10-digit dialing starts Saturday in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island

HALIFAX - Ten-digit dialing will be introduced Saturday in Nova Scotia and PEI to help meet a growing demand for phone numbers in the two provinces.Starting August 23, local calls dialed with seven digits may be interrupted by a network message reminding callers that they must dial 10 digits when making local calls. Calls will continue to be connected until November 16, after which time seven-digit local calls will not be completed.All three-digit numbers including 911 emergency service will not require the inclusion of an area code.The new area code 782 will be added in the provinces starting November 30, joining...