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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...

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...

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...

Investigation Continues into ‘Significant’ Power Outage

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

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Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

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

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

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!

Say hello to little Caspian, this weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the BCSPCA in Castlegar!

Green Gables water reservoir flushing planned for Waneta

The City of Trail Water Treatment Plant crews will be flushing hydrants, as well as chlorinating the Green Gables Reservoir water system, starting Monday.
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