Tag: Power Outage

Salmo power expected to be restored by 8 p.m., Mayor says

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
Power in Salmo is now expected to be restored by 8 p.m. Saturday, according to an update from the mayor.

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.,...

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...

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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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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