Tag: FortisBC

Vehicle crash knocks out power in Slocan

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
A motor vehicle crash has left hundreds of FortisBC customers without electricity in the South Slocan area. 

How FortisBC decides whether to serve AI data centres

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
While FortisBC provides power to artificial intelligence data centres and other large consumers, the company says those businesses are subject to extra scrutiny.

FortisBC continues repairs after widespread windstorm outages

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
Most FortisBC customers in the region affected by last week’s windstorm have had power restored, with crews continuing work Monday on the remaining outages.

About 2,400 FortisBC customers still without power after storms

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
Approximately 2,400 FortisBC customers remained without power after lightning and windstorms caused widespread outages across the region, with some restoration work expected to continue through Saturday, the utility said.

FortisBC promotes safe spring planting to avoid emergencies

Energy & Utilities Layne Gallant -
FortisBC is reminding Kootenay residents to look up, check for overhead power lines and plan ahead before planting this spring. 

Kootenay Lake levels set to rise as freshet begins

Environment Kate Brown -
Water levels on Kootenay Lake are expected to rise in the coming weeks after officials declared the start of the annual freshet, signalling changing conditions for shoreline communities.

Planned power outage near Salmo to affect residents April 8

Energy & Utilities My Nelson Now Staff -
Residents just outside Salmo should prepare for a scheduled power outage on April 8, set to run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FortisBC urges winter outage preparedness

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
FortisBC is urging residents to be prepared for power outages as winter weather approaches.

FortisBC expects energy demand to peak on Wednesday

Energy & Utilities Greg Nesteroff -
The company that provides power to much of the West Kootenay predicts electricity use within its service area will peak at 674 megawatts on Sept. 3.

FortisBC employees vote in favor of job action

Labour My Nelson Now Staff -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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...
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