9-1-1

• Open-line 911 call leads to arrest of wanted Guelph, Ont. man

  Although no one responded when a 911 operator answered a call, they heard an argument between people in the background and Guelph, Ont., police were able to trace the address.

  Crime

  Jan 17, 2023
  
• Faulty fuel pumps, flat tires, late-night basketball lead ‘nuisance calls’ for 2022, E-Comm says

  The dispatcher company that handles 99 per cent of B.C.’s 911 calls, E-Comm, has released its list of top ‘nuisance calls’ for 2022.

  Education

  Jan 4, 2023
  
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• ‘Non-emergency’ 911 calls spiking in 2019, say Haldimand county police

  OPP say people need to be sure they are calling 911 for the right reasons, so as not to risk 'the safety of people who may need urgent help.'

  Sep 18, 2019
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• Nearly 100 pocket dials to 911 tying up OPP in Northumberland County

  Police say they responded to almost 100 unintentional 911 calls or hang-up calls from June 17-30.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2019
• Global TV fall shows 2019: ‘Modern Family’ last season, ‘Little Late With Lilly Singh’ join roster

  The 12 new series for the broadcast year include eight new primetime series, one new daytime talk show, one new late-night series, and a landmark comedy taking its final bow on Global.

  Entertainment

  May 30, 2019
• 911 called after disagreement over house rules: Norfolk County OPP

  For the fourth time in less than two months, Norfolk County OPP are reminding the public about the proper use of 911.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2019
• ‘9-1-1’: 6 things to know about the amped-up first responders TV show

  Buckle up for '9-1-1,' a fast-paced, energetic look into the real lives of cops, firefighters and paramedics.

  Entertainment

  Jan 24, 2018
• E-Comm urges people to keep 911 clear for emergency calls

  The most recent estimates put one-in-five calls to E-Comm as a non-emergency call, diverting resources from where they're needed most.

  Nov 30, 2017
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• Key performance targets missed by Calgary 911 call centre

  One huge concern was a 20 per cent increase in sickness and absence per employee over the past two years. With limited resources, that has resulted in huge overtime payments. 

  Crime

  Sep 14, 2017
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• Airdrie man charged after using 911 as a ‘scare tactic’

  An Airdrie man has been charged with making a frivolous 911 call earlier this month.

  Crime

  Feb 7, 2017