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Broadcasting Decisions 2008

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Number Date Title/Subject
2008-251 2008-09-04 High Fidelity HDTV Inc., on behalf of a company to be incorporated
Across Canada
DENIED - Application for a broadcasting licence to operate a new Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as Canada HD Network
2008-252 2008-09-05 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Vancouver, British Columbia
APPROVED - Amendment of the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CBU Vancouver in order to operate a transmitter in Vancouver
2008-253 2008-09-11 Groupe Radio Antenne 6 inc.
Alma, Quebec
DENIED - Broadcasting licence to operate a French-language commercial FM radio station in Alma, Quebec, to replace the AM station CFGT Alma
2008-254 2008-09-11 Tantramar Community Radio Society
Amherst, Nova Scotia
DENIED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English‑language Type B community FM radio station in Amherst
2008-255 2008-09-11 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Lac-Mégantic, Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CBVE-FM Québec in order to operate a temporary low-power FM mono transmitter in Lac-Mégantic
2008-256 2008-09-12 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (the general partner) and Barna-Alper Productions Inc., CineNova Productions Inc., Galafilm Inc., the National Film Board of Canada and Omni Film Productions Ltd. (the limited partners), carrying on business as The Canadian Documentary Channel Limited Partnership
Across Canada
Amendment of the broadcasting licence for the national, English-language Category 1 specialty programming undertaking known as Documentary (formerly known as The Canadian Documentary Channel) to allow the service to be made available for distribution in high definition format
2008-257 2008-09-18 Corus Entertainment Inc., on behalf of a company to be incorporated
Across Canada
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as YTV OneWorld
2008-258 2008-09-18 Corus Entertainment Inc., on behalf of a company to be incorporated
Across Canada
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to be known as YTV POW!
2008-259 2008-09-19 Parrsboro Radio Society
Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English-language, low‑power Type B community FM radio programming undertaking in Parrsboro
2008-260 2008-09-19 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the national, English-language Category 1 specialty programming undertaking known as bold (formerly known as Country Canada) to allow the service to be made available for distribution in high definition format
2008-261 2008-09-19 Christian Channel Inc.
Fraser Valley, British Columbia and Winnipeg, Manitoba
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licences of the television programming undertakings CHNU‑TV Fraser Valley and CIIT-TV Winnipeg in order to replace the condition of licence relating to advertising and solicitation
2008-262 2008-09-19 Afroglobal Network Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
2008-263 2008-09-19 Takten Gyurmey Foundation
Across Canada
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new Category 2 specialty programming undertaking
2008-264 2008-09-19 Ravinder Singh Pannu, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Toronto, Ontario
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a Class 1 terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertaking to serve the Greater Toronto Area
2008-265 2008-09-23 4358350 Canada Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language specialty television programming undertaking known as MuchMoreMusic by changing the definition of broadcast week
2008-266 2008-09-24 Toronto Raptors Network Ltd.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the national Category 2 specialty programming undertaking known as Raptors NBA TV to allow the service to be made available for distribution in high definition format
2008-267 2008-09-25 RNC Média inc.
Gatineau, Rouyn-Noranda and Val-d'Or, Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licences of the television stations CHOT-TV Gatineau, CFEM-TV Rouyn-Noranda, CFGS-TV Gatineau, CFVS-TV Val-d'Or and CKRN‑TV Rouyn‑Noranda in order to exempt the licensee from its obligations with respect to the furnishing of program logs or records
2008-268 2008-09-25 Société de télédiffusion du Québec
Québec, Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the transitional digital television programming undertaking CIVM-DT Montréal, in order to operate a transmitter in Québec

2008-269

                  

2008-09-26

                      

Radio Ville-Marie
Montréal and Rimouski, Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the French‑language specialty FM radio programming undertaking CIRA‑FM Montréal in order to operate a transmitter at Rimouski
2008-270 2008-09-26 Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language, specialty television programming undertaking known as Outdoor Life Network
2008-271 2008-09-26 Bedford Baptist Church
Bedford, Nova Scotia
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the low-power, English-language religious radio programming undertaking CHSB-FM Bedford in order to change the frequency
2008-272 2008-09-29 Maritime Broadcasting System Limited
Miramichi, New Brunswick
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking CFAN-FM Miramichi, from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015
2008-273 2008-09-29 Eleanor Whiteduck in her capacity as the Radio Broadcaster of the Kitigan Zibi
Anishinabeg
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the Type B Native radio programming undertaking CKWE-FM Maniwaki, from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015
2008-274 2008-10-01 Acadia Broadcasting Limited
Bridgewater, Liverpool and Shelbourne, Nova Scotia
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language, commercial FM radio programming undertaking CKBW-FM Bridgewater and its transmitters CKBW‑FM-1 Liverpool and CKBW-FM-2 Shelbourne, from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015
2008-275 2008-10-01 Fawcett Broadcasting Limited
Fort Frances, Ontario
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language, commercial FM radio programming undertaking CFOB-FM Fort Frances, from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015
2008-276 2008-10-01 Radio CJVR Ltd.
Melfort, Dafoe, Waskesiu Lake and Carrot River, Saskatchewan
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language, commercial FM radio programming undertaking CJVR-FM Melfort and its transmitters CJVR-FM-1 Dafoe, CJVR-FM-2 Waskesiu Lake and CJVR-FM-3 Carrot River, from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015
2008-277 2008-10-03 CTV Limited
Kitchener, Ontario
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new English‑language commercial FM radio programming undertaking in Kitchener to replace its AM station CKKW
2008-278 2008-10-03 591991 B.C. Ltd.
Montmagny and Québec, Quebec
APPROVED - Relocation of the transmitter of radio station CFEL-FM from its current location in L'Ange Gardien to a new site in Québec
APPROVED - Licence amendments to delete the condition of licence relating to maintaining Corus facilities in Montmagny and to amend the condition of licence relating to Canadian content development
2008-279 2008-10-06 Christian Youth Centre (Kingston), doing business under the name and style of Camp IAWAH
Godfrey, Ontario
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language, low-power FM radio programming undertaking CJCE-FM Godfrey from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015.
2008-280 2008-10-06 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Saint-Donat, Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the radio programming undertaking CBF-FM Montréal by adding a transmitter at Saint-Donat in order to rebroadcast the programming from the French-language national network service known as La Première Chaîne
2008-281 2008-10-07 Groupe Radio Antenne 6 inc.
Dolbeau and Roberval, Quebec
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licences for the commercial FM radio programming undertakings CHVD-FM Dolbeau and CHRL-FM Roberval
2008-282 2008-10-08 Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Newfoundland and Labrador
Mount Pearl, Bay Roberts, Marystown, Lewisporte, Gander, Deer Lake, Botwood, Springdale, Grand Falls, Corner Brook, Port aux Basques, Goose Bay and Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language religious AM radio programming undertaking VOAR Mount Pearl and its transmitters VOAR-1-FM Bay Roberts, VOAR-2-FM Marystown, VOAR-3-FM Lewisporte, VOAR-4-FM Gander, VOAR-5-FM Deer Lake, VOAR-6-FM Botwood, VOAR-7-FM Springdale, VOAR-8-FM Grand Falls, VOAR-9-FM Corner Brook, VOAR-10-FM Port aux Basques, VOAR-11-FM Goose Bay and VOAR-12-FM Wabush from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015
2008-283 2008-10-10 CTV Limited
Vancouver, British Columbia
APPROVED – Change to the authorized contours of the radio programming undertaking CFUN Vancouver by relocating the transmitter site
2008-284 2008-10-10 AdrenalinHD Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
APPROVED – Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the Category 2 high definition specialty programming undertaking known as Rush HD in order to add to the program categories from which it may draw programming
2008-285 2008-10-10 Artefact HD Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
APPROVED – Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the Category 2 high definition specialty programming undertaking known as Treasure HD in order to add to the program categories from which it may draw programming
2008-286 2008-10-10

OasisHD Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
APPROVED – Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the Category 2 high definition specialty programming undertaking known as Oasis HD in order to add to the program categories from which it may draw programming

2008-287 2008-10-17 Various applicants
Red Deer, Alberta
APPROVED - Application by Harvard Broadcasting Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a new FM radio station to serve Red Deer
APPROVED IN PART- Applications by L.A. Radio Group Inc. and Touch Canada Broadcasting Limited Partnership for broadcasting licences to operate new FM radio stations to serve Red Deer
APPROVED - Application by L.A. Radio Group Inc. to change the authorized contours of the English-language commercial radio station CJUV‑FM Lacombe
DENIED - Other applications for broadcasting licences to operate radio stations to serve Red Deer
2008-288 2008-10-17 Various applicants
Edmonton and various locations in Alberta
APPROVED - Application by Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta for a broadcasting licence to operate a new English- and Aboriginal-language Native Type B FM radio station to serve Edmonton along with 36 transmitters to serve communities across Alberta
APPROVED - Applications by John Charles Yerxa, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated, and Rawlco Radio Ltd. for broadcasting licences to operate new FM radio stations to serve Edmonton
APPROVED IN PART- Applications by CTV Limited and Harvard Broadcasting Inc. for broadcasting licences to operate new English-language commercial FM radio stations to serve Edmonton
DENIED - Other applications for broadcasting licences to operate radio stations to serve Edmonton
2008-289 2008-10-20

TBayTel
Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, Ontario
APPROVED - Operation of a Class 1 terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertaking to serve Thunder Bay and the surrounding area, Ontario

2008-290 2008-10-20 TBayTel
Thunder Bay and surrounding areas, Ontario
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a regional video-on-demand service largely composed of feature films
2008-291 2008-10-21

Russ Wagg, on behalf of a corporation to be incorporated
Quadra Island, British Columbia
DENIED - Broadcasting license to operate an English-language, low-power commercial FM radio programming undertaking on Quadra Island

2008-292 2008-10-21 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Woodstock, New Brunswick
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language radio programming undertaking CBZF-FM Fredericton in order to change the frequency of its transmitter CBZW-FM Woodstock
2008-293 2008-10-21 Vista Radio Ltd.
Nelson, British Columbia
APPROVED - Change in the authorized contours of CHNV-FM Nelson by increasing the average effective radiated power, increasing the effective antenna height above average terrain and relocating the transmitter
2008-294 2008-10-23

Bluewater Community Radio
Hanover, Ontario
APPROVED - Change to the authorized contours of the English-language Type B community radio programming undertaking CFBW-FM Hanover

2008-295 2008-10-23 Northwoods Broadcasting Limited
Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Hudson, Atikokan, Red Lake and Ear Falls (Ontario)
APPROVED - Acquisition of the assets of the radio programming undertakings CFOB-FM Fort Frances, CJRL-FM Kenora, CKDR-FM Dryden, CKDR-2-FM Sioux Lookout and its transmitters CKDR-1 Ignace, CKDR-3 Hudson and CKDR-6 Atikokan as well as CKDR-5-FM Red Lake and its transmitter CKDR-4 Ear Falls, Ontario from Fawcett Broadcasting Limited and broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these undertakings under the same terms and conditions as those in effect under the current licences
2008-296 2008-10-31

LE5 Communications Inc.
Sudbury, Timmins, Kapuskasing and Hearst, Ontario
APPROVED – Application to acquire the assets of the commercial radio stations CHYC-FM Sudbury and CHYK-FM Timmins as well as its transmitters from The Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. and issuance of new broadcasting licences to continue the operation of the stations

2008-297 2008-10-31 Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Ltd. (the general partner) and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership
Vernon and Enderby, British Columbia
APPROVED - Application to acquire assets of CKIZ-FM Vernon and its transmitter CKIZ-FM-1 Enderby from Rogers Broadcasting Limited, and issuance of a new broadcasting licence to continue the operation of the station
2008-298 2008-11-03 Maskatel inc. and Téléphone Drummond Inc. regarding Cogeco Cable Inc.'s rates
2008-299 2008-11-04 6166954 Canada Inc. / Shaw Cablesystems
Complaint by 6166954 Canada Inc., licensee of OUTtv, against Shaw Cablesystems Ltd. pursuant to section 9 of the Broadcasting Distribution Regulations
2008-300 2008-11-05

Wired World Inc.
Kitchener, Ontario
APPROVED - Renewal of broadcasting license for the English-language Type B community radio programming undertaking CKWR-FM Kitchener from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2012

2008-301 2008-11-05 Radio programming undertakings
Various locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan
APPROVED - Renewal of broadcasting licences for various English-language commercial radio programming undertakings from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015
2008-301-1 2008-12-04

Radio programming undertakings
Various locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan
CORRECTION – The Commission corrects paragraph 5 of Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-301-1, issued on 5 November 2008

2008-302 2008-11-06

Care Radio Broadcasting Association
Fort Vermilion, Alberta
Buckland, Saskatchewan
Vanderhoof, British Columbia; and
Meander River, Peerless Lake, Manning, Cleardale,
Chateh, Wabasca and Fort Chipewyan, Alberta
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language Type B community radio programming undertaking CIAM-FM Fort Vermilion in order to add low-power transmitters in Buckland, Saskatchewan, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Meander River, Peerless Lake, Manning, Cleardale, Chateh, Wabasca and Fort Chipewyan, Alberta

2008-303 2008-11-06 Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Medicine Hat, Alberta
APPROVED - Change to the authorized contours of the radio programming undertaking CKMH-FM Medicine Hat
2008-304 2008-11-06 Glassbox Television Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language Category 2 specialty programming undertaking known as BITE TV (formerly Short TV) to add categories from which the licensee may draw its programming
2008-305 2008-11-07 CTVglobemedia Inc., on behalf of its subsidiary 4358350 Canada Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendments to the broadcasting licence for the English-language specialty television service known as MuchMusic by adding to the list of program categories from which it may draw programming and by amending the condition of licence relating to Canadian content obligations
2008-306 2008-11-13 Movie Central Ltd.
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories
APPROVED - Amendments to the broadcasting licence for the English-language pay television service known as Movie Central
2008-307 2008-11-13

Encore Avenue Ltd.
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories
APPROVED - Amendments to the broadcasting licence for the English-language pay television programming undertaking known as Encore Avenue

2008-308 2008-11-14

Fairchild Radio (Vancouver FM) Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for CHKG-FM Vancouver
DENIED -  Amendment to the conditions of licence to permit the broadcasting of programming in Mandarin

2008-309 2008-11-14 Newcap Inc.
Sudbury, Ontario
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking CHNO-FM Sudbury
2008-310 2008-11-14 Newcap Inc.
Camrose, Alberta
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language AM radio programming undertaking CFCW Camrose
2008-311 2008-11-14 CTVglobemedia Inc., on behalf of its subsidiary 4358350 Canada Inc.
Across Canada
Complaints regarding the broadcast prior to the watershed hour by MuchMusic of Spring Break '08 , a promotional spot for that program and an interview aired on Much on Demand
2008-312 2008-11-18

Complaint by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation against Star Choice Television Network Incorporated

2008-313 2008-11-18 Société de Communication Attikamekw-Montagnais inc.
Wendake, Quebec
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the Montagnais- and Attikamekw-language FM radio network operated by the Société de Communication Attikamekw-Montagnais inc. , from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2015.
2008-314 2008-11-18 Canwest Media Inc., on its behalf as the limited partner and on behalf of Canwest Television GP Inc. as the general partner in a limited partnership that will carry on business as Canwest Television Limited Partnership (CTLP)
Various locations
APPROVED - Acquisition of the assets of the television and specialty programming undertakings currently held directly and indirectly by Canwest, and on behalf of the licensees of Fox Sports World, Men TV, Mystery and TVtropolis, and transfer of the partnership interest held by Canwest in these licensees to CTLP.
APPROVED - Broadcasting licences to continue the operation of the undertakings
2008-314-1 2008-12-22 Canwest Media Inc., on its behalf as the limited partner and on behalf of Canwest Television GP Inc. as the general partner in a limited partnership that will carry on business as Canwest Television Limited Partnership
Various Locations
CORRECTION - The Commission corrects the appendix to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 20008-314, published 18 November 2008
2008-315 2008-11-19

Rawlco Radio Ltd.
Big River and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence of the English-language commercial radio programming undertaking CHQX-FM Prince Albert in order to operate an FM transmitter at Big River

2008-316 2008-11-19 Rawlco Radio Ltd.
Big River and Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence of the English-language commercial AM radio programming undertaking CKBI Prince Albert in order to operate an FM transmitter at Big River
2008-317 2008-11-20

Maritime Broadcasting System Limited
Windsor, Nova Scotia
APPROVED - Extension of time limit to implement the new FM radio station in Windsor, from 27 November 2008 to 27 November 2009

2008-318 2008-11-20 Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.
Eastern Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language pay television programming undertaking known as Moviepix
2008-319 2008-11-20 Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.
Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Provinces (Eastern Canada)
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language pay television programming undertaking known as The Movie Network
2008-320 2008-11-20 The Family Channel Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language pay television programming undertaking known as The Family Channel
2008-321 2008-11-20 Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for theFrench-language pay television programming undertaking known as Super Écran
2008-322 2008-11-20 Astral Broadcasting Group Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for theFrench-language Category 2 pay television programming undertaking known as CINÉPOP
2008-323 2008-11-21

Vista Radio Ltd.
Bonnyville and Lloydminster, Alberta
APPROVED – Acquisition of the assets of the radio programming undertakings CFNA-FM Bonnyville and CKLM-FM Lloydminster, from 912038 Alberta Ltd., and broadcasting licences to continue the operation of these undertakings

2008-323-1 2009-03-03 Vista Radio Ltd.
Bonnyville and Lloydminster, Alberta
CORRECTION - The Commission corrects paragraph 11 of the French version of CFNA-FM Bonnyville and CKLM-FM Lloydminster – Acquisition of assets , Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-323, 21 November 2008
2008-324 2008-11-21 Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Ltd. (the general partner) and Jim Pattison Industries Ltd. (the limited partner), carrying on business as Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership (collectively the Pattison Group)
Penticton, Keremeos and Princeton, British Columbia
DENIED – Acquisition of the assets of CIGV-FM Penticton and its transmitters CIGV-FM-1 Keremeos and CIGV-FM-2 Princeton from Great Valleys Radio Ltd.
2008-325 2008-11-24

Look Mobile Corporation (the general partner) and Look Communications Inc. (the limited partner) (Look), carrying on business as Look Communications L.P. (Look LP)
Barrie, Belleville, Brantford, Brockville, Chatham, Cobourg, Collingwood, Cornwall, Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, Leamington, Lindsay, London, Midland, Orillia, Oshawa, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Port Hope, St. Catharines/Niagara, Sarnia/Clearwater, Simcoe, Stratford, Tillsonburg and Toronto, Ontario; Montréal and surrounding areas, Quebec; Québec and surrounding areas including Saguenay/Lac St-Jean and surrounding areas, Quebec; and Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario, including the National Capital Region
APPROVED - Corporate reorganization resulting in the transfer from Look to Look LP of the assets of the multipoint distribution system radiocommunication distribution undertaking serving various locations in Ontario and Quebec

2008-326 2008-11-24 Newcap Inc.
Sudbury, Ontario
Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
APPROVED - Authority to exchange the assets of CIGM Sudbury, Ontario and CFDR Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and for broadcasting licences to continue the operation of the undertakings
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence for Newcap Inc. to operate a new English-language FM station in Sudbury to replace AM station CIGM
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence for Rogers Broadcasting Limited to operate a new English-language FM station in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia to replace AM station CFDR
2008-327 2008-11-25 CTV Television Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate an English-language transitional digital television station associated with CFCN-TV Calgary
2008-328 2008-11-25 TV5 Québec Canada
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the national, French-language specialty television programming undertaking known as TV5 to allow the service to be made available for distribution in high definition format
2008-329 2008-11-27

Faithway Communications Inc.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
APPROVED - Amendment of the broadcasting license for the radio programming undertaking CJRI-FM Fredericton, in order to change the frequency from 94.7 MHz (channel 234LP) to 104.5 MHz (channel 283LP).

2008-330 2008-11-27 Complaints by Quebecor Media Inc. and the CBC regarding changes in the channel line-up of Star Choice Television Network Incorporated
The Commission dismisses the complaints by Quebecor Media Inc. and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
2008-331 2008-11-27 Corus Entertainment Inc., on behalf of 1708484 Ontario Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence of the national English-language specialty programming undertaking known as VIVA (formerly Canadian Learning Television).
2008-332 2008-12-01

The Fight Network Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate Le Réseau des Combats, a national French-language Category 2 specialty service

2008-333 2008-12-01 Association des francophones du Nunavut
Iqaluit, Nunavut
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the French-language Type A community radio station CFRT-FM Iqaluit from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2012
2008-334 2008-12-01 591989 B.C. Ltd.
Peterborough, Ontario
APPROVED - Application by 591989 B.C. Ltd., a subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., to operate the new English-language commercial FM radio station in Peterborough at 100.5 MHz (channel 263B1) with an average effective radiated power of 5,000 watts
2008-335 2008-12-01 CPAM Radio Union.com inc.
Montréal, Quebec
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the French-language ethnic commercial AM radio programming undertaking CJWI Montréal from 1 January 2008 to 31 August 2015
2008-336 2008-12-01 Faithway Communications Inc.
Woodstock, New Bandon and Saint Stephen, New Brunswick
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial specialty radio programming undertaking CJRI-FM Fredericton in order to operate transmitters at Woodstock, New Bandon and Saint Stephen
2008-337 2008-12-01 Woodbine Entertainment Group
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence of the national Category 2 specialty programming undertaking known as HPItv (formerly the Racing Network), in order to add category 13 Public service announcements to the list of categories from which it may draw its programming
2008-338 2008-12-02 Blackburn Radio Inc.
Wingham and Centreville/Meaford, Ontario
DENIED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the radio station CKNX-FM Wingham in order to change the frequency of its transmitter CKNX-FM-2 Centreville/Meaford from 104.9 MHz (channel 285LP) to 102.7 MHz (channel 274A1) and to change the authorized contours by increasing the average effective radiated power from 5 watts to 250 watts
2008-339 2008-12-04 TVA Group Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the French-language specialty programming undertaking known as Le Canal Nouvelles, to allow the service to be made available for distribution in high definition format
2008-340 2008-12-04 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Calgary and Etzikom, Alberta
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the television programming undertaking CBRT Calgary in order to add the transmitter CBCA-TV-1 Etzikom
2008-341 2008-12-05

Clovys Communications Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a national, French-language Category 2 specialty service to be known as Chaîne de Divertissement Clovys Entertainment Channel

2008-342 2008-12-05 Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Saskatchewan
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a regional video-on-demand programming undertaking to serve the province of Saskatchewan
2008-343 2008-12-05 3937844 Canada Inc.
Wainwright, Alberta
DENIED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new FM radio station in Wainwright to replace its AM station CKKY
2008-344 2008-12-05 101056012 Saskatchewan Ltd.
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
DENIED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the English-language specialty radio station CJJC-FM Yorkton in order to change the frequency and the authorized contours of the station
2008-345 2008-12-05 Cogeco Diffusion inc.
Québec, Quebec
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the French-language commercial radio station CJEC-FM Québec from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2012
2008-346 2008-12-05 1486781 Ontario Limited
Brantford, Ontario
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language specialty commercial radio station CFWC-FM Brantford 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2012
2008-347 2008-12-10

Rogers Broadcasting Limited
Toronto, Ontario
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language regional Category 2 specialty programming undertaking to serve Greater Toronto

2008-348 2008-12-10 CJNE FM Radio Inc.
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial FM radio station CJNE-FM Nipawin and its transmitter VF2212 Carrot River from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2012.
2008-348-1 2008-12-17 CJNE-FM Radio Inc.
Nipawin, Saskatchewan
CORRECTION – The Commission corrects Broadcasting Decision 2008-348 by deleting all references to the transmitter VF2212 Carrot River
2008-349 2008-12-11

Radio Rimouski inc.
Rimouski and Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence of the radio station CFYX-FM Rimouski by adding a low-power transmitter in Rivière-du-Loup

2008-350 2008-12-11 Videotron Ltd.
Province of Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the regional, French-language video-on-demand programming undertaking known as Illico sur demande to allow the service to be made available in high definition format
2008-351 2008-12-11 TVA Group Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the national French-language pay-per-view programming undertaking known as Canal Indigo to allow the service to be made available in high definition format
2008-352 2008-12-12

The Sports Network Inc.
Across Canada
DISMISSED - Complaints from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Score Media regarding the launch of the digital channel TSN2

2008-353 2008-12-12 Fairchild Television Ltd.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the national, ethnic specialty programming undertaking known as Fairchild Television in order to delete condition of licence 6 and amend condition of licence 7
2008-354 2008-12-12 Ontario French Language Educational Communications Authority
Various locations in Ontario
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the satellite-to-cable television programming undertaking known as TFO to allow the service to be made available for distribution in high definition
2008-355 2008-12-16 Wesley United Church Radio Board
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the religious radio station VOWR St. John's from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2012
2008-356 2008-12-19

Access Communications Co-operative Limited
Regina, Saskatchewan
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for its cable broadcasting distribution undertaking serving Regina, by replacing a condition of licence

2008-357 2008-12-19 Astral Media Radio Inc.
La Sarre and Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the French-language radio programming undertaking CJMM-FM Rouyn-Noranda in order to change the authorized contours of its transmitter CJMM-FM-1 La Sarre
2008-358 2008-12-22

CTV Television Limited
Complaint against Shaw Cablesystems Limited, Star Choice Television Network Incorporated and Bell ExpressVu Limited Partnership regarding the simultaneous substitution of CTV Television's CTV Television's high definition broadcast of the 2008 Super Bowl

2008-359  2008-12-22 Various radio stations
Across Canada
RENEWED - Broadcasting licences for the radio programming undertakings set out in the appendix to this decision, from 1 January 2009 to 31 March 2009
2008-360 2008-12-22 Phil Wintemute, Telecommunications Manager, Department of Highways and Public Works, Government of Yukon, and his successors
Destruction Bay, Beaver Creek and Dawson City. Yukon
APPROVED - Application for the revocation of the radio programming undertakings CJBD-FM Destruction Bay, VF2359 Beaver Creek and VF2414 Dawson City
2008-361 2008-12-22 Allarco Entertainment (2008) Inc., general partner as well as limited partner together with Cathton Holdings Ltd., carrying on business as Allarco Entertainment Limited Partnership
Across Canada
APPROVED - Authorization to effect a multi-step corporate reorganization involving the transfer of the assets of the national English-language pay television programming undertaking known as Super Channel and new licence to continue its operation
2008-362 2008-12-22 Northwestel Cable Inc.
Whitehorse, Yukon; Yellowknife and Norman Wells, Northwest Territories; High Level, Alberta; Fort Nelson, British Columbia
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a regional video-on-demand service
2008-363 2008-12-23 North Superior Broadcasting Ltd.
Marathon, Nipigon/Red Rock, Hornepayne, Geraldton, Longlac, Nakina and White River, Ontario
APPROVED - Renewal of the broadcasting licence for the English-language commercial radio station CFNO-FM Marathon and its transmitters from 1 January 2009 to 31 August 2012
2008-364 2008-12-23 TVA Group Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Amendment to the broadcasting licence for the French-language specialty service Le Canal Nouvelles in order to change a condition of licence
2008-365 2008-12-23 Sogetel inc
Saint-Paulin, Quebec
APPROVED - Class 1 licence to operate a terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertaking to serve Saint-Paulin
2008-366 2008-12-23 VidéOptique Inc.
Regional County Municipalities of Érable, Arthabaska and Drummond, and the municipalities of Upton, Saint-Victor, Saint-Éphrem, Saint-Hyacinthe, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Sainte-Perpétue, Sainte-Brigitte, Sainte-Clotilde and Sainte-Séraphine, Quebec
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a regional video-on-demand programming undertaking to serve the Regional County Municipalities of Érable, Arthabaska and Drummond and the municipalities of Upton, Saint-Victor, Saint-Éphrem, Saint-Hyacinthe, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Sainte-Perpétue, Sainte-Brigitte, Sainte-Clotilde and Sainte-Séraphine
2008-367 2008-12-23 3937844 Canada Inc.
Athabasca, Alberta
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new English-language FM radio programming undertaking in Athabasca to replace its AM station CKBA
2008-368 2008-12-23 Stingray Digital Group Inc.
Across Canada
APPROVED - Broadcasting licence to operate a new national pay audio service to be known as Stingray
2008-369 2008-12-23 CFTH-FM-2
Baie-des-moutons, Quebec
RENEWED - Broadcasting licence for the Type A community radio programming undertaking CFTH-FM-2 Baie-des-moutons from 1 January 2009 to 30 April 2009