HornbyDenmanInternet.com update
OCTOBER, 2021 STATUS
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VOTE YES, IN THE REFERENDUM – YOUR VOTING OPTIONS
Assent Voting Dates, Times and Locations
| Voting Day | Date | Location | Voting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Voting | November 17, 2021 | 770 Harmston Avenue, Courtenay | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| Special Voting | November 24, 2021 | Denman Island Senior’s Centre, 1111 NW Road, Denman Island | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Special Voting | November 24, 2021 | Hornby Island Community Hall, 4305 Central Road, Hornby Island | 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| General Voting | November 27, 2021 | Denman Island Senior’s Centre, 1111 NW Road, Denman Island | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm |
| General Voting | November 27, 2021 | New Horizons Seniors Hall, 1765 Sollans Road Hornby Island, BC | 8:00 am to 8:00 pm |
Electors may vote by mail and can request a mail ballot package by filling out the online form AT THIS LINK
or by contacting the Legislative Services Department at elections@comoxvalleyrd.ca or 250-334-6000.
If you may not be available to vote in person, you are advised to request your mail in ballot A.S.A.P.
PUBLIC INFORMATION/OUTREACH:
OCT. 6 & 7: PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS, FOR HORNBY & DENMAN INTERNET PROJECT, were held via Zoom on October 6 & 7th. To get your questions answered, please listen to these recorded panel discussions
Representatives from the CVRD, City West, and the Hornby Denman Internet Committee provided information, and answered questions.
- October 6th recording: Click here to listen
- October 7th recording: Click here to listen
- Copy of the CVRD letter that was sent to all taxpayers on Denman and Hornby Islands, September, 2021
- Copy of the CVRD/City West mail out that was sent to every registered property owner on Hornby and Denman Islands, September, 2021:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION about CITY WEST:
Internet/Televion/Landline Service Provider: Click here
FREE connection, apply now: click here
You can complete the application for a drop-in, on-line at the above link.
Also, hard copies are being provided on:
Denman Island, at Abraxas Books, with a box for completed copies. Thanks Peter Spurr and John Wigle for collections.
Hornby Island, at the big yellow brochure rack on the Coop porch. Completed copies can be left in the HICEEC box at the Free Post.
Completed, hard copies can also be mailed to City West, 248 3rd Avenue West,
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L1
NEW OCTOBER ’21: Video explaining the installation process for “the drop”, which goes from the main road fibre optic cable, UNDERGROUND to the premise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fv6DHAnorU
PRICING: Current Oct. ’21 City West Pricing, various services and bundles. Internet, television and landline phone availability.
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HOW IT ALL STARTED
The federal government and the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) have stated that high-speed internet should be made available to all citizens, regardless of where they live.
The federal government is making some money available to facilitate this.
Residents of Denman and Hornby Islands have joined together to bring high-speed internet and are applying for these grants.
This site provides information on our work and the available programs.
Islanders speak out for better internet
ISLANDERS PLAN FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET
interesting note, the file size of the Volume 2 final report, done as a .pdf, is too large to upload from Hornby Island. The attached Word doc. is about half the file size, and after repeated attempts successfully uploaded. For industry players needing a non-draft report, please contact us for a copy of the final .pdf doc.karen@hiceec.org
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2021 FACTS/ARTICLES/INTERVIEW/SPREADSHEETS
- HORNBY DENMAN INTERNET, 2021
- FEBRUARY 17, 2021 INTERNET PANEL DISCUSSION.
- Stefan Wolozsyn, C.E.O. of City West Telecom
- David Leitch, C.A.O. of the Strathcona Regional District
- Paul Daniell, Industry consultant
- Moderated by Karen Ross, Hornby Island Community Economic Enhancement Corporation, on behalf of the Hornby Denman Internet Working Group
GRAPEVINE REPORT – February 17/21 panel discussion:
This report, done Feb./21 explains the various options available for internet service. This includes the existing copper wiring infrastructure, the opportunities associated with high speed fibre optic service, satelitte dish (e.g. Xplornet), Telus Smart Hub, low earth orbit satelite constellations (e.g. Starlink)
Thanks to M.L.A.’s Josie Osborne and Lisa Beare, for sharing the great news of a successful grant application for high speed internet to the Islands.
An explanation of the $5.64 million grant to bring “last mile” high speed, fibre-optic internet service to premises on Hornby and Denman Islands. The grant was awarded to City West Telecommunication, as the Internet Service Provider (ISP) that represented Hornby and Denman Islands through the application process. Residents will have the opportunity to opt-in for a “drop”, right to their home, for no charge if done during the initial installation.
This article is a must read to help understand the high speed, fibre optic project that is being proposed for Denmand and Hornby Islands.
Answering questions that have come up………keep informed.
A “hello” from City West, with a friendly explanation of how to opt-in for a “drop” to your premise. By expressing your interest now, it will expedite how fast the program could get underway. The first activities in development are permitting and design. When you opt-in to receive a drop on the side of your building/for your location, work can commence on the preliminary work.
Hornby/Denman Islands Internet Committee 
