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BCUC approves FortisBC’s wildfire safety policy

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

Fortis BC is advising their customers around Kootenay Lake about the possibility of rising water levels.  Communications advisor Nicole Brown...

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Tom Wayman book launches in Nelson and Nakusp

West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch his newest collection of poems, Out of the Ordinary, in Nelson and Nakusp later this month.

Creston Valley Chamber slams Baker Street market move

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce executive director is calling the City of Nelson’s decision to move the Wednesday Farmers’ Market “insulting.” 

Zoey – a dog with a mix of everything!

This weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week from the BCSPCA is Zoey!

BCGEU pushes for inland ferry regulation reform

The BC General Employees Union is calling on the province to take a stronger role in regulating inland ferry services, following a bitter five-month labour dispute that severely impacted Kootenay Lake communities. 

Fatal crash claims the life of 17-year old from Proctor

Nelson RCMP are searching for witnesses in relation to a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl from Proctor. 
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