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Grandparent scams on the rise, Calgary police investigate new twistAfter 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.CrimeJul 31, 2023
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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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Can politicians send you unsolicited text messages? Here are the rules in CanadaAndrew Scheer has your phone number and that caught some Canadians off-guard.PoliticsApr 1, 2019
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New Interior Health program will text moms-to-be with adviceInterior Health is offering a new program for expectant moms through text message. It will send advice and tips up to three times a week.CanadaDec 17, 2018
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Middlesex OPP investigating threatening text at a high schoolA parent contacted police about a text message that suggested a "violent act."CrimeDec 5, 2018
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SaskTel customers expected to send 10.2M text messages on Mother’s DaySaskTel says traditional voice calls are still a popular choice for customers who wish to send their appreciation on Mother’s Day.CanadaMay 7, 2018
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Kingston man visiting Hawaii shares his experience of missile threatA Kingston man visiting Hawaii shares his experience of missile threatCanadaJan 15, 2018
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Nova Scotia Power warns about text message scamAs tempting as it is, Nova Scotia Power warns customers not to click on the link.ConsumerSep 22, 2017
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Canadian Blood Services thanks donors, gives updates through text-message programA program launched this year by Canadian Blood Services provides optional text message updates to people who donate blood.CanadaDec 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.CanadaNov 19, 2016
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