bracebridge market
Phase I – Presentations by the applicants

9. JOCO Communications Inc. (Presentation for Items 9 and 10 Together)
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Application No. 2007-1150-9
Application by JOCO Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Gravenhurst.
For the applicant
Joe Cormier

10. JOCO Communications Inc.
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Application No. 2008-0867-8
Application by JOCO Communications Inc. for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Gravenhurst.

11. Instant Information Services Incorporated
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Application No. 2008-0963-4
Application by Instant Information Services Incorporated for a licence to operate a low power English-language tourist information FM radio station in Gravenhurst.
For the applicant
James MacLeod
Tim Hern

12. Muskoka-Parry Sound Broadcasting Limited
Huntsville, Ontario
Application No. 2008-0513-7
Application by Muskoka-Parry Sound Broadcasting Limited relating to the licence of the English-language commercial radio station CFBK-FM Huntsville.
For the applicant
Christopher Grossman

13. Bill (William) Wrightsell, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Application No. 2008-0960-1
Application by Bill (William) Wrightsell, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Gravenhurst.
For the applicant
Glenn Christie
Brian Christie
Dorothy Christie
Bill Wrightsell

14. Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Application No. 2008-0962-6
Application by Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Gravenhurst.
For the applicant
Ross Kentner
Deb Shaw
Lois Reid
Kevin Brown
Rob Brignell
Rick Ringer
Mariane McLeod
Michael Fockler
Jeff Vidler

15. Evanov Communications Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Application No. 2007-1294-4
Application by Evanov Communications Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, for a licence to operate an English-language FM commercial radio programming undertaking in Gravenhurst.
For the applicant
William Evanov
Carmela Laurignano
Ky Joseph
Gary Gamble
Ted Silver
Jennifer Marczak
Debra McLaughlin
Robert Malcolmson

Phase II – Interventions on competing applications

  1. JOCO Communications Inc. (Applications 2007-1150-9 and 2008-0867-8)
  2. Instant Information Services Incorporated
  3. Muskoka-Parry Sound Broadcasting Limited
  4. Bill (William) Wrightsell (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  5. Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
  6. Evanov Communications Inc. (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)

Phase III – Presentations by interveners

  1. Intervener (Bill Wrightsell, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
    Redhead Media Solutions Inc. (int. #156)
  2. Intervener (Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation)
    NewPlace Reading Series (int. #149)
  3. Panel of Interveners (Evanov Communications Inc.)
    Scott Dibble (int. #196)
  4. Debi Sander Walker (int #197)

Phase IV – Replies by the applicants

  1. Evanov Communications Inc. (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  2. Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
  3. Bill (William) Wrightsell (on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated)
  4. Muskoka-Parry Sound Broadcasting Limited
  5. Instant Information Services Incorporated
  6. JOCO Communications Inc. (Applications 2007-1150-9 and 2008-0867-8)

 

Application by Quinte Broadcasting Company Limited
Phase I – Presentation by the applicant

16. Quinte Broadcasting Company Limited
Belleville, Ontario
Application No. 2008-1340-4Application by Quinte Broadcasting Company Limited to renew the licence of the commercial radio programming undertaking CJBQ Belleville, expiring 31 August 2009.
The Commission is concerned that the licensee may have failed to comply with the Radio Regulations, 1986 concerning the broadcast of Canadian content for category 2 music and that it may have failed to comply with its condition of licence regarding its contributions to Canadian talent development.
The Commission expects the licensee to show cause at this hearing why mandatory orders should not be issued requiring the licensee to comply with the Radio Regulations, 1986 relating to the broadcast of Canadian content for category 2 music during the broadcast week and with its condition of licence relating to Canadian talent development contributions.
For the applicant
Bill Morton
Sean Kelly
Mike Hill

Phase II – Presentations by interveners

No Interventions Received

Phase III – Reply by the applicant

Quinte Broadcasting Company Limited

 

Appearance of Pellpropco Inc.
Phase I – Presentation by the licensee

17. Pellpropco Inc.
St. Catharines, Ontario
Reference No. 2008-1495-6
The Commission has received complaints regarding Pellpropco Inc. licensee of the English-language commercial radio programming undertaking CHSC St. Catharines, (CHSC) concerning allegations that CHSC has re-oriented a significant portion of its programming to serve the Italian community of Toronto. The Commission will discuss this matter with the licensee. In this regard, the Commission will also discuss the possible imposition of conditions of licence related to the nature of the local programming broadcast on CHSC including the relevance and orientation of local programming to serve the particular needs and interests of the residents of St. Catharines and the surrounding area.
The Commission is also concerned that CHSC may have failed to comply with the Radio Regulations, 1986 with respect to Canadian content, the broadcasting of third-language programming, the filing of complete annual returns, and the provision of logger tapes, program logs and music lists.
The Commission expects the licensee to show cause at this hearing why a mandatory order should not be issued, under Radio Regulations, 1986, requiring compliance by the licensee with respect to the above-noted matters.
For the applicant
Domenic Pellpropco
Bram Abramson

Phase II – Presentations by interveners

No Interveners Appearing

Phase III – Reply by the licensee

Pellpropco Inc.

Non-appearing items

Even though there is no oral presentation for the following applications, they are, nevertheless, part of this public hearing and such, they will be considered by the Panel and a decision will be rendered at a later date.

Please refer to Broadcasting Notices of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-14, CRTC 2008-14-1, CRTC 2008-14-2, CRTC 2008-14-3, CRTC 2008-14-4, CRTC 2008-14-5, CRTC 2008-14-6 and CRTC 2008-14-7 for a detailed description of the following applications which are available in the Temporary Examination Room.

18. The Family Channel Inc.
Across Canada (2008-1105-1)

19.Fairchild Television Ltd.
Across Canada (2008-1110-1)

20.Fairchild Television Ltd.
Across Canada (2008-1113-4)

21.Surjit S. Gill, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Across Canada (2008-1268-7)

22.Acadia Broadcasting Limited
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia (2008-1251-2)

23.Subanasiri Vaithilingam, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Scarborough, Ontario (2008-1161-3)

24.Five Amigos Broadcasting Inc.
Wallaceburg, Ontario (2008-1198-6)

25.Kumar Nadarajah, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Markham, Ontario (2008-1264-5)

26.Mornington Communications Co-operative Limited
Milverton, Millbank, Listowel, Gadshill, Ontario (2008-1262-9)

27.Hay Communications Co-operative Limited
Zurich, Grand Bend and Dashwood, Ontario (2008-1263-7)

28.My Broadcasting Corporation
Brighton, Ontario (2008-1311-4)

29.Touch Canada Broadcasting (2006) Inc. (the general partner), and 1188011 Alberta Ltd. and Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc. (the limited partners), carrying on business as Touch Canada Broadcasting Limited Partnership
Calgary, Alberta (2008-1064-9)

30.3937844 Canada Inc.
St. Paul, Alberta (2008-1073-0)

31.3937844 Canada Inc.
High Prairie, Alberta (2008-1075-6)

32.Merritt Broadcasting Ltd.
Merritt, British Columbia (2008-1032-6)

33.N L Broadcasting Ltd.
Merritt, British Columbia (2008-1033-4)

34.Cowichan Valley Community Radio Society
Lake Cowichan, British Columbia (2008-1095-4)

35.Sun Country Radio Ltd.
Kelowna, British Columbia (2008-1464-1)

36.Northern Lights Entertainment Inc.
Iqaluit, Nunavut (2008-1307-3)

37.Maritime Broadcasting System Limited
Amherst, Nova Scotia (2008-0816-5)

Date Modified: 2009-01-26

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