911 service down across Ontario and parts of Canada

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Access to 911 service is down across parts of Canada and Ontario, including in Toronto, Waterloo and Winnipeg, according to emergency response services.

Anyone in need of 911 urged to contact non-emergency lines

CBC News

· Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:35 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes ago

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Access to 911 service is down across parts of Canada and Ontario, including in Toronto, Waterloo and Winnipeg, according to emergency response services.

Residents in need of emergency services and unable to contact 911 are being urged to contact any available non-emergency lines.

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