Form 310 - Radio - Abridged Licence Renewal (2015) 1. General information Part 1 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, Broadcasting and Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2010-958 provides the basic structure for a written proceeding that is initiated by an applicant who files an application with the Commission. The Commission posts these applications on its website. The public is given an opportunity to file submissions as Interveners or Respondents within 30 days, and the applicant is given an additional 10 days to respond. The Commission examines all of the written submissions and issues a decision. These proceedings are generally referred to as “Part 1 proceedings.” If you are seeking amendments to your station’s licence, you will need to submit a separate application using the appropriate form(s) [i.e. Form 301 for changes to conditions of licence and Form 303 for technical changes]. Please note that any amendment application may be processed separately from the renewal application. Applicants that have any questions related to this application may contact a Commission specialist at 1- 866-781-1911. 1.1 Type of station Call Sign: CHAY-FM (Barrie, Ontario) Select the type of station: FM undertaking Select the sub-type of station: Commercial 1.2 Identification of applicant Name of licensee: Corus Radio Company – CHAY-FM (Barrie, Ontario) Address: 25 Dockside Drive City / Town: Toronto Province / Territory: Ontario Postal Code (A1A 1A1): M5A 0B5 Telephone (999-999-9999): 416-479-7000 Facsimile (999-999-9999): Page 1 of 8 26/08/2016 Form 310 - Radio - Abridged Licence Renewal (2015) 613-226-3381 Email ([email protected]): [email protected] 1.3 Contact person representing the applicant Name: Sylvie Courtemanche Title: Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Government Relations and Compliance Email ([email protected]): [email protected] Telephone (999-999-9999): 613-225-1069 Ext: 307 1.4 Sent by Name: Danielle Laflamme Telephone (999-999-9999): 613-225-1069 Ext: 304 Email ([email protected]): [email protected] 1.5 Designated representative Is there a designated representative? No 1.6 Declaration of the applicant or its designated representative I, solemnly declare that: a. I am the designated representative of the applicant named in this application and as such have knowledge of all matters declared therein. b. The statements made in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) to the best of my knowledge and belief true in all respects. c. The opinions and estimates given in this application, or any document filed pursuant to any request for further information by the Commission, are (will be) based on facts as known to me. d. I have examined the provisions of the Broadcasting Act, the broadcasting regulations and policies relevant to this application. Name: Sylvie Courtemanche Signature date 2016-08-26 Page 2 of 8 26/08/2016 Form 310 - Radio - Abridged Licence Renewal (2015) Witnessed by: Name: Danielle Laflamme Signature date 2016-08-26 At: (Example: city, province) Ottawa, ON 1.7 Obtaining a copy of the application Submit a website address or email address where an electronic copy of the application may be requested: Website www.corusent.com 1.8 Standard conditions of licence Please refer to the appropriate Broadcasting Regulatory Policies or Public Notice applicable to radio stations: • Commercial radio stations – Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62 – Conditions of licence for commercial AM and FM radio stations • Campus and community radio stations – Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2012-304 – Standard conditions of licence for campus and community radio stations • Native radio undertaking - Public Notice CRTC 2001-70 – Changes to conditions of licence for certain native radio undertakings • Speciality audio programming service - Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2002-53 - New licensing Framework for specialty audio programming services The licensee is hereby requesting the renewal of the licence under the same terms and conditions as those in the current licence and under the terms and conditions noted in the applicable policy or notice listed above. Yes 1.9 Other application(s) before the Commission Are there one or more applications before the Commission regarding this undertaking? No 2. Programming Please note: • Section 2 is not applicable to Speciality Audio services and Radio Networks. ENTER "N/A" in each text field. Page 3 of 8 26/08/2016 Form 310 - Radio - Abridged Licence Renewal (2015) • For Religious (Church) stations, only section 2.2 is applicable. ENTER "N/A" in sections 2.1 and 2.3. • The total number of hours and minutes specified in sections 2.2 and 2.3 must equal the total in section 2.1. 2.1 Number of hours of programming in each broadcast week Broadcast week “Broadcast week” means seven consecutive broadcast days, beginning on Sunday and cannot exceed 126 hours. In each broadcast week, what is the total number of hours of programming that the licensee will broadcast? (Maximum of 126 hours) The licensee currently broadcasts 126 hours of programming in each broadcast week but is committed to providing 42 hours of local programming ach broadcast week as set out in s. 2.2 below. 2.2 Local programming The definition of local programming shall be as set out in paragraphs 207 and 208 of Broadcasting Public Notice 2006-158, as amended from time to time. In each broadcast week, what is the minimum amount of hours and minutes of local programming that the licensee is committing to? In making this commitment, the licensee undertakes to broadcast local news, weather and sports, to promote local events, and to provide spoken word content that meets the particular needs and interests of the communities it is licensed to serve. The licensee commits to providing a minimum of 42 hours of local programming each broadcast week in accordance with the requirements set out in the Appendix of Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2009-62. We currently air 122 hours of local programming each broadcast week. During the next licence term, we expect to continue providing 122 hours of local programming each broadcast week as long as it is financially possible to do so. Featuring some of Canada’s greatest talent and the industry’s best brands, Corus Radio is committed to engaging and connecting with our listeners and communities across the country. Listening to radio is easier than ever and innovation continues to drive Corus Radio as it redefines the listening experience and expands its digital footprint. We deliver great listening destinations and build on our brands through dedicated radio station apps and streaming options that provide audiences with on-air content on-demand, whenever and wherever they want. Corus’ radio stations stay true to the local roots, acting as the voices of their communities and embodying Corus’ commitment to enhance the quality of life in our communities across Canada. Corus harnesses the reach and impact of its radio group to support hundreds of local, provincial and national charities across Canada and raises over $15 million in support of these organizations each year. With a roster of market-leading stations and great storytellers, Corus Radio brings personality, engagement and connectivity to its listeners, all the while maintaining local insight into the communities we call home. Branded as 93.1 Fresh Radio, CHAY-FM offers an upbeat music mix including hits from favourites such as Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry and Maroon 5. Fresh Radio delivers the perfect listening destination with hot adult contemporary music, local information and well-known personalities that Central Ontario listeners have come to love. CHAY-FM continues to promote Canadian emerging artists by broadcasting performances and interviews, as well as create videos and content to share via social channels. Of particular note in our efforts to champion new and local artists, CHAY-FM has developed the following unique feature to work with artists creating original and exclusive content for on-air and on-line: Fresh Radio’s Next Big Thing: In 2015 Fresh Radio introduced the Next Big Thing, a spotlight on new artists which is featured on eight Fresh Radio stations across the county. Each month labels can submit new artists for consideration with one submission being chosen from a panel of judges to be featured on Fresh radio stations the following month. The winning artist is added into the Fresh rotation receiving a minimum of 21 plays per week, a dedicated promo spot, and significant online support on all Fresh stations, including: • A segment highlighting the artist’s music every day, in all parts of the day. • A video performance produced for air on freshradio.ca and shared with social media streams. This exciting new initiative demonstrates the licensee’s commitment to Canadian content development and provides a unique opportunity for artists to be discovered on air and online. Fresh Radio’s Next Big Thing offers listeners the newest tracks from emerging artists, becoming a destination for audiences to discover new music. With a focus on talent development, this program gives artist and their songs another platform to be featured nationally. Artists featured on Fresh Radio’s Next Big Thing have Page 4 of 8 26/08/2016 Form 310 - Radio - Abridged Licence Renewal (2015) included Coeur De Pirate, Jonathan Roy, Scott Helman, Edmonton’s Ruth B., Emma-Lee, Andrew Allen, and Repartee. We currently off on CHAY-FM the following in terms of local surveillance each broadcast week: Local Newscasts: 51 minutes Traffic Reports: 38 minutes Weather Forecasts: 83 minutes The commitment to the delivery of local information extends to our website, which provides additional details regarding the licensee’s programming, local events, news and information. Further, the licensee provides significant support for local community groups and organizations through the provision of airtime for public service announcements (PSAs).