Friday, January 28, 2011

CKLN-FM Broadcasting License is Revoked by CRTC

OTTAWA, Ontario - The CRTC made a statement today that CKLN-FM 88.1FM in Toronto will cease broadcasting after February 12, 2011. After being a pioneer in community radio since 1983, CKLN's appeal to renew their license has been denied.

CK hosts the weekly radio show, "Catch Da Flava", which broadcasts Tuesdays at 7:30pm may have to find a new home.

CKLN-FM Toronto ? Revocation of licence

In this decision, the Commission revokes, by majority vote, the broadcasting licence for CKLN-FM Toronto, held by CKLN Radio Incorporated, as of 12 February 2011. In reaching this determination, the Commission considered the serious and continuous nature of the licensee?s non-compliance with numerous regulatory obligations, the station?s inability to institute the measures necessary to ensure ongoing compliance, and the lack of confidence on the part of the Commission that such measures could or would be instituted within a reasonable amount of time. The licensee must cease broadcasting on 12 February 2011, by no later than the end of the broadcast day.

You can view a full PDF statement here.