Radio / Television News

CRTC calls for new radio applications as Aboriginal Voices Radio fights to keep its licences

OTTAWA - The CRTC has kicked off a call for new radio licences to serve the urban Aboriginal communities in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver, despite the fact that Aboriginal Voices Radio (AVR) is appealing the decision to revoke the licences that it holds in those markets.The Commission said Wednesday that it is "seeking innovative applications that focus on serving Aboriginal Canadians, regardless of the type of service proposed”, though also noted that in making this call “the Commission has not reached any conclusion regarding the licensing of any service at this time.”The Federal Court of Appeal last week granted AVR’s leave...