Text Message

• Grandparent scams on the rise, Calgary police investigate new twist

  After receiving 99 reports from Jan. 1 to June 30 this year, Calgary police are warning citizens about the red flags for new tactics being used by scammers.

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2023
  
• Emergency alert test coming to B.C. mobile phones on Wednesday

  The 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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• Can politicians send you unsolicited text messages? Here are the rules in Canada

  Andrew Scheer has your phone number and that caught some Canadians off-guard.

  Politics

  Apr 1, 2019
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• New Interior Health program will text moms-to-be with advice

  Interior Health is offering a new program for expectant moms through text message. It will send advice and tips up to three times a week.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2018
• Middlesex OPP investigating threatening text at a high school

  A parent contacted police about a text message that suggested a "violent act."

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2018
• SaskTel customers expected to send 10.2M text messages on Mother’s Day

  SaskTel says traditional voice calls are still a popular choice for customers who wish to send their appreciation on Mother’s Day.

  Canada

  May 7, 2018
• Kingston man visiting Hawaii shares his experience of missile threat

  A Kingston man visiting Hawaii shares his experience of missile threat

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2018
• Nova Scotia Power warns about text message scam

  As tempting as it is, Nova Scotia Power warns customers not to click on the link. 

  Consumer

  Sep 22, 2017
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• Canadian Blood Services thanks donors, gives updates through text-message program

  A program launched this year by Canadian Blood Services provides optional text message updates to people who donate blood.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2016
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• Firing by text message: taboo or the way of the future?

  Brandon Cardinal loved his job working at a highway convenience store in Northern Alberta - until he was abruptly fired in a text message a few hours before his next shift.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2016