CRTC denies two B.C. radio station licence renewals

OTTAWA — In two harshly worded decisions on Friday, the CRTC denied the licence renewal applications of CFPV-FM in Pemberton, B.C., and CKPM-FM in Port Moody, B.C. “Given the severity and recurrence of the current instances of non-compliance; the station’s history and the licensee’s actions, which clearly demonstrate its poor understanding of its conditions of licence and regulatory obligations, or a lack of willingness to respect them; the licensee’s demonstrated inability to implement the necessary measures to ensure compliance; and its disregard for the Commission’s authority and for its responsibilities as a broadcaster, the Commission is not convinced that the...