CRTC

Bay of Islands Radio has applied for a broadcast license to serve the Corner Brook area on the FM band. In order to start broadcasting over-the-air, authorization is first required from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, along with technical approval from Industry Canada.

**LICENSE APPROVED OCTOBER 6, 2016**

BROADCASTING NOTICE OF CONSULTATION

CRTC APPLICATION FILE (.ZIP)

TIMELINE:

• February 12, 2016: Bay of Islands Radio submits application to the CRTC and Industry Canada to operate a low-power FM radio station in Corner Brook. Proposed station will operate at 100.1 MHz at a power of 50W.
• April 18, 2016: Received letter from CRTC requesting further information
• April 20, 2016: Responded to letter from CRTC
• May 10, 2016: Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2016-176 issued. Hearing scheduled for July 13, 2016.
• June 21, 2016: Technical acceptance granted by Industry Canada.
• July 13, 2016: CRTC hearing held in Gatineau, Quebec. Awaiting decision.
• October 06, 2016: LICENSE APPROVED BY CRTC