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Broadcasting Decisions 2003

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Number Date Title/Subject
2003-1 2003-01-07 Touch Canada Broadcasting Inc., Edmonton, Alberta. APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate an English-language specialty FM radio programming undertaking in Edmonton, Alberta, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-2 2003-01-07 Aylesford Community Baptist Church, Aylesford, Nova Scotia. APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM religious radio programming undertaking in Aylesford, Nova Scotia, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-3 2003-01-07 Care Radio Broadcasting Association, Fort Vermilion, Alberta. APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate a low-power Type B English-language FM community radio programming undertaking in Fort Vermilion, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-4 2003-01-07 Rawlco Radio Ltd. and 587680 Saskatchewan Ltd., Dekkerco Holdings Ltd., and 587681 Saskatchewan Ltd., partners in Northwestern Radio Partnership, North Battleford and Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. APPROVED – Acquisition of 51% voting interest in the partnership currently held by 587680 Saskatchewan Ltd., and for broadcasting licences to continue the operation of CJCQ-FM and CJNB North Batthleford and CJNS Meadow Lake
2003-5 2003-01-07 David Reid, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Whistler, British Columbia. APPROVED - New broadcasting licence to operate a new Class 2 cable broadcasting distribution undertaking to serve Whistler, British Columbia expiring 31 August 2009
2003-6 2003-01-07 Association communautaire fransaskoise de Gravelbourg Inc., Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan. APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate a Type A community French-language FM radio programming undertaking in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-7 2003-01-08 Atlantic Broadcasters Limited, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. APPROVED - New English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Antigonish to replace its AM station CJFX, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-8 2003-01-09 CHUM Limited, Toronto, Ontario. APPROVED – Transitional digital television undertaking in association with CITY-TV Toronto. expiring 31 August 2009
2003-9 2003-01-14 Jessica Nadjiwon, on behalf of a non-profit corporation to be incorporated, Cape Croker (Neyaashiinigmiing), Ontario. APPROVED - New broadcasting licence to operate a Native Type B English- and Ojibway-language FM radio station in Cape Croker (Neyaashiinigmiing), Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-10 2003-01-16 Aylmer and Area Inter-Mennonite Community Council, Aylmer and area, Ontario. APPROVED - New broadcasting licence to operate a low-power FM German-language radio programming undertaking near Aylmer, Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-11 2003-01-21 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Britt, Ontario. APPROVED – New English- and French-language low-power FM radio programming undertaking providing a weather and environmental information service in Britt, Ontario. The licence will expire 31 August 2009
2003-12 2003-01-21 Lighthouse Broadcasting Limited, Medicine Hat, Alberta. APPROVED - Low-power English-language specialty FM radio programming undertaking in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The licence will expire 31 August 2009
2003-13 2003-01-21 Fabrique de la Paroisse Sacré-Coeur de Jésus de Crabtree, Crabtree, Quebec. APPROVED - New low-power French-language FM radio station in Crabtree, Quebec, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-14 2003-01-21 Central Broadcasting Company Limited, Prince Albert and Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan. APPROVED - Increase of the effective radiated power of the transmitter CFMM-FM-1 Waskesiu Lake from 58 watts to 2,500 watts and change in the authorized contours
2003-15 2003-01-21 CHUM Limited, Brockville, Ontario. APPROVED - New English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Brockville to replace the CFJR station. The licence will expire 31 August 2009
2003-16 2003-01-21 Standard Radio Inc., Fort St. John, British Columbia. APPROVED - New English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Fort St. John replacing the CKNL station. The licence will expire 31 August 2009
2003-17 2003-01-21 Radio Station CKPG Limited, Prince George, British Columbia. APPROVED - New English-language FM radio programming undertaking at Prince George replacing the CKPG station. The licence will expire 31 August 2009
2003-18 2003-01-21 Natotawin Broadcasting Inc., La Ronge and Denare Beach, Saskatchewan. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CJLR-FM La Ronge, to 30 April 2003
2003-19 2003-01-21 Radio CJVR Ltd., Melfort and Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan. APPROVED - extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CJVR-FM Melfort, to 7 March 2003
2003-20 2003-01-22 CTV Television Inc., across Canada. APPROVED – Deletion of the current condition of licence 1 (d) for the specialty service known as CTV Travel, and amendment of the definition of the "broadcast day", so that it will begin at midnight, instead of 6:00 a.m.
2003-21 2003-01-23 Radio Mégantic ltée, Thetford Mines and Disraeli, Quebec. APPROVED - Corporate reorganization. APPROVED - Change in the effective control of Radio Victoriaville ltée, as it has been carried out
2003-22 2003-01-23 Canal Évasion inc., across Canada. APPROVED - Transfer of effective control of Canal Évasion inc. to Serdy Direct inc.
2003-23 2003-01-24 Vision TV: Canada's Faith Network/Réseau religieux canadien, across Canada. APPROVED IN PART – Increase in the service’s monthly wholesale rate from $0.08 to $0.10 per subscriber per month, effective 1 March 2003
2003-24 2003-01-24 Complaint by VDN Cable Inc. against Vidéotron ltée alleging failure to provide access to Vidéotron’s Customer Service Enclosures. Counter complaint by Vidéotron ltée against VDN Cable Inc. alleging non-authorized access by VDN Cable Inc. to Vidéotron’s Customer Service Enclosures
2003-25 2003-01-24 Complaint by VDN Cable Inc. against Vidéotron ltée alleging that Vidéotron ltée contravened section 9 of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations – DISMISSED
2003-26 2003-01-30 Various undertakings, various locations across Canada. RENEWED - Broadcasting licences for the undertakings listed in the decision expiring 31 August 2003
2003-26-1   2003-02-28 Various undertakings, various locations across Canada. Correction to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-26, 30 January 2003
2003-27 2003-02-03  Trust Communications Ministries, Peterborough, Ontario. APPROVED – New transmitter at Peterborough for the radio programming undertaking CJLF-FM Barrie, Ontario
2003-28 2003-02-03 Rogers Broadcasting Limited, on behalf of 3216195 Canada Inc., Across Canada APPROVED - Transfer of effective control of 3216195 Canada Inc. to Rogers Broadcasting Limited
2003-29 2003-02-05 Aliant Telecom Inc., Saint John, New Brunswick. APPROVED - Intracorporate reorganization
2003-30 2003-02-05 Bragg Communications Incorporated, on behalf of Access Communications Incorporated, Halifax Cablevision Limited and Kings Kable Limited, Nova Scotia. APPROVED - Intracorporate reorganization of Bragg that results in a change in the effective control of Access Communications Incorporated, Halifax Cablevision Limited and Kings Kable Limited
2003-31 2003-02-07 Way of Life Broadcasting, Dryden, Ontario. APPROVED - Low-power English-language specialty FM radio programming undertaking in Dryden, Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-32 2003-02-07 Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Ottawa, Ontario. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for CKBY-FM Ottawa from 1 March 2003 until 31 August 2009
2003-33 2003-02-07 Russel C. Cook (on behalf of a non-profit corporation to be incorporated), Opaskwayak Cree Nation (The Pas), Manitoba. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the Type B Native- and English-language FM radio programming undertaking at the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, near The Pas until 25 October 2003
2003-34 2003-02-07 The Ontario Educational Communications Authority (TVOntario), Toronto and Prince Township, Ontario. APPROVED - Change of the channel for CICE-TV-4 Prince Township's transmitter from 49 to 29 for the broadcasting licence of the television programming undertaking CICA-TV Toronto
2003-35 2003-02-07 CHUM Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia. APPROVED – Addition of a condition of licence to broadcast a lower level of Canadian popular music, for the radio programming undertaking CJCH Halifax.
2003-36 2003-02-07 CHUM Limited, Winnipeg, Manitoba. APPROVED - Addition of a condition of licence to broadcast a lower level of Canadian popular music, for the radio programming undertaking CFRW Winnipeg
2003-37 2003-02-07 Radio CJLS Limited, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. APPROVED - Authority to effect a change in its ownership
2003-38 2003-02-07 Rogers Cable Inc./Barrie, CFB Borden/Alliston, Keswick, London (part of) Orillia, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, and Woodstock, Ontario, Rogers Cablesystems Ontario Limited, London (part of), Ontario, Rogers Ottawa Limited/Limitée, Ottawa and surrounding areas, Ontario, Rogers Cablesystems Georgian Bay Limited, Collingwood, Midland and Owen Sound, Ontario. APPROVED - Discretionary digital distribution of the off-air signal WNYO-49 (Warner Brothers) Buffalo, New York
2003-39 2003-02-07 Blackburn Radio Inc., Wingham, Ontario. DENIED - English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Wingham, Ontario
2003-40 2003-02-07  Goodmans LLP, on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. (receiver for Saugeen Telecable Limited), Hanover, Listowel and Port Elgin, Ontario. APPROVED - Temporary management of Saugeen Telecable Ltd. by a receiver
2003-41 2003-02-10 CHUM Limited, Vancouver, British Columbia, APPROVED – Acquisition of the assets of CKST Vancouver, and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of this station
2003-42 2003-02-10 Haliburton County Community Radio Association, Haliburton, Ontario, APPROVED – New English-language Type A community radio programming undertaking in Haliburton, expiring 31 Augusts 2009
2003-43 2003-02-12 Russ Wagg, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Fort St. John, British Columbia, APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate a low-power English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Fort St. John, British Columbia, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-44 2003-02-12 Kelowna Radio Club, on behalf of a not-for-profit corporation to be incorporated, Kelowna, British Columbia, DENIED - Low-power community FM radio station in Kelowna
2003-45 2003-02-13 Les Communications Matane inc., Matane, Quebec. APPROVED - Transfer of effective control of Les Communications Matane inc. by modifying its ownership structure
2003-46 2003-02-14 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Baie Saint-Paul, Quebec. APPROVED – Relocation of the transmitter for CBVX-FM Baie Saint-Paul, to the CKRT-TV-1 site, and increase of the effective radiated power from 350 watts to 530 watts
2003-47 2003-02-14 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Vancouver, British Columbia. APPROVED – Broadcasting of the programming of CBUX-FM Vancouver (la Chaîne culturelle) instead of CBFX-FM (Montréal) by its transitional digital radio undertaking in Vancouver
2003-48 2003-02-14 Whistler Cable Television Ltd., Whistler, British Columbia. APPROVED – Addition of the town of Pemberton for the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Whistler
2003-49 2003-02-14 The Base Commander of Canadian Forces Base, Suffield Alberta, Lieutenant-Colonel C.H. Watson and his successors Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Suffield and Wainwright (CFB), Alberta. APPROVED – New transmitter in Wainwright (CFB), for the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKBF-FM CFB Suffield
2003-50 2003-02-14 Tom Gamblin, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Saint John, New Brunswick. APPROVED – Low-power English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Saint John, New Brunswick, expring 31 August 2009
2003-51 2003-02-14 591989 B.C. Ltd., Cambridge, Ontario. APPROVED - Change of the frequency from 92.9 MHz to 107.5 MHz (channel 298A) and increase in the effective radiated power from 560 watts to 2,500 watts and the change to the authorized contours, for the broadcasting licence of the radio programming undertaking CIZN-FM Cambridge
2003-52 2003-02-14 Joco Communications Inc. , Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. APPROVED – Primarily English-language low-power FM radio programming undertaking at Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-53 2003-02-17 Rogers Cable Inc., Grand River/Kitchener, Barrie, Bolton, CFB Borden/Alliston, Erin/Caledon, Grand Valley, Keswick, Orangeville, Downsview, Newmarket, Pickering, Pine Ridge, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Toronto/Peel and York, Ontario; and Rogers Cablesystems Ontario Limited, Ajax, Etobicoke/Mississauga and Guelph, Ontario. APPROVED - Application for relief from subsection 17(1) of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations
2003-54 2003-02-19 MediaNet Canada Ltd., Toronto, Ontario. APPROVED - Change in ownership – Transfer of control
2003-55 2003-02-19 Peace River Broadcasting Corporation Ltd., Peace River, La Crete and Rainbow Lake, Alberta. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for CKYL Peace River from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010. APPROVED – Deletion of the authority for the transmitters CJRA-FM Rainbow Lake and CKLA-FM La Crete
2003-56 2003-02-19 Peace River Broadcasting Corporation Ltd., High Level, La Crete and Rainbow Lake, Alberta. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for CKHL-FM High Level, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010. APPROVED – Addition of an FM transmitters at La Crete and Rainbow Lake
2003-57 2003-02-19 World Television Network/Le Réseau Télémonde inc. (WTM), across Canada. CONFIRMED - Reconsideration and confirmation of Decision CRTC 2001-757 pursuant to Order-in-Council P.C. 2002-330
2003-58 2003-02-20 Bea-Ver Communications Inc., Chatham, Ontario. APPROVED - Change in the ownership through shareholder changes in 814130 Ontario Inc.
2003-59 2003-02-20 Utilities Consumers’ Group Society, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. APPROVED – New English-language developmental community FM radio station in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, expiring 20 February 2007
2003-60 2003-02-20 Harvard Broadcasting Inc., Regina, Saskatchewan. APPROVED – New English-language radio network originating from CKRM Regina, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-61 2003-02-20 591989 B.C. Ltd., Barrie, Ontario. APPROVED – Increase of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CIQB-FM Barrie, from 795 watts to 2,600 watts
2003-61-1   2003-03-27 591989 B.C. Ltd., Barrie, Ontario - ERRATUM: Paragraphs 2 and 3 of CIQB-FM Barrie – Technical change, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-61, 20 February 2003, are replaced with the following: 2. The Commission reminds the licensee that, pursuant to section 22(1) of the Broadcasting Act, this authority will only be effective when the Department of Industry notifies the Commission that its technical requirements have been met and that a broadcasting certificate will be issued
2003-62 2003-02-20 Burns Lake & District Rebroadcasting Society, Ootsa Lake (Tatalrose), British Columbia. APPROVED – New transmitter in Ootsa Lake (Tatalrose) to distribute the signal of CJFW-FM Terrace
2003-63 2003-02-20 Burns Lake & District Rebroadcasting Society, Burns Lake, British Columbia. APPROVED - New transmitter in Burns Lake to distribute the signal of CHFI-FM Toronto
2003-64 2003-02-20 Robert Wayne Fennig, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. APPROVED – Very low-power English-language FM radio programming undertaking in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-65 2003-02-21 Craig Broadcast Systems Inc. on behalf of 3844161 Canada Ltd., licensee of Connect (MTV Canada) and 3850099 Canada Ltd., licensee of Music 5 – Pop (MTV2), across Canada. APPROVED - Change in the ownership structure of MTV Canada and MTV2, and the Commission's findings concerning complaints regarding the compliance of these services with their licensing decisions
2003-66 2003-02-21 Craig Broadcast Systems Inc., Brandon, Foxwarren, Melita, McCreary and Portage La Prairie, Manitoba; Craig Broadcast Alberta Inc., Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge and Red Deer, Alberta; Toronto One Inc., Toronto, Ontario; Craig Wireless International Inc., Brandon, Manitoba; Craig Wireless B.C. Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia; 3844161 Canada Ltd., 3850099 Canada Ltd. and TV Land Canada ULC, across Canada. APPROVED - Intracorporate reorganization of the Craig group of corporations
2003-67 2003-02-21 Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc., Vancouver and Abbotsford, British Columbia. APPROVED – New transmitter in Abbotsford for the radio programming undertaking at Vancouver
2003-68 2003-02-24 Native Communication Inc.,Thompson, Camperville, Dauphin River, Ilford and Lynn Lake, Manitoba. APPROVED - New transmitters in Camperville, Dauphin River, Ilford and Lynn Lake, to broadcast the programming of CINC-FM
2003-69 2003-02-24 AGI Cablevision Inc.,Aylmer, Brownsville, Courtland, Langdon, Lyons, Port Bruce, Port Burwell, Simcoe and Straffordville, Ontario. APPROVED - Transfer of effective control of AGI Cablevision Inc.
2003-70 2003-02-25 CHUM Limited, Kingston, Ontario. APPROVED - Addition of a condition of licence to broadcast a lower level of Canadian popular music, for the radio programming undertaking CKLC Kingston
2003-71 2003-02-26 Northern Lights Community Radio, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Forteau, Newfoundland and Labrador. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the radio programming undertaking in Forteau, until 27 February 2004
2003-72 2003-02-26 Albert Beaupré, Desmaraisville, Quebec. The Commission revokes the licence for the cable distribution undertaking authorized to serve Desmaraisville, Quebec
2003-73 2003-02-26 Simon Fraser Campus Radio Society, Burnaby, British Columbia. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the radio programming undertaking in Burnaby until 5 August 2003
2003-74 2003-02-26 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, St. John’s and Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CBN-FM St. John’s until 30 of September 2003
2003-75 2003-02-26 Food Network Canada Inc., Across Canada. APPROVED - Deletion of condition of licence no.8 stating that Corus Entertainment Inc. or any of its affiliates may not own or control more than 10% of the voting shares in the licensee company, without the prior approval of the Commission
2003-76 2003-02-26 314551 Alberta Ltd., High Level, Alberta. Revocation of the licence of an exempted small cable distribution
2003-77 2003-02-27 Consortium de télévision Québec Canada inc., Across Canada. APPROVED – Renewal of the licence for the French-language specialty television service TV5 Québec Canada, expiring 31 August 2009. The Commission also approves the licensee’s programming plans for the Canadian component of TV5 and amends TV5’s nature of service condition of licence so that it more accurately reflects the service offered by the licensee and conforms to the definition proposed by the licensee in its application
2003-78 2003-02-28 SF Partners Inc. (receiver for High School Television Network Inc.), across Canada. APPROVED – Temporary management of High School Television Network Inc. by SF Partners Inc.
2003-79 2003-02-28 Novus Communications Inc., on behalf of Novus Entertainment Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia. APPROVED – Transfer of effective control of Novus Entertainment Inc.
2003-80 2003-02-28 United Christian Broadcasters Canada, Belleville, Ontario. APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Belleville, Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-81 2003-02-28 Radio Témiscamingue incorporée, Ville-Marie and Témiscaming, Quebec. APPROVED – Broadcasting licence to operate a French-language FM radio programming undertaking in Ville-Marie replacing the AM station CKVM., expiring 31 August 2007
2003-82 2003-03-03 1158556 Ontario Ltd., Timmins and Kapuskasing, Ontario. APPROVED – Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the transmitter of CHIM-FM Timmins until 11 August 2003
2003-83 2003-03-03 Câblodistribution Innu Inc., La Romaine, Quebec. The Commission revokes the licence for the cable distribution undertaking authorized to serve La Romaine
2003-84 2003-03-03 Tri-Tel Communications Inc., Cochrane, Ontario. APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate a low-power English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Cochrane, Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-85 2003-03-06 Corus Radio Company, Edmonton, Alberta. APPROVED – Addition of a condition of licence to allow the broadcasting of a lower level of Canadian popular music on its "oldies" radio station CHQT Edmonton
2003-86 2003-03-06 TVA Group Inc., on behalf of Canal Évasion inc., across Canada. APPROVED – Deletion of the condition of licence restricting Groupe TVA inc.’s shareholdings in the French-language specialty television service known as Canal Évasion
2003-87 2003-03-07 Comité de la radio étudiante universitaire de Sherbrooke (CREUS), Sherbrooke, Quebec. APPROVED – New French-language FM community-based campus programming undertaking in Sherbrooke, Quebec, expiring expire 31 August 2009
2003-88 2003-03-07 The Score Television Network Ltd., across Canada. APPROVED – Suspension of the application of the conditions of licence on sex-role portrayal and the depiction of violence in television programming as long as the licensee remains a member in good standing of the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council
2003-88-1 2003-07-11 The Score Television Network Ltd., Across Canada - The Commission corrects Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-88 dated 7 March 2003
2003-89 2003-03-07 The University of Calgary Student Radio Society, Calgary, Alberta. APPROVED – Increase of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CJSW-FM Calgary, from 1,900 watts to 4,000 watts, and change of the authorized coverage contours resulting from the relocation of the transmitter to a site owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
2003-90 2003-03-07 Peace River Broadcasting Corporation Ltd., Peace River, Fairview and High Prairie, Alberta. APPROVED – New transmitters in Fairview and High Prairie for the radio programming undertaking CKKX-FM Peace River
2003-91 2003-03-07 Corus Entertainment Inc., on behalf of 591987 B.C. Ltd. and 11 other licensee companies, Toronto, Ontario. APPROVED – Intracorporate reorganization within the Corus corporate group
2003-92 2003-03-07 Bell ExpressVu Inc., the general partner of Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership, Toronto, Ontario. APPROVED – Authority to effect change in the ownership and in the effective control of Bell ExpressVu
2003-93 2003-03-10 Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Newfoundland, and Labrador, Mount Pearl, Grand Falls, Port aux Basques, Springdale, Wabush, Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the transmitters of VOAR Mount Pearl, until 20 November 2003
2003-94 2003-03-10 The Joy FM Network Inc., Fredericton, New Brunswick, APPROVED – Increase of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CIXN-FM Fredericton, from 23 watts to 27 watts
2003-95 2003-03-10 Peace River Broadcasting Corporation Ltd., Peace River, High Level and Fox Creek, Alberta, APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKKX-FM Peace River and its transmitters CFKX-FM High Level and CFFC-FM Fox Creek, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-96 2003-03-13 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, on behalf of 3899071 Canada Inc., across Canada. APPROVED – Addition of conditions of licence, as noted in the Decision, for the broadcasting licence of Country Canada. APPROVED – Increase of the authorized Canadian content level from 60% to not less than 80% by the end of the licence period
2003-97 2003-03-13 Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc., Calgary, Alberta. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the radio programming undertaking in Calgary, until 12 September 2003
2003-98 2003-03-19 Radio CJVR Ltd., Waskesiu Lake, Saskatchewan. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CJVR-FM Melfort at Waskesiu Lake, until 7 June 2003
2003-99 2003-03-20 Rogers Cable Inc., London North, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, Woodstock, Ontario, Rogers Cablesystems Ontario Limited, London South, Ontario, Rogers Ottawa Limited/Limitée, Ottawa, Ontario. APPROVED - Extension of the authorization to distribute CFMT too, now designated as OMNI.2, as a distant Canadian signal on the basic service of their cable systems, expiring 13 September 2003
2003-100 2003-03-24 Radio Ville-Marie, Trois-Rivières, Quebec - APPROVED – New transmitter in Trois-Rivières for the radio programming undertaking CIRA-FM Montréal
2003-101 2003-03-26 Radio 1540 Limited, Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the radio programming undertaking in Ottawa/Gatineau
2003-102 2003-03-27 Cogeco Radio-Télévision inc., Québec, Quebec - APPROVED - increase the effective radiated power of the FM radio programming undertaking in Québec from 4,500 watts to 14,450 watts
2003-103 2003-03-27 William Yuzicapi, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, Okanese Indian Reserve, Saskatchewan - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the Type B English-language FM community radio programming undertaking in Okanese Indian Reserve
2003-104 2003-03-27 Membertou Radio Association Inc., Sydney, Nova Scotia - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the Native Type B FM radio programming undertaking in Sydney
2003-105 2003-03-27 Rogers (Alberta) Ltd., Calgary, Alberta - The Commission revokes the licence for the English-language radio network authorized to broadcast the hockey games of the Calgary Flames
2003-106; 2003-04-02 Yorkton Broadcasting Company Limited & Walsh Investments Inc., partners in a general partnership known as GX Radio Partnership, Yorkton and Wapella, Saskatchewan. APPROVED – New transmitter in Wapella for the radio programming undertaking CFGW-FM Yorkton
2003-107 2003-04-03 CHAU-TV Communications ltée, Carleton, Quebec. APPROVED – Reallocation of the amount from commitments to independent production made pursuant to the transfer of ownership of CHAU-TV Carleton to Télé Inter-Rives ltée
2003-108 2003-04-03 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Montréal and Cowansville, Quebec. APPROVED – Increase of the authorized contours and decrease of the effective radiated power of its transmitter CBMG-FM Cowansville from 3,400 watts to 2,700 watts
2003-109 2003-04-03 Carrefour Jeunesse Emploi – Comté Johnson, Windsor, Quebec. APPROVED – Increase of the weekly broadcast time of the station from 104 to 126 hours, for the broadcasting licence of the Type B community radio programming undertaking, CIAX-FM Windsor
2003-110 2003-04-08 Cameron Bell Consultancy Ltd., Squamish, British Columbia. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the low-power radio programming undertaking in Squamish, until 5 April 2004
2003-111 2003-04-08 Rogers Cable Inc., London (Part of), Ontario. APPROVED – Change of the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving London North, in order to include the London South service area presently served by Rogers Cablesystems Ontario Limited
2003-112 2003-04-09 The Commission finds that CTV Television Inc., by airing The Sopranos, breached neither the Broadcasting Act nor the Television Broadcasting Regulations, 1987
2003-113 2003-04-10 Bell Globemedia Inc. on behalf of CTV Inc. and its licensed undertakings, Across Canada. APPROVED - Change in ownership of Bell Globemedia Inc.
2003-114 2003-04-11 Vidéotron ltée, Dolbeau, Montréal, etc., Quebec. CF Cable TV Inc., Montréal, Quebec. Videotron (Regional) Ltd., Ascot Corner, Coaticook, etc., Ontario. APPROVED – Authority to distribute, on a discretionary digital basis, a second set of U.S. 4+1 signals, for the cable distribution undertakings serving the localities mentioned in the decision
2003-115 2003-04-17 3885275 Canada Inc. “Canadian Multicultural Radio”, Toronto, Ontario - APPROVED – New commercial FM ethnic radio in Toronto at 101.3 MHz, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-116 2003-04-17 La Coopérative radiophonique de Toronto inc., Toronto, Ontario - APPROVED – New French-language community radio station in Toronto at 105.1 MHz, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-117 2003-04-17 Father Hernan Astudillo, on behalf of a corporation
to be incorporated as San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre, Toronto, Ontario - APPROVED – New Type B ethnic community AM radio station in Toronto at 1610 kHz. expiring 31 August 2009
2003-118 2003-04-17 Sur Sagar Radio Inc., Toronto, Ontario - APPROVED – New stand-alone ethnic transitional digital radio undertaking in Toronto, expiring 31 August 2006
2003-119   2003-04-17 Radio 1540 Limited, Toronto, Ontario - APPROVED – Change of frequency for CHIN-1-FM Toronto from 101.3 MHz (channel 267LP) to 91.9 MHz (channel 220A1) and increase of the effective radiated power from 22 watts to 35 watts
2003-120   2003-04-17 Various applicants, Toronto, Ontario - DENIED - Various applications considered at the 17 September 2002 Toronto public hearing, as noted in the Decision
2003-121 2003-04-23 Northern Native Broadcasting, Yukon, Whitehorse and Faro, Yukon Territory. APPROVED – New transmitter in Faro for the radio programming undertaking CHON-FM Whitehorse
2003-122   2003-04-23 Durham Radio Inc., Oshawa, Ontario. APPROVED – Acquisition of assets of the radio stations CKGE-FM and CKDO Oshawa
2003-123   2003-04-24 Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., Taber, Alberta. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHHK-FM Taber
2003-124 2003-04-25 Star Choice Television Network Incorporated, across Canada. APPROVED – Amendment to the licence of its national direct-to-home satellite distribution undertaking in order to permit it to engage in bulk billing
2003-125 2003-04-25 Persona Communications Inc., on behalf of Quinte Cablevision Limited, Picton, Ontario. APPROVED – Transfer the effective control of the Class 2 cable distribution undertaking serving Picton, Ontario
2003-126 2003-04-29 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Saguenay and L’Anse-Saint-Jean, Quebec. APPROVED - New transmitter in L’Anse-Saint-Jean for the radio programming undertaking CBJ‑FM Saguenay in order to rebroadcast the programming of its national French-language network service La Première Chaîne
2003-127 2003-04-29 Radiomedia inc., Montréal, Quebec. APPROVED – New broadcasting licence to operate a French-language radio network originating from CKAC Montréal in order to broadcast the National Hockey League games of the Montréal Canadiens including the pre-season and the playoff games
2003-128 2003-04-30 Multivan Broadcast Corporation, Vancouver, British Columbia. APPROVED - Corporate reorganization that modifying the ownership structure of Multivan Broadcast Corporation's (Multivan) new multilingual ethnic television programming undertaking and new licence to Multivan (the general partner) and the limited partners of Multivan LP, expiring 31 August 2008
2003-129 2003-04-30 Moose Jaw Tier 1 Hockey Inc., Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. APPROVED - Amendment of condition of licence for the broadcasting licence of the radio programming undertaking CFVZ FM Moose Jaw, as noted in the decision
2003-130 2003-04-30 Northern Settlement of Bear Creek, Bear Creek, Saskatchewan. The Commission revokes the licence for the cable distribution undertaking authorized to serve Bear Creek
2003-131 2003-04-30 Northern Settlement of Descharme Lake, Descharme Lake, Saskatchewan.
The Commission revokes the licence for the cable distribution undertaking authorized to serve Descharme Lake
2003-132 2003-04-30 Shaw Pay-Per-View Ltd. (formerly Corus VC Ltd.), British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Territory, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. APPROVED - Renewal of the licence for the regional English-language general interest direct-to-home pay-per-view television service, known as Viewer's Choice, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010. DENIED - Request to amend the condition of licence with respect to its contributions to Canadian independent program production and will maintain the current condition of licence for the new licence term
2003-133 2003-05-01 Dieter Kohler, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Across Canada. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English language Category 2 specialty television service to be known as The Hunting Channel, expiring 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-134 2003-05-01 Dieter Kohler, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Across Canada. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English language Category 2 specialty television service to be known as The Cult Movie Channel, expiring 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-135 2003-05-01 Dieter Kohler, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Across Canada. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English language Category 2 specialty television service to be known as The Auto Channel, expiring 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-136 2003-05-01 Dieter Kohler, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Across Canada. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English-language Category 2 specialty television service to be known as The Armed Forces Network, expiring 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-137 2003-05-01  Matthew Commandant, on behalf of a non-profit organization to be incorporated as Wahta Communications Society, Wahta Mohawk Territory near Bala, Ontario. APPROVED - New English-language Native Type B FM radio programming undertaking in Wahta Mohawk Territory near Bala, Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-138 2003-05-02 Astral Media Inc., on behalf of Astral Radio Inc., Radiomedia Inc., Astral Radio Québec Inc. and Entreprises Radio Etchemin inc., Province of Quebec. APPROVED - Intracorporate reorganization within the Astral group
2003-139 2003-05-02 Rogers Cable Inc. and Rogers Cablesystems Ontario Limited, Kitchener and Guelph, Ontario. APPROVED - Change of the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Kitchener, Stratford and area, Brantford, Paris, St. Mary's and surrounding areas, in order to include the city of Guelph
2003-139-1 2003-07-08 Rogers Cable Inc. and Rogers Cablesystems Ontario Limited, Kitchener and Guelph, Ontario – Correction to paragraph 3 of Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-139
2003-140 2003-05-02 Buffalo Narrows Broadcasting Corporation, Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan. The Commission revokes the licence for the cable distribution undertaking authorized to serve Buffalo Narrows
2003-141 2003-05-02 Cole Harbour Community Radio Society, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. The Commission revokes the licence for the radio programming undertaking CHCN-FM Cole Harbour
2003-142 2003-05-02 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Montréal and Cowansville (including Granby and Sutton), Quebec. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CBME FM Montréal, until 6 November 2003
2003-143 2003-05-07 Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors Haines Junction, Yukon Territory - APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a radiocommunication distribution undertaking consisting of an FM radio transmitter to serve Haines Junction, Yukon Territory. The licence will expire on 31 August 2009. (.pdf)
2003-144 2003-05-07 Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors Horse Camp Hill, Yukon Territory - APPROVED – Acquisition of the assets of the radiocommunication distribution undertaking serving Horse Camp Hill from The Beaver Creek Community Club and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking. The licence will expire on 31 August 2003. (.pdf)
2003-144-1 2003-07-09 Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors, Horse Camp Hill, Yukon Territory - Corrections to paragraph 6 of the Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2003-144 dated 7 May 2003
2003-145 2003-05-07 Medicine Hat Broadcasting Ltd., Rocky Mountain House, Nordegg and Drayton Valley, Alberta - APPROVED - Acquire the assets of the radio programming undertakings CIBW-FM Drayton Valley, CHBW-FM Rocky Mountain House and its rebroadcaster CHBW-FM-1 Nordegg from Big West Communications Corp. and for broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these undertakings. The licences will expire on 31 August 2007
2003-146 2003-05-07 Sound of Faith Broadcasting, Woodstock, Ontario - APPROVED - Low-power English-language specialty FM radio programming undertaking in Woodstock, Ontario. The licence will expire on 31 August 2009
2003-147 2003-05-07 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Victoria, British Columbia - APPROVED – New transmitter in Victoria to rebroadcast the programming of the national French-language network service La Première Chaîne
2003-148 2003-05-08 MacKenzie and Area Community Radio Society, MacKenzie, British Columbia - APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English-language Type B community FM radio programming undertaking in MacKenzie. The licence will expire on 31 August 2009
2003-149 2003-05-09 CHUM Limited, Windsor, Ontario -APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CIMX-FM Windsor from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2007
2003-150 2003-05-12 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Montréal and Mont-Brun, Quebec. APPROVED – Deletion of the CBF-2 Mont-Brun transmitter, which broadcasts the programming of the CBC French-language radio network, La Première Chaîne
2003-151 2003-05-13 Bell ExpressVu Inc., the general partner, and BCE Inc. and 4119649 Canada Inc. (partners in BCE Holding G.P.), the limited partners, carrying on business as Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership, across Canada. APPROVED – Amendment of condition of licence for the terrestrial and the direct-to-home pay-per-view services, as noted in the decision
2003-152 2003-05-14 Global Communications Limited, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; CKMW Radio Ltd., Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; Telephone City Broadcast Limited, Brantford, Ontario. APPROVED – Broadcasting licence to operate a new Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio FM station serving Kitchener-Waterloo, expiring 31 August 2009. DENIED - Applications by Rogers Broadcasting Limited, CKMW Radio Ltd. and Telephone City Broadcast Limited. [.pdf]
2003-153 2003-05-14 Larche Communications Inc., on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; Douglas E. Kirk, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; Edward F. Bauman and Rae Roe, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario; Trust Communications Ministries, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. APPROVED – Broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language FM radio programming undertaking serving Kitchener-Waterloo that will operate in a country format, expiring 31 August 2009. DENIED – Applications by Douglas E. Kirk, Edward F. Bauman and Rae Roe and Trust Communications Ministries. [.pdf]
2003-154 2003-05-14 Sound of Faith Broadcasting, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. APPROVED – Broadcasting licence for a low-power English-language specialty FM radio station in Kitchener-Waterloo that will feature Christian music and other religious programming, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-155 2003-05-14 Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc., Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. APPROVED – Broadcasting licence for an FM radio station in Kitchener-Waterloo that will feature programming in English, French and Aboriginal languages, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-156 2003-05-15 The Biography Channel (Canada) Corp., across Canada. APPROVED - Addition of program categories to the licence of The Biography Channel.
2003-157 2003-05-15 MediaNet Canada Ltd., across Canada. APPROVED - Authority to acquire the assets of the Category 2 pay television service to be known as ITBC Television Canada expiring 31 August 2007 and the Category 2 specialty service to be known as ITBC Television Canada expiring 31 August 2009.
2003-158 2003-05-16 The Bay St. George South Area Development Association, McKay’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. APPROVED – Broadcasting licence to operate a low-power English-language Type B community FM radio programming undertaking in McKay’s, expiring 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-159 2003-05-20 Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership, Across Canada. Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the national direct-to-home distribution undertaking operated by Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership, from 1 September 2003 to 29 February 2004.
2003-160 2003-05-20 Star Choice Television Network Incorporated, Across Canada. Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the national direct-to-home distribution undertaking operated by Star Choice Television Network Incorporated, from 1 September 2003 to 29 February 2004.
2003-161 2003-05-22 Télécâble J. Poirier inc., Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs, Quebec. The Commission revokes the licence issued to Télécâble J. Poirier inc., for the undertaking serving Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs.
2003-162 2003-05-22 MSNBC Canada Corp., Across Canada. Approved – Addition of a program category to the list of programs categories that may be broadcast, as noted in the Decision.
2003-163 2003-05-23 Native Communication Inc., Fox Lake and Lake Manitoba, Manitoba - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the transmitters of CINC-FM Thompson at Fox Lake and Lake Manitoba, until 2 February 2004.
2003-164 2003-05-23 Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited, Across Canada - APPROVED – Addition of program categories to the list of programs categories that may be broadcast, as noted in the Decision.
2003-165 2003-05-23 Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited, Across Canada - APPROVED - Addition of program categories to the list of programs categories that may be broadcast, as noted in the Decision.
2003-166 2003-05-23 WETV Canada Corporation, Across Canada - APPROVED - Addition of a program category to the list of programs categories that may be broadcast, as noted in the Decision.
2003-167 2003-05-23 Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors, Ferry Hill, Yukon Territory - APPROVED – Acquisition of the assets of the radiocommunication distribution undertaking serving Ferry Hill, and for a broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the undertaking. The licence will expire on 31 August 2009. (pdf)
2003-168 2003-05-23 Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors, Beaver Creek, Carcross, Dawson City (Ferry Terminal), Destruction Bay, Sourdough and Stewart Crossing, Yukon Territory - APPROVED – Acquisition of the assets of the radio programming undertakings noted in the decision and for broadcast licences to continue the operation of these undertakings. The licences will expire on 31 August 2009. (pdf)
2003-169 2003-05-26 3773221 Canada Inc., Across Canada - APPROVED IN PART- Addition of program categories to the list of programs categories that may be broadcast, as noted in the Decision. - DENIED – Addition of category 7 to the list of categories from which TechTV Canada may draw programming.
2003-170 2003-06-02 Newfoundland Broadcasting Company Limited, St. John’s, Argentia, Norris Arm, Stephenville, Marystown,Bonavista, Corner Brook, Red Rocks, Clarenville, Bay Bulls,Deer Lake, Glenwood, Grand Bank, Lawn, St. Alban’s, Swift Current, Newfoundland and Labrador. Renewal of the broadcasting licence for CJON-TV St. John’s and its transmitters from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
2003-171 2003-06-02 Andrew Newman and Andrew Bell, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. APPROVED – Broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM radio station in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, expiring 31 August 2009. Newfoundland Broadcasting Company Limited, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. DENIED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English-language FM radio station in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. [.pdf]
2003-172 2003-06-05 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, across Canada. APPROVED – Acquisition of the assets of the Category 1 digital specialty service Country Canada from 3899071 Canada Inc. The licence will expire on 31 August 2007.
2003-173 2003-06-05 Battlefords Tourism and Convention Association Inc., North Battleford, Saskatchewan. APPROVED – New low-power English-language FM radio programming undertaking providing a tourist information service in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. The licence will expire on 31 August 2009.
2003-174 2003-06-05 Réseau Radio Campus Laval, (Sainte-Foy) Québec, Quebec. APPROVED – Increase of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CHYZ-FM (Sainte-Foy) Québec, from 239 watts to 6,000 watts, change to the authorized coverage contours resulting from the increase in power and an increase in the antenna height.
2003-175 2003-06-06 Learning and Skills Television of Alberta Limited, Province of Alberta - APPROVED – Renewal of broadcasting licence for the satellite to cable programming undertaking known as ACCESS, and its transmitters CIAN TV Calgary and CJAL-TV Edmonton, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010. - APPROVED – Amendment of the current condition of licence, to allow a maximum of 756 minutes of advertising content to be broadcast during each broadcast week. (.pdf)
2003-176 2003-06-06 Application by Vidéotron ltée for reconsideration of Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-299. This decision sets out the Commission’s findings with respect to an application by Vidéotron ltée to reconsider and vary certain aspects of Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-299. That decision included a mandatory order that set out certain terms and conditions under which Vidéotron ltée and its affiliates, including Câblage QMI inc., must make inside wire available to third parties. (.pdf)
2003-177 2003-06-09 South Cariboo Communications Inc., Lillooet, British Columbia. The Commission revokes the licence issued to South Cariboo Communications Inc., for the undertaking serving Lillooet
2003-178 2003-06-10 Vidéotron ltée, CF Cable TV Inc. and Videotron (Regional) Ltd., Lachute, Montréal, Sorel and Terrebonne, Quebec. APPROVED - Distribution of WWBI-TV on a discretionary digital basis. [.pdf]
2003-179 2003-06-11 Barry Reid, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated (Hope FM Ministries)Truro, Nova Scotia. APPROVED - New low-power English-language specialty FM radio programming undertaking in Truro, Nova Scotia, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-180 2003-06-12 Rogers Broadcasting Limited,Winnipeg, Manitoba. APPROVED – Decrease of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CITI FM Winnipeg, from 210,000 watts to 100,000 watts, and change the authorized contours
2003-181 2003-06-12 Radio du Golfe inc., Sainte-Anne-des-Monts and La Martre, Quebec. APPROVED - Change of the frequency of the transmitter at La Martre, from 103.1 MHz (channel 276LP) to 92.7 MHz (channel 224LP), and extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter
2003-182 2003-06-13 Wood Lake Cable Ltd., Winfield, British Columbia - The Commission revokes the licence for the cable distribution undertaking authorized to serve Winfield
2003-183 2003-06-13 L’Alliance Laurentienne des métis et indiens sans statut, Local 30 Mistassini inc., Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the native FM radio programming undertaking in Dolbeau-Mistassini
2003-184 2003-06-16 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, St. John’s, Bonne Bay, Cartwright, Churchill Falls, Cow Head, Hawkes Bay, Portland Creek and Trout River, Newfoundland and Labrador - APPROVED - New transmitters in Bonne Bay, Cartwright, Churchill Falls, Cow Head, Hawkes Bay, Portland Creek and Trout River, for the television programming undertaking CBNT St. John’s. (.pdf)
2003-185 2003-06-16 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Regina, Norquay and Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan - APPROVED – New transmitters in Norquay and Hudson Bay for the television programming undertaking CBKT Regina
2003-186 2003-06-16 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Regina, Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids/Black Lake and Uranium City, Saskatchewan - APPROVED - New transmitters in Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids/Black Lake and Uranium City for the television programming undertaking CBKT Regina
2003-187 2003-06-16 Corey Lascelle, North Battleford, Saskatchewan - The Commission revokes the licence for the radio programming undertaking VF2395 North Battleford
2003-188 2003-06-16 Télédistribution Amos inc., Amos, Quebec - APPROVED - Change of the authorized service area of the cable distribution undertaking serving Amos, in order to include the town of Launay
2003-189 2003-06-16 Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the radio programming undertaking, until 5 June 2004
2003-190 2003-06-18 Natotawin Broadcasting Inc., La Ronge and Denare Beach, Saskatchewan - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CJLR FM La Ronge, until 29 August 2003
2003-191 2003-06-20 The partners of Multivan Broadcast Limited Partnership, Vancouver, British Columbia - APPROVED – Increasea of the effective radiated power of the television programming undertaking CHNM-TV Vancouver, from 40,000 watts to 76,000 watts, and change in the authorized contours.
2003-192 2003-07-02 9115-0318 Québec inc. (Radio Nord Communications inc. and La Société Spectra Scène inc., being the shareholders) Montréal, Quebec. APPROVED - New commercial French-language specialty FM radio station in Montréal, at 91.9 MHz (channel 220B1), providing a jazz and blues specialty format targeting an adult audience in the 35-64 age group.The licence will expire on 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-193 2003-07-02 Gilles Lajoie and Colette Chabot, on behalf of a company to be incorporated, Laval, Quebec. APPROVED - New commercial French-language AM radio station in Laval at 1570 kHz, providing a nostalgia format and targetting an adult audience aged 50 years and over.The licence will expire on 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-194 2003-07-02 Canadian Hellenic Cable Radio Ltd., Montréal, Quebec. APPROVED - New ethnic FM radio station in Montréal at 105.1 MHz, directing its programming primarily to the Greater Montréal Area’s Greek-speaking community and providing ethnic programming in Armenian, Croatian, Serbian, Russian and Tagalog, as well as in English and French.The licence will expire on 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-195 2003-07-02 Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc., Montréal, Quebec. APPROUVÉ – Exploitation d’une nouvelle station de radio FM autochtone de type B à Montréal offrant une programmation en anglais, en français et dans des langues autochtones. La licence expirera le 31 août 2009. REFUSÉ – Utilisation de 100,1 MHz (canal 261A) à Montréal.
2003-196 2003-07-02 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Montréal, Quebec. APPROVED – New transmitter in Montréal rebroadcasting the programming of its national English-language network service Radio One. [.pdf]
2003-197 2003-07-02 Cogeco Radio-Télévision inc. (Cogeco), Sherbrooke and Magog, Quebec. APPROVED - New commercial French-language FM radio station in Sherbrooke at 93.7 MHz (channel 229B), with a transmitter in Magog at 98.1 MHz (channel 251B), providing an adult contemporary music format composed primarily of hits from the 1970s to today. The licence will expire 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-198 2003-07-02 André Gagné, on behalf of a company to be incorporated to be known as Groupe Génération Rock, Sherbrooke, Quebec. APPROVED - New commercial French-language FM radio station in Sherbrooke, at 104.5 MHz (channel 283A), providing a rock music format composed of classic rock, soft rock and new rock and targetting the 18- to 44 year age group. The licence will expire 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-198-1 2003-07-15 André Gagné, on behalf of a company to be incorporated to be known as Groupe Génération Rock, Sherbrooke, Quebec. The Commission corrects Decision CRTC 2003-198 dated 2 July 2003.
2003-199 2003-07-02 Radio Communautaire Missisquoi, Lac-Brome, Quebec. APPROVED – New English-language Type A community FM radio programming undertaking in Lac-Brome, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-200 2003-07-02 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Sherbrooke and Magog, Quebec. APPROVED – New transmitter in Magog, for the radio programming undertaking CBF FM-10 Sherbrooke
2003-201 2003-07-02 Cogeco Radio-Télévision inc.,  Trois-Rivières, Quebec. APPROVED – New commercial French-language FM radio station in Trois Rivières at 100.1 MHz (channel 261C1), providing an adult contemporary music format composed primarily of hits from the 1970s to today. The licence will expire 31 August 2009. [.pdf]
2003-202 2003-07-02 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Trois-Rivières, Quebec. APPROVED – Change of the frequency from 88.1 MHz (channel 201B) to 96.5 MHz (channel 243C1). CBF FM-8, for the radio programming undertaking CBF FM-8 Trois Rivères, affiliated with La Première Chaîne
2003-203 2003-07-02 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Trois-Rivières, Quebec. APPROVED – Change of the frequency of its transmitter CBMZ-FM Trois Rivières from 106.9 MHz (channel 295B) to 93.9 MHz (channel 230B), for the radio programming undertaking CBVE FM Québec. APPROVED – Increase in the effective radiated power of the transmitter, from 4,386 watts to 9,300 watts, and change of the authorized contours resulting from the relocation of the transmitter to a site 1.9 kilometres northeast of the existing site
2003-204 2003-07-02 Various applicants, Areas of Montréal, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Saguenay, Quebec. DENIED - 12 applications for new radio stations to serve the areas of Montréal, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Saguenay as well as one application for a licence amendment, as noted in the appendix to the decision
2003-205 2003-07-02 Astral Media Inc., on behalf of 9122-8106 Québec inc., a corporation composed of TVA Group Inc. and Radio Nord Communications inc., Montréal, Québec, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan, Saguenay and Gatineau, Quebec. DENIED – Acquisition of the assets of Quebec radio undertakings held indirectly by Astral Media, including eight AM stations, two digital stations and three radio networks, and the assets of radio station CFOM FM Lévis held by Entreprises Radio Etchemin inc., as listed in the appendix of the decision
2003-206 2003-07-02 Astral Media inc., on behalf of Astral Radio Québec 2003 inc. Montréal, Québec, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay and Gatineau, Quebec. APPROVED – Amendment of the licence of each AM and FM French language radio station in Quebec held by Radiomedia and Astral Quebec, as noted in the appendix of the decision
2003-207 2003-07-03 TV Hamilton Limited, Hamilton, Ontario. APPROVED – Renewal of broadcasting licence for the English-language community programming network serving the Hamilton area, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-208 2003-07-03 Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, on behalf of a non-profit organization to be incorporated as Point Eagle Radio Inc., Kettle Point, Ontario. APPROVED – New English- and Chippewa/Ojibway-language native Type B FM radio programming undertaking in Kettle Point, Ontario, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-209 2003-07-03 Craig Broadcast Systems Inc., now known as Manalta Investment Company Ltd., on behalf of Craig Media Inc., Brandon, Foxwarren, Melita, McCreary and Portage La Prairie/Winnipeg, Manitoba. APPROVED – Acquisition of the assets from Craig of television stations CKX-TV Brandon and its transmitters, and CHMI-TV Portage La Prairie/Winnipeg. The licences will expire 31 August 2009
2003-210 2003-07-03 TELUS Entertainment Inc., Toronto, Ontario. APPROVED – New video-on-demand service to serve the CityPlace development in Toronto, expiring 31 August 2009
2003-211 2003-07-03 Deborah Graffmann, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, across Canada. APPROVED - Amendment to the condition of licence for DOGS… the dog lovers channel, a national specialty television Category 2 service, pertaining to the definition of “broadcast day”, as noted in the decision
2003-212 2003-07-04 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Montréal, Quebec. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CBFX FM Montréal, until 30 April 2004
2003-213 2003-07-04 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Toronto, Ontario. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitters of CJBC FM Toronto, until 30 April 2004
2003-214 2003-07-04 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Chicoutimi, Quebec. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter of CBJX-FM Chicoutimi, until 30 April 2004
2002-215 2003-07-04 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Rimouski, Quebec. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitters at Sept-Îles and Rivière-du-Loup of CBRX FM Rimouski, until 30 April 2004
2003-216 2003-07-04 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Halifax, Nova Scotia. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitters of CBAX-FM Halifax, until 30 April 2004
2003-217 2003-07-04 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Winnipeg, Manitoba. APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitters of CKSB-FM Winnipeg, until 30 April 2004
2003-218 2003-07-08 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Moncton, New Brunswick - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter at Fredericton/Saint John of CBAL FM Moncton, until 30 April 2004
2003-219 2003-07-08 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Calgary, Alberta - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitter at Edmonton of CBCX-FM Calgary, until 30 April 2004
2003-220 2003-07-08 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Québec, Quebec - APPROVED - Extension of the time limit to commence the operation of the new transmitters of CBVX-FM Québec, until 30 April 2004
2003-221 2003-07-08 Bluewater Community Radio, Hanover, Ontario - APPROVED - Change of the authorized contours of CFBW-FM Hanover
2003-222 2003-07-08 Michael Hotsco, Wadena, Saskatchewan - APPROVED – Change of the authorized contours of the FM radio programming undertaking
2003-223 2003-07-08 Newcap Inc., Corner Brook and Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador - APPROVED – Increase of the effective radiated power of CKXX-FM-1 Stephenville, from 4 watts to 12 watts, and change of the authorized contours
2003-224 2003-07-09 Radio Communautaire de Châteauguay inc., Châteauguay, Quebec - APPROVED - Increase of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CHAI FM Châteauguay, from 50 watts to 100 watts
2003-225 2003-07-11 Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Kitchener, Ontario - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHYM FM Kitchener, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-226 2003-07-11 Rock 95 Broadcasting (Barrie-Orillia) Ltd., Barrie, Ontario - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CFJB FM Barrie, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-227 2003-07-11 Corus Radio Company, Woodstock, Ontario - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKDK FM Woodstock, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-228 2003-07-11 CKIK-FM Limited, Calgary, Alberta - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHQR Calgary, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-229 2003-07-11 Corus Radio Company, Edmonton, Alberta - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CISN FM Edmonton, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-230 2003-07-11 Newcap Inc., Edmonton, Alberta - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking undertaking CKRA FM Edmonton, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-231 2003-07-11 Cariboo Central Interior Radio Inc., Prince George, British Columbia - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CJCI Prince George, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-232 2003-07-11 O.K. Radio Group Ltd., Fort McMurray, Alberta - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKYX FM Fort McMurray, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-233 2003-07-11 CHUM Limited, Kitchener, Ontario - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CFCA FM Kitchener, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-234 2003-07-11 Corus Radio Company, Barrie, Ontario - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHAY FM Barrie, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-235 2003-07-11 Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Kitchener, Ontario - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKGL Kitchener, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-236 2003-07-11 Jim Pattison Industries Ltd., Medicine Hat, Alberta - APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHAT Medicine Hat, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-237 2003-07-14 Aboriginal Voices Radio Inc., Toronto, Ontario. APPROVED - Increase of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CFIE FM Toronto, from 350 watts to 1,100 watts
2003-238 2003-07-14 Standard Radio Inc., London, Ontario. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKSL London, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-239 2003-07-14 Blackburn Radio Inc., Wingham and Centreville, Ontario. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKNX FM Wingham and its transmitter CKNX FM 2 Centreville, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-240 2003-07-14 CHUM Limited, Peterborough, Ontario. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKQM FM Peterborough, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-241 2003-07-14 CKDX Radio Limited, Newmarket, Ontario. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKDX FM Newmarket, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-242 2003-07-14 Standard Radio Inc., Brandon, Manitoba. APPROVED - Broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKX FM Brandon, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010
2003-243 2003-07-15 Radio Communautaire de la Rive-Sud inc., Longueuil, Quebec. APPROVED – Increase of the effective radiated power of the radio programming undertaking CHAA FM Longueuil, from 53 watts to 64 watts.
2003-244 2003-07-15 Corus Radio Company, Red Deer, Alberta. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CIZZ FM Red Deer, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
2003-245 2003-07-15 Corus Radio Company, London, Ontario. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CFPL FM London, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
2003-246 2003-07-15 NL Broadcasting Ltd., Kamloops, Clearwater, Sorrento and Ashcroft, British Columbia. APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHNL Kamloops and its transmitters CHNL 1 Clearwater, CHNL 2 FM Sorrento and CINL Ashcroft, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
2003-247 2003-07-15 NL Broadcasting Ltd., Kamloops, British Columbia. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CKRV FM Kamloops, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
2003-248 2003-07-15 Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Calgary and Banff, Alberta. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHFM FM Calgary and its transmitter CHFM FM 1 Banff, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
2003-249 2003-07-15 Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Canmore and Banff, Alberta. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CHMN FM Canmore and its transmitter CJMT FM 1 Banff, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
2003-250 2003-07-15 Rogers Broadcasting Limited, Calgary, Alberta. APPROVED – Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CFAC Calgary, from 1 September 2003 to 31 August 2010.
Date Modified: 2008-05-07

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