Ontario announces $1.5 million more in broadband funding

TORONTO — The Ontario government announced today an additional investment of almost $1.5 million through its Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program that will bring high-speed Internet access to more than 900 homes and businesses in four towns located across the province. The four communities included in the funding announcement are Rideau Lakes (located between Kingston and Ottawa), Lucan Biddulph (north of London), and Saugeen Shores and Kincardine (both in Bruce County). According to a backgrounder, the project details are as follows: Rideau Lakes (two projects): up to $97,730 in provincial funding to connect up to 513 homes and businesses...