Tag: FortisBC

FortisBC employees vote in favor of job action

Labour My Nelson Now Staff - August 12, 2025

FortisBC employees in both electric and gas operations have voted in favour of strike action.

Fortis BC urges long weekend water safety around hydroelectric dams

Community Storrm Lennie - July 31, 2025

While long weekends often bring people closer to the water, they also bring them closer to the danger zones around FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams.

BCUC approves FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie - June 25, 2025

The implementation of FortisBC’s Power Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy has received the green light from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC).

BCUC orders suspension of FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie - May 14, 2025

The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has ordered Fortis BC to suspend the implementation of its Public Safety Power Shutoff...

FortisBC warns of proactive outages during peak wildfire season

Wildfires Storrm Lennie - April 30, 2025

FortisBC is encouraging Kootenay residents to prepare for prolonged power outages as a result of extreme wildfire weather. The utility...

FortisBC reports significant decrease in gas line strikes in 2024

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - April 22, 2025

Contractor engagement in damage prevention training has led to a significant decline in gas line strikes, according to FortisBC,...

Stay prepared for winter storms and outages

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - November 23, 2024

With stormy winter weather conditions expected in the Kootenays, FortisBC is providing some quick safety tips to help residents...

Nelson Hydro rural rate increase set at 7.54 per cent for 2025

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie - November 6, 2024

Nelson Hydro has set its annual urban and rural rate increases for 2025. Nelson city councillors approved the first three...

FortisBC urges safe digging practices as summer projects wrap up

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - October 11, 2024

As the summer construction season wraps up and colder weather sets in, FortisBC is urging British Columbians to prioritize...

FortisBC calls for additional power needs to support continued growth in Southern Interior

Environment My Nelson Now Staff - September 10, 2024

FortisBC is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for additional power to meet its customers’ growing energy...

Fortis BC: How to stay safe around Hydroelectric dams

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie - August 2, 2024

With the BC Day Long weekend approaching, Fortis BC is reminding residents and visitors of the Kootenays to stay...

Stranded swimmer rescued from cliff on Kootenay River

News Storrm Lennie - July 15, 2024

A swimmer was rescued on Sunday, July 14, after becoming trapped on a cliff beside the Kootenay River, in...

Drivers will now only pay for the energy they use rather than the time they spend charging

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff - July 5, 2024

Drivers who charge an electric vehicle (EV) at FortisBC charging stations will soon see a change in how the...

FortisBC warns of scams in the Kootenays

Uncategorized Kate Brown - June 11, 2024

FortisBC is warning Kootenay residents to be vigilant with scams on the rise in the region. A number of people...

Shoreacres’ residents concerned over chopped trees

News Kate Brown - April 16, 2024

Shoreacres residents are concerned local tree trimming operations will change the landscape and disrupt wildlife, and they had no...

Nelson Hydro projects 9% increase for rural residents in 2024

News Storrm Lennie - September 29, 2023

Rural Nelson residents may see an up to a nine per cent rate increase on their Nelson Hydro bills...

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