CityWest is expanding its fibre network along the Highway 16 corridor between Prince George and Vanderhoof.
Residents living in Cluculz Lake, are set to receive reliable high-speed internet.
“People in the Cluculz Lake area know how important a reliable internet connection is to everyday life,” said Diana Gibson, Minister of Citizens’ Services.
“Whether it’s running a business, learning online, accessing services or staying connected with loved ones, better connectivity creates more opportunities closer to home. This project will help strengthen the community today while supporting its future growth and resilience.”
Construction is underway in an effort to improve digital connectivity across rural and northern B.C.
Once complete, residents will have access to fibre internet designed to support streaming, remote work, online learning, virtual healthcare, and the growing connectivity needs of everyday life.
“There’s something special about summer at the lake. Whether you’re working remotely from the cabin, checking in with family, or simply sharing the day’s adventures,” said Stefan Woloszyn, Chief Executive Officer of CityWest.
“Reliable internet helps people stay connected without taking away from the experience. That’s exactly what we’re building in Cluculz Lake.”
The project is supported by $1.8 million in funding from the Government of Canada through the Universal Broadband Fund and the province through the Connecting British Columbia program.
Additionally, roughly $724,000 has been provided by the provincial government through the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT).
“High-speed Internet isn’t a luxury—it’s essential infrastructure for rural communities. For rural and remote areas of British Columbia, a reliable connection helps level the playing field, making it possible to access virtual health care, work remotely and stay connected with loved ones. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring 100 per cent of Canadian households have access to high-speed Internet by 2030. Investments through the Universal Broadband Fund are helping close the digital divide in communities like Cluculz Lake and across British Columbia,” said The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development.
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