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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...

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Nelson Aces crowned provincial champions

Sports August 12, 2025

The Nelson Aces U15 All-Star baseball team are provincial champions after dominating at the U15 BC Baseball Provincials in Parksville over the weekend.

New locations for health services in Nelson

Health Care August 11, 2025

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services starting Tuesday, August 12.

B.C. to appeal court decision on Quw’utsun Nation land claim in Richmond

Provincial August 11, 2025

British Columbia intends to appeal a decision by the province’s top court in favour of the Quw’utsun First Nations in their land and fishery claim in Richmond.

UPDATED: No injuries in semi-trailer crash on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir

Road Closures August 11, 2025

No one was injured in a head-on collision involving two large semi-trucks on Highway 6 between Nelson and Ymir last Thursday.

Heat warnings issued through Tuesday for B.C. south coast, parts of Interior