CRTC calls for Radio Licence applications in Halifax

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October 8th

The Commission announces that it has received applications for broadcasting licences to provide a commercial radio service to serve Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Commission hereby calls for applications from other parties wishing to obtain a broadcasting licence (or licences) to serve this area.

Persons interested in responding to this call must submit a formal application to the Commission no later than 8 December 2008. Applicants are also required to submit all necessary technical documentation to the Department of Industry by the same date.

It should be noted that, in making this call, the Commission has not reached any conclusion with respect to the licensing of any service at this time.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence giving clear indication that there is demand and a market for the station and the proposed service.

Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-90