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Eastern Ontario Regional Network Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan

For Immediate Release September 9, 2024

Eastern Ontario Regional Network Unveils Ambitious Five-Year Strategic Plan

Eganville, Ontario – September 9, 2024 – The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) is thrilled to announce the launch of its five-year strategic plan, which demonstrates inspiring vision designed to drive equity, vibrancy, and sustainable development across the region.

“This strategic plan is our blueprint for the future,” said Jennifer Murphy, chair of the EORN board of directors....

Eastern Ontario Organizations Receive $1 Million in Funding from CMHC

For Immediate Release July 17, 2024

Eastern Ontario Organizations Receive $1 Million in Funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Funds meant to support localizing communal servicing

Glenburnie, ON – The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), 2B Developments, the Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation (FMSC) and the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) announced today the awarding of Stage 1 funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Supply Challenge...

MAA Light Webinar Available Online

On December 3, 2024, EORN joined the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to discuss a new "light" municipal access agreement (MAA) template designed to help municipalities save time and reduce risk/liabilities to the rollout of the Accelerated High-Speed Internet Program (AHSIP). That webinar is now available online. The PowerPoint presentation shown in the webinar is also available online.

Internet Speed Test

Help tell the story of internet connectivity in eastern Ontario
EORN, in partnership with the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) wants to measure your internet speeds. By taking the internet performance test you can help inform decision-makers and funders by sharing your internet speed information.

Background
Our governments want everyone to have good internet connectivity. They have established targets of 50 Mbps down and 10 Mbps up. The federal and provincial governments have funding...

Housing Supply Challenge Additional Funding

Eastern Ontario Organizations Receive Additional $3 Million in Funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Supply Challenge

Funds meant to support speeding up construction with communal services at the local level

Rural Impact Canada (RIC), a partnership between the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) and 2B Developments, received a $3 million prize from their participation in the Housing Supply Challenge, which is run by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). With...