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EORN Names New Chief Executive Officer

The Eastern Ontario Regional Network board is pleased to announce that Jason St.Pierre has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective July 11, 2022. St.Pierre takes over from David Fell who departed earlier this year to join Utilities Kingston as President and CEO.

“We are pleased to have Jason take on this vital role with EORN. His experience in the telecommunications sector, management expertise and strong ties to eastern Ontario position him to be an excellent leader – particularly as we continue...

Rogers 5G Expands to 10 New Communities

Canada’s largest and most reliable1 5G network now reaches Elizabethtown-Kitley, Greater Napanee, Hawkesbury, Mississippi Mills, Pembroke, Petawawa, Russell, Selwyn, South Glengarry, and South Stormont

 $300 million public-private partnership delivering better reliable wireless connectivity for residents and businesses

 

TORONTO, March 7, 2022 – Rogers Communications, together with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), announced today it has extended its 5G network to reach...

Rogers 5G Expands to 8 New Communities Across Eastern Ontario

TORONTO, January 19, 2022 – Rogers Communications, together with the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), announced today it has extended its 5G network to reach more residents and businesses across eight new cities and towns throughout Eastern Ontario. Rogers 5G is now available in the following areas:

• Carleton Place
• Cobourg
• Kingston
• Lindsay
• Perth
• Peterborough
• Picton
• Port Hope

“Strong, reliable connectivity plays a critical role in Canadians’ daily lives, and Rogers is proud to bring...

EORN Seeking Members for Board of Directors

The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) is currently seeking applications from the public to serve on their Board of Directors. Eastern Ontario residents who want to contribute to the economic and technological advancement of the region are encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates with public or private sector expertise in finance, law, and/or technology are being sought to fill one (1) immediate short-term vacancy with an option to renew for a two-year term in January 2023 This is a volunteer...

Eastern Ontario Officials Respond to Provincial Broadband Funding

Media Release

Elected officials across Eastern Ontario are hopeful that the Government of Ontario’s new $4-billion broadband program will help deliver Gig level speeds across the region.

The Province announced that the program, Ontario Connects, will connect every home, community and area to high-speed internet by the end of 2025. The program will provide funding directly to Internet Service Providers, who will be selected to serve different geographic areas through a series of reverse-bid auction...