BC Government: Funding to improve rural internet connectivity
Press Release April 24, 2020 VANCOUVER – To help communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, targeted funding will give people in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in British Columbia access to…
FMCC submits comments to CRTC on barriers to the deployment of broadband-capable networks in underserved areas
Press Release The FMCC has submitted our comments to Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2019-406: Call for comments regarding potential barriers to the deployment of broadband-capable networks in underserved areas…
COVID-19 Pandemic Magnifies Impacts of BC’s Digital Divide
Press Release In the midst of COVID-19, access to high-speed internet is more critical than ever before. With the Province of British Columbia’s March 18 declaration of a state of…
Delivering High-Speed Internet to More People in Southwestern Ontario
Press Release March 9, 2020 INGERSOLL – Today the Ontario government announced a major step in improving broadband access in Southwestern Ontario – moving forward with a combined $150 million…
Province Supporting Broadband Access to Better Connect Northwestern Ontario Indigenous Community
Press Release Ontario making economic development programs open to broader range of businesses and workers February 11, 2020 MISHKEEGOGAMANG – Ontario’s government is helping increase broadband access and affordability for…
NS Government: Funding Empowers Seniors Through Technology Training
Press Release February 4, 2020 Older adult learners across Nova Scotia will receive training to better use technology with the support of a $50,000 grant to the Empowering Seniors Through…
Building Rural Ontario Together
Press Release Province moving forward with new intake for Rural Economic Development program and three broadband pilots January 20, 2020 As part of the government’s Plan to Build Ontario Together,…
Digital Technology Supercluster builds momentum with 14 new projects
Press Release From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Eight capacity-building projects will help women, Indigenous peoples and citizens in remote and rural areas develop digital skills January 16, 2020…
CIRA is funding digital literacy, cybersecurity, and internet infrastructure projects through $1+ million fund
Press Release This year’s granting program is open to all Canadians, but preference will be given to internet-related projects that benefit students as well as rural, northern, and Indigenous communities.…
BC Government: Launch of connectivity fund creates opportunity for communities
Press Release Dec. 2, 2019 100 MILE HOUSE – Rural, remote and Indigenous communities can access grants for high-speed internet projects, which will help people get connected, learn, do business…
