$300 Million Infrastructure Project Hits All Targets

Nearly 350 new wireless sites built and over 300 sites upgraded to close coverage gaps in eastern Ontario

ROCKLAND, ON, Aug. 20, 2026 /CNW/ — Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) and Rogers Communications today announced the successful delivery of the EORN Cell Gap Project.

5G cellular services are now available across eastern Ontario, improving services for residents, businesses, first responders, municipalities, Indigenous communities and visitors in the region.

Federal, provincial, municipal and Indigenous partners marked the successful delivery of the project at an event in Rockland, Ontario.

The EORN Cell Gap Project is a $300 million public-private partnership. The Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada each contributed $71 million and the municipal members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) and participating members of the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus (EOMC) collectively contributed $10 million. Rogers contributed the remaining investment of $150 million. The company was selected through a competitive bidding process.

Rogers built 346 new wireless sites, a combination of new tower constructions and colocations. In addition, the company upgraded 311 existing sites with state-of-the-art 5G equipment delivering essential services to municipalities, Indigenous communities and visitors across eastern Ontario.

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“Thanks to the EORN Cell Gap network, 5G service is now available for more residents, businesses, Indigenous communities, and visitors across eastern Ontario,” said Giovanna Mingarelli, Member of Parliament for Prescott–Russell–Cumberland. “The Government of Canada’s investment in this project has connected people to much more than 5G service – it also connects them to economic opportunities, to businesses, to the international community, and to each other.”

“Congratulations to the dedicated teams at the Eastern Ontario Regional Network and Rogers on the successful completion of the EORN Cell Gap Project,” said Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries. “Our investment in this project is expanding access to reliable cellular service for rural, remote and First Nation communities across the region. This important achievement strengthens access to essential services, supports local businesses and economic growth, and helps ensure residents and visitors can stay safe and connected.”

“The Cell Gap Project represents one of the most significant investments in rural wireless infrastructure in Ontario’s history. What began as a vision to close cellular coverage gaps across eastern Ontario is now a reality for the people who live, work, travel and do business here. This project is about more than towers and technology, it’s about improving public safety, supporting economic growth and ensuring our communities are better connected for generations to come,” said Jennifer Murphy, Chair of the Eastern Ontario Regional Network.

“As Canada’s best 5G network, we’re proud to bring improved wireless coverage to communities and along roads and highways across eastern Ontario for residents, local governments and businesses through this transformative project with EORN,” said Mark Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer, Rogers. “This project shows what’s possible when industry and government work together to close cell coverage gaps.”

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The Cell Gap Project targets were 99% voice call coverage, 95% standard definition coverage, and 85% high-definition coverage in the demand areas where people live, work and travel on major roadways across the municipalities of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) and the participating cities and towns of the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus (EOMC).Participating Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) counties are: County of Frontenac, County of Haliburton, County of Hastings, City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Lanark, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, County of Lennox and Addington, County of Northumberland, County of Peterborough, United Counties of Prescott and Russell, Prince Edward County, County of Renfrew and United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Participating cities of the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus (EOMC) are: Belleville, Cornwall, Gananoque, Kingston, Pembroke, Peterborough, Prescott, Quinte West and Smiths Falls.

About EORN

Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) strives to fuel economic development and growth by working regionally to improve and leverage broadband access and cell connectivity. EORN is a non-profit organization created by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC). Since 2010, it has helped bring hundreds of millions of dollars in federal, provincial and private sector investment to improve connectivity across the rural region.

As part of its Cell Gap Project, EORN worked with Indigenous communities to ensure that new cell infrastructure is built with respect for Indigenous treaty rights and heritage. Based on input from several First Nations, EORN has committed to exceeding industry practice, and has conducted archaeological assessments on most new tower sites.

From 2010 to 2014, EORN helped to enhance broadband access for nearly 90 per cent of eastern Ontario through a $175 million public-private partnership. The network was funded by federal, provincial, and municipal governments and private sector service providers. By the end of the project, 423,000 homes and businesses were able to access services of up to 10 Mbps download. It also spurred an additional $100 million of private sector investment in the region beyond initial commitments.

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TORRINGTON, Conn., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Therap Services, the national leader in HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation solutions for organizations in Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and other human services industries, has introduced a PDF translation feature for General Event Reports (GER). Available via the “Display Printable (PDF)” option, this update enables providers to easily translate printable event records into multiple languages, supporting accessibility across care teams, individuals, and families.

Breaking Language Barriers in Incident Reporting
Accurate event tracking is essential for safety and compliance. As agencies support diverse communities, sharing incident details in accessible languages is vital. The new PDF translation capability for General Event Reports enables providers to generate translated event summaries, bridging communication gaps during follow-up discussions. 

Seamless In-Workflow Document Translation
The feature is integrated into existing workflows. From GER record, users click “PDF & Printable” to access the Display Printable (PDF) view, choose a language from the toolbar dropdown, and click Translate. This instant process preserves standardized formatting while cutting administrative overhead and manual translation efforts.

Elevating Collaboration and Person-Centered Care
Multilingual support in printable GER PDFs helps agencies streamline operations and strengthen oversight. Staff can quickly share critical safety details with non-English speaking families and care team members, reinforcing Therap’s commitment to inclusive technology. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Therap have a translation feature?

Yes. Therap Services offers integrated translation tools across its platform. This includes AI-powered translation for service documentation and built-in PDF translation for General Event Reports (GER), Care Plans, Daily Notes, Health Tracking, and other core modules. 

How does Therap’s translation feature help human services providers?

It breaks down language barriers in I/DD and HCBS settings by making  critical incident reports, care plans, and daily notes fully accessible to non-English speaking families and multilingual staff. This improves overall care coordination, transparency, and family engagement.

For more information about Therap’s AI solutions, please visit:
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About Therap Services

Therap provides HIPAA-compliant software for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV, and billing in human services settings.

Learn more: https://www.therapservices.net/

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Veteran HR professional to lead enterprise talent acquisition and drive the next phase of Michael Baker’s AI-enabled people strategy

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, architecture, consulting, and digital solutions, today announced that Alicia Marchman has joined the firm as VP, Talent Acquisition & HR AI Transformation. In this role, Ms. Marchman will lead the firm’s talent acquisition strategy and spearhead HR’s digital and AI-enabled transformation, advancing modern people systems that empower employees, support business growth, and position the firm for continued success. Combining operational excellence in talent acquisition with a forward-looking approach to innovation, she will drive the integration of AI, automation, and digital capabilities across recruiting and HR functions to support more informed decision-making, streamline workflows, and enhance the employee and candidate experience. Ms. Marchman will also advance the firm’s ability to attract, hire, and develop top talent by leveraging technology, data-driven insights, and AI-enabled solutions, while fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional development within the Talent Acquisition team. Through her leadership, Michael Baker will continue building a more agile, data-informed people organization that attracts top talent and advances the firm’s strategic priorities.

“Our people are the foundation of everything we do at Michael Baker and the driving force behind our success,” said Tanya Currie, Chief Human Resources Officer at Michael Baker International. “As technology continues to transform the future of HR, we have a tremendous opportunity to leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to create better experiences, make more informed decisions, and attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent. Alicia’s leadership will help to position Michael Baker at the forefront of HR innovation, harnessing the power of technology to build a more strategic, agile, and future-ready organization.”

Ms. Marchman brings more than 25 years of industry experience, including over 15 years of building and growing high-performing enterprise recruiting organizations. She joins Michael Baker from AECOM, where she spent nearly 20 years and most recently served as Vice President and Global Head of Talent Acquisition. During her tenure, she also held a series of leadership roles, advancing from Senior Recruiter to Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition Process & Technology before assuming her most recent global leadership position. Earlier in her career, Ms. Marchman was a Recruitment/Client Manager for RCS Corporation, where she led recruiting strategy for national nuclear staffing programs. In that role, she managed full-cycle recruitment across a broad range of technical, professional, and executive positions, helping clients meet critical workforce needs.

Ms. Marchman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of South Carolina Aiken. Her HR credentials include Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and Prosci Change Management certifications.

About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, architecture, consulting, and technology services spanning four Verticals: Infrastructure, Places & Facilities, Federal and Government Services, and GovTech. The firm’s Practices encompass all facets of infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse bridge, highway, water, rail and transit, and aviation projects, as well as planning, architecture, environmental, and construction and program management. For more than 85 years, the company has been a trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a service (SaaS).

The company has more than 6,000 employees across more than 120 office locations. Michael Baker’s Wolf Pack is committed to Making a Difference for clients and communities through a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and consulting firm.

To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

Julia Covelli
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(866) 293-4609

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