The creation of a 511 weather and travel information service has been approved

Weather and travel information will soon be available through an easy to remember three-digit phone number. 

 

Environment Canada is part of the group that has received approval from the CRTC to create a 5-1-1 weather and travel information service. 

 

Tony Chir of Environment Canada indicates they aim to implement the number in 2007.  Chir says people will be able to access current weather forecasts and weather warnings, as well as information on road conditions and construction. 

 

Other groups involved with the 511 service include Transport Canada and the province of Manitoba.