The current build area includes communities within the approved North Shore and regional build footprint, specifically Lively, Espanola, Thessalon, Iron Bridge, Huron Shores, Bruce Mines, Echo Bay, Desbarats, Whitefish, Manitoulin Island, and Elliott Lake, along with select nearby rural areas within those zones. The federal government has extended the overall project timelines into 2027; however, the majority of construction is expected to be completed in 2026. Work is being delivered in phases, with timelines varying by location based on permitting, engineering sequencing, and seasonal conditions. In the near term, there are pockets in Desbarats, Lively, Whitefish, and Gore Bay that were expected to go live. Most other areas will not see home fibre drops until spring, once winter conditions lift and construction resumes more broadly. An address checker is now live at Nivo.ca, and residents are encouraged to check their eligibility and register for updates. Learn about the status of high-speed internet projects here Questions can be directed to Robert Peace at (647)-778-6696 or robert.peace@pomegran.com .

Due to a planned loss of supply, Algoma Power requires 2 electrical service interruptions for all customers in the following area: The communities of Garden River First Nation, Echo Bay, Desbarats, Bruce Mines, St. Josephs Island and any associated areas east of Sault Ste Marie Reference #21 Saturday June 13, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 am and 9:30 am Reference #22 Monday June 15, 2026 between the hours of 5:45 pm and 6:15 pm Alternate date: NA These interruptions are required for substation maintenance. For safety reasons please do not perform any work in conjunction with these outages.  All customer work requires direct planning through Algoma Power’s Customer Service Department. While outage work is performed as effectively and efficiently as possible, circumstances may arise that shorten or extend these events (such as equipment failure, inclement weather, scope of work, etc). Algoma Power regrets any inconvenience this may cause for our customers.

Click here to view the Request for Proposal webpage for a Roof replacement and solar panel removal/reinstallation for MacLennan Hall at 762 MacLennan Road, Desbarats.

Click here to view the latest Newsletter from the Trefry Centre. May is packed with great programming!! Click here to view Seniors and Persons with a Disability webpage.

Half Load Restrictions are no longer in effect as of May 25, 2026.

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