Submarine Fibre Optic Cable Installation - Lake Nipissing and Ruth Lake
Official title: New Fibre Installation - North Bay ON
Bell Canada wants to lay 5.25 km of underwater fibre optic cable around Bett Island and along Ruth Lake's shore. The goal? Bringing high-speed internet to homes on Lake Nipissing and Ruth Lake near North Bay.
Why This Matters
Live on Lake Nipissing or Ruth Lake? This project could finally bring reliable high-speed internet to your home. Underwater cables mean construction in the lake, so cottagers and year-round residents may want to weigh in on the route and timing.
What Could Change
If approved, Bell could install underwater cables around Bett Island and along Ruth Lake. Homes in the area would gain access to fibre internet service. Construction would involve lake-bottom disturbance during installation.
Key Issues
- Should Bell be permitted to install submarine cables in Lake Nipissing and Ruth Lake?
- What environmental impacts might the cable installation have on the lake ecosystem?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.