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New area codes coming to Ontario

OTTAWA — Two regions in Ontario will be getting additional area codes this year. Starting March 26, the new 753 area code will be introduced in the regions currently served by area codes 613 and 343. Located in eastern Ontario, this area includes Ottawa, Bancroft, Belleville, Brockville, Carleton Place, Cornwall, Kingston, Napanee, Pembroke, Perth, Picton, Renfrew and Smiths Falls. On June 18, the new 683 area code will start to be introduced in the regions currently served by area codes 705 and 249. This northeastern and central Ontario area includes Alliston, Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood, Huntsville, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Lindsay, Midland,...