Rogers expands wireless service along BC’s Highway of Tears

SMITHERS, B.C. - A new Rogers’ cell tower being installed along Highway 16 that promises to bring continuous network coverage from New Hazelton to Smithers, as well as to Witset First Nation for the first time.The project was made possible by a one-time $1.2 million grant from the province, administered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust, to expand cellular services along Highway 16. Northern Development Initiative Trust chose Rogers for the project following an open-procurement process.Construction of the cell tower began in late September and is expected to be completed in the coming months. After it is in service, every Indigenous community...