Payphones replaced with community phones for emergency calls in Sayward, Vancouver Island, sparking safety discussions.

The removal of payphones in Sayward, Vancouver Island, has sparked discussions on potential safety improvements on the local highway. Telus, the telecommunications company, plans to replace the removed payphones with community phones capable of calling emergency numbers, including 911. This development has led experts to weigh in on potential enhancements for safety on the highways in the region.