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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). 

BC Utilities Commission approves Fruitvale substation plan

Energy & Utilities Storrm Lennie -
FortisBC has been given the green light to move forward with its Fruitvale Substation Project at 2054 Grieve Road,...

Updated: Fortis BC working to restore power to 3,300 customers in the Trail and Rossland areas

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
Updated August 8: Power was restored to most of the remaining customers (~670) in Warfield/Trail area just after 8 p.m.,...

Fortis BC: How to stay safe around Hydroelectric dams

Energy & Utilities My Kootenay Now Staff -
With the BC Day Long weekend approaching, Fortis BC is reminding residents and visitors of the Kootenays to stay...

Stranded swimmer rescued from cliffs 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...

UPDATED: Fortis BC responds to power outages in the region

News 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 Electricity B.C. cites voracious consumer demand for influx of electric vehicle charging stations

News Josiah Spyker -
Kelowna-based Fortis Electricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis B.C. is a regulated utility company focused on providing and...

Violent windstorm tears through the West Kootenay leaving thousands without power

News Jensen Shields -
April 18, 2021 8:00 p.m. UPDATE: more than 10,000 households lost power as a result of the windstorm which...

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Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

Provincial
Recalls have been issued for several chocolate products sold in British Columbia and other provinces, due to an undeclared peanut.

Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

Provincial
Recalls have been issued for several chocolate products sold in British Columbia and other provinces, due to an undeclared peanut.

Canada, B.C. boost program covering losses for farmers

Provincial
The federal and B.C. governments are making changes this year to a program that helps farmers manage large income losses.

Three rescued miners healthy, in good spirits after two days trapped underground

Provincial
Three workers have returned to the surface after spending more than two days trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.

Caspian is this weeks Pet of the Week!

Community
Say hello to little Caspian, this weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the BCSPCA in Castlegar!
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Studio: 250-365-6100 OR 1-877-560-1010
Office Phone: 250-365-7600
Office Fax: 250-365-8480

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