(File photo courtesy of Western University)(File photo courtesy of Western University)
Windsor

8,000 Amherstburg homes and businesses getting high-speed internet

Another 8,000 homes and businesses in Amherstburg will soon have high-speed internet thanks to an investment by Bell.

The internet provider is investing $1.7-billion over two years to accelerate the expansion of its broadband fibre, 5G and rural networks across Canada.

The company already spends $4-billion a year expanding its broadband network.

"In addition to other high-speed internet options, we also have fibre available to all residents, businesses, islanders and farms in our municipality," said Mayor Aldo DiCarlo.

The project boosts the town's connection capabilities beyond the total number of properties.

Read More Local Stories

Basketball net. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / Kagemusha

Scoreboard, May 4

The Toronto Raptors were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs, after a 114-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round matchup on Sunday.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, May 3

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in NHL playoff action on Saturday.