Province-wide Manitoba 911 outage outside Winnipeg

Province-wide 911 outage affected Manitoba communities outside Winnipeg, with Bell Canada investigating after a suspected third-party fibre cut. The Brandon public safety answering point is impacted, and residents are advised to use local 10-digit numbers or contact emergency services directly when 911 is unavailable. The outage has varied by location and time, with some updates noting restoration outside Winnipeg while advisories remain in effect for other areas. Official statements urged calm and patience while repairs proceed, and emphasized that Winnipeg’s 911 service was not affected. Emergency agencies advised residents to contact local police, fire, or ambulance directly if calls to 911 fail, and to use 24/7 emergency lines where available. Several outlets note ongoing coordination among Bell, Brandon authorities, and municipal emergency services to restore full service as quickly as possible.