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Manitoba Premier Demands 911 Fixes | Winnipeg News
Manitoba’s Premier Wab Kinew is sounding the alarm after a recent 911 outage caused by a construction crew cutting a cable, leaving nearly 90 calls unanswered — and backup systems failed too. He’s demanding immediate fixes from Bell Canada, pushing for interim solutions while urging the federal government to step in. This isn’t an isolated incident — past outages have even cost lives. Bell promises a new 911 system by 2027, but critics say maintenance cuts are to blame. Kinew insists Manitobans deserve reliable emergency access — and he’s not backing down until it’s guaranteed. Listen in…
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