Category Archives: Featured Stories
Emergency Service Dispatchers’ and 9-1-1 Awareness Week
April 6, 2020Emergency call takers and dispatchers are the backbone of B.C.’s emergency response system. They answer the …
Learn MoreSouth Island 9-1-1/Police Dispatch Centre marks first year of service
March 6, 2020From Ladysmith to Sooke and from the Gulf Islands to Victoria, residents of central and southern …
Learn MoreMore than 1.8 million 9-1-1 calls answered in 2019
January 15, 2020In 2019, we answered more than 1.8 million 9-1-1 calls in B.C.! 97% of those calls …
Learn MoreE-Comm releases 2019 list of top 10 9-1-1 headscratchers
December 31, 2019E-Comm has released its annual top 10 list of calls that don’t belong on 9-1-1 and …
Learn MoreAlways Know Your Location When Dialing 9-1-1
December 10, 2019Despite public perception, current phone technology in Canada does not pinpoint your exact location or provide …
Learn More