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Guelph police believe an update to Android phones is causing a rise in accidental 911 callsOther police jurisdictions in Ontario are also experiencing a 'significant' increase in unintentional 911 calls.CanadaJun 2, 2023
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Ottawa spends millions on 944K phone lines. Nearly a third are ‘dormant’The information comes as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has vowed to find more than $15 billion in savings from the federal budget over the next four years.PoliticsApr 1, 2023
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End of an era: Last Calgary pay phone removed from downtown court centreOne reason why the pay phone was removed was that parts have become hard to acquire as consumers continue to favour personal cell phones.ConsumerSep 26, 2022
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‘Phones aren’t a luxury anymore:’ Calls grow to keep vulnerable Nova Scotians connected'Being online for all of us in the last few months, it's really turned into an essential service,' says Kathy McNab of Adsum for Women and Children.CanadaMay 13, 2020
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Cellphone-related injuries are on the rise, study shows"People wouldn't walk around reading a magazine."HealthDec 5, 2019
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Police search for female suspect in string of Hamilton theftsPolice say they have reason to believe that between April 5 and 18, Melanie Beskorowany purposely entered Hamilton Health Science buildings, recreational facilities and retirement residences.CanadaApr 25, 2019
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Hamilton Police investigating series of Westdale break-insPolice say a suspect has broken into six residences in the neighbourhood since April 9.CanadaApr 15, 2019
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Hamilton police seek information in weekend street robberyAround 1:30 a.m. Saturday, police say two men were walking along Emerson Street at Ward Avenue, when they were approached by two men on bicycles.CanadaApr 1, 2019
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Manitoba cell phone dead zone gets towers after years of community pressureThe rural municipalities of Stuarburn, Woodridge and Zhoda are getting cell phone towers after years of dealing with spotty cell service. Bell MTS said the improvements activate in October.Sep 24, 2018
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Distracted driving is No. 1 cause of deaths on Ontario roadsThe Ontario government labels distracted driving as anything that takes your attention away from the road. That includes reading, eating, using your phone and even using your GPS.CanadaJun 8, 2018
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