Canada’s National Public Alerting System tests its notifications about emergencies once a year. In Nunavut and Quebec, there will be a test of the system on Wednesday at 1:55 p.m. EDT. Above is an image that cellphone users in Ontario saw during a test in May 2023. (Photo by Corey Larocque)
Emergency alerts to be tested on TVs, cellphones and other devices
Most Canadians will hear an alarm sound through their radio, TV and compatible wireless devices Wednesday as part of an annual test of the National Public Alerting System.
Annual hockey tournament held in celebration of Nunavut Quest
Players face off during the semifinal game between the Igloolik Islanders and Arctic Bay Impact during Qamutik Cup action. (Photo by Bernice Saqtuqsi, special to Nunatsiaq News)