Archive - Sep 1, 2010
CRTC gives $311 million to urban telephone users from rural and remote broadband fund
September 1, 2010 - 2:53pm | by brianbeatonPlease note the remote and rural communities that are not going to be included in receiving any of these funds (ie. ALL the remote communities across northwestern Ontaro) because they are exempted from this fund as a result of their designation as being located in a "High Cost Service Area".
From CRTC press release
Eastern Ontario region building broadband fibre network connecting rural communities
September 1, 2010 - 7:00am | by brianbeatonEOWC press release
Canada, Ontario and the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Move Landmark Partnership Forward
Hastings County, Ontario, August 31, 2010 — Ontario’s largest rural broadband network is ready to begin construction. The high-speed Internet infrastructure project will connect with local delivery systems to expand service to an estimated one million residents and businesses in Eastern Ontario.
First Nations receive funding support from FedNor for economic development initiatives
September 1, 2010 - 6:47am | by brianbeaton
Matawa First Nations Management
A FedNor investment of $216,032 in Matawa First Nations Management will be used to hire a mining advisor to help its nine member communities to capitalize on mining opportunities in their respective territories.