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Chisholm Council and staff are pleased to announce that Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation (Blue Sky Net) is receiving $267,473 from the Ministry of Infrastructure to erect two new internet towers within the Township of Chisholm
“For the many years that we have worked to expand Broadband in Northern Ontario, we have looked to the Province for help. This project is no different and with the support of the municipality and the Province, at a time where access to Broadband has never been more needed, we are grateful once again for…
Read MoreICT Partnerships to Connect Northern Ontario Businesses to Global Opportunities
ICT Partnerships to Connect Northern Ontario Businesses to Global Opportunities Originally posted on October 15, 2020: http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor-fednor.nsf/eng/fn04596.html Relationships with Private Sector are Key Blue Sky‘s Project Manager Jeff Buell visits an Internet Service Provider to talk about expansion.Susan Church, Executive Director Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation Northern Ontario’s Information and Communication Technology Networks (ICTNs) recognize…
Read MoreMunicipality of East Ferris Hosts Meeting of Regional Mayors and Chief Administrative Officers to Call for United Front in Seeking Improved Internet Service
Municipality of East Ferris Media Release September 10, 2020 East Ferris, ON Municipality of East Ferris Hosts Meeting of Regional Mayors and Chief Administrative Officers to Call for United Front in Seeking Improved Internet Service The Municipality of East Ferris welcomed the Chief of Antoine First Nations and the Mayors and Chief Administrative…
Read MoreReport highlights need to speed up Northern internet access
Article originally posted on Northern Ontario Business June 29, 2020 A new report on the state of broadband internet service illustrates what most Northern Ontarians already know through experience: if you live in a remote, rural or underserviced area of the region, your internet is slow. The Speed of Northern Ontario Broadband, released on June 10…
Read MoreThe Speed of Northern Ontario Broadband Report
MEDIA RELEASE Blue Sky Net releases “The Speed of Northern Ontario Broadband” Report For immediate Release North Bay, Ontario – June 10, 2020, Many residents throughout rural Canada have limited access to affordable high-speed internet. It has never been so evident as during the COVID- 19 crisis. This is mainly because the investment needed to…
Read MoreComputer Education – Advanced
The following topics will create awareness of the vast opportunities the internet has to offer and allow users to get the most out of the web experience. As highspeed internet becomes more readily available, users can benefit from applications that go beyond basic email and website searching. You can download the manual here.
Read MoreComputer Education – Basic
New to computing or want a refresher on some of the basics? The “Computer Education – Basic” Manual will provide you with a guide on some of the essentials to computer use. You can download the manual here.
Read MoreCommon E-Business Terminology
COMMUNITY BROADBAND MAPS
COMMUNITY BROADBAND MAPS The maps below combine population and dwelling statistics with known broadband coverage. These maps can be viewed as high resolution jpegs or can be viewed as an interactive map by clicking the link while hovering over the thumbnail.
Read MoreBroadband Terminology
What is Broadband? The term broadband commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than the traditional dial-up access. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies such as: Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Cable Modem Fibre Wireless Satellite The broadband technology you choose will depend on a number of factors. These may include…
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