CBC·3 min read·medium
Copper wire theft has surged by 78% so far this year, Bell says
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Bell reports a 78% increase in copper wire theft across Canada, particularly in Ontario and New Brunswick, driven by rising metal prices. These thefts frequently cause service outages, posing significant risks to public safety and emergency service access.
The telecommunications company says it has recorded 993 incidents of copper theft and vandalism between January and June — a 78 per cent increase compared to the same time frame last year.
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