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Environment and Climate Change Canada to discontinue Weatheradio, a VHF band radio service providing local forecasts and alerts since the 1970s. The service will be replaced by the agencys interactive weather map and WeatherCAN app. The dial-in phone line for morning forecasts will also end. While remote outfitters welcome the change due to reliable satellite internet, rural and northern areas with poor cell service express concerns. Experts argue that expanding cell networks and satellite options make the service obsolete, but fixing old gear is costly. Provinces like Alberta confirm emergency alerts will reach TVs, radios, and phones, emphasizing personal preparedness.

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