B.C. to review 911 service as complaints about transparency, cost escalate

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Review to focus on making the emergency call service sustainable for years to come

British Columbia is launching a review of the province’s 911 emergency service after complaints about escalating costs and lack of transparency.

Premier David Eby had said in September during his keynote address to the Union of BC Municipalities that he intended to conduct an independent study into 911 services. Begg’s office says the independent study will review E-Comm’s financial records to assess sustainability and efficiency, and recommendations on improvements will be made.

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