(Image courtesy Chris Strachan.)

After a several month period of downtime, Canadian Grid is back online, with a new approach, upgraded infrastructure, and a target date of July 1st — Canada Day — for an official reopening.

The grid, now running on a customized build based on the latest OpenSim development code, is taking a cautious approach to expansion, starting with a small set of regions and gradually rolling out new features and updates.

“We decided to remain off of the Hypergrid to protect both assets and people,” said Chris Strachan, founder and developer of Canadian Grid. “We’re doing this again because I feel this is the time when Canadians need our own grid for us and our friends to be proud to call home.”

Read the full story at Hypergrid Business.