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Route reference: 2013-322
Additional Reference: 2013-599-1
Ottawa, 8 November 2013
Newcap Inc. and 3221809 Nova Scotia Ltd.
Various locations in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Alberta
The application numbers are set out in Appendix 1 to this decision.
Various commercial radio stations – Licence renewals
1. The Commission renews the broadcasting licences for the radio programming undertakings set out in Appendix 1 to this decision from 1 January 2014[1] to 31 August 2020. The conditions of licence for each station are set out in the appropriate appendices. The Commission did not receive any interventions regarding these applications.
Reminders
2. The Commission reminds the licensee of CKCH-FM Sydney that it must fulfill the tangible benefit obligations resulting from the change of ownership and control of 3221809 Nova Scotia Ltd. approved by letter of authority dated 14 December 2012 (see Broadcasting Information Bulletin 2013-62).
3. Pursuant to section 22 of the Broadcasting Act, the Commission reminds the licensees that a broadcasting licence will cease to have any force or effect if the broadcasting certificate issued by the Department of Industry lapses.
Employment equity
4. Because Newcap Inc. is subject to the Employment Equity Act and file reports concerning employment equity with the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development, its employment equity practices are not examined by the Commission.
Secretary General
Related documents
- Administrative renewals, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-418, 19 August 2013
- Applications processed pursuant to streamlined procedures, Broadcasting Information Bulletin CRTC 2013-62, 15 February 2013
*This decision and the appropriate appendices are to be appended to each licence.
Appendix 1 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Commercial radio programming undertakings for which the broadcasting licences have been renewed until 31 August 2020
| Licensee | Application number and date received | Call sign and location |
|---|---|---|
| 3221809 Nova Scotia Limited | 2013-0115-0 23 January 2013 | CKCH-FM Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| Newcap Inc. | 2013-0114-2 23 January 2013 | CHVO-FM Carbonear (Spaniard’s Bay), Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Newcap Inc. | 2013-0108-5 23 January 2013 | CIJK-FM Kentville, Nova Scotia |
| Newcap Inc. | 2013-0119-2 23 January 2013 | CHRK-FM Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| Newcap Inc. | 2013-0040-0 14 January 2013 | CFXE-FM Edson, Alberta and its transmitters: |
| CFXP-FM Jasper and CFXG-FM Grande Cache | ||
| Newcap Inc. | 2013-0112-6 23 January 2013 | CHFT-FM Fort McMurray, Alberta |
| Newcap Inc. | 2013-0120-0 23 January 2013 | CKMP-FM Calgary, Alberta |
Appendix 2 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Terms, conditions of licence, expectation and encouragement for the commercial radio programming undertaking CKCH-FM Sydney, Nova Scotia
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. As an exception to the percentage of Canadian musical selections set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986, the licensee shall devote at least 35% of its musical selections from subcategory 34 (Jazz and Blues) in each broadcast week to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety.
For the purposes of this condition, the terms “broadcast week,” “Canadian selection,” “content category” and “musical selection” shall have the same meanings as set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.
3. In order to fulfill its original obligation to Canadian content development (CCD) set out in Appendix 1 to Licensing of new radio stations to serve Sydney, Nova Scotia, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-220, 6 July 2007, the licensee shall, in addition to the contributions to CCD required under section 15(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, as amended from time to time, contribute $1,400 to FACTOR in the 2013-2014 broadcast year.
Expectation
Cultural diversity
The Commission expects the licensee to reflect the cultural diversity of Canada in its programming and employment practices.
Encouragement
Employment equity
In accordance with Implementation of an employment equity policy, Public Notice CRTC 1992-59, 1 September 1992, the Commission encourages the licensee to consider employment equity issues in its hiring practices and in all other aspects of its management of human resources.
Appendix 3 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CHVO-FM Carbonear (Spaniard’s Bay), Newfoundland and Labrador
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. The licensee shall not solicit local advertising in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
3. In order to fulfill its original obligation to Canadian content development (CCD) set out in CHVO Carbonear – Conversion to FM band, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-211, 4 July 2007, the licensee shall, in addition to the contributions to CCD required under section 15(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, as amended from time to time, contribute $10,000 in the 2013-2014 broadcast year to an eligible CCD initiative as described in paragraph 108 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006, as amended from time to time.
Appendix 4 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CIJK-FM Kentville, Nova Scotia
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. In order to fulfill its original obligation to Canadian content development (CCD) set out in English-language FM radio station in Kentville, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-221, 6 July 2007, the licensee shall, in addition to the contributions to CCD required under section 15(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, as amended from time to time, contribute $72,001 in the 2013-2014 broadcast year to an eligible CCD initiative as described in paragraph 108 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006, as amended from time to time.
Appendix 5 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Terms, conditions of licence and expectation for the commercial radio programming undertaking CHRK-FM Sydney, Nova Scotia
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. In order to fulfill its original obligation to Canadian content development (CCD) set out in Appendix 2 of Licensing of new radio stations to serve Sydney, Nova Scotia, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-220, 6 July 2007, the licensee shall, in addition to the contributions to CCD required under section 15(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, as amended from time to time, contribute $58,000 in the 2013-2014 broadcast year to an eligible CCD initiative as described in paragraph 108 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006, as amended from time to time.
Expectation
Cultural diversity
The Commission expects the licensee to reflect the cultural diversity of Canada in its programming and employment practices.
Appendix 6 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CFXE-FM Edson, Alberta and its transmitters CFXP-FM Jasper and CFXG-FM Grande Cache
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time, with the exception of condition of licence 8 relating to single-station markets.
2. In order to fulfill its original obligation to Canadian content development (CCD) set out in CFXE Edson – Conversion to FM band, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-48, 1 February 2007, the licensee shall, in addition to the contributions to CCD required under section 15(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, as amended from time to time, contribute $4,167 in the 2013-2014 broadcast year to the Edson School Board for scholarships and to purchase instruments for the most deserving and talented music students.
Appendix 7 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CHFT-FM Fort McMurray, Alberta
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. In order to fulfill its original obligation to Canadian content development (CCD) set out in Classic Hits FM radio station in Fort McMurray, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-628, 15 November 2006, the licensee shall, in addition to the contributions to CCD required under section 15(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, as amended from time to time, contribute $75,000 in the 2013-2014 broadcast year to an eligible CCD initiative as described in paragraph 108 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006, as amended from time to time.
Appendix 8 to Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-599
Terms and conditions of licence for the commercial radio programming undertaking CKMP-FM Calgary, Alberta
Terms
The licence will expire 31 August 2020.
Conditions of licence
1. The licensee shall adhere to the conditions set out in Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations, Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62, 11 February 2009, as amended from time to time.
2. As an exception to the percentage of Canadian musical selections set out in sections 2.2(8) and 2.2(9) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, the licensee shall devote at least 40% of its musical selections from content category 2 (Popular Music) in each broadcast week and between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday to Canadian selections broadcast in their entirety.
For the purposes of this condition, the terms “broadcast week,” “Canadian selection,” “content category” and “musical selection” shall have the same meanings as set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986.
3. In order to fulfill its original obligation to Canadian content development (CCD) set out in Adult Album Alternative FM radio station in Calgary, Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-323, 2 August 2006, the licensee shall, in addition to the contributions to CCD required under section 15(2) of the Radio Regulations, 1986, as amended from time to time, contribute $391,953 in the 2013-2014 broadcast year to an eligible CCD initiative as described in paragraph 108 of Commercial Radio Policy 2006, Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2006-158, 15 December 2006, as amended from time to time.
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