Tag: E-Comm

Mediator appointed to 911 operator contract dispute, averting strike

Emergency Services Edible Vancouver Island -
The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.

Update: Landline service restored to North Island residents

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
---12:20 p.m. --- E-Comm 9-1-1 says Telus landline service has been restored to residents on the North Island. --- 9:00 a.m....

Complaint about wrong nail polish is E-Comm’s 2017 top reason not to call 911

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Story by Justin Goulet, 1240 Coast AM VANCOUVER, B.C.- Well there are sometimes good reasons to call 911, and sometimes...

E-Comm releases top 10 nuisance calls of 2016

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E-Comm's 911 dispatchers have released their top ten examples of calls that unnecessarily tied-up emergency lines in 2016. Spokesperson Jasmine...

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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
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