911 calls needed during hurricanes, emergencies: Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia government is tabling legislation demanding that telecommunication companies maintain service during emergencies — such as last month's devastating hurricane Fiona.

Many local residents discovered during Fiona's vicious sweep through the province that they had no cellular service — leaving them unable to call 911.

The province's PC government is imposing new regulations on phone providers, to ensure such a failure doesn't happen again.

The government says that if telecoms don't comply, they could be hit with daily fines of up to $250,000. Ross Lord has more.

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