E-Comm/9-1-1 Appointment Notice

For immediate release—June 16, 2004

Vancouver, B.C. - E-Comm/9-1-1, Emergency Communications for Southwest British Columbia Incorporated, is pleased to announce the appointment of Beatrix Henning, CGA, as Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer effective immediately.

Ms. Henning previously held the position of Director of Finance for E-Comm, and her appointment reflects the enormous contribution she has made to the corporation's long and short-term financial strategies, as well as her work with regard to administrative effectiveness and corporate strategy.

E-Comm is the regional emergency communications centre for southwest British Columbia and provides 9-1-1, radio and dispatch communications services and support systems to emergency responders and the more than two million residents they serve.

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For more information contact:
Jasmine Lucky
E-Comm Corporate Communications
604- 215-4877
604- 640-1342 (pager)