Fraser Valley/Victoria – More than 850 households in 11 rural, remote and Indigenous communities between Yale and Ruby Creek in the Fraser Valley have access to reliable, high-speed broadband internet services.
Connectivity in B.C.: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc
The project built new network infrastructure serving residents in the communities of Dogwood Valley, Squeah and Yale, as well as the Indigenous communities of Yale First Nation (Yale Town 1, Albert Flat 5, Lukseetsissum 9 and Stullawheets 8), Chawathil First Nation (Chawathil 4 and Schkam 2) and Sq’ewá:lxw (Skawahlook) First Nation (Skawahlook 1 and Ruby Creek 2). The infrastructure enables access to internet speeds of more than 50 megabits per second (Mbps) for downloads and 10 Mbps for uploads.
Janita Peters-Kriegl, councillor, Yale First Nation – “Our communities have been flourishing since having high-speed internet access in our homes and community centres. This has given our members the ability to stay connected with each other, such as our Yale First Nation Elders’ group communicating via Zoom with on- and off-reserve members and broadcasting entertainment on the TV during craft nights. Telus internet has and will continue to help our central office in Hope stay connected to our four communities.”
Kelli Paddon, MLA for Chilliwack-Kent – “With the completion of this project, people in rural and Indigenous communities can have the same level of internet access as people and businesses in urban centres. Bringing high-speed internet access to underserved communities is a priority for our government, so people can thrive and succeed.”
