UPDATE — Public Notice: 911 Emergency Response

Update issued 9:48 am, Sept. 17, 2026:
9-1-1 service has been restored
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Issued at 7:30 am
Reports indicate intermittent 9-1-1 service outages across Canada. Some callers may experience difficulty reaching 9-1-1 during this time.

ACTION:
If you cannot connect to 9-1-1, then use a landline, Wi-Fi calling, or another carrier.

You may also contact:

• EHS at 1-888-346-9999
  or Public Safety Answering Points at:
  -CBRM: 902-563-5151
• HRM: 902-490-5020
  -RCMP: 902-426-1323
  -Valley: 902678-2100

Please DO NOT call 9-1-1 to test the system.

For emergencies, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel or the nearest police, fire, or medical facility if 9-1-1 is unavailable.