In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by Pelmorex Corp., please note that the time of test for Ontario has changed from 12:55 PM EDT to 1:55 PM EDT. The corrected release follows: ...

OTTAWA — Canadians across most of the country will hear the shrill screeching siren of the public alerting system today.

Canada’s national emergency alert system, Alert Ready, is being tested across most provinces and territories over two days during Emergency Preparedness Week. The test will send a distinct tone and ...

Nationwide testing is taking place during Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 3 to May 9.

Canadians in participating provinces and territories can expect a test alert on their television, radio, and compatible wireless devices this week.

If your phone suddenly sounds an alarm this week, don’t panic.