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GORRIE – Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), a non-profit, municipally-led broadband expansion project, is well underway. Currently, the project is working in Huron County, installing the fibre optic lines necessary for a better internet connection. …

A First Nation in Alberta is now in the business of providing high speed Internet. Actually, the Bearspaw First Nation built and has been managing its own company, Stoney Nakoda Telecom, since 2015. But on …

Rideau Lakes and Athens Township residents will get an internet upgrade with the help of new federal funding. On Wednesday morning, Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament for Glengarry–Prescott–Russell, and Kingston and the Islands MP Mark …

With schools moved back to online learning amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases, Bluewater District School Board (BDSB) has had to quickly navigate the return despite shortages in technological equipment and internet connectivity issues in …

The Grey Highlands is moving closer to developing its plan for internet infrastructure expansion, where it will make recommendations on how municipally owned properties can be used to increase internet infrastructure. At the Internet Infrastructure …

East Ferris wants the government to deliver on its promise for faster internet for all, specifically via a fiber optic connection. In August, the provincial and federal governments announced more plans to enhance internet connections …

Alberta has committed to closing the digital divide by contributing millions to help expand internet connectivity in rural communities. While the MD of Pincher Creek looks forward to the coming changes, the town of Pincher …

It’s the time of year for Christmas festivities, getting together with loved ones and unfortunately, scammers. The number of packages delivered by couriers this time of year has con-artists operating in high gear, looking to …

A cable-laying ship will soon begin to install high-speed fibre optics infrastructure along B.C.’s coast. Announced in 2018, the $45.4 million Connected Coast project is bringing high-speed internet to around 139 rural and remote coastal …