/R E P E A T --Media advisory - Governments of Canada and British Columbia to make important announcement about high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity in the province/ Français
A media availability will follow.
Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Time: 10:30 am (PT)
Location:
Caravan Farm Theatre
4886 Salmon River Road
Armstrong, British Columbia
Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to confirm their attendance.
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