Archive - 2013

February 16th

February 13th

February 12th

Keewaytinook Okimakanak KNET team builds First Nation owned, controlled, accessible cellular service

Keewaytinook Mobile (KM) is now delivering a new innovative cellular/mobile alternative service that supports full access (local calling) across all 20 First Nation community-owned and operated cell sites on the Kuhkenah Network (KO-KNET). Roaming on the TBayTel network (towns, cities and roads across Northwestern Ontario) is also available. Work is underway so roaming on the cross-Canada Rogers network is also available (scheduled to be completed in early spring).

Bell posts 46 percent profit increase while arguing against further CRTC regulations in wireless telecom

From Globe and Mail

BCE boosts dividend as profit climbs

RITA TRICHUR - TELECOM REPORTER - Feb. 07 2013

George Cope cannot understand what all the fuss is about.

The chief executive officer of BCE Inc. says there are misguided fears about the state of wireless competition even though Canadians benefit from having an industry that is brimming with carrier rivalries.

February 11th

David Zimmer, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs announced by Ontario's new Premier

Kathleen Wynne has officially been sworn in as Ontario's new Premier, and has announced her new lineup of 27 ministers, 20 of whom have new portfolios, and an additional 10 new members.

February 7th

All-Party Support for Treaty Implementation and Respect for Aboriginal Title and Rights

AFN press release

Assembly of First Nations Welcomes All-Party Support for Treaty Implementation and Respect for Aboriginal Title and Rights

February 7, 2013

Government pushing through paternal First Nations Financial Transparency Act without consultation

see also CBC story below ...

From Stratejuste.ca

Speaking of Accountability... Reexamining the Relationship of First Nation Voters to their Governments

Jodi Bruhn | December 15, 2012