The test message will simulate an emergency alert, beginning with the alert tone. The message will indicate that it is a test and does not require action from the public.

Don’t freak out when your phone blows up Wednesday afternoon: This is a test. This is only a test. On Nov. 19, at precisely 1:55 p.m., B.C. residents will receive an emergency alert on cellphone, TV ...

The province is reminding residents that the national emergency alerting system, Alert Ready, is scheduled to issue an ...

Prepare yourself for surprise loud noises coming from phones, TVs and radios on Wednesday, because a test of the emergency alert system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m.

Canada's national public alerting system is scheduled to be tested across the country today. A test message and tone from Alert Ready will be broadcast on television, radio and compatible wireless ...