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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2007-09-05, Page 3Y494r '^�?»`_: �asi+l.+i►t... L K` •4! .: a. VIPs The Huron Expositor • September 5, 2007 Page 3 News Huron County gets funding for broadband access Sudan Hundertmark 1.1.2111111111. Huron County is one of 18 suc- cessful applications to the province to gain funding to expand broad- band access to rural Ontario. Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell made the announcement at Huron East's town hall in Seaforth last Tuesday that Huron County will be receiving a maximum of $850,000 in provincial funding to improve access to highspeed Internet. The one-third funding from the province will be matched by two- thirds funding by a successful appli- cant telecommunications provider. "We know that in order for the business community to flourish, one must have access to highspeed Internet," said Mitchell, adding that the funding for Huron County was "long overdue." She said that 30 applications were made for the $10 million offered by the province to increase broadband access across Ontario. Huron County Warden Deb Shewfelt expressed his appreciation for the provincial grant. "It's been a long, tough road. There are tremendous opportunities in the county but to play the game you really need highspeed," he said. Acknowledging that Huron East has the largest geographical area in" the county without highspeed Internet access, Mayor Joe Seili also added his thanks. "Broadband access is an economic driver and it's been a thorn to attract business here. This will help bring us into the 21st century," said Seili. "A lot of areas already have high- speed but this program will fill in gaps to the sideroads that don't have it," he said. Consultant Brock Vodden, who helped write the funding proposal, said close to 50 per cent of the coun- ty, most of it in northern Huron Susan Hundertmark photo Huron County Warden Deb Shewfelt, Bluewater Mayor Bill Dowson and Huron East Mayor Joe Seili applaud Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell's announcement that Huron County will receive provincial funding to improve local highspeed Internet. If you are unemployed or on El 1 Attend A FREE "Starting Point' workshop CaII The Centre for Employment & Learning TODAY TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS 519-524-2515 519-482-1700 519-235-0471 519-527-0305 519-357-4995 Goderich Clinton Exeter Seaforth Wingham EMPLOYMENT Employment ornario programs are funold ONTARIO in pert by th• Gove nm•nt of Canada County including Grey, McKillop, Morris-Turnberry and East and West Wawanosh, is not serviced by highspeed Internet. "When we're finished, it should be close to 100 per cent covered," he said. Because Perth County received the same amount of provincial fund- ing, Huron will be working together with Perth to "discuss possible syn- ergies," said Carol Leeming, who is leading the project for the county. She said the project requires a "quick timeline" with a business plan and technical plan needed by Oct. 5 and the work to begin on building the network by Oct. 15. All commitments must be concluded by March 31. "The strength of this is that more people can have access to our com- munity. It doesn't matter where you live," said Leeming, adding that the See SERVICE, Page 23 South West Community Care Access Centre CCAC CASC Centre d'acces aux soins communautaires du Sud-Ouest e're all in this together... Help shape the future of home care Recently, seven CCACs in this area merged to become the South West CCAC. We want to tell you about our new organization and find out how we can meet your needs through consistent, high- quality care. We'll explain what we're doing and listen to your comments and suggestions. Be sure to attend an interactive session near you. Together we're caring for our communities! Community Engagement Schedule September 11, 2007 Owen Sound September 19, 2007 Walkerton September 25, 2007 Clinton October 3, 2007 Woodstock October 4, 2007 St.Thomas October 16, 2007 London October 23, 2007 Stratford October 30, 2007 Strathroy November 1, 2007 Port Rowan — Public Sessions (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm) St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Walkerton Agricultural Society Betty Cardno Memorial Centre CAW Local 636 Hall St.Thomas-Elgin Memorial Centre Westmount Library Kiwanis Community Centre Gemini Sportsplex Port Rowan Legion 865 2nd Ave. W. 206 Durham St.W. 317 Huron Rd. 126 Beale St. 80 Wilson Ave. 3200 Wonderland Rd. S. 111 Lakeside Dr. 667 Adair Blvd. 12 Centre St. For more information contact: Susan McLean, Executive Assistant, South West CCAC 519 641 5521 • 1 800 811 5146 • susan.mclean@sw.ccac-ont.ca www.sw.ccac-ont.ca • The presentation and a questionnaire will be posted on the www .thehealthline.ca website beginning in September for those unable to attend. Own a Piece of My Insurance Company. As a policyholder of one of Ontario's 45 mutual insurance companies, you not only become a shareholder—you can help direct the company as an elected member of its governing board. It's a benefit enjoyed by people who believe in neighbour helping neighbour. People like you have made the organization one of Canada's strongest financial institutions. 5. AlONTARIO'S MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES Ownership has its benefits. 1 Like That! Connect with Your Local Mutual: www.mutualconnect.com Home • Auto • Commercial • Church • Farm