July 14, 2015 – Geraldton, Ontario – Industry Canada/FedNor
Canada and Ontario are helping the Greenstone region better connect to the information highway. An investment in telecommunications infrastructure will bring modern, high speed broadband technology to residents, businesses and community organizations and improve access to health services, educational opportunities and a wide range of public services.
With a federal investment of $1,701,384 through the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) and a provincial investment of $1,668,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), the Municipality of Greenstone is bringing improved broadband services to more than 3,300 homes and businesses in area communities and First Nations. The project includes an upgrade of fibre and networking equipment as well as the installation of 48 kilometres of fibre optic cable. This will provide high bandwidth capacity and support future demand for telecommunications technologies.
Alexandra Lemieux
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Greg Rickford
613-996-2007
Alexandra.Lemieux@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca
Eric Bianchini
Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Honourable Michael Gravelle
416-327-2394
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957 or 1-877-333-6673 poste 303
Julia Bennett
Communications Officer
MNDM
416-314-6275