BBS ICT Project
(Information Communications Technology)
BBS ICT Project Main Page
Welcome to the BBS Information Communications Technology Project web page.
On this page you will find information relating to the status of the BBS
ICT Project, which is an effort to enhance essential services and to
facilitate economic development of the five project communities. The
project communities are
Burgeo,
François,
Grand Bruit,
Grey River and
Ramea,
all of which are located on Newfoundland’s southwest coast.
The Project is a joint venture between Burgeo Broadcasting System, Western Health Care Corporation, Cormack Trail School Board, Health and Community Services Western, Human Resources Development Canada, Human Resources & Employment, and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
The Project’s goal is to provide a high-speed wireless Network link between the project communities. The primary purpose of this link is for the sharing of teaching resources, for the use of telemedicine, and as the backbone of a wireless Internet link. This technology will enable the people and businesses of the region to create employment and awareness in each of the communities and at the same time enhance the already existing services such as health and education. Once the link between the five communities and the world at large is established, it will enable the communities to pool together their resources for the benefit of the region.