OTTAWA – The federal government today announced $1.1 million in funding has been awarded to connect more rural households in Newfoundland and Labrador to high-speed Internet. Bell Canada is to receive $286,155 to bring high-speed Internet to the communities of Northern Arm, Phillips Head and Point of Bay. Bell’s all-fibre network has been available in these communities since February, a Bell spokesperson told Cartt.ca via email. Burgeo Broadcasting System is to receive $793,275 to bring high-speed Internet to the communities of Codroy, Loch Lomond, Grey River, François, McDougalls, South Branch, St. Andrew’s, Tompkins, Upper Ferry, North Branch, Woodville, Searston, Shoal...
