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Nuisance calls still plaguing 911 system, fining abusers proposed

News | 01/10/2024 4:46 pm EST
Nuisance calls still plaguing 911 system, fining abusers proposed
Police and dump trucks stationed on Wellington Street on March 22, 2023 (photo by Andrew Meade).

Misuse of 911 continues to be a problem for emergency service providers across the nation. One Ontario mayor thinks fining abusers may be the remedy for the situation.

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