Application to Obtain a Broadcasting
Licence to |
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For Commission's use |
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| TYPE OF STATION: | AM ( ) | FM ( X ) |
| TYPE A ( ) | TYPE B ( X ) |
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LOCATION OF UNDERTAKING: Gabriola
Island, BC |
1.1 |
CONTACT PERSON REPRESENTING THE APPLICANT |
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1.2 |
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1.3 |
DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT |
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I, Ken Zakreski SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: |
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I am the representative of the applicant named in this Application Brief and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein. |
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b) |
The statements made in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) to the best of my knowledge and belief true in all respects. |
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The opinions and estimates given in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) based on facts as known to me. |
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I have examined the provisions of the Broadcasting Act and the broadcasting regulations relevant to this application. |
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Signature: Date: January 22, 2008 WITNESSED BY Signature: Name: Kathy Ramsey Date: January 22, 2008 At: #9 - 575 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC |
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EXAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC Indicate a location within the area to be served where the application may be examined by the general public. Gabriola Branch, Vancouver Island Regional Library, #5 - 575 North Road, Gabriola Island, BC |
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2. OWNERSHIP |
| 2.1 | Complete the following table relating to the directors and officers, including the Chief Executive Officer, of the applicant. Please note that all sections must be completed. |
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Name |
Complete Home Address |
Citizenship |
Position Held |
Directors: |
| Ken Zakreski |
1010 Keith Drive South |
Canadian | Director | Oct 24, 2006: 2 years |
| Kathy Ramsey | 330 Maudie Miller Way Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X1 |
Canadian | Director |
Oct 24, 2006: |
| Gerry Mountain | 355 Calderview Place Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X2 |
Canadian | Director |
Oct 24, 2006: |
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 2A |
Copy of all constituting documents (for example, Letters Patent, By-Laws, etc.) of the applicant. |
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3. FINANCIAL OPERATIONS |
| 3.1 | In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (G.A.A.P.), complete the following summary of the estimated annual revenue and expenses for each 12-month period ending 31 August of the proposed licence term: |
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
TOTAL |
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| Network Payments |
0.2 |
0.2
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0.2
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0.2
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0.2
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0.2
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0.2
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1.4
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| National Advertising |
1
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2
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3
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4
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4
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4
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0
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18
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| Local Advertising |
5
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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0
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55
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| Fund-raising activities |
10
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10
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10
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20
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20
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20
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20
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110
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| Government funding |
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Non-government
funding (such as grants and fund-raising campaigns, etc.) |
0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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3.5
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| Other (MERCHANDIZE): |
1.2
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0.9
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3.5
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4.5
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2.9
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5.9
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7.9
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26.8
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| TOTAL REVENUE |
17.9
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23.6
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27.2
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39.2
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37.6
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40.6
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28.6
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214.7
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| Programming |
3
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5.5
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6.5
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7.9
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8.2
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9.2
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10.2
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50.5
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| Technical |
12
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12
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12
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12
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12
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12
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12
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84
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| Sales, Advertising and Promotion |
1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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7
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| Administration and General |
2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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14
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| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
18
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20.5
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21.5
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22.9
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23.2
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24.2
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25.2
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155.5
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| Depreciation |
12
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12
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12
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0
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0
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0
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0
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36
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| Interest |
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Other Adjustments- Expenses (Income) |
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| TOTAL NON-OPERATING EXPENSES |
12
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12
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12
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0
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0
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0
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0
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36
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| TOTAL EXPENSES |
30
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32.5
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33.5
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22.9
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23.2
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24.2
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25.2
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191.5
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| Estimated pre-tax income (loss) |
(12.1)
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(8.9)
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(6.3)
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16.3
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14.4
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16.4
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3.4
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23.2
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| Provision for Income Taxes |
1
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1
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1
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1
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2
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2
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2
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10
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| NET INCOME (LOSS) AFTER TAXES (for broadcasting operations only) |
(13.1)
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(9.9)
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(7.3)
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15.3
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12.4
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14.4
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1.4
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13.2
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3.2 |
Provide a projected statement of pre-operating costs for the period prior to the commencement of operation and a pro forma statement of changes in financial position relating to the proposed station for each of the first seven years of operation.
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Gabriola Co-op Radio pro forma Statement of Changes in Financial Position For the year 0 ending August 31 Operating Activities Increase (-Decrease) Net Income .............................................$38,000 Increase in Equipment ..............................-22,000 Increase in Startup Costs ..........................-16,000 Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities .........$0.00 Cash on Hand at beginning of year ............$ 1,000 Change in Cash ...........................................0.00 Cash on Hand at end of year .....................$ 1,000 Gabriola
Co-op Radio
Gabriola
Co-op Radio
Gabriola
Co-op Radio |
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4. MARKETING INFORMATION
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| 4.1 | As a basis for revenue calculations, specify the following: |
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FOR ALL PERSONS |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
YEAR 6 |
YEAR 7 |
| Total Weekly Hours of Listening |
0.25
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0.25
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0.25
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0.25
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0.3
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0.3
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0.3
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| Share of Market Listening Hours (%) |
0.1
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0.1
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0.1
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0.1
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0.1
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0.1
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0.1
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| Reach (000) |
0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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4.2 |
Provide quantitative estimates of the population within the service contours, as well as an estimate of the population within the area to which the station's principal marketing activities will be directed: |
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3 mV/m CONTOUR (FM) |
0.5 mV/m CONTOUR (FM) |
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| Population |
~92,361
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~110,000
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| Households |
~ 38,800
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~ 48,000
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4.3 |
Identify the sources from which population data has been obtained. Stats Can (2006) |
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5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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| 5.1 | a) | Have all required technical documents been filed with Industry Canada? Please note that the Commission cannot consider your application further until all documents are filed. | ||
YES ( ) |
NO ( X ) see Gabriola Radio comments on Application 2007-0363-8 |
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b) |
I hereby authorize the Commission to include as part of this application any document or correspondence filed with Industry Canada with respect to this application. |
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YES ( X ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO, explain. |
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5.2 |
Provide the following technical information: |
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PROPOSED |
NOTE |
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| Frequency |
pending MHz
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MHz for FM |
| Channel and Class |
pending A1
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pending Applications 2007-0363-8 and 2007-1423-9 |
| Transmitter power (for AM) |
not applicable |
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| MAXIMUM
ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) (for FM) |
pending
Watts |
If
no beam-tilt is used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
| AVERAGE
ERP - Effective Radiated Power (at beam-tilt angle) (for FM) |
pending Watts |
If
no beam-tilt is used, provide ERP in horizontal plane |
| EHAAT - Effective Height Above Average Terrain |
183.7 metres |
FM only |
| Antenna and Transmitter Site Coordinates |
49o 08' 52" N. |
North
Latitude West Longitude |
| Studio Location(s) | #9 - 575 North Road Gabriola Island, BC |
City
and, where possible, street address |
| Subsidiary Communications
(SCMO)/ Subsidiary Data |
YES ( ) |
If YES, specify |
| Programming Feed Method(s) | program audio lines | Satellite,
microwave, fibre optic, other (specify) |
| If rebroadcasting
other station(s), identify station(s) rebroadcast |
Call
Letters Frequency Location |
| SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 5A |
Maps to following pending outcome of Applications 2007-0363-8 and 2007-1423-9. If the proposed power is more than 50 watts, provide a clearly legible copy of the maps required in the Engineering Brief submitted to Industry Canada, and which show the proposed coverage contours. In case of proposal for a conversion from AM to FM, provide a comparison of the 5 mV/m AM contour with the 0.5 mV/m FM contour and of the 15 mV/m AM contour with the 3 mV/m FM contour. The Commission encourages you to submit your
proposed coverage area contours in a geographical information system (GIS)
compatible file format (for example, .mid./.mif, .tab, .dxf, .dwg, .e00,
.shp, .dgn). Also provide the map datum and projection used.
This file can be submitted by electronic mail at procedure@crtc.gc.ca
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APPENDIX 5B |
Documentation supporting the availability of the proposed transmitter site(s). |
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6. PROGRAMMING
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The following section relates to the programming obligations set out in the Commission's Community Radio Policy in Public Notice CRTC 2000-13 dated January 28, 2000. Reference should be made to Public Notice CRTC 2000-14 entitled Revised Content Categories and Subcategories for Radio issued on January 28, 2000 for details on content categories and subcategories. Applicants are reminded that, except where the Commission has provided otherwise in a condition of licence, they must also comply with the regulatory requirements set out in the Radio Regulations, 1986 (the regulations), as amended from time to time. For the purpose of answering the following section, applicants are reminded
that, in accordance with the regulations, a "broadcast week"
refers to the total number of hours devoted to broadcasting during the
126-hour period extending from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, for seven consecutive
days beginning on Sunday |
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6.1 |
CONDITIONS OF LICENCE |
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The applicant will adhere to all conditions of licence stipulated in Public Notice CRTC 2000-157: |
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YES ( X ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO, outline proposal and provide justification for the proposed exception. |
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6.2 |
LANGUAGE(S) OF PROGRAMMING |
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a) |
The principal language of programming will be: English |
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b) |
Other languages of programming: French, Aboriginal |
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Languages |
Per broadcast week |
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Hours |
Minutes |
% of total programming |
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| Other official
language (MAXIMUM) |
1
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30
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1.5
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| Languages of
Aboriginal Canadians (MINIMUM) |
30
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0.5
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| Third-language programming(1) (MINIMUM) |
0
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0
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0
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Applicants who propose to provide ethnic programming must respond to questions 6.11 and 6.12 (Ethnic Programming). |
6.3 |
HOURS OF BROADCAST The applicant UNDERTAKES to broadcast 101 hours per broadcast
week and not to increase or decrease this number by more than 20% without
seeking Commission approval. |
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6.4 |
SPOKEN WORD |
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a) |
ONLY TYPE A COMMUNITY STATIONS MUST ANSWER THIS QUESTION |
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NOTE: |
The Commission generally expects Type A stations to devote, during each broadcast week, at least 15% of their programming to Spoken Word, with emphasis on community-oriented Spoken Word. Specific commitments are assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
The applicant UNDERTAKES to devote at least 15% of its programming during each broadcast week to Spoken Word (content category 1) which is comprised of News (content subcategory 11) and Spoken Word - Other (content subcategory 12), as defined in Public Notice CRTC 2000-14, with an emphasis on community-oriented Spoken Word. |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO, outline proposal and provide justification for the proposed exception. |
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TYPE A AND TYPE B COMMUNITY STATIONS MUST ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS |
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The applicant UNDERTAKES to devote, during each broadcast week, a MINIMUM percentage of news time to the following: |
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| Local News |
2% |
| Regional News |
1% |
ii) |
Please list the communities that you consider "local" in your news coverage: Gabriola, Nanaimo, Cedar, Yellowpoint, Lyaccksun IR#3, Nanaimo River IR#2,3,4, Chemainus IR#13, Nanaimo Town #1 and the Islands of: Valdes, Mudge, DeCourcy, Pylades, Whaleboat, Tugboat, Link, Entrance, Protection, Newcastle. |
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6.5 |
Please indicate the music mix to be broadcast by the station by specifying
the MINIMUM percentage of music in one or more of the subcategories set
out below. The total percentage may not exceed, but need not add
up to, 100%. |
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MUSIC SUB-CATEGORY BREAKDOWN - SPECIALTY FORMATS |
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MUSIC SUB-CATEGORY |
DESCRIPTION |
MINIMUM % OF TOTAL MUSIC |
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21 |
Pop, Rock and Dance |
10
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22 |
Country and Country-Oriented |
0
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23 |
Acoustic |
2
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24 |
Easy Listening |
2
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31 |
Concert |
4
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32 |
Folk and Folk-Oriented |
8
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33 |
World Beat and International |
8
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34 |
Jazz and Blues |
10
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35 |
Non-classic Religious |
7
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6.6 |
STATION PRODUCTION |
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The applicant expects to broadcast a MINIMUM of 95:45 (hours:minutes) of station-produced programming during each broadcast week. |
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6.7 |
SOURCES OF PROGRAMMING |
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a) |
The applicant proposes to operate as part of a network: |
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YES ( ) |
NO (X) |
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If YES, specify the name(s) of the network(s) and the number of hours (based on 24-hour days) and type of programming to be broadcast per week: |
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Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Type (1) |
(1) |
Type of programming delivered by network (for example, sports, talk, entertainment, etc.) |
b) |
The applicant proposes to broadcast programming originating from another station: |
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YES ( ) |
NO (X) |
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If YES, specify originating station: |
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The applicant expects to broadcast a MAXIMUM of 5:30 (hours:minutes) of acquired programming in a broadcast week. |
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d) |
TYPE B community stations that expect to broadcast network or acquired programming must outline how these programs will complement, but not replace, their local programs: Our network programming will compliment local programs by providing a context to perform in. |
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6.8 |
Please provide plans for the licence term with respect to the development
of local talent, in particular projects to promote and feature music by
new Canadian artists, local artists and artists whose music is seldom
heard on other stations. |
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6.9 |
VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION Please describe your current and/or proposed
measures to: |
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facilitate community access to programming; One of the primary goals of Gabriola Co-op Radio will be to operate an accessible but high-quality training program from which diverse community members will emerge as knowledgeable, responsible, and articulate broadcasters. |
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promote the availability of training throughout the community; A semi-annual recruitment drive, featuring extensive on-air and community notices, is expected to bring in approximately 200 volunteers per year. The training program will have the following principle stages for all volunteers. A. Volunteer application form: a simple double-sided single page which contains general interest and specific aptitude questions to determine area(s) of skill and interest. B. General orientation session: two-hour session on station regulations and policies, during which each participant is given the ~50 page volunteer handbook. C. Departmental training: a series of from one to five two-hour sessions on a selected facet of operations. Although 75% of volunteers are expected to choose programming, others will receive training in radio administration, public relations, promotions, and technical training. There will be no restrictions on volunteers taking multiple streams of training. D. Training assessment: a specific "test" assignment relating to the volunteer's area of training (ex. A demo tape for programming volunteers, newscast of news volunteers). E. Departmental placement: a two to four-week opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to, and understanding of the station's mission and operations under the supervision of a department head. |
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provide for the ongoing training and supervision of those within the community wishing to participate in programming. Volunteers, under supervision of a small paid staff, will be trained for responsibility of over all production and broadcasting activities. Through the radio licensing component of the station's training program, they will understand the measures required for adherence to the station's conditions of licence. No volunteer will be assigned an on-air programming responsibility without completing the entire training program (see below). Any violation of programming responsibility will be subject to dismissal or progressive discipline depending on the severity of the infraction. Monitoring daily broadcast operations with respect to the conditions of licence will be the responsibility of a full-time paid staff member. Under supervision of the Station Manager, the Program Director with the assistance of the Music and News Directors will monitor and provide regular reports on programming to the entire Executive Committee. Once the training program has been completed, the Programming Committee (composed of programming department heads and other department volunteers) will review prospective programs and select new programs to fill any current vacancies. In addition to the extensive training for incoming volunteers, the station will require participation of each active volunteer in annual "refreshment training" sessions, designed to highlight new station developments and policies, and to discourage a common tendency over time to diminishing diligence. |
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6.10 |
The applicant accepts, as CONDITIONS OF LICENCE, to adhere to
the following codes during all hours of broadcast: |
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a) |
the Canadian Association of Broadcasters' (CAB) Broadcast Code for Advertising to Children (Public Notice CRTC 1993-99 dated 30 June 1993) as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission. |
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YES (X) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO, provide reasons. |
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b) |
the CAB's Sex-Role Portrayal Code for Television and Radio Programming (Public Notice CRTC 1990-99 dated 26 October 1990), as amended from time to time and approved by the Commission. |
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YES (X) |
NO ( ) |
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If NO, provide reasons. |
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ETHNIC PROGRAMMING |
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Applicants proposing ethnic programming must complete questions 6.11 and 6.12. |
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For more information on ethnic programming, applicants should consult Public Notice CRTC 1999-117 entitled Ethnic Broadcasting Policy, and consequent amendments to the Radio Regulations, 1986, set out in Public Notice 2000-92. |
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6.11 |
Market with a local ethnic radio station The applicant will operate in a market served by an ethnic radio station: |
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YES ( ) |
NO ( X) |
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6.12 |
Ethnic programming by linguistic category - not applicable Complete the following table relating to the broadcasting of ethnic and third-language programming. Please note that a "broadcast week" refers to the total number of hours devoted to broadcasting during the 126-hour period extending from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, for seven consecutive days beginning on Sunday. Percentages should be based on the total number of hours of programming broadcast by the station in a broadcast week (that is, the total number of hours of programming by the station in a broadcast week may be less than or equal to 126 hours). Please note that ethnic programming means programming provided in any language, that is specifically directed to any culturally or racially distinct group other than one that is Aboriginal Canadian or from France or the British Isles. Ethnic programming may be in English, French, a third-language or a combination of languages. Third-language programming means programming in languages other than French, English or those of Aboriginal Canadians. In determining the languages of ethnic programming, DO NOT consider music,
advertising, station contests and community and emergency messages during
a particular ethnic program. However, in calculating the actual
duration of each program, those elements must be counted. |
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Language in which ethnic programming is provided |
Ethnic group to which it is directed |
Total duration of this
programming per broadcast week |
% of the total programming provided during each broadcast week that is devoted to this type of programming |
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE APPENDED: |
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APPENDIX 6A |
A copy of the proposed station's weekly programming schedule, as a sample of the type of programming to be broadcast. This schedule must identify the title of the program, a brief description, the number of the relevant content category (Public Notice CRTC 2000-14) and the origin of the program (a sample of a block schedule is as follows). |
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APPLICANT: ciuf - fm Gabriola Co-op Radio LOCATION: Gabriola Island, BC ______________________________________ |
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SUNDAY |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
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HOUR |
HOUR |
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06:00
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Gossip Corner | Daily Bread |
06:00 |
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07:00
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Spanish
101 Gabriola Gourmet |
Spanish 101 | ||||||
| Bulletin
Board Harvest House |
08:00 |
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08:30 |
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09:00
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Flora and Fauna |
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Call in speak easy
Wet Jazz |
Bulletin
Board Scat School Rising Soul |
09:00 |
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10:30 |
Welcome Wagon | |||||||
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12:00 |
ad hoc-quid pro quo |
Network Programing
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Avid Readers |
12:00
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| psa | psa | psa | psa | psa | ||||
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13:00 |
Avid
Readers club Speek essay |
Heart
Beat Women's Music |
Caravan Island Times |
Feather's |
Backyard Battles | Avid Readers | psa |
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| Mainline nettwerk | pop con cull |
neighbours | ||||||
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15:00
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house special |
Alt classical
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Giro | psa |
psa |
psa |
15:00 |
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psa |
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| On the Bus | Gourmet | On the Bus | szing | Blt | Pogues House Rules |
16:00
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17:00 |
Bob's your uncle | Shale | rant |
rant |
Island Time | |||
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18:00
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Coupe
de Coeur |
Quertz | Into the fire |
Robot Radio | Radio Theatre | rant |
Jazz at the Razz |
18:00 |
| psa | psa | psa | psa | psa | psa | |||
| Society Reports - minutes and hours | ||||||||
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21:00
24:00 |
Robot
Radio rant Circuit City |
Bedtime stories for Children
audio files and special friends - gabriola tides and tattle sounds |
21:00
24:00 |
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| scratch In Dusty Transils |
sub trance |
Electronic
Trance rant |
bad elk anteaters | Circuit City | ||||
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NOTE: The programming is colour coded as Spoken Word, Category 2, Category 3. |
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BOOK OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
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APPENDIX NUMBER AND NAME |
APPENDED |
E-FILED |
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Yes
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Yes
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Constituting documents - pdf |
Yes
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Yes
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Contour Maps (pending Application 2007-0363-8 and 2007-1423-9) CBC view on scarcity |
No
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Yes
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Yes
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Block Program Schedule |
Yes
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Yes
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