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RCMP claims that emergency alerts cause public panic are unfounded: N.S. inquiryFamily members of the killer's victims have said that lives could have been saved had people been notified earlier.CanadaMay 12
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Former Okanagan evacuees welcome B.C.’s expansion of Alert Ready systemThe expansion to floods and fires comes after the B.C. government faced questions during last year's disasters about why the use of mobile notifications was so limited.CanadaMay 3
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Test emergency alert sent across Ontario Wednesday afternoonThe Alert Ready test alert was issued in Ontario at 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday.CanadaNov 25, 2020
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Emergency alert test coming to B.C. mobile phones on WednesdayThe test is scheduled for 1:55 p.m. on Nov. 27 as part of a national test of the Alert Ready system, meant to improve public safety during emergency events.Nov 25, 2019
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Don’t be alarmed: emergency alert test messages to be sent to Manitoba cellphones WednesdayIf all goes according to plan, Manitobans will get an emergency alert test message on their phones at 1:55 p.m.May 9, 2018
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NAIT launches emergency alert app with virtual safe walk featureAn Edmonton post-secondary campus is boosting its safety and security services with the launch of the NAIT Alert app.CrimeFeb 12, 2018
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Tornado warnings and other emergency alerts coming to your mobile phone next yearBy 2019, all mobile phones sold in Canada must be capable of receiving wireless public alerts.EnvironmentJul 31, 2017
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Rising water levels in Peace River prompt emergency alertThe recent wave of warm weather in northern Alberta has been cause for concerns over potential flooding. Alberta Environment and Parks have issued an ice jam watch because of rising water levels in the town of Peace River and surrounding areas.WeatherJan 29, 2016
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City looks at emergency communications systemWhen disaster strikes, a lack of communication can intensify a bad situation and the city of Saskatoon would like to have more immediate contact with its residents.CanadaJun 18, 2013
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