Rural and remote communities in northern Ontario will benefit from faster Internet
Press Release Residents in six communities to get new or faster Internet access thanks to Government of Canada investment August 2, 2018 – Sioux Lookout, Ontario Internet access is more than just a convenience:…
Jamesian Ultra-High speed Internet: The conclusion of a regional project
Press Release CHIBOUGAMAU, QC, July 18, 2018 – With the first phase of its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) project now in operation, the Eeyou Communications Network (ECN) officially announces the start of the…
DIG joins partnership to bring high speed internet to Northern Manitoba
Press Release – – Joint venture formed with two leading companies owned by Manitoba First Nations – – TSXV:DUG │OTCQX:DSTFF TREATY ONE TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, July 5, 2018 – Distinct Infrastructure Group Inc.…
FMCC publication featured by Social Sciences & Humanities Research Canada
Press Release The new e-book publication by the First Mile Connectivity Consortium team is featured this month on the SSHRC web site along with a short story about the First…
Government of Canada launches national consultations on digital and data transformation
Press Release From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Canadians must have trust and confidence in a digital and data-driven world June 19, 2018, Ottawa ON New technologies have changed…
CIRA report: Grassroots organizations share gaps and solutions for Canada’s internet
Press Release June 13, 2018, OTTAWA – Today, the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) released The gap between us: Perspectives on building a better online Canada , which captures the…
SaskTel investing $4.6 million to improve wireless service in parts of rural Saskatchewan
Press Release June 7, 2018Today SaskTel announced plans to invest approximately $4.6 million to significantly improve the data capacity of 37 towers serving rural Saskatchewan by the end of March…
Helping B.C.’s small communities advance technology, innovation
VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia is launching the B.C. Smart Communities pilot program, to help local governments use data and connected technology to improve services and address community…
Shell Canada and the ERA are out in full force this April continuing to donate $1 million worth of technology to Indigenous communities
Press Release April 12, 2018 The Electronic Recycling Association and Shell Canada to grant surplus computer equipment to deserving communities CALGARY, April 13, 2018 – Today, the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)…
Ontario Driving Cutting-Edge Tech in the North – Investments Will Enhance Digital Infrastructure, Education and Training in Northwestern Ontario
Press Release Investments Will Enhance Digital Infrastructure, Education and Training in Northwestern Ontario April 3, 2018 1:00 P.M. Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Ontario is investing in innovative technology…
