Media Advisory: Minister to Announce
Funding to Improve Broadband Access in Labrador

The Honourable Keith Hutchings, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development, will announce an investment to significantly improve broadband access in Labrador tomorrow (Wednesday, December 21), 11:30 a.m. at the town hall, Happy Valley-Goose Bay.

Minister Hutchings, will be joined by the Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, and Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador.

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Media contact:
Scott Barfoot
Director of Communications
Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development
709-729-4570, 690-6290
scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca

2011 12 20                           3:10 p.m.