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Alert-system operator asks CRTC to consider ‘device-based geofencing’ to avoid unnecessary weather warnings after Manitoba storm
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The Weather Network's parent company wants changes to Canada's public weather warning system after Manitobans received numerous emergency alerts during a June thunderstorm.
The company has asked the CRTC to consider 'device-based geofencing' to avoid unnecessary warnings.
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Key Takeaways
- The request comes after a June thunderstorm in Manitoba triggered numerous emergency alerts
- The company proposes 'device-based geofencing' to improve warning accuracy
- The CRTC is being asked to consider the proposal
- The goal is to reduce unnecessary weather warnings
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Expected Outcomes
- CRTC consideration of the proposal
- Potential changes to Canada's weather warning system
Why It Matters
To improve the accuracy and effectiveness of weather warnings in Canada
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