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Treaty #3 Geoportal Launch
January 24, 2023 Grand Council Treaty #3, Territorial Planning Unit is pleased to announce the official launch of the Treaty #3 Geoportal. The Geoportal is an interactive tool for data storage and sharing across the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3. The Geoportal allows Treaty #3 communities and organizations a secure location to store and share […]
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Read MoreMultidisciplinary York U team tackles the widening digital divide
January 4, 2023 While new technologies offer obvious benefits to humanity, concerns over who gets left behind as our world transforms need to be addressed, researchers warn TORONTO – From basic internet to high-end neurotechnology and everything in between, reliable access to technology is out of reach for millions of Canadians and billions across the […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada continues to accelerate progress on connecting all Canadians to high-speed Internet
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Annual results show that more rural communities across the country will benefit from increased connectivity December 15, 2022 No matter where you live, access to reliable, affordable high-speed Internet is essential. Connecting with loved ones, growing a business, working remotely and accessing vital services, like health care and […]
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Read MoreFleming College Graduate Wins Premier’s Award in Technology
Peterborough, ON – (Nov. 30, 2022) – Fleming College graduate Steve DeRoy has received a prestigious Premier’s Award in the Technology category. The award was handed out during a ceremony in Toronto Nov. 28, 2022. The Premier’s Awards for college graduates recognizes past and recent graduates from Ontario colleges in seven categories; Each nominee has […]
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Read MoreCRTC Broadband Fund launches third call to improve Internet access and mobile wireless services across Canada
From: Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission November 30, 2022 Today, the CRTC launched its third call for applications for the Broadband Fund. The CRTC is now accepting applications for eligible projects to improve access to broadband Internet and mobile wireless services across Canada. The third call focuses specifically on the following types of projects: transport […]
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Read MoreDeloitte Canada report outlines solutions to achieve digital equity
Nov 22, 2022 Digital inequity impacts Canadians across various communities, age groups, and income levels TORONTO – Many Canadians still face barriers to participating in the digital world. Based on original research, including a survey of Canadians and interviews conducted with industry and government leaders, ‘Digital equity: Focusing on every Canadian’s digital future’ is the […]
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Read MoreImproved Cell Service Now Available in Some Areas of Eastern Ontario
November 07, 2022 (Maxville, ON) – The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) and Rogers Communications today joined Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Member of Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, and Nolan Quinn, Member of Provincial Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, on behalf of the Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, […]
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Read MoreCIBC Foundation launches new initiative with Microsoft to help close digital skills gap across Canada
TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 – CIBC announced today a new Social Impact Alliance launched together with Microsoft Canada, which will focus on closing the digital skills gap by providing new education and employment opportunities in the technology sector and ensuring equal access for all communities across the country. To support this goal, the CIBC Foundation […]
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Read MoreProgressive Ontario First Nation adopts new mobile app technology to connect with on and off-reserve members – Anishinabek News
October 17, 2022 M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION — The leadership of M’Chigeeng First Nation takes pride in being forward-focused and always looking for ways technology can serve their community. In pursuit of these progressive values, Chief and Council has partnered with Communikit by Aivia Inc. to release a communications app for the Nation and their band […]
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Read MoreCanada and Ontario Building Broadband in Bruce County
Ontario Indigenous Community to benefit from expanded access to high-speed internet September 02, 2022 BRUCE COUNTY – The governments of Canada and Ontario, in partnership with Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) Inc., have started construction on a significant broadband infrastructure project on the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, that will see nearly 300 families, […]
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