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Latest news releases

Thursday, 24 November 2011 E-Comm receives national public-safety award for 2010 Olympic Games performance

Vancouver, B.C. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) has awarded E-Comm 9-1-1 its Public Safety Excellence in Teamwork award for a gold-medal performance during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games—the busiest two weeks in the emergency communication centre's history.

Tuesday, 11 October 2011 Abbotsford joins regional police radio network; officers can now communicate with
Metro Vancouver’s police forces

Abbotsford, B.C. – The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has strengthened the communication capabilities of its members and the region, following its move to the E-Comm Wide-Area Radio Network.

Tuesday, 12 July 2011 E-Comm Announces 2011-2012 Board of Directors
Vancouver, B.C.—E-Comm 9-1-1, southwest British Columbia's emergency communication centre, is pleased to announce its 2011-2012 board of directors, a diverse mix of leaders from across Metro Vancouver.

Monday, 9 May 2011
District of North Vancouver Fire-Rescue Service joins region-wide, resilient radio network
Vancouver, B.C.—The District of North Vancouver has strengthened the communication capabilities of its firefighters following the transition of its fire service to the E-Comm Wide-Area Radio Network.

Friday, 8 April 2011
Woman calls 9-1-1 to complain about lousy-tasting chicken sandwich
Vancouver, B.C. —It’s day one of 9-1-1 Awareness Week in British Columbia and the regional emergency communication centre for southwest B.C. – E-Comm – reports accidental, non-emergency and general information calls continue to swamp call-takers.

Tuesday, 15 March 2011
E-Comm helps bring 9-1-1 to southern Squamish-Lillooet Regional District
Vancouver--Residents from Furry Creek to Pemberton can now say ‘so-long’ to ten-digit dialling for emergency response since implementation of 9-1-1 service has been completed by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (SLRD), TELUS and E-Comm 9-1-1.

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