Communications on the North Coast 2023 -- CityWest and Other Regional providers

Our 2023 Archive of items related to developments with the City of Prince Rupert owned Telecommunication company CityWest and other service providers in the region.

CityWest Home page

Connected Coast Project Archive Page

CityWest Statement of Financial Position December 31 2022

December 

Prince Rupert Area

December 28 -- CityWest awaits break in adverse weather to explore Haida Gwaiii sub sea fibre issue and make repairs  NCR

December 19 -- It's not You ... It's your Internet Provider!  NCR

December 19 -- New Rogers Cel Towers to improve public safety and wireless coverage on Highway 16 corridor NCR

December 14 --  Will CityWest be next up for the City Council Speaker's tour?  NCR

December 12 -- In Ketchikan, changing times have their cable provider cutting the cord ... will CityWest follow the shift to streaming?  NCR

December 6 -- 2024 CityWest phone books arrive in door to door delivery around Prince Rupert area NCR

December 4 -- CityWest's 12 Days of Giveaways well underway counting down to December 15th wrap up NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

December 8 -- KPU Telecommunications announces end to Cable TV in Ketchikan 

November

Prince Rupert Area

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

November 30 -- Space X satellites bring internet to rural Smithers 

November 22 -- Regional District addresses benefits of TV Whitespace technology 

November 21 -- TV Whitespace technology might solve Burns Lake's internet crisis

October

Prince Rupert Area

October 13 -- CityWest advisory notes of Smithers area incident that could impact on their services in the Northwest  NCR

October 11 -- CityWest expands footprint on Sunshine Coast. with project plans for two communities NCR

October 10 -- Damage to fibre connection to Haida Gwaii brings service interruption NCR

October 4 -- CityWest/Connected Coast initiative connects coastal Coat Guard Stations NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

September

September 28 -- CityWest reveals 2024 Phone Book Cover winning photo  NCR

September 27 -- Northern Health turns to Starlink to reduce risk, add resiliency to internet connectivity at Northwest Health care facilities NCR

September 15 -- CityWest in partnership with the Strathcona Communications Company prepares to add Gold River to their service area  NCR

September 14 -- CityWest voting period now open for 2024 Phone Book Photo competition NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

August

Prince Rupert Area

August 25 -- CityWest adds to the stable of acquisitions with yet another Vancouver Island announcement NCR

August 25 -- Former Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain launches consultancy service NCR

August 21 -- Find your best shot and take a shot at CityWest's 2024 Phone book cover contest  NCR

August 21 -- CityWest expands to the south once again, taking on acquisition of two Texada Island communication companies NCR

July 

Prince Rupert Area

July 17 -- With weekend concerns over potential loss of Internet, an update on the progress of the Connect Coast project would make for a welcome community engagement from CityWest  NCR

July 14 -- City of Prince Rupert/CityWest offers reassurance on internet connectivity... for now  NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

June

Prince Rupert Area

June 13 -- Federal, Provincial funding directs 3 million dollars to CityWest Fibre to the home ventures in Northwest NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

June 5 -- Nisga'a Nation and Telus join together on wireless initiative NCR

May

Prince Rupert Area

May 16 -- CityWest service in Northwest affected by wildfire near 108 Mile Ranch  NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

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April

Prince Rupert Area

April 13 -- CityWest comes back from its 'holiday', to help out with the house renovations NCR

April 4 -- Damaged fibre repair cause for Monday Night CityWest outage NCR

April 3 -- Rogers Service in Prince Rupert down for much of afternoon NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

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March

Prince Rupert Area

March 30 -- Connected Coast looking to build a back up cable to Haida Gwaii 

March 30 -- CityWest plans for Haida Gwaii Resiliency project outlined in correspondence to District of Port Edward NCR

March 29 -- CityWest pledges $1M to Prince Rupert to soothe proposed 15.7 municipal tax increase wound

March 29 -- CityWest announces distribution plans for 1 million dollars, over two years, towards City Budget property tax relief themes  NCR

March 27 -- CityWest to provide $1 million to the City of Prince Rupert (Citywest statement)

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

March 30 -- High-speed internet  access coming to remote Gitanyow, Stewart 

February

Prince Rupert Area

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

February 3 -- CityWest to host Community Forum  in Fraser Lake as ongoing expansion continues NCR

January

Prince Rupert Area

January 27 -- As January nears end, still no word on a CityWest Distribution payment back to its sole shareholder NCR

January 20 -- CityWest features some familiar City Hall alumni in recent information sharing NCR

January 20 -- Recent Snowfall has CityWest addressing range of service issues in Prince Rupert NCR

January 9 -- CityWest to host Community Forums on Haida Gwaii this week  NCR

Rest of NW BC and SE AK

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