Twincomm is partnering with CityWest, in their work towards bringing fibre optic to Cortes Island and the surrounding communities. They have signed an agreement in principle.
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Wireless vs Fibre Optic: on Cortes & Quadra
The wireless vs fibre optic debate is about to heat up on Cortes and Quadra Islands.
TELUS intends to erect cell phone towers on both islands during 2022, and the Connected Coast project will wrap up this fall.
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The Campaign to Experience Local
The Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce and Destination Campbell River have launched an EXPERIENCE LOCAL campaign for tourism.
They ask that people show their support on social media by using the hashtags #DiscoverCampbellRiver and #BCTourismCounts.
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Postponing all public zoning meetings on Quadra Island
Rick Shellinick has been trying to subdivide his property for more than ten years and it now looks like he will not be able to have a public zoning meeting anytime in the immediate future. At their last meeting, the Strathcona Regional District Board passed a motion postponing all public zoning meetings on Quadra Island until the province removes restrictions on public gatherings.
This is a controversial project, which in its current incarnation calls for developing 51 residential lots, a campground, marina and two waterfront parks in Gowland Harbour.
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Funding for Broadband Internet set up
Funding is being set up for broadband internet on Cortes and Quadra Islands, as well as other relevant parts of the Strathcona Regional District.
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