2008 - G8 Economic Summit to be held in Huntsville - Muskoka

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced that Canada will host the 2008 G8 Economic Summit at Deerhust Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. This event will bring significant attraction and investment to Muskoka.

For more information visit.
http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?category=1&id=2155

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www.mcnet.ca

4G Mobile Networks Get Closer

The Financial Times - UK reports that over the next 4 years, that mobile internet connectivity will get an overhaul. 4G networks are expected to bring speeds of up to 100Mbps to mobile users using technologies such as WiMax and 3GPP and LTE.

For the complete story from the Financial Times visit http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0e6fa1e6-3ccf-11dd-b958-0000779fd2ac.html

For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca

Bell Must Prove It's Case Publicly CRTC Says

CBC News has reported that the CRTC has ordered Bell to publicly prove that the Internet systems which they operate are congested. This is the latest development in the complaint that the Canadian Association of Internet Providers (CAIP) placed with the CRTC.

For more information on this topic visit http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/06/19/tech-bell.html for a complete story by CBC.


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www.mcnet.ca

Mayor's task force releases e-government report

As reported by the Ottawa Business Journal, a report by the Mayor's task force on e-government indicates the City of Ottawa sees e-government as the way to improve public service and costs associated with delivering that service.

For more information please visit:
http://www.ottawabusinessjournal.com/291945737184651.php or http://ottawa.taskforcereport.ca/documents

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www.mcnet.ca