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This is what actually happens when you click or call BC 1 Call
A first time homeowner tells us the steps she took to ensure she didn’t hit any utilities in her backyard when installing a French drain.
May 5, 2020
How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure
Learn how to prevent carbon monoxide exposure with annual gas appliance maintenance, CO alarms, and safety tips for both people and pets.
December 20, 2019
What happens after you hit a natural gas line?
Find out what happens after a homeowner or contractor accidentally hits a natural gas line.
November 8, 2019
7 damaging myths about safe digging
Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019
Door to door scams and learn how to protect yourself
Scammers have posed as FortisBC representatives who go door to door trying to deceive our customers. Here are some strategies to guard against their tactics.
January 22, 2019
Why is FortisBC trimming and cutting down trees in my area?
Why you might see FortisBC trimming or removing trees in your neighbourhood.
December 17, 2018
Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
This is what actually happens when you click or call BC 1 Call
A first time homeowner tells us the steps she took to ensure she didn’t hit any utilities in her backyard when installing a French drain.
May 5, 2020
How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure
Learn how to prevent carbon monoxide exposure with annual gas appliance maintenance, CO alarms, and safety tips for both people and pets.
December 20, 2019
What happens after you hit a natural gas line?
Find out what happens after a homeowner or contractor accidentally hits a natural gas line.
November 8, 2019
7 damaging myths about safe digging
Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019
Door to door scams and learn how to protect yourself
Scammers have posed as FortisBC representatives who go door to door trying to deceive our customers. Here are some strategies to guard against their tactics.
January 22, 2019
Why is FortisBC trimming and cutting down trees in my area?
Why you might see FortisBC trimming or removing trees in your neighbourhood.
December 17, 2018
Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
