Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako

Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest up to $24.7 million to bring high-speed Internet to more than 5,000 households

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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This funding is part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

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  • This funding is part of an existing agreement between the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
  • Today, we are one step closer to our goal of connecting all of British Columbia to high-speed Internet by 2027."
  • This agreement represents a plan to connect all remaining rural households in British Columbia to high-speed Internet through a total combined investment of up to $830million.
  • Since 2015, the Government of Canada has invested more than $523 million in connectivity projects in British Columbia.

Bulkley-Nechako and Houston residents and businesses can now access the fastest 5G network in Canada from TELUS

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Monday, September 27, 2021
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BULKLEY-NECHAKO, British Columbia and HOUSTON, British Columbia, Sept. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS has expanded its next-generation 5G network to Bulkley-Nechako and Houston as part of its larger $13 billion investment in infrastructure and operations in British Columbia through 2024 to further support the province throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recovery. Local residents and businesses now have access to TELUS’ lightning fast 5G network, which will contribute to improved health and educational outcomes for British Columbins, in addition to enabling an entrepreneurial spirit and unleashing human productivity.

Key Points: 
  • Local residents and businesses now have access to TELUS lightning fast 5G network, which will contribute to improved health and educational outcomes for British Columbins, in addition to enabling an entrepreneurial spirit and unleashing human productivity.
  • In Opensignals first Canada 5G User Experience Report 2021 2, which analyzed Canadas next-generation networks,TELUS took home six awards including Fastest 5G Download and Upload Speeds, Best 5G Video Experience, Best Voice App Experience and Best 5G Availability nationwide.
  • These achievements, along with the numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years, showcase the strength and speed of TELUS global-leading mobile network.
  • TELUS 5G subscribers see a 2x jump in speed compared to Opensignals February report, which saw 2x speed gain vs 4G.

Canada, Lake Babine Nation and British Columbia join together on road to long-term reconciliation

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Friday, December 14, 2018
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The agreement would implement Lake Babine Nation's title and rights, and support economic and community benefits for the people of Lake Babine Nation and the surrounding region.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement would implement Lake Babine Nation's title and rights, and support economic and community benefits for the people of Lake Babine Nation and the surrounding region.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) brings Canada into advanced discussions between British Columbia and Lake Babine Nation.
  • In March 2017, British Columbia and Lake Babine Nation signed the interim Foundation Pathway Agreement that established the topics and steps to negotiate an agreement.
  • Lake Babine Nation is the third largest First Nation in British Columbia with a total registered membership of approximately 2,438.