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Information sessions for the fibre optic internet referendum
October 6, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hornby and Denman Island residents are invited to participate in two online open houses regarding this initiative.
Registration is required for these sessions.
- October 6 (12:00pm – 1pm): Zoom Registration Link or call 250-334-6073 to register
- October 7 (5:00pm – 6:00 pm): Zoom Registration Link or call 250-334-6073 to register
For more background:
On November 27, 2021 there will be an assent vote in respect of the Hornby and Denman Islands high-speed internet initiative. Qualified electors of the proposed service area will be voting on the following question:
- Are you in favour of the CVRD adopting Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 672, 2021, Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 673, 2021, and Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Capital Contribution Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 678 to authorize the following:
- establish and operate a service for providing capital financing for high-speed internet infrastructure;
- borrow $767,677 to be repaid over a maximum 10 year period to finance the development of the high-speed internet infrastructure; and
- enter into a 20 year agreement with City West Cable and Telephone Corp. to provide up to $760,000 capital financing for the development of the high-speed internet service infrastructure?
- To assist with bringing high-speed internet access to Denman and Hornby Islands the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is proposing to provide a financial contribution to build the “last mile” infrastructure necessary to connect homes and businesses within both communities. This proposal follows a number of important initiatives and grants, including:
- investigation and advocacy by the Denman/Hornby Internet Committee;
- the Connected Coast Project, a $45 million investment to install a subsea fibre-optic cable along coastal BC to connect to landing sites in rural and remote communities; and
- a provincial grant of up $5.6 million to City West, the telecommunications provider and subsidiary of the City of Prince Rupert that proposes to install and provide the high-speed internet service on Denman and Hornby Islands.
Hornby and Denman Island residents are invited to participate in two online open houses regarding this initiative.
Registration is required for these sessions.
- October 6 (12:00pm – 1pm): Zoom Registration Link or call 250-334-6073 to register
- October 7 (5:00pm – 6:00 pm): Zoom Registration Link or call 250-334-6073 to register
For more background:
On November 27, 2021 there will be an assent vote in respect of the Hornby and Denman Islands high-speed internet initiative. Qualified electors of the proposed service area will be voting on the following question:
- Are you in favour of the CVRD adopting Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 672, 2021, Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 673, 2021, and Denman and Hornby Islands High-Speed Internet Capital Contribution Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 678 to authorize the following:
- establish and operate a service for providing capital financing for high-speed internet infrastructure;
- borrow $767,677 to be repaid over a maximum 10 year period to finance the development of the high-speed internet infrastructure; and
- enter into a 20 year agreement with City West Cable and Telephone Corp. to provide up to $760,000 capital financing for the development of the high-speed internet service infrastructure?
- To assist with bringing high-speed internet access to Denman and Hornby Islands the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is proposing to provide a financial contribution to build the “last mile” infrastructure necessary to connect homes and businesses within both communities. This proposal follows a number of important initiatives and grants, including:
- investigation and advocacy by the Denman/Hornby Internet Committee;
- the Connected Coast Project, a $45 million investment to install a subsea fibre-optic cable along coastal BC to connect to landing sites in rural and remote communities; and
- a provincial grant of up $5.6 million to City West, the telecommunications provider and subsidiary of the City of Prince Rupert that proposes to install and provide the high-speed internet service on Denman and Hornby Islands.