Tag Archives: Parrsboro Radio Society

Parrsboro radio station granted short-term licence renewal

Posted on October 21, 2015 by brucewark

CICR-FM has been granted a 20-month licence renewal, but with strict conditions attached. In its sharply worded decision granting the renewal from Jan. 1, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2017, the CRTC has directed the Parrsboro Radio Society (PRS), which operates … Continue reading →

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CICR-FM gets 4-month licence extension

Posted on July 30, 2015 by brucewark

Parrsboro’s community radio station has been granted a temporary, four-month licence renewal until December 31. In a notice issued yesterday, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission said the short-term “administrative renewal” will give the Commission more time to consider the … Continue reading →

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PRS members discuss values, vision and mission, but not possible loss of radio licence

Posted on June 7, 2015 by brucewark

The Parrsboro Radio Society (PRS) convened its first members’ meeting yesterday since it became apparent on May 15 that the CRTC may not renew CICR’s broadcasting licence, but no one raised the issue, not even in passing.  (See earlier coverage.) … Continue reading →

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CICR future uncertain as CRTC calls for public comments

Posted on May 15, 2015 by brucewark

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued a formal notice today raising doubts about the future of Parrsboro’s troubled community radio station. CICR’s seven-year broadcast licence expires on August 31st. The notice says that the Parrsboro Radio Society (PRS), which … Continue reading →

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Sunday Hunting and Parrsboro Radio

Posted on February 14, 2015 by brucewark

Hunting on the Sabbath? The Nova Scotia government is considering lifting the ban on Sunday hunting. That would mean that anyone with a valid hunting licence would be allowed to hunt seven-days-a week during hunting season. At the moment, only … Continue reading →

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