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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
A 1950’s engineering marvel gets some modern updates
Crews recently replaced more than 1,200 porcelain insulators on what was once the longest power line span in the world, across Kootenay Lake.
March 20, 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
Wondering how electric rates are set? We’re here to help.
FortisBC reviews its rate structure regularly to make sure the costs to provide quality electricity service are distributed fairly across customers.
February 22, 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
Empower Me empowers new immigrants preparing for their first Canadian winter
See how this innovative program builds community connections and provides important energy tips to new immigrants.
February 6, 2018
Natural gas direct-vent wall furnaces: an answer for hard-to-heat areas in your home
Do you know that natural gas direct-vent wall furnaces are an economical, compact option to heat homes, particularly in hard-to-heat areas and they don’t need ductwork or chimneys?
January 19, 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
A 1950’s engineering marvel gets some modern updates
Crews recently replaced more than 1,200 porcelain insulators on what was once the longest power line span in the world, across Kootenay Lake.
March 20, 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
Wondering how electric rates are set? We’re here to help.
FortisBC reviews its rate structure regularly to make sure the costs to provide quality electricity service are distributed fairly across customers.
February 22, 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
Empower Me empowers new immigrants preparing for their first Canadian winter
See how this innovative program builds community connections and provides important energy tips to new immigrants.
February 6, 2018
Natural gas direct-vent wall furnaces: an answer for hard-to-heat areas in your home
Do you know that natural gas direct-vent wall furnaces are an economical, compact option to heat homes, particularly in hard-to-heat areas and they don’t need ductwork or chimneys?
January 19, 2018