CRTC calls for radio apps in Sydney, N.S. and Sudbury, Ont.

GATINEAU – The CRTC is calling for applications for new radio stations in Sydney, N.S. and Sudbury, Ont. The commission has received an application for a commercial station in Sudbury, as well as one in Sydney, and invites other broadcasters to apply before Sept. 15, in both cases. While the CRTC has made public financial information on the Sudbury radio market, there aren’t enough stations in Sydney to allow the release, for confidentiality purposes. Applicants will have to fulfill the usual requirements, including technical specifications, demonstrated market demand and potential advertising revenues, and promises of Canadian talent development. The commission...