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FortisBC warns of proactive outages during peak wildfire season

Kootenay News My Kootenay Now Staff -
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 Kootenay 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 Kootenay Now Staff -
With stormy winter weather conditions expected in the Kootenays, FortisBC is providing some quick safety tips to help residents...

FortisBC urges safe digging practices as summer projects wrap up

Provincial My Kootenay 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 Kootenay Now Staff -
FortisBC is issuing a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) for additional power to meet its customers’ growing energy...

Drivers will now only pay for the energy they use rather than the time they spend charging

Provincial My Kootenay 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

Kootenay News Kate Brown -
FortisBC is warning Kootenay residents to be vigilant with scams on the rise in the region. A number of people...

Investigation Continues into ‘Significant’ Power Outage

News Alex Martin -
An investigation is ongoing into the cause of a significant power outage through many parts of the West Kootenays...

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Residents can leave feedback on CleanBC initiative using survey

Provincial
The B.C. government wants your thoughts on its plan to lower emissions by filling in a survey.

West Kootenay under drought level three

Weather
Drought conditions in most of the West Kootenay region are at drought level three.  

Report on B.C. event safety submitted to B.C. government

Provincial
A public inquiry about community event safety has been submitted to the B.C. Government.

Comox councillor enters B.C. Greens leadership race

Provincial
Comox town councillor and family doctor Jonathan Kerr is in the running to be the next leader of the B.C. Greens. 

B.C. opens applications for IVF funding, offering up to $19K per patient

Provincial
Applications are open now through to March 2026 for British Columbia’s publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program.
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