High speed is already taking off in rural communities across Nova Scotia. Take a look at how these Nova Scotians use it for business, to improve their communities, and to look after our environment.
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A family business, founded in 1938, A. F. Theriault & Son Ltd. prides itself on boatbuilding and repair. Today, the company employs 125 people from different trades and certifications, and works with clients worldwide. More »
Debora and Ken Samson make and sell bait bags for lobster and crab fishermen from their home in Little Anse. The couple began by supplying locals. Now they are using high speed to expand their business and hope to provide jobs for others in their community. More »
Four years ago, Anne and Archie Chisholm discovered the benefit of high-speed access to the Internet to increase sales in their new business. More »
Researchers at the park collect vast amounts of data on everything from water quality to endangered species. Wireless high speed lets them send that data to universities, colleges, and researches in Nova Scotia and around the world. More »
Maracto Digital Solutions specializes in the creation of web-based management solutions, to help artists, their managers and artistic directors to manage their work and bookings efficiently, and to enable festival staff anywhere to organize events. More »
East Hants is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Nova Scotia. The 2006 Census showed a population increase of over 14% in just ten years. More »
It was in the University town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where Nick Kasteljanov, an immigrant from former Yugoslavia, decided to settle 10 years ago. Kasteljanov describes the community as "having everything thing he needs for a good life." More »
John Weir and Patti Goodwin-Weir make, sell, and repair clarinets from their home in Tidnish. High speed makes it easy for them to work with suppliers and customers anywhere in the world. More »
Thanks to the website and facebook accounts for both the "Along the Shores of Washabuck" festival and Brown's Bear, this year's revenues increased by well over half. More »
On March 8, 2010, community members gathered to discuss their hopes for the community’s high-speed future. As a result, Caledonia is establishing a committee, in collaboration with other organizations, and governments. More »
Cathy Pipe knew that people in her community were clamouring for affordable and reliable Internet access. Summer residents wanted to run businesses from their cottages, and local farmers also needed the service, so Pipe knocked on doors and helped organize a community meeting. More »
"It's awesome. If we weren't able to get this, it would be harder and harder for us to compete for business," says Amherst Shore Country Inn operator Rob Laceby. He's describing what the arrival of high-speed Internet means to businesses like his in Cumberland County. More »
