Greater Sudbury

Vianet Deploys DZS Award-Winning Velocity V6 Fiber Access System to Deliver its Customers Multi-Gigabit Bandwith Capabilities

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today announced that Vianet , an Ontario, Canada-based regional communications service provider, is deploying the award-winning DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system to deliver its residential and business customers some of the fastest broadband speeds in northern Ontario.

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DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DZS (Nasdaq: DZSI), a global leader of access, optical and AI-driven cloud software solutions, today announced that Vianet , an Ontario, Canada-based regional communications service provider, is deploying the award-winning DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system to deliver its residential and business customers some of the fastest broadband speeds in northern Ontario.
Leveraging the DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system provides Vianet with a clear path to multi-gigabit services leveraging Passive Optical Networking (PON) technology, including symmetric 10 gigabit per second (10 Gbps) capable XGS-PON.
“We are in a fiercely competitive market, so we want to ensure that we are always on the leading edge of delivering our customers the fastest voice, data and video speeds available,” said Will Gasteiger, President and Founder of Vianet.
This latest deployment continues a longstanding tradition of Vianet leveraging DZS technology to bring world-class communications services to its customers, with the most recent example including DZS delivering fiber-to-the-home capabilities to Vianet’s rural and remote customers in traditionally unserved and underserved areas of northern Ontario.

Sudbury Drives BEV Innovation, Mining Electrification and Sustainability Efforts

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

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"Sudbury is home to the land, the talent and the resources that are driving innovation and sustainability in the mining supply and service sectors," said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre.

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"Sudbury is home to the land, the talent and the resources that are driving innovation and sustainability in the mining supply and service sectors," said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre.
"Those resources are allowing us to meet the needs of the BEV transformation and electrification of mines around the world.
As a beacon of mining electrification, Sudbury's post-secondary institutions have introduced BEV programs aimed at nurturing skilled labour and fostering cutting-edge research and development initiatives.
Learn more at investsudbury.ca/bevindepth2024/
To dive deeper into the vast array of opportunities surrounding BEV and the electrification of mines in Sudbury, we invite you to explore investsudbury.ca.

Eastlink's fibre expansion to more Ontario communities continues

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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MINDEMOYA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Eastlink updated today that its fibre expansion work in Ontario continues to progress with the recent completion of its fibre network in Mindemoya, part of the federal government's Universal Broadband Fund program.

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MINDEMOYA, ON, July 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Eastlink updated today that its fibre expansion work in Ontario continues to progress with the recent completion of its fibre network in Mindemoya, part of the federal government's Universal Broadband Fund program.
"We're proud to deliver on that in Mindemoya and soon other Ontario communities."
Eastlink continues its expansion of high speed internet to more unserved and underserved communities, which will span about 2,500 kms of new fibre for a total investment of $125M as part of the Government of Ontario's Accelerated High Speed Internet Program.
This includes high speed internet delivered over the company's fibre network.

Where are North & East Ontario’s worst roads? Some repeat offenders, some new additions to CAA’s annual Worst Roads survey

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The 19-kilometre roadway running across the city through suburban, developed and urban neighbourhoods was again the target of voters’ disapproval.

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The 19-kilometre roadway running across the city through suburban, developed and urban neighbourhoods was again the target of voters’ disapproval.
Other top five Ottawa roads include familiar names like Hunt Club Road, Heron Road, Bronson Avenue and Bank Street.
“The Worst Roads Survey is a way to take the temperature of the people who use the roads day to day.
Through Worst Roads, CAA North & East Ontario collects votes from road users across the regions, including Ottawa and Cornwall, North Bay, Thunder Bay, Timmins, and Sudbury.

Election Officials Across the Country Use Clear Ballot Tech to Run Successful Elections and Audits for 40 Million Voters

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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Boston, MA, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Election officials in thirteen states used Clear Ballot technology in the most recent election, delivering transparent, accurate results that voters can have confidence in.

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Boston, MA, Nov. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Election officials in thirteen states used Clear Ballot technology in the most recent election, delivering transparent, accurate results that voters can have confidence in.
Helping our customers ensure that theyre running great elections and providing them with extra support is the number one priority at Clear Ballot, and its especially important in a midterm election year when all eyes are on local election officials, said Clear Ballot CEO Bob Hoyt.
The equipment is fast and accurate, and Clear Ballot helps us to deliver fair, impartial, and transparent elections.
For the first time, Clear Ballots election technology reached more than 40 million voters in the midterm elections.

Northern Ontario residents can escape to the tropics with Sunwing this winter with the return of weekly flights from Sudbury and North Bay

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

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We are thrilled to return to Northern Ontario this winter season and provide weekly flights to some of the most loved Sunwing destinations from Sudbury and North Bay airports, said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing.

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We are thrilled to return to Northern Ontario this winter season and provide weekly flights to some of the most loved Sunwing destinations from Sudbury and North Bay airports, said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing.
Plus, with a cold winter season on the horizon, its the perfect opportunity for Northern Ontario residents to escape to the sun and enjoy an all inclusive Sunwing vacation in paradise.
With travel restrictions behind us, many residents are eager to get back to the tropics and travel directly from North Bay.
With a short flight departing from North Bay, residents can easily leave work, worries and winter behind this coming season.

Rogers launches Technology Centre of Excellence at NORCAT to enable and expedite the future of smart mining

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

SUDBURY, Ontario, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Rogers Communications together with NORCAT, a global leader in the development and provision of skilled labour training and innovation services, announced a five-year strategic relationship to accelerate technology adoption in the global mining industry. Through this collaboration, Rogers will establish the Rogers Technology Centre of Excellence at the NORCAT Underground Centre to bring innovative new solutions to life and increase efficiency, safety, and productivity in the global mining industry.

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Through this collaboration, Rogers will establish the Rogers Technology Centre of Excellence at the NORCAT Underground Centre to bring innovative new solutions to life and increase efficiency, safety, and productivity in the global mining industry.
The Rogers Technology Centre of Excellence will harness the power of Rogers 5G through a dedicated Wireless Private Network and accelerate adoption of transformative new technologies.
The NORCAT Underground Centre has proudly become the global destination to see and touch all that is the future of mining technology and innovation.
We are excited to partner with Rogers to establish the Rogers Technology Centre of Excellence and further validate our role to serve as the global one-stop shop for all that is the future of mining technology and innovation.

Eastlink to bring high speed internet to nearly 10,000 homes/businesses in Ontario

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

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SUDBURY, ON, Aug. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Eastlink confirmed today a total investment of $125M to bring high speed internet to nearly 10,000 homes/businesses in the communities of Huron, Bruce and Lambton as well as the Greater Sudbury area.

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SUDBURY, ON, Aug. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - Eastlink confirmed today a total investment of $125M to bring high speed internet to nearly 10,000 homes/businesses in the communities of Huron, Bruce and Lambton as well as the Greater Sudbury area.
This is part of the Government of Ontario's Accelerated High Speed Internet Program (AHSIP), which is contributing $69M towards the total investment.
Eastlink has a long history of investing in rural Canadian towns and communities.
Recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, Eastlink shares local and regional stories on Community TV about the people, places and events that shape the communities it serves.

Government of Canada supports Science North's newly opened innovative climate change experience for young Canadians

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Friday, July 8, 2022

Science North is leadinga series of high-impact climate action outreach projects to engage the next generation of Canadians on the critical issues of climate change.

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Science North is leadinga series of high-impact climate action outreach projects to engage the next generation of Canadians on the critical issues of climate change.
This includes The Climate Action Show, travelling exhibits, and a climate action digital campaign.
Through these projects, Science North will reach two million youth across Canada, improving their understanding of climate change and inspiring action that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
The Climate Action and Awareness Fund is investing in climate change projects for youth across Canada.

Ground Breaking of Innovative Affordable Housing and Employment Project in Sudbury

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Each of the houses will be renovated into two units, adding 10 new units of affordable rental housing to the community.

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Each of the houses will be renovated into two units, adding 10 new units of affordable rental housing to the community.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with these organizations to create much needed affordable housing units in Greater Sudbury.
City Council is committed to investing in affordable housing projects, and this collaboration is another step in the right direction."
The City of Greater Sudbury has capitalized on the opportunity to not only raise funds for their future affordable housing projects, but also invest in maintaining these units as affordable housing for the Sudbury Community.