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Ontario copper thefts growing at ‘alarming’ rate; local hot spots emerge in Canada-wide problem
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 15 – Copper thefts now make up 88% of physical security incidents on Bell’s network, with Ontario accounting for 63% of cases, officials reported.
- Copper thefts have increased significantly across Canada and the U.S., with Ontario representing 63% of incidents as of July 15, 2025.
- Rising metal prices, with copper surging over 35% this year to more than $5.60 a pound, have fueled thefts targeting infrastructure and buildings.
- Lawmakers in Denver and Minnesota introduced bills making it illegal to pay cash for copper and requiring recyclers to be licensed to curb the theft incentive.
- Bell Canada has recorded more than 2,270 thefts since 2022, with copper theft now accounting for 88% of physical security incidents on its network.
- The increase in copper theft calls for stronger protections and penalties, as officials warn thefts damage critical infrastructure and threaten public safety.
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New Brunswick emerges as a growing hotspot for copper theft - Electrical Business
July 15, 2025 – New Brunswick has emerged as one of Canada’s copper theft hotspots, according to Bell, with more than 80 incidents this year alone. “Copper theft is a serious crime that directly threatens the safety and well-being of Canadians,” said Bell Canada’s Mark McDonald. “These thefts are not just about stolen copper; the perpetrators often damage other infrastructure—such as fiber cable—and the crime can potentially put lives at risk wh…
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Ontario copper thefts growing at ‘alarming’ rate; local hot spots emerge in Canada-wide problem
Copper wire thefts have grown at an alarming rate in eastern Canada – with Ontario being the hardest hit. Here are the hot spots for copper theft in Ontario.
·Hamilton, Canada
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