People and local businesses in the Bridge River Valley can look forward to faster and more reliable internet access this fall, thanks to an infrastructure project underway with grant funding from the Connecting British Columbia program.

Whether travelling for overdue visits with family, long-awaited summer vacations or essential travel, waiting for the ferry is about to get more convenient for people as Wi-Fi service will soon be offered at 14 more BC Ferries terminals.

As it becomes safe for people to travel around the province again, investments in high-speed internet are giving local businesses in the tourism sector new ways to market themselves and rebound from the impacts of the pandemic.

People who are looking to access online education and health care services, including seniors, will soon have high-speed internet access in Shuswap and around south Kootenay Lake.

Faster, more reliable internet is coming to people in 19 northern communities as record investments in connectivity help to position B.C. for a strong recovery from the economic impacts of the pandemic.

Cellular service is expanding along two B.C. highways, thanks to the Connecting British Columbia program’s record levels of investment in broadband and cellular infrastructure.