OTTAWA, September 1, 2009 — Industry Canada today announced the launch of the call‑for‑applications process for Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians. The call for applications follows the formal program launch announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on July 30, 2009.
The program will consider applications (Read More)
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/04943.html
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Wireless Communications and Health
Industry Canada - Spectrum Managment and Telecommunications Branch has released a resource for Canadians regarding Wireless Communications and Health.
This information will assist people in knowing about the potenial health risks, and what the Government of Canada, does to protect Canadians from excessive RF exposure.
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf09591.html
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This information will assist people in knowing about the potenial health risks, and what the Government of Canada, does to protect Canadians from excessive RF exposure.
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf09591.html
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Intelligent Communities nurtured through Excellence in Governance
As part of my series of blogs over the past few months, I have focused on what I believe are 12 key steps or considerations that we need to be aware of in creating successful intelligent communities around the world. The first four steps are creating a high quality INFRASTRUCTURE; exceptional EDUCATION creating, attracting talent and sustaining skilled knowledge workers; attracting and nurturing INNOVATION and CREATIVITY, nurturing superior and inspiring LEADERSHIP; and today I would like to add the notion of achieving excellence in GOVERANCE in intelligent communities. I believe that demonstrating excellence in governance is extremely important in order to attract investors, especially foreign investors, and in creating a superb climate in one’s community that attracts talent and nurtures innovation and creativity...Read the whole article at the Intelligent Communities Website
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Friday, August 14, 2009
Leadership in Successful Intelligent Communities - Doing the Right Things!
You have no doubt heard the real estate mantra: Location, Location, Location! I would like to add another mantra for successful communities: Leadership, Leadership, Leadership! In my various experiences with cities that I have become familiar with around the world, effective leadership is a major factor in differentiating one community from another. Sometimes it comes through a local political leader; at other times it can be through (click here to read the rest)
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www.mcnet.ca
www.mcnet.ca
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
GlobaAlive Aims to Launch WIND as Major Wireless Carrier
On August 11th, 2009 the Globe and Mail reported that GlobeAlive will launch "Wind" in Canada with the aim of becoming Canada's 4th major wireless player. This launch will see Wind join the market place of other major wireless carriers such as Bell, Rogers, and Telus.
For more information on this story visit:
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/08/11/globalive-wind-canada-wireless.html
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
For more information on this story visit:
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/08/11/globalive-wind-canada-wireless.html
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Office Manager Required
Office Manager - Bracebridge - Open
MCN requires an Office Manager who will work closely with the Executive Director to meet the goals and objectives of the organization and project delivery.
This position will be exciting, challenging and rewarding for the right candidate. This position requires an individual who has strong skills in office administration.
Passion for technology projects, and dealing with the public will round out the ideal candidate.
Responsibilities include:
Office Administration
Responding to public inquiries
Minimal travel in Muskoka
Support to other staff functions at MCN
Required skills include:
Office Administration
Book keeping
Minute taking
Report development
Excellent time management skills
Written and oral proficiency in English
Proficiency with the Microsoft® Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Preferred skills include:
Knowledge of telecommunications and internet technologies
Knowledge of the Muskoka/Almaguin area
If you can demonstrate that you hold the required and preferred skills and are interested in working on this exciting project please forward your covering letter and resume in Word or PDF format to rob.mcphee@mcnet.ca or fax to (705)-646-9522. Please include your salary expectations with your submission.
The closing date for this competition is: August 21st, 2009 - 4:00pm - Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at www.mcnet.ca/employment/
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Facebook - Now or Forever?
There has been much discussion lately in Canada regarding Facebook and it's compliance with Canadian Privacy laws. This discussion which was sparked by a recent report released by Canada's Privacy Commissioner Jennifer Stoddart. http://www.priv.gc.ca/media/nr-c/2009/nr-c_090716_e.cfm
One of the issues highlighted is the perpetuity of data when a user wants to delete a Facebook account.
This article by ITBusiness.ca provides some details on the nuances of deactivating a Facebook account versus deleting it.
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=53975
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www.mcnet.ca
One of the issues highlighted is the perpetuity of data when a user wants to delete a Facebook account.
This article by ITBusiness.ca provides some details on the nuances of deactivating a Facebook account versus deleting it.
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=53975
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Monday, July 20, 2009
Do you have an internet connection? Your neighbour may Thank You!
Industry Canada has unveiled a new mapping system for their nation wide broadband assessment, and are looking for your input. If you have internet, no matter how you get it (DSL, Wireless, Cable, Fibre, or dial-up), no matter where you live (in Canada), please take a moment and put yourself on the map. www.ic.gc.ca/broadbandmaps
This information will assist Industry Canada to continue to move broadband coverage forward.
Question: I already have broadband. Why would I bother adding myself to the map?
Answer: Gathering comprehensive information on broadband coverage is difficult and the coverage is continually changing. By adding yourself to the map, resources can be properly focused to continue to deploy broadband to the most needed areas.
If you already have broadband you will be assisting in determining where broadband is, and how fast it is. This information also then makes it clear where broadband "is not".
Muskoka Community Network would appreciate it if you take a moment and provide this information to Industry Canada.
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
This information will assist Industry Canada to continue to move broadband coverage forward.
Question: I already have broadband. Why would I bother adding myself to the map?
Answer: Gathering comprehensive information on broadband coverage is difficult and the coverage is continually changing. By adding yourself to the map, resources can be properly focused to continue to deploy broadband to the most needed areas.
If you already have broadband you will be assisting in determining where broadband is, and how fast it is. This information also then makes it clear where broadband "is not".
Muskoka Community Network would appreciate it if you take a moment and provide this information to Industry Canada.
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Broadband Canada- Connecting Rural Canadians
The first phase of the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians - the broadband mapping verification process - began July 6th. We are inviting Canadians to tell us about their Internet access. Canadians can find their location on a map of Canada and from there they will be directed to a summary information page which will tell them if, according to our information, that location has broadband Internet access. From there they will be able to complete a feedback form to give us more information about their service.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is also being asked to verify their coverage by July 24th. This exercise is primarily directed at facilities-based ISPs, but re-sellers are also be invited to participate. Through an email invitation, ISPs will be directed to the mapping website ((www.ic.gc.ca/broadbandmaps) and provided with a username and password to access PDF maps that indicate broadband coverage in Canada, and another group of corresponding PDF maps with numbered hexagons. We are asking ISP to send us their coverage information either in MapInfo Pro files, or simply list the hexagon numbers that correspond to their coverage.
More info via the following links (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/home) and (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/h_00001.html).
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is also being asked to verify their coverage by July 24th. This exercise is primarily directed at facilities-based ISPs, but re-sellers are also be invited to participate. Through an email invitation, ISPs will be directed to the mapping website ((www.ic.gc.ca/broadbandmaps) and provided with a username and password to access PDF maps that indicate broadband coverage in Canada, and another group of corresponding PDF maps with numbered hexagons. We are asking ISP to send us their coverage information either in MapInfo Pro files, or simply list the hexagon numbers that correspond to their coverage.
More info via the following links (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/home) and (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/719.nsf/eng/h_00001.html).
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Industry Canada - Moving Forward the Digital Strategy
On June 22nd, 2009 the Canadian Minister of Industry hosted The Digital Economy Forum.
The purpose of the forum was to provide a one-day forum to identify the key areas of action necessary for Canada to regain its leadership position in the Digital Economy.
More information on the The Digital Economy Forum can be found here:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ecic-ceac.nsf/eng/h_gv00526.html
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For more information on broadband and how Muskoka is building technology capacity, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at www.mcnet.ca
The purpose of the forum was to provide a one-day forum to identify the key areas of action necessary for Canada to regain its leadership position in the Digital Economy.
More information on the The Digital Economy Forum can be found here:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ecic-ceac.nsf/eng/h_gv00526.html
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For more information on broadband and how Muskoka is building technology capacity, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at www.mcnet.ca
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
MCN - We Are Hiring!
Muskoka Community Network(MCN) is a not-for-profit organization facilitating the implementation of telecommunications solutions for the regions of Muskoka and Almaguin by forming partnerships with both the public and private sector. MCN works to develop technological capacity in our area.
Youth Intern – Technology Project Officer - Bracebridge
The Technology Project Officer who will work closely with the Executive Director to meet the goals and objectives of our organization and specifically technology programs which MCN delivers to our stakeholders and clients. This is a 1 year position as a Youth Intern.
Who is eligible? Unemployed or underemployed youth (under the age of 30) who have graduated with a degree or diploma from a post secondary institution within the last three years, are legally entitled to work in Canada, and have not been previously employed under a FedNor Youth Internship funding Agreement , or other Federal or Provincial Internship with pay for a period of six (6) months or more. Candidates must have reliable transportation.
This position will be exciting, challenging and rewarding for the right candidate. The position requires an individual who has strong understanding of business and technology projects. The Technology Project Officer will be required to work with stakeholders including small and medium sized enterprises, as well as technology vendors. A passion for technology projects, comfort with public presentations, computer technology, and technical material will round out the ideal candidate.
Responsibilities include:
Coordination and marketing of workshops and presentations on associated projects
Processing client applications
Interacting with project stakeholders
Some travel within Muskoka/Almaguin
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Excellent Time Management and Organization Skills
Written and oral proficiency
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of telecommunications and broadband technologies
Knowledge of web technologies and the web development process
Knowledge of the Muskoka/Almaguin area
If you can demonstrate that you hold the required skills and are interested in working on this exciting project please forward your covering letter and resume in Word or PDF format to rob.mcphee@mcnet.ca or fax to (705)-646-9522.
Closing Date for this competition is: July 31, 2009 - 4:00pm
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Youth Intern – Technology Project Officer - Bracebridge
The Technology Project Officer who will work closely with the Executive Director to meet the goals and objectives of our organization and specifically technology programs which MCN delivers to our stakeholders and clients. This is a 1 year position as a Youth Intern.
Who is eligible? Unemployed or underemployed youth (under the age of 30) who have graduated with a degree or diploma from a post secondary institution within the last three years, are legally entitled to work in Canada, and have not been previously employed under a FedNor Youth Internship funding Agreement , or other Federal or Provincial Internship with pay for a period of six (6) months or more. Candidates must have reliable transportation.
This position will be exciting, challenging and rewarding for the right candidate. The position requires an individual who has strong understanding of business and technology projects. The Technology Project Officer will be required to work with stakeholders including small and medium sized enterprises, as well as technology vendors. A passion for technology projects, comfort with public presentations, computer technology, and technical material will round out the ideal candidate.
Responsibilities include:
Coordination and marketing of workshops and presentations on associated projects
Processing client applications
Interacting with project stakeholders
Some travel within Muskoka/Almaguin
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Excellent Time Management and Organization Skills
Written and oral proficiency
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of telecommunications and broadband technologies
Knowledge of web technologies and the web development process
Knowledge of the Muskoka/Almaguin area
If you can demonstrate that you hold the required skills and are interested in working on this exciting project please forward your covering letter and resume in Word or PDF format to rob.mcphee@mcnet.ca or fax to (705)-646-9522.
Closing Date for this competition is: July 31, 2009 - 4:00pm
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Monday, June 8, 2009
'Digital nation' key to economic recovery, academics say
Today, the Globe and Mail reported that the"Digital Nation key to economic recovery, academics say".
This report by Elizabeth Church indicates that Canadian Leaders are pushing to make Canada a leader in digital media.
Key speakers include: Ken Coates, Dean of Arts - University of Waterloo, Tony Clement, Ministry of Industry, Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, and Tom Jenkins, CEO Open Text.
For more information you can view the complete story at the Globe and Mail. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/digital-nation-key-to-recovery-academics/article1172651/
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
This report by Elizabeth Church indicates that Canadian Leaders are pushing to make Canada a leader in digital media.
Key speakers include: Ken Coates, Dean of Arts - University of Waterloo, Tony Clement, Ministry of Industry, Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, and Tom Jenkins, CEO Open Text.
For more information you can view the complete story at the Globe and Mail. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/digital-nation-key-to-recovery-academics/article1172651/
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Muskoka Digital Animation Studio Gets Name and Logo from Students
Through a competition to develop a logo and a name, Six Degrees Muskoka has developed a new digital animation studio named "Pixels on the Parallel" Students in Muskoka participated in creating and naming this studio.
You can view the YouTube video showing the logo creation here or learn more about the digital animation studio here .
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
You can view the YouTube video showing the logo creation here or learn more about the digital animation studio here .
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Monday, June 1, 2009
Japan's mega-fast rural broadband
The BBC reports that Japan is working it's way to the front of the the rural broadband scence with speeds up to 48Mbps.
Watch the video......
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Watch the video......
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Thursday, April 23, 2009
More Broadband in Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Lake of Bays, Georgian Bay
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ARRIVES IN FOUR ADDITIONAL REMOTE AREAS OF GRAVENHURST, HUNTSVILLE, LAKE OF BAYS AND GEORGIAN BAY
MUSKOKA, Ontario ─ April 23rd, 2009 ─ Muskoka Community Network (MCN) is pleased to announce that high speed internet has arrived for the first time ever in the remote areas of:
· Baxter, Township of Georgian Bay
· Port Stanton, Gravenhurst
· Lake Waseosa, Huntsville
· Hillside, Township of Lake of Bays
“I had the new service installed earlier this month and it is wonderful to be off dial up internet. It’s reliable and it’s fast.” said Joe McRobb, beneficiary of the newly established broadband tower in Port Stanton, Gravenhurst.
Additional service is being expanded in the Townships of Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay, as well as the Towns of Huntsville, Gravenhurst and Bracebridge. Please check http://www.mcnet.ca/projects/broadsched/ for more information.
To date, Muskoka Community Network has successfully coordinated the arrival of high speed internet in 25 previously unserviced locations, including the first nation community of Moose Deer Point.
Within Bracebridge:
Clear Lake
Portions of Falkenburg Station
Portions of Springdale Park
Stephenson Road 1 near Highway 11
Outlying areas of Taylor Road
Within the Township of Georgian Bay:
Baxter
South of the town of Mactier
West of the town of Mactier
Within Gravenhurst:
Barkaway
West Gravenhurst
Housey Rapids
Port Stanton
Ryde
Within Huntsville
Clearwater Lake Road (Port Sydney)
Deer Lake Road (North)
Lake Waseosa
Lancelot
Madill Church – just south of Huntsville
Within Lake of Bays:
Bella Lake
Blue Lake
Parts of Camp Lake
Hillside
Tasso Lake
Toad Lake
Within First Nations Communities:
Moose Deer Point
This newly established wireless broadband coverage is expected to reach 80 per cent of the unserved population within these areas. Coverage will continue to improve as more towers come on-line. For those unable to access high speed wireless service, satellite high speed may be available.
IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT in these communities, or areas, and would like to determine if you are eligible for high speed wireless on this network, contact a Core Broadband reseller. To find a Core Broadband reseller visit http://www.corebroadband.ca/ and click on ISP’S (internet service providers).
You can also find a complete list of ISP’s IN MUSKOKA by visiting http://www.mcnet.ca/servicedirectory/ISP/
About FedNor
FedNor is a federal regional development organization in Ontario that works with a variety of partners, as both a facilitator and catalyst, to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow and people can prosper.
To date, Muskoka Community Network has secured 2.5 million dollars in public funding from FedNor. 1.7 million dollars was secured for broadband alone. Additional funding has been allocated towards improving online communications for our communities, and providing training on how best to leverage online opportunities.
About Muskoka Community Network
Muskoka Community Network (MCN) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the implementation of telecommunications solutions for the regions of Muskoka and Almaguin, by working with and forming partnerships with both the public and private sectors.
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For more information, or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Rob McPhee
Muskoka Community Network
705-646-9044
rob.mcphee@mcnet.ca
or
Alison Withey
Blue Whale Communications Inc.
705-788-0080
alison@bluewhalecommunications.com
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
HIGH SPEED INTERNET ARRIVES IN FOUR ADDITIONAL REMOTE AREAS OF GRAVENHURST, HUNTSVILLE, LAKE OF BAYS AND GEORGIAN BAY
MUSKOKA, Ontario ─ April 23rd, 2009 ─ Muskoka Community Network (MCN) is pleased to announce that high speed internet has arrived for the first time ever in the remote areas of:
· Baxter, Township of Georgian Bay
· Port Stanton, Gravenhurst
· Lake Waseosa, Huntsville
· Hillside, Township of Lake of Bays
“I had the new service installed earlier this month and it is wonderful to be off dial up internet. It’s reliable and it’s fast.” said Joe McRobb, beneficiary of the newly established broadband tower in Port Stanton, Gravenhurst.
Additional service is being expanded in the Townships of Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay, as well as the Towns of Huntsville, Gravenhurst and Bracebridge. Please check http://www.mcnet.ca/projects/broadsched/ for more information.
To date, Muskoka Community Network has successfully coordinated the arrival of high speed internet in 25 previously unserviced locations, including the first nation community of Moose Deer Point.
Within Bracebridge:
Clear Lake
Portions of Falkenburg Station
Portions of Springdale Park
Stephenson Road 1 near Highway 11
Outlying areas of Taylor Road
Within the Township of Georgian Bay:
Baxter
South of the town of Mactier
West of the town of Mactier
Within Gravenhurst:
Barkaway
West Gravenhurst
Housey Rapids
Port Stanton
Ryde
Within Huntsville
Clearwater Lake Road (Port Sydney)
Deer Lake Road (North)
Lake Waseosa
Lancelot
Madill Church – just south of Huntsville
Within Lake of Bays:
Bella Lake
Blue Lake
Parts of Camp Lake
Hillside
Tasso Lake
Toad Lake
Within First Nations Communities:
Moose Deer Point
This newly established wireless broadband coverage is expected to reach 80 per cent of the unserved population within these areas. Coverage will continue to improve as more towers come on-line. For those unable to access high speed wireless service, satellite high speed may be available.
IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT in these communities, or areas, and would like to determine if you are eligible for high speed wireless on this network, contact a Core Broadband reseller. To find a Core Broadband reseller visit http://www.corebroadband.ca/ and click on ISP’S (internet service providers).
You can also find a complete list of ISP’s IN MUSKOKA by visiting http://www.mcnet.ca/servicedirectory/ISP/
About FedNor
FedNor is a federal regional development organization in Ontario that works with a variety of partners, as both a facilitator and catalyst, to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow and people can prosper.
To date, Muskoka Community Network has secured 2.5 million dollars in public funding from FedNor. 1.7 million dollars was secured for broadband alone. Additional funding has been allocated towards improving online communications for our communities, and providing training on how best to leverage online opportunities.
About Muskoka Community Network
Muskoka Community Network (MCN) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the implementation of telecommunications solutions for the regions of Muskoka and Almaguin, by working with and forming partnerships with both the public and private sectors.
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For more information, or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Rob McPhee
Muskoka Community Network
705-646-9044
rob.mcphee@mcnet.ca
or
Alison Withey
Blue Whale Communications Inc.
705-788-0080
alison@bluewhalecommunications.com
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Friday, April 17, 2009
Creative Muskoka - Vision to Reality
VISION TO REALITY
May 1, 2009 - 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Nipissing University Bracebridge Campus, 125 Wellington St., Bracebridge, ON
$10 per person - lunch provided
Facilitator: Kathy Simpson,
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Organized by: the Creative Muskoka Working Committee
YOU ARE INVITED to a meeting of Creative Muskoka, an open, flexible and informal working group facilitating collaboration within the Muskoka area. Our vision is to make Muskoka the cultural centre of Ontario with a vibrant and internationally recognized creative economy based on our rich natural heritage, the arts and our culture. This will be the day on which we make some big decisions and start moving forward significantly, so be sure to have either yourself or a representative of your organization there to have your input heard!
Who Should Attend
Representatives from: the arts, culture and heritage in Muskoka; municipalities;
culture and tourism businesses; natural heritage/environmental groups; festival/event organizers; educational institutions; and other champions of the arts.
Outcomes:
- Raise awareness, understanding and appreciation of Muskoka’s cultural resources
- Share the Creative Muskoka vision
- Identify opportunities for collaboration/coordination that move Muskoka’s cultural
agenda forward - Develop project action plans that support Muskoka as a Designated Arts Community
For more information, to register (by April 17, please) or to reserve a display table, contact Muskoka Tourism 1-800-267-9700 or info@muskokatourism.ca, or register online at
http://www.mcnet.ca/creativemuskoka/
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
www.mcnet.ca
Thursday, April 16, 2009
DGRB-009-09: Extension to Comment Period for PCS/Cellular Consultation / DGRB-009-09: Prolongation de période de réception des commentaires pour consu
To assist in information distribution, Muskoka Community Network has posted this article which is supplied by Industry Canada on April 16th, 2009.
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The following document is now available on Industry Canada's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf02092.html: Gazette Notice DGRB-009-09 – Extension to the Comment Period: Consultation on the Renewal of Cellular and Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum Licences
The Gazette Notice will be published in the Canada Gazette April 25, 2009.
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Le document suivant est maintenant disponible sur le site Web de la Gestion du spectre et télécommunications d'Industrie Canada http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/h_sf02092.html: Avis de la Gazette DGRB-009-09 – Prolongation de la période de réception des commentaires : Consultation sur le renouvellement de licences de spectre pour systèmes cellulaires et services de communications personnelles (SCP)
L'avis de la Gazette sera publié dans la Gazette du Canada le 25 avril 2009.
Heather HallManager, Emerging Networks Gestionnaire, Réseaux émergentSpectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector Secteur du Spectre, des technologies de l'information et des télécommunicationsIndustry Canada Industrie Canada300 Slater Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0C8 300, rue Slater, Ottawa ON K1A 0C8Note new email Heather.Hall@ic.gc.caTelephone Téléphone 613-990-4411Facsimile Télécopieur 613-991-3514Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
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The following document is now available on Industry Canada's Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf02092.html: Gazette Notice DGRB-009-09 – Extension to the Comment Period: Consultation on the Renewal of Cellular and Personal Communications Services (PCS) Spectrum Licences
The Gazette Notice will be published in the Canada Gazette April 25, 2009.
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Le document suivant est maintenant disponible sur le site Web de la Gestion du spectre et télécommunications d'Industrie Canada http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/fra/h_sf02092.html: Avis de la Gazette DGRB-009-09 – Prolongation de la période de réception des commentaires : Consultation sur le renouvellement de licences de spectre pour systèmes cellulaires et services de communications personnelles (SCP)
L'avis de la Gazette sera publié dans la Gazette du Canada le 25 avril 2009.
Heather HallManager, Emerging Networks Gestionnaire, Réseaux émergentSpectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector Secteur du Spectre, des technologies de l'information et des télécommunicationsIndustry Canada Industrie Canada300 Slater Street, Ottawa ON K1A 0C8 300, rue Slater, Ottawa ON K1A 0C8Note new email Heather.Hall@ic.gc.caTelephone Téléphone 613-990-4411Facsimile Télécopieur 613-991-3514Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
CRTC opens online consultation on Internet traffic management practices
Today, CRTC announced that it is opening "online" consultation on Internet traffic management practices. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/news/releases/2009/r090331.htm
This consulation stems from the previous complaint put before the CRTC by CAIP. See http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/NEWS/RELEASES/2008/r081120.htm for more history on this issue.
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at http://www.mcnet.ca/
This consulation stems from the previous complaint put before the CRTC by CAIP. See http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/NEWS/RELEASES/2008/r081120.htm for more history on this issue.
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at http://www.mcnet.ca/
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
MCN Announces LinkedIn Group
Muskoka Community Network is please to announce the development of a Muskoka Community Network group on LinkedIn.
The purpose of this group is to allow people to communicate and collaborate on the development of technology capacity in Muskoka.
Please feel free to join this social network and discuss technology issues in Muskoka.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1776862&trk=hb_side_g
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
The purpose of this group is to allow people to communicate and collaborate on the development of technology capacity in Muskoka.
Please feel free to join this social network and discuss technology issues in Muskoka.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1776862&trk=hb_side_g
For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Power of META TAGS in Search Engine Optimization
Putting information on the Internet is a great way to provide information to the world about your product and services. Providing information on the Internet can improve your efforts by using technology to provide the marketing legwork. You can significantly improve the number, and more importantly the relevance, of the people you bring to your site, or directory, or blog by paying some attention to Search Engine Optimization(SEO). One of the key components of proper SEO is the use of META TAGS.
Web traffic typically consists of three distinct types. These three types of traffic are referred to as Direct, Organic, and Referral traffic. In this posting we will examine how direct and organic traffic are different, and how to use META TAGS to build organic traffic.
Direct Traffic is traffic that is generated from information that you post on the web simply because people already know to look for it there. For example, you may be wondering what the Government of Canada is doing these days, so you go to your computer browser and you type in http://www.gc.ca/. You have just created “Direct Traffic” for the Government of Canada. Generating “Direct Traffic” assumes a degree of existing brand recognition, and doesn’t require the use of any META TAGS, because people already know the website address.
If someone knows your website and types it in, they are creating “direct traffic” for you. In fact if someone already knows your website address, then the your marketing is already somewhat done since there is already brand awareness.
WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO DON”T KNOW WHERE YOUR INFORMATION IS?
“Organic Traffic” is very different. Organic traffic can attract visitors to your website even though they don’t know anything about you or your products or services. There are several techniques to create Organic Traffic. One of the techniques to build “Organic Traffic” is the use of META TAGS.
Putting the proper information into the META TAGS of any information that you create on the web significantly improves the ability of people to find you through search engines such as Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, etc. If you are trying to create brand and product awareness on the Internet why not let the search engines do the heavy lifting of marketing. This heavy lifting is attracting the “right clientele” to your web content.
There are 3 essential META TAGS that need proper and complete information to boost your organic traffic. These 3 essential META TAGS are the META TITLE, META DESCRIPTION, and META KEYWORD tags.
META TAGS FOR SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION EXPLAINED
The META TITLE tag is what will show up in the title bar of your web browser. The figure below demonstrates where META TITLE information shows up.
The META DESCRIPTION information that you submit is not visible to the human viewer, but is visible to search engines such as Google, Yahoo, AltaVista etc.
The META KEYWORD information that you submit is not visible to the human viewer either, but again is visible to search engines such as Google, Yahoo, AltaVista etc.
These search engines send out their little SEO bots to have a peek at your web content periodically and they scan your web content for META TITLE, META DESCRIPTION, and META KEYWORDS, as well as the information that you actually submit (your content).
So now that you know what META TITLES, META DESCRIPTIONS, and META KEYWORDS are, let’s examine how to use these.
Let’s make up a fictitious business called Muskoka's Fine Flower Shop.
The META TITLE should include a short title on what the page is about and the market you serve. For example:
Muskoka's Fine Flowers– Fine Flowers and Floral Arrangements
The META DESCRIPTION should include a short paragraph on what the page is about. For example: Muskoka's Fine Flowers is a flower shop located Muskoka, ON. Muskoka Fine Flowers will design flowers and floral arrangements. We can deliver or you can pickup. An excellent choice for weddings, funerals, anniversaries or Valentines day.
The META KEYWORDS should include several words that people searching for flowers might be looking for even though they don’t know about Muskoka Fine Flowers . These keywords should be separated by commas. Not any keywords will do. Your keywords should be related to the service or product you provide, and if you only serve a specific geographical location it should be included in your keyword selection. Respectable keyword choices for this ficticous company may be: Muskoka, flowers, floral, weddings, funerals, anniversary, Valentines day.
However, keep in mind that people are searching for terms which may be different than you might expect. For example, Muskoka Fine Flowers might cater to weddings, funerals, anniversaries and Valentines day. However, “roses, tulips, daisies,” may be good keyword choices too.
For an excellent learning resource on how to drive you organic traffic through keywords visit http://tourismkeys.ca/lesson_1.html This lesson is industry specific, but with only very little imagination it really applies to all industries.
For additional information on making powerful keyword choices, which are based on what people are actually searching for visit https://adwords.google.ca/select/KeywordToolExternal
The keywords that are important to your organization should appear in the body of your text as well as META TITLE, META DESCRIPTION, and META KEYWORDS. This builds keyword density, and keyword density is important in building organic traffic.
Good luck with using your META TAGS!
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
Web traffic typically consists of three distinct types. These three types of traffic are referred to as Direct, Organic, and Referral traffic. In this posting we will examine how direct and organic traffic are different, and how to use META TAGS to build organic traffic.
Direct Traffic is traffic that is generated from information that you post on the web simply because people already know to look for it there. For example, you may be wondering what the Government of Canada is doing these days, so you go to your computer browser and you type in http://www.gc.ca/. You have just created “Direct Traffic” for the Government of Canada. Generating “Direct Traffic” assumes a degree of existing brand recognition, and doesn’t require the use of any META TAGS, because people already know the website address.
If someone knows your website and types it in, they are creating “direct traffic” for you. In fact if someone already knows your website address, then the your marketing is already somewhat done since there is already brand awareness.
WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO DON”T KNOW WHERE YOUR INFORMATION IS?
“Organic Traffic” is very different. Organic traffic can attract visitors to your website even though they don’t know anything about you or your products or services. There are several techniques to create Organic Traffic. One of the techniques to build “Organic Traffic” is the use of META TAGS.
Putting the proper information into the META TAGS of any information that you create on the web significantly improves the ability of people to find you through search engines such as Google, Yahoo, AltaVista, etc. If you are trying to create brand and product awareness on the Internet why not let the search engines do the heavy lifting of marketing. This heavy lifting is attracting the “right clientele” to your web content.
There are 3 essential META TAGS that need proper and complete information to boost your organic traffic. These 3 essential META TAGS are the META TITLE, META DESCRIPTION, and META KEYWORD tags.
META TAGS FOR SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION EXPLAINED
The META TITLE tag is what will show up in the title bar of your web browser. The figure below demonstrates where META TITLE information shows up.
The META DESCRIPTION information that you submit is not visible to the human viewer, but is visible to search engines such as Google, Yahoo, AltaVista etc.
The META KEYWORD information that you submit is not visible to the human viewer either, but again is visible to search engines such as Google, Yahoo, AltaVista etc.
These search engines send out their little SEO bots to have a peek at your web content periodically and they scan your web content for META TITLE, META DESCRIPTION, and META KEYWORDS, as well as the information that you actually submit (your content).
So now that you know what META TITLES, META DESCRIPTIONS, and META KEYWORDS are, let’s examine how to use these.
Let’s make up a fictitious business called Muskoka's Fine Flower Shop.
The META TITLE should include a short title on what the page is about and the market you serve. For example:
Muskoka's Fine Flowers– Fine Flowers and Floral Arrangements
The META DESCRIPTION should include a short paragraph on what the page is about. For example: Muskoka's Fine Flowers is a flower shop located Muskoka, ON. Muskoka Fine Flowers will design flowers and floral arrangements. We can deliver or you can pickup. An excellent choice for weddings, funerals, anniversaries or Valentines day.
The META KEYWORDS should include several words that people searching for flowers might be looking for even though they don’t know about Muskoka Fine Flowers . These keywords should be separated by commas. Not any keywords will do. Your keywords should be related to the service or product you provide, and if you only serve a specific geographical location it should be included in your keyword selection. Respectable keyword choices for this ficticous company may be: Muskoka, flowers, floral, weddings, funerals, anniversary, Valentines day.
However, keep in mind that people are searching for terms which may be different than you might expect. For example, Muskoka Fine Flowers might cater to weddings, funerals, anniversaries and Valentines day. However, “roses, tulips, daisies,” may be good keyword choices too.
For an excellent learning resource on how to drive you organic traffic through keywords visit http://tourismkeys.ca/lesson_1.html This lesson is industry specific, but with only very little imagination it really applies to all industries.
For additional information on making powerful keyword choices, which are based on what people are actually searching for visit https://adwords.google.ca/select/KeywordToolExternal
The keywords that are important to your organization should appear in the body of your text as well as META TITLE, META DESCRIPTION, and META KEYWORDS. This builds keyword density, and keyword density is important in building organic traffic.
Good luck with using your META TAGS!
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For more information on broadband and technology in Muskoka, visit the Muskoka Community Network website at
www.mcnet.ca
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