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We're digging in to give back to the community in Burnaby
The efforts of FortisBC employees will help restore a slope on a decommissioned trail in Burnaby’s Stoney Creek Park that had been eroding due to human impact.
December 11, 2018
See why our employees love volunteering in their communities
It doesn’t matter where you go, you’ll find FortisBC employees giving back to their communities. It’s one way we do our part to create a sustainable future for both our communities and our province.
August 8, 2018
Grand Forks Search & Rescue uses new gear during emergency flood response
FortisBC provided funding to the Grand Forks Search and Rescue organization for two full sets of specialized personal protective equipment, used during the recent flooding in the community.
May 31, 2018
Employees recognized for support during the BC wildfires
The BCEDA presented plaques to both the FortisBC customer contact centres in Prince George and Burnaby as a ‘thank you’ for taking calls from businesses affected by the wildfires in 2017.
April 10, 2018
Special equipment helps researchers discover secrets in the snowpack
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program will use a new snow tube to collect core samples from snowpacks in the North Kootenay watershed, which will help researchers understand how water flows in a changing climate can affect downstream communities and infrastructure.
March 9, 2018
FortisBC’s former Olympian cheering on Team Canada
Georgina Wheatcroft brought home an Olympic bronze medal in 2002; now she works at FortisBC and coaches others.
March 5, 2018
Surrey after-school programs help students meet educational challenges
AHP Matthew Elementary and Queen Elizabeth Secondary will receive $5,000 each from FortisBC.
February 21, 2018
Dam cool technology could be a game-changer for hydroelectric project planning
A strong community relationship and innovative 3D-print technology could reshape the way future large-scale projects are planned for FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams—and other organizations are paying attention.
December 11, 2017
We're digging in to give back to the community in Burnaby
The efforts of FortisBC employees will help restore a slope on a decommissioned trail in Burnaby’s Stoney Creek Park that had been eroding due to human impact.
December 11, 2018
See why our employees love volunteering in their communities
It doesn’t matter where you go, you’ll find FortisBC employees giving back to their communities. It’s one way we do our part to create a sustainable future for both our communities and our province.
August 8, 2018
Grand Forks Search & Rescue uses new gear during emergency flood response
FortisBC provided funding to the Grand Forks Search and Rescue organization for two full sets of specialized personal protective equipment, used during the recent flooding in the community.
May 31, 2018
Employees recognized for support during the BC wildfires
The BCEDA presented plaques to both the FortisBC customer contact centres in Prince George and Burnaby as a ‘thank you’ for taking calls from businesses affected by the wildfires in 2017.
April 10, 2018
Special equipment helps researchers discover secrets in the snowpack
The North Kootenay Lake Water Monitoring Program will use a new snow tube to collect core samples from snowpacks in the North Kootenay watershed, which will help researchers understand how water flows in a changing climate can affect downstream communities and infrastructure.
March 9, 2018
FortisBC’s former Olympian cheering on Team Canada
Georgina Wheatcroft brought home an Olympic bronze medal in 2002; now she works at FortisBC and coaches others.
March 5, 2018
Surrey after-school programs help students meet educational challenges
AHP Matthew Elementary and Queen Elizabeth Secondary will receive $5,000 each from FortisBC.
February 21, 2018
Dam cool technology could be a game-changer for hydroelectric project planning
A strong community relationship and innovative 3D-print technology could reshape the way future large-scale projects are planned for FortisBC’s hydroelectric dams—and other organizations are paying attention.
December 11, 2017