Challenges with wireless services lead us to strive to build a future proof option for the community. Gigafy Bamfield Project was supported by both the BC Ministry of Citizen Services and the federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED), without their generous guidance and support this would not have been possible. We are […]
Read MoreService Interruption Notice :
We would like to advise you of an upcoming impact to your West Island Cable Inc. Internet Services services between March 03, 2021 at 07:00 Pacific time – March 03, 2021 at 11:00 Pacific time. Every effort will be taken to minimize this service interruption. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Maintenance […]
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Fibre Optic Service in Bamfield, B.C.
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Project Gigafy Bamfield Update
For Immediate Release February 1 2018 We have just received word from our partner, Lite Access Technologies, that a permit will be issued to West Island Cable by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure by March 1st. Crews are mobilizing, materials continue to arrive, East Bamfield installation will begin shortly thereafter. Site Surveys […]
Read MoreHigh-speed internet coming to Bamfield, site of major marine sciences lab
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Read MoreBamfield getting lightning-fast internet access
The Government of B.C. is contributing $100,000 to improve internet access to better connect the remote, island community of Bamfield to more business opportunities and to improve service delivery in areas such as health care, education and emergency response. This investment will help deliver a cutting-edge, high-speed fibre optic network that is consistently faster and […]
Read MoreTerry Fox Run 2017
Thanks to BCS staff, HFN & BCSA for organizing, and to all students and community members who came out to participate in and support this great event! A wonderful run/jog/walk for participants – Bamfield to Anacla !
Read MoreLite Access Reports $315,000 Fibre Optic Connectivity Project Award For Community Wireless Networks Of Bamfield, British Columbia
We are very pleased to celebrate our tenth anniversary by sharing great news for all Bamfield residents. Over the past two years we have been working with all levels of government to construct an ultra high speed fibre optic network. The project has contracted Lite Access Technologies, whose friendly crew will been seen in a […]
Read MoreWestern Canada to Benefit from Faster Internet
We are very happy to share this exciting news for residents of Bamfield. ” July 11, 2017 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada More than 3,500 households in 22 rural and remote communities in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba will have improved high-speed Internet access thanks to an investment of […]
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