Decision CRTC 2001-261

Ottawa, 7 May 2001

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Témiscaming, Quebec 2000-2077-7

26 March 2001 Public Hearing
in Montréal

New radiocommunication distribution undertaking

1. 9;

The Commission approves the application for a broadcasting licence to carry on a radiocommunication distribution undertaking consisting of a FM radio transmitter at Témiscaming.

2. 9;

Subject to the requirements of this decision, the Commission will issue a licence, expiring 31 August 2007. This licence will be subject to the conditions specified in the licence to be issued.

3. 9;

This undertaking will distribute, in non-encrypted mode, the programming service of CHLM-FM Rouyn-Noranda, on the frequency 103.1 MHz, channel 276A, with an effective radiated power of 1,500 watts.

4. 9;

Témiscaming is currently served by CKVM-FM-1, a CBC affiliate operated by Radio Témiscamingue inc. The Commission is satisfied that CKVM-FM-1 and the CBC proposed new undertaking can co-exist without having an undue negative impact on each other.

5. 9;

The Commission acknowledges the interventions received in support of this application.

6. 9;

The Commission will only issue the licence, and it will only be effective at such time as:

· the licensee confirms in writing that it is ready to begin operation. This must take place within 12 months of today's date. Any request for an extension to that deadline requires Commission approval and must be made in writing within that period.

Secretary General

This decision is to be appended to the licence.
It is available in alternative format upon request, and may also be examined at the following Internet site: www.crtc.gc.ca