Failed network switch blamed for 911 outage across Atlantic Canada
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Failed network switch blamed for 911 outage across Atlantic Canada
Description
July 22, 2020
Bell Aliant says that service has been restored after technical issues resulted in 911 calls throughout the Atlantic Canada not being completed on Wednesday morning. Travis Fortnum brings us the latest on what happened.
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Failed network switch blamed for 911 outage across Atlantic Canada01:45 | July 22, 2020 -
Virtual care promising quicker access amid health care challenges for Maritimers02:15 | July 3, 2026 -
Researchers raise concerns around social media bans02:09 | June 10, 2026 -
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New AI strategy for Canada getting mixed reaction from public, experts02:16 | June 8, 2026 -
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Canadian Repair Convention underway in Halifax05:44 | May 20, 2026 -
Nature Trust launches virtual tours of protected lands05:53 | May 11, 2026 -
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Nova Scotia Health firm on digital records launch as union urges delay02:11 | May 4, 2026 -
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The science of gaming: Nova Scotia university takes control of new program02:12 | March 9, 2026 -
Federal minister announces support for A.I. development in the Maritimes02:04 | March 3, 2026 -
Ottawa spending $4 million on defence industry projects in Atlantic Canada02:05 | February 19, 2026 -
Unplugged Canada NS05:18 | February 18, 2026 -
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Concerns about lack of reliable cell service in rural Maritime areas01:59 | January 16, 2026 -
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How is Canada working to create its own space launch capability?02:08 | January 8, 2026 -
A look at what the Wind West project could mean for Nova Scotians02:06 | January 5, 2026 -
Tech Forward award winner Turtle Island Technology Solutions05:49 | November 25, 2025 -
Digital Nova Scotia AI Microcredentials program05:00 | November 17, 2025 -
NS becomes first province to mark Digital Inclusion05:26 | October 8, 2025 -
Boeing investing $1M into Halifax-based company01:56 | September 29, 2025 -
Unplugged Canada NS chapter seeing more momentum in movement to delay smartphones and social media amongst kids.05:43 | August 26, 2025 -
CAA report on road safety laws for e-bikes and e-scooters05:18 | July 21, 2025
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Failed network switch blamed for 911 outage across Atlantic Canada01:45 | July 22, 2020
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Virtual care promising quicker access amid health care challenges for Maritimers02:15 | July 3, 2026
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Researchers raise concerns around social media bans02:09 | June 10, 2026
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Nova Scotia – based expert in artificial intelligence weighs in on National AI strategy05:30 | June 9, 2026
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New AI strategy for Canada getting mixed reaction from public, experts02:16 | June 8, 2026
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AICON Canada Conference promises thought-provoking discussion on AI05:54 | May 29, 2026
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Canadian Repair Convention underway in Halifax05:44 | May 20, 2026
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Nature Trust launches virtual tours of protected lands05:53 | May 11, 2026
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Multiple emergency alerts for Halifax region prompts debate over ‘alert fatigue’02:16 | May 6, 2026
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Nova Scotia Health firm on digital records launch as union urges delay02:11 | May 4, 2026
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week05:41 | April 20, 2026
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Nova Scotia Power CEO Vivek Sood05:40 | April 1, 2026
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Unplugged Canada NS reacts to social media addiction trial05:28 | March 27, 2026
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Federal minister announces support for A.I. development in the Maritimes02:04 | March 3, 2026
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Ottawa spending $4 million on defence industry projects in Atlantic Canada02:05 | February 19, 2026
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Concerns about lack of reliable cell service in rural Maritime areas01:59 | January 16, 2026
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Boeing investing $1M into Halifax-based company01:56 | September 29, 2025
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Failed network switch blamed for 911 outage across Atlantic Canada
Description
July 22, 2020
Bell Aliant says that service has been restored after technical issues resulted in 911 calls throughout the Atlantic Canada not being completed on Wednesday morning. Travis Fortnum brings us the latest on what happened.
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