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Winnipeg Initiative to Provide Free Internet to 1,000 Homes

9/11/2025

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Two non-profit organizations in Winnipeg's North End plan to provide free internet to 1,000 households, starting with 20 this fall.
Courtney Comber, executive director of North End Connect, stresses the need for technology support in the community.
Current installations include antennas at Merchants Corner, with plans for three more at Ivan Franco Manor.
The initiative emerged during the pandemic, addressing lost connections with clients.
Joel Templeman from the Internet Society notes the lack of access to devices and digital literacy in low-income areas.

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Story summary

Two non-profit organizations in Winnipeg's North End plan to provide free internet to 1,000 households, starting with 20 this fall.
Courtney Comber, executive director of North End Connect, stresses the need for technology support in the community.
Current installations include antennas at Merchants Corner, with plans for three more at Ivan Franco Manor.
The initiative emerged during the pandemic, addressing lost connections with clients.
Joel Templeman from the Internet Society notes the lack of access to devices and digital literacy in low-income areas.