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BCUC approves FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

Energy Storrm Lennie -
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 Storrm Lennie -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie -
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 -
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 -
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

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

UPDATED: Fortis BC and Nelson Hydro responds to power outages

Uncategorized Storrm Lennie -
Fortis B.C is responding to power outages throughout the West Kootenay's that has affected over 7,000 customers.   Fortis B.C’s...

Fortis watching rising water levels on Kootenay Lake 

News Justin Baumgardner -
Fortis BC is advising their customers around Kootenay Lake about the possibility of rising water levels.  Communications advisor Nicole Brown...
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New measles cases in the Interior

Health Care
Interior Health has confirmed additional measles cases in the Interior, including locations in the Nelson area.

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

Provincial
The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward. 

Leadership locked in for Mount Sentinel Secondary School

Education
School District No. 8 has appointed Emily Mather as vice-principal of Mount Sentinel Secondary School starting August 1.

Nelson zoning amendment passed- but not with Mayor’s blessing

City of Nelson
Despite Mayor Janice Morrison's opposition, council has passed the first three readings of an amendment to its Official Community Plan to change the land use designation for the City-owned Front Street property located beside the Nelson and District Community Complex. 

Most drivers tailgate but get frustrated when being tailgated, ICBC says

Transit
Many B.C. drivers admit to tailgating, but when it comes to being tailgated themselves, they feel frustrated.
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