Poor rural cell service has some Maritimers feeling ‘out of luck’ in emergencies | Unpublished
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Author: Rebecca Lau
Publication Date: January 16, 2026 - 15:24

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Poor rural cell service has some Maritimers feeling ‘out of luck’ in emergencies

January 16, 2026
Among those joining the chorus of concerned citizens are three men who each just received the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery for rescuing two snowmobilers during a blizzard.


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