Emergency Alert System
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Canadians’ phones, TVs to buzz with emergency alerts as part of national testCanadians can expect test alert messages over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices, including cellphones, at 1:55 p.m. in most places, and 12:55 p.m. in Ontario.CanadaNov 16, 2022
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‘If there’d even been five minutes’ warning’: Woman questions storm alert system"If there'd even been five minutes' warning ... she would have gotten inside."WeatherMay 27, 2022
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B.C. tests emergency alert, but earthquake warning system still years awayCanada is in the process of developing its earthquake early warning system, meant to detect shaking and send notifications that could buy the crucial seconds that save lives.ScienceMay 5, 2021
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How confusion lingers around Nova Scotia’s emergency alert system one year laterA year after the Nova Scotia shooting rampage and many questions still remain, like why did RCMP not issue an emergency alert about the active shooter?NewsApr 19, 2021
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Municipality of Port Hope launches new emergency alert systemThe Rave Mobile system will allow individuals to receive notifications of potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies.Jan 11, 2021
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No serious injuries in road rage incident that prompted Millhaven, Ont., emergency alert.: OPPOPP say a family dispute and a road rage incident where shots were fired prompted an emergency alert in Millhaven, Ont., Thursday night.Nov 27, 2020
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Amherst police locate suspect after emergency alert issued for person with a possible firearmAmherst Police say officers have located a person of interest after receiving a call about a possible sighting of a person with a firearm.CrimeOct 20, 2020
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Alert system for Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities to go live September 1Giving chiefs and communities decision-making power about alerts will save time and potentially save lives during critical situations such as severe weather, wildfires and searches for missing people.PoliticsAug 27, 2020
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Review of Nova Scotia shooting to examine cause, police response and victim engagementA final report from the three-person review panel will be provided to the federal and provincial government by Aug. 31, 2021, before it is made public.CanadaJul 23, 2020
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Houses evacuated as manhunt in Bridgewater, N.S., continuesNova Scotia activated its emergency alert system on Tuesday morning, warning that the man remains at large and that the weapon used in the attack has not been recovered.CrimeJul 21, 2020
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