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Expanded cell coverage improves connectivity in Fort Babine
Aug. 15, 2022 SMITHERS – Residents and visitors in the Fort Babine area will soon enjoy the benefits of improved cellular coverage. “Expanded cellular coverage in Fort Babine will provide easy wireless access to high-speed internet for residents of Lake Babine Nation as well as visitors to the area,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ […]
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Province launching new centre for agritech innovation
July 21, 2022 ABBOTSFORD – A new B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation will further position the province as a world leader in agricultural technology, helping to improve food security in B.C. and around the world, while creating hundreds of good-paying jobs. A key commitment of the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the new centre will be located […]
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Fast, reliable internet, cell coverage coming to Nass Valley
July 12, 2022 VICTORIA – More than 500 households in multiple Indigenous communities in the Nass Valley are set to benefit from a project that will bring high-speed internet and cellular coverage to the area. “Many of us rely on high-speed connectivity and cellphone coverage to support our families, businesses and day-to-day activities. This investment […]
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Connected Coast: New tech investments celebrated on Haida Gwaii – CFN
July 12, 2022 The Connected Coast project aims to bring high-speed Internet to 139 rural and remote communities, including 48 Indigenous communities, along the North and Central coast, Haida Gwaii and Vancouver Island. The partnership between City West, the federal government, the province of B.C., Strathcona Regional District on Vancouver Island, was first announced in […]
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High-speed connectivity cable arrives in Haida Gwaii
July 4, 2022 HAIDA GWAII – The $45.4-million Connected Coast project has reached a new milestone with 87 kilometres of fibre-optic cable stretching across the seabed of Hecate Strait, which will bring high-speed connectivity to Haida Gwaii. “Anyone, anywhere in the province, should have access to reliable high-speed internet,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens’ […]
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How Indigenous Groups Are Using 3-D Technology to Preserve Ancient Practices – Scientific American
June 29, 2022 To safeguard fragile cultural objects, some groups are replicating them with digital models In a cavernous Smithsonian Institution workshop, a team of imaging experts laser scans a small, hand-carved cedar hat. It was crafted more than 140 years ago from a solid piece of wood and depicts a bear with large copper […]
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WLFN Mobile App Available Now
June 27, 2022 Williams Lake First Nation Continues Massive Communications Push; Releases New Mobile Application for Their Members. Williams Lake First Nation’s leadership takes pride in being culturally-centred and future-focused when determining policy, projects, and how to best support their community—to this end, leadership is pleased to announce the launch of the Williams Lake First […]
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More Cariboo communities connected to high-speed internet
June 23, 2022 VICTORIA – More than 1,200 households in 15 communities, including four First Nations communities, have access to high-speed internet services in the Cariboo, thanks to the installation of new fibre to the home. “Connectivity is a key economic and social driver for communities, and we’re committed to working with Indigenous communities, service […]
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First Ever Williams Lake First Nation Mobile App Now Available – My Cariboo Now
Jun. 23rd, 2022 Now Williams Lake First Nation members, at home or abroad, can know in a moment’s notice what’s happening in their community. After several months of development, the WLFN official mobile app was launched yesterday. Aaron Mannella, Chief Administrative Officer, said when there’s urgent information that needs to be distributed, having to rely […]
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Genome BC Launches New $1 Million Health Data Program for Researchers working with Providence Health Care
June 03, 2022 Vancouver, BC — Genomic research is leading to incredible advances in modern-day healthcare but combining health and genomic data can greatly accelerate new discoveries. To enable the advancement of medical research and patient care, Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) has committed an investment of up to $1 million in partnership with Providence […]
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