Higher-speed Internet coming to Eastern Ontario communities via independent WTC Communications

OTTAWA – A number of rural Eastern Ontario communities are next in line to benefit from faster, more reliable high-speed Internet as part of the federal government’s Connecting Canadians program.Innovation, Science and Economic Development minister Navdeep Bains said Wednesday that WTC Communications is receiving $250,000 to increase broadband Internet access for up to 220 households in the townships of Rideau Lakes, Tay Valley, South Frontenac, Leeds and the Thousand Islands."Internet access is now an essential part of everyday life”, said Minister Bains, in the news release. “Canadians go online for education, health services, entertainment and shopping. Faster Internet connections allow Canadians to...