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Bell granted exemption in 10 markets, denied in 25

The CRTC granted Bell Canada a regulatory exemption in 10 markets in Ontario and Quebec Friday, but denied the request for exemption in another 25. 

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CRTC approves local Quebec specialty service

The CRTC approved an application by Claude Turcotte Friday to operate a regional, French-language specialty service called Le Canal Information Vaudreuil-Soulanges. 

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Bell approved for new pay-per-view service

The CRTC approved an application by Bell ExpressVu Inc. Friday to operate a national, terrestrial pay-per-view service offering mainly live and taped sports and special events programming. 

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Rogers renews licences in Edmonton and Fort McMurray

The CRTC renewed Rogers Communications Inc.‘s licences Friday for CHDI-FM Edmonton, CJOK-FM Fort McMurray, and for transmitter CJOK-FM-1 Tar Island. 

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Deadline extended for 2500 band comments

Industry Canada announced Friday that it has extended its deadline for comments on its consultation on a policy and framework for the 2500-2690 MHz spectrum band. 

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Freeway Frank joins Montreal Virgin Radio 96

Montreal’s Virgin Radio 96 announced Friday that Freeway Frank (Frank Depalo) will join its morning show as co-host with Lisa Player. 

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CTV appoints new MuchFact chair

CTVGlobemedia Inc.’s announced Friday the appointment of David Kines as new chairman of the MuchFact fund.

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MediaTube plans to launch IPTV in Toronto market by end of summer

MediaTube Corp. is counting on the differentiated offerings of Internet protocol television (IPTV) to help launch a competitive new broadcasting distribution service in the greater Toronto and London areas this year.

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Broadcasting licence fees $29.9 million in 2011-2012

The CRTC announced Thursday that the estimated total Part I broadcasting regulatory fees for the 2011-2012 fiscal year are $29.881 million. 

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Radio Gaspésie expands market

The CRTC approved an application Thursday from Radio Gaspésie Inc. to extend CJRG-FM Gaspé’s reach to Grande-Vallée, Petite-Vallée and Cloridorme, Que.

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