19 Northern B.C. communities set to benefit from better connectivity

Jun 3, 2021 | 3:37 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Communities across Northern BC will get more reliable internet connections in the near future.

Telus will receive up to $3.6 million from the Connecting British Columbia program to upgrade the performance of internet access in northern communities.

Those set for the upgrade include Buffalo Creek, Gateway, Forest Grove, Eagle Creek, Canim Lake, Blue River, Salmon Valley, Willow River, Rolla, and West Lake.

The upgrades are expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2021.

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“It’s hard to imagine running a business today without high-speed internet, and yet that’s exactly what many people in northern B.C. deal with every day. These investments will unlock new opportunities to do business, recruit talent and create jobs that support families,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ Services.

In September 2020, the Province made its largest-ever contribution to the Connecting British Columbia program, with $90 million of new funding under the StrongerBC Economic Recovery Plan.

Northern Development Initiative Trust has been the fund administrator for Connecting British Columbia since its start in 2015.

by Caden Fanshaw

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19 Northern B.C. communities set to benefit from better connectivity

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