[IRCA] Move of CJRC-1150 Gatineau CHLN-550 Trois-Rivieres CKRS-590 Jonquiere and CHLT-630 Sherbrooke (all Quebec) to FM approved by CRTC

[Deane McIntyre <dmcintyr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The move of CJRC-1150 Gatineau Quebec to FM (104.7 MHz, 2.9 kW( has  
been approved by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2006/db2006-637.htm>

CJRC Gatineau – Conversion to FM band

In this decision, the Commission approves the application by 591991  
B.C. Ltd., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., for a  
broadcasting licence to
operate a new French-language commercial FM radio station in Gatineau  
to replace
its AM station CJRC.

The application
1.
The Commission received an application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly- 
owned subsidiary
of Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus), for a broadcasting licence to  
operate a French-
language commercial FM radio programming undertaking in Gatineau to  
replace AM station CJRC.
2.
The new station would offer a Specialty talk-based format.  
Programming would include
local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local events and  
activities.
In the course of each broadcast week, the new station would provide  
not less than
21 hours of spoken word programming of direct and particular  
relevance to the community served.
4.
The station would operate at 104.7 MHz (channel 284B1), with an  
average effective
radiated power of 2,900 watts.
15.
In light of the above, the Commission approves the application by  
591991 B.C. Ltd.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., for a  
broadcasting licence
to operate a French-language commercial FM radio programming  
undertaking in Gatineau
to replace AM station CJRC. The new station will operate at 104.7 MHz  
(channel 284B1),
with an average effective radiated power of 2,900 watts.
18.
Accordingly, the licensee is authorized, by condition of licence, to  
simulcast
the programming of the new FM station on CJRC for a transition period  
of three
months following the commencement of operations of the FM station, or  
for any
other period granted by the Commission subsequent to the submission  
of an application.
Pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the  
Act), and
consistent with the applicant’s request, the Commission revokes the  
broadcasting
licence for CJRC Gatineau effective at the end of the simulcast period.
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The move of CHLN-550 Trois-Rivieres Quebec to FM (106.9 MHz, 60 kW)  
has been appoved by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2006/db2006-638.htm>
CHLN Trois-Rivières – Conversion to FM band

In this decision, the Commission approves the application by 591991  
B.C. Ltd.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., for a  
broadcasting
licence to operate a new French-language commercial FM radio station in
Trois-Rivières to replace its AM station CHLN.

The application
1.
The Commission received an application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly- 
owned subsidiary
of Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus), for a broadcasting licence to  
operate a French-
language commercial FM radio programming undertaking in Trois- 
Rivières to replace AM station CHLN.
2.
The new station would offer a Specialty talk-based format.  
Programming would
include local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local  
events and
activities. In the course of each broadcast week, the new station  
would provide
not less than 21 hours of spoken word programming of direct and  
particular
relevance to the community served.
4.
The station would operate at 106.9 MHz (channel 295C1), with an  
average effective
radiated power of 60,000 watts.
11.
In light of the above, the Commission approves the application by  
591991 B.C. Ltd.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., for a  
broadcasting licence
to operate a French-language commercial FM radio programming  
undertaking in
Trois-Rivières to replace AM station CHLN. The new station will  
operate at
106.9 MHz (channel 295C1), with an average effective radiated power  
of 60,000 watts.
14.
Accordingly, the licensee is authorized, by condition of licence, to
simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CHLN for a transition
period of three months following the commencement of operations of  
the FM
station, or for any other period granted by the Commission subsequent to
the submission of an application. Pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1)
of the Broadcasting Act (the Act), and consistent with the  
applicant’s request,
the Commission revokes the broadcasting licence for CHLN Trois-Rivières
effective at the end of the simulcast period.
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The move of CKRS-590 Saguenay Quebec (official city of license  
Jonquiere) to FM (98.3 MHz, 51 kW)
has been approved by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2006/db2006-640.htm>

CKRS Saguenay – Conversion to FM band

In this decision, the Commission approves the application by 591991  
B.C. Ltd.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., for a  
broadcasting licence
to operate a new French-language commercial FM radio station in  
Saguenay to
replace its AM station CKRS.

The application
1.
The Commission received an application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly- 
owned subsidiary
of Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus), for a broadcasting licence to  
operate a French-
language commercial FM radio programming undertaking in Saguenay to  
replace AM station CKRS.
2.
The new station would offer a Specialty talk-based format.  
Programming would include
local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local events and  
activities.
In the course of each broadcast week, the new station would provide  
not less than
21 hours of spoken word programming of direct and particular  
relevance to the community served.
4.
The station would operate at 98.3 MHz (channel 252C1), with an  
average effective radiated power of 51,000 watts.
15.
In light of the above, the Commission approves the application by  
591991 B.C.
Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Corus Entertainment Inc., for a  
broadcasting
licence to operate a French-language commercial FM radio programming  
undertaking
in Saguenay to replace AM station CKRS. The new station will operate  
at 98.3 MHz
(channel 252C1) with an average effective radiated power of 51,000  
watts.
17.
Furthermore, the licensee is authorized, by condition of licence, to  
simulcast
the programming of the new FM station on CKRS for a transition period  
of three
months following the commencement of operations of the FM station, or  
for any
other period granted by the Commission subsequent to the submission  
of an application.
Pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the  
Act), and
consistent with the applicant’s request, the Commission revokes the  
broadcasting
licence for CKRS Saguenay effective at the end of the simulcast period.
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The move of CHLT-630 Sherbrooke Quebec to FM (102.1 MHz, 58 kW) has  
been approved by the CRTC:

<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2006/db2006-641.htm>

CHLT Sherbrooke – Conversion to FM band
1.
The Commission approves the application by 591991 B.C. Ltd., a wholly- 
owned subsidiary
of Corus Entertainment Inc. (Corus), for a broadcasting licence to  
operate a French-
language commercial FM radio programming undertaking in Sherbrooke to  
replace AM station CHLT.
2.
The new station will offer a Specialty talk-based format. Programming  
will include
local news, weather and sports and the promotion of local events and  
activities.
In the course of each broadcast week, the new station will provide  
not less than
21 hours of spoken word programming of direct and particular  
relevance to the community served.
3.
The new station will operate at 102.1 MHz (channel 271B), with an  
average
effective radiated power of 58,000 watts.
11.
Accordingly, the licensee is authorized, by condition of licence, to  
simulcast
the programming of the new FM station on CHLT for a transition period  
of three
months following the commencement of operations of the FM station, or  
for any
other period granted by the Commission subsequent to the submission  
of an application.
Pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act (the  
Act), and
consistent with the applicant’s request, the Commission revokes the  
broadcasting
licence for CHLT Sherbroooke effective at the end of the simulcast  
period.
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73,

Deane McIntyre VE6BPO
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