OTTAWA – The CRTC is set to consider 19 new broadcasting licences at a hearing scheduled for April 14, 2010, without the appearance of the parties.
Former Chum executive Jay Switzer has submitted four applications for English language category two television channels, two for action and adventure channels called Velocity and Adventure, and two for romance and relationship-focused channels called KISS and The Love Channel.
Calgary-based Canyon TV has applied for three English and French language category two TV channels to be known as Canyon Money, Canyon Extreme Sports and Canyon Technology, while Ontario’s Cable Cable has applied for a regional video-on-demand programming licence.
The Commission will also review applications for Class 1 terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings to serve the Census Metropolitan Area of Montréal and the City of Greater Sudbury.
The deadline for interventions is March 15, 2010. Click here to view the notice of consultation.
