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Copper theft attempt causing Telus service outage across northwest B.C.

Thousands of people in northwest B.C. were unable to communicate digitally or do business on Monday after thieves attempted to steal copper cables crucial to Telus operations in the region.

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Copper theft attempt causing Telus service outage across northwest B.C.Thousands of people in northwest B.C. were unable to communicate digitally or do business on Monday after thieves attempted to steal copper cables crucial to Telus operations in the region.
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