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TELUS $6m fibre optic investment a boon to Quesnel AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter With an investment of $6 million in connecting Gold Pan homes with fibre optic, TELUS representatives and city officials spoke to the network’s benefits. “The city recognizes the tremendous benefits that fibre connectivity will bring to residents and businesses and we welcome this investment by TELUS,” Mayor Bob Simpson said during the official announcement Monday at LeBourdais Park. “During the OurQuesnel sustainability planning process we heard that the community felt better connectivity would enable a higher quality of life for our residents and support our community goals towards economic success and sustainability.” TELUS said the $6 million investment connects more than 90 per cent of Gold Pan homes and businesses directly to its fibre optic network. Work began last summer and is expected to wrap up by the end of this year. “Direct fibre connection unleashes infinite possibilities,” TELUS executive vice-president and president of broadband networks, Tony Geheran said.
“This investment will allow Quesnel’s resource sector to tap directly into the most advanced technology in the world, supporting a thriving local economy as business draw upon new bandwidth and capacity to innovate and adapt. “It will also allow local healthcare providers and educators to revolutionize how they provide critical services, right here in Quesnel.” TELUS also spoke to its commitment to the communities they serve, noting since inception in 2007, the TELUS B.C. North Community Action team has donated more than $225,000 in support of 94 local charitable projects throughout the North, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel. “Quesnel is a world class community that features the head offices of West Fraser and C&C Wood Products and a number of other businesses,” MLA for Cariboo North Coralee Oakes said. “This funding will enable dramatically faster Internet speeds and better access to more opportunities, information, resources and services for our residents and our businesses. I wish to thank TELUS for making this significant investment.”
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Happy Canada Day This young participant at the festivities in LeBourdais Park Wednesday on Canada Day aptly reflects the family friendly event. With brilliant sunshine and a festive atmosphere Quesnel once again celebrated a great July 1. Autumn MacDonald photo
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